Minneapolis to Lafayette (MSP–LFT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 6 hubs
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 4h 49m AAAFAM → AABAGF Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Lafayette flights
IAH Houston 5h 13m AFAMDL → CMEKNZ Houston (IAH) to Lafayette flights
ATL Atlanta 5h 14m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Lafayette flights
CLT Charlotte 5h 26m AAAFBA → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Lafayette flights
DTW Detroit ~5h 51m AFDLKE → DL Detroit (DTW) to Lafayette flights
PHL Philadelphia ~7h 1m AADLEI → Philadelphia (PHL) to Lafayette flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Minneapolis to Lafayette
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.

While no nonstop service exists between MSP and LFT, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Also explore MSP Routes LFT Routes MSP Live Flights LFT Live Flights MSP Delays
All flights from Lafayette (LFT) Lafayette to Minneapolis flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MSP to LFT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~7h
Longest
DFW ~4h 49m IAH ~5h 13m ATL ~5h 14m CLT ~5h 26m DTW ~5h 51m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
392
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
MSP → LFT
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
88%
Return
LFT → MSP
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MSP delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Lafayette is 0 hours the same as Minneapolis.
MSP: CDT · LFT: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Minneapolis, it's 6:00 PM in Lafayette.
Getting to MSP

Metro Blue Line light rail runs from downtown Minneapolis (Warehouse District/Hennepin station) to T1-Lindbergh in 25–28 minutes ($2.50). The line also connects the Mall of America (Bloomington) in 13 minutes to the same station. T2-Humphrey (primarily Sun Country and charter flights) requires a free shuttle from T1 or a direct Blue Line stop at the Terminal 2-Humphrey station.Taxis and ride-hails from downtown Minneapolis cost $25–40 and take 15–30 minutes. The airport is conveniently close to both downtowns; St. Paul is 10–15 minutes by car.

Facts

MSP–LFT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Minneapolis to Lafayette route.
Route details
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MSP
Full nameMinneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field
IATA / ICAOMSP / KMSP
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr36.1M
Elevation841 ft / 256 m
Destination: LFT
Full nameLafayette Regional Airport
IATA / ICAOLFT / KLFT
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.5M
Elevation42 ft / 13 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MSP to LFT flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Dallas Fort Worth, George Bush Intercontinental and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta.
Yes, return flights from LFT to MSP are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Dallas Fort Worth, George Bush Intercontinental and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.