New Orleans to Lafayette (MSY–LFT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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104 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 6 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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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
IAH Houston 3h 22m ACCMEK → CMEKNZ Houston (IAH) to Lafayette flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 4h 1m AAASAY → AABAGF Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Lafayette flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 8m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Lafayette flights
CLT Charlotte 5h 21m AABA → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Lafayette flights
DTW Detroit ~6h 37m AFDLVS → DL Detroit (DTW) to Lafayette flights
PHL Philadelphia ~7h 20m AAF9 → Philadelphia (PHL) to Lafayette flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
New Orleans to Lafayette
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
104 mi 0h 23m nonstop

MSY–LFT has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Lafayette (LFT) Lafayette to New Orleans flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MSY to LFT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~7h
Longest
IAH ~3h 22m DFW ~4h 1m ATL ~4h 8m CLT ~5h 21m DTW ~6h 37m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
177
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
MSY → LFT
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Return
LFT → MSY
73%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
73%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MSY delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in New Orleans, it's 6:00 PM in Lafayette.
Distance & Flight Time
104 mi / 167 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 23m gate to gate.
Facts

MSY–LFT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the New Orleans to Lafayette route.
Route details
Distance104 mi / 167 km
Flight time0h 23m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MSY
Full nameLouis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
IATA / ICAOMSY / KMSY
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr13.1M
Elevation4 ft / 1 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 MSY to LFT flights.
Nonstop flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Lafayette Regional Airport take about 0h 23m gate to gate. The route covers 104 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include George Bush Intercontinental, Dallas Fort Worth and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta.
Yes, return flights from LFT to MSY 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.

Flights from MSY to LFT

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) and Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

MSY to LFT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSY to LFT is about 0 hours 23 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 104 miles (167 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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