Tampa to Lafayette (TPA–LFT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Tampa to Lafayette
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 591 mi 1h 25m nonstop -1h behind 16 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between TPA and LFT, connecting options are available through 16 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for TPA to LFT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
16
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
301
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 Tampa.
TPA: EDT · LFT: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Tampa, it's 5:00 PM in Lafayette.
Distance & Flight Time
591 mi / 951 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 25m.
Getting to TPA

No rail link exists to TPA. Ride-shares (Uber/Lyft) from downtown Tampa cost $20–30 and take 15–25 minutes. The HART bus network serves the airport but is infrequent and poorly suited to flight timing.Taxis from downtown run $25–35. From St. Petersburg, expect $45–60 via the Howard Frankland Bridge. Parking at TPA is well-organized: economy lots from $8/day, garages from $12/day, with a free automated people mover connecting the main terminal to parking garages.

Facts

TPA–LFT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Tampa to Lafayette route.
Route details
Distance591 mi / 951 km
Flight time1h 25m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections16 hubs
Origin: TPA
Full nameTampa International Airport
IATA / ICAOTPA / KTPA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr24.2M
Elevation26 ft / 8 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 TPA to LFT flights.
Nonstop flights from Tampa International Airport to Lafayette Regional Airport take approximately 1h 25m. The route covers 591 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from TPA to LFT. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MSY, JAX, PBI, HOU, CHS, SAT, MIA, OKC, PHL, SLC, SAN, FCA, CLT, IAH, ATL and DFW. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Lafayette is 1 hour behind Tampa.
Yes, return flights from LFT to TPA 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 TPA to LFT

Tampa International Airport (TPA) and Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

TPA to LFT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from TPA to LFT ranges from 1 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 591 miles (951 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

16 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via MSY. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.