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

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Philadelphia to Lafayette
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1 Airlines 1,156 mi 2h 55m nonstop -1h behind 15 1-stop hubs

PHL–LFT is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,156 miles in approximately 2h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 15 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PHL–LFT service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 0 – – 78% 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

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PHL to LFT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
15
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
380
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.
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.
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 connections15 hubs
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 approximately 2h 55m. The route covers 1,156 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: American Airlines.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through HOU, MSY, JAX, CHS, TPA, PBI, OKC, SAT, MIA, SLC, SAN, CLT, ATL, IAH and DFW. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Lafayette is 1 hour behind Philadelphia.
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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) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines.

PHL to LFT Flight Duration and Schedule

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

Connecting Options and Alternatives

15 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via HOU. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.