Philadelphia to Lafayette (PHL–LFT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,156 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 5 1-stop flights Verified 2mos ago
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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Apr 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 5 hubs
ATL Atlanta 4h 51m AAAFAM → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Lafayette flights
IAH Houston 5h 43m AAF9NZ → CMEKNZ Houston (IAH) to Lafayette flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 7m AAAYBA → AABAGF Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Lafayette flights
CLT Charlotte 7h 25m AABAEI → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Lafayette flights
DTW Detroit ~5h 59m AAAFAM → DL Detroit (DTW) to Lafayette flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Philadelphia to Lafayette
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,156 mi 2h 55m nonstop -1h behind

PHL–LFT had nonstop service from American Airlines, last on the schedule in April 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 1,156 miles in 2h 55m.

Also explore PHL Routes LFT Routes PHL Live Flights LFT Live Flights PHL Delays
All flights from Lafayette (LFT) Lafayette to Philadelphia flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop PHL–LFT service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 0 – – 56% Oneworld –
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for PHL to LFT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~7h
Longest
ATL ~4h 51m IAH ~5h 43m DTW ~5h 59m DFW ~6h 7m CLT ~7h 25m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
387
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
PHL → LFT
56%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
56%
Return
LFT → PHL
82%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
82%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. PHL delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Lafayette is 1 hour behind Philadelphia.
PHL: EDT · LFT: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Philadelphia, it's 5:00 PM in Lafayette.
Distance & Flight Time
1,156 mi / 1,860 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 55m gate to gate.
Getting to PHL

SEPTA Airport Line rail runs from Center City Philadelphia (30th Street, Suburban, Jefferson, and Market East stations) to the airport in 25–30 minutes ($8 each way). Trains run every 30 minutes from about 5am to midnight. I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway) and I-95 are both frequently congested, making the train a consistent choice for anyone based near a SEPTA station.

Ride-shares from Center City cost $20–35 and take 20–40 minutes. Taxis are metered and slightly more.

Facts

PHL–LFT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Philadelphia to Lafayette route.
Route details
Distance1,156 mi / 1,860 km
Flight time2h 55m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: PHL
Full namePhiladelphia International Airport
IATA / ICAOPHL / KPHL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr30.2M
Elevation36 ft / 11 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 PHL to LFT flights.
Nonstop flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Lafayette Regional Airport take about 2h 55m gate to gate. The route covers 1,156 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from PHL to LFT: American Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in April 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in April 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 2h 55m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, George Bush Intercontinental and Dallas Fort Worth.
Lafayette is 1 hour behind Philadelphia.
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 PHL to LFT

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) had nonstop service from American Airlines, last on the schedule in April 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

PHL to LFT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PHL to LFT is about 2 hours 55 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,156 miles (1,860 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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