Lafayette Regional Airport
KLFT, Lafayette, LA
- Longest runway
- 04R/22L (8,000 ft)
About 3 miles to downtown Lafayette
Lafayette Regional airport guide
Private Jet Charter to Lafayette
Lafayette Regional Airport is a few minutes from downtown Lafayette, in the heart of Cajun Country.
- Main airport
- LFT / KLFT
- Elevation
- 42 ft
- Longest runway
- 04R/22L (8,000 ft)
- Customs
- Confirmed with your quote
Flying Private to Lafayette
The airport has an 8,000-foot runway.
Festivals, the oil and gas industry and Cajun food bring visitors.
Lafayette Airports for Private Jets
Which airport is best depends on where you are going on the ground, the time of day and the aircraft.
Before You Book Lafayette
The local rules and conditions that affect your aircraft, schedule and price.
Energy Business
Weekday demand is steady from oil and gas companies.
Summer Storms
Afternoon thunderstorms are common.
When Demand Peaks in Lafayette
Book early for these dates. Quieter periods offer the widest choice of aircraft.
- April
- Festival International de Louisiane.
- October
- Festivals Acadiens et Créoles.
- June to November
- Hurricane season.
Flight Times and Prices to Lafayette
Estimated one-way flight times and prices to LFT for aircraft that fly the trip nonstop. Prices exclude taxes, fees and repositioning. Estimate a different trip
| From | Distance | Light jet | Midsize jet | Heavy jet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (TEB) | 1,244 mi | 3 hr 15 min$14,300–$20,500 | 3 hr 5 min$17,200–$22,000 | 2 hr 55 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 1,570 mi | 3 hr 30 min$15,300–$22,000 | 3 hr 20 min$18,600–$23,500 | 3 hr 10 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Miami (OPF) | 772 mi | 2 hr 10 min$10,900–$15,900 | 2 hr 5 min$16,600–$21,500 | 1 hr 55 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Dallas (DAL) | 339 mi | 1 hr$10,900–$15,900 | 1 hr$16,600–$21,500 | 1 hr$36,500–$56,000 |
| Chicago (MDW) | 834 mi | 2 hr 15 min$10,900–$15,900 | 2 hr 5 min$16,600–$21,500 | 2 hr$36,500–$56,000 |
| Houston (HOU) | 200 mi | 45 min$10,900–$15,900 | 45 min$16,600–$21,500 | 45 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 1,807 mi | Needs fuel stop | 3 hr 50 min$21,000–$26,500 | 3 hr 35 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 1,396 mi | 3 hr 10 min$13,800–$19,900 | 3 hr$16,800–$22,000 | 2 hr 50 min$36,500–$56,000 |
Best Aircraft for Lafayette
Light jets fly from Texas and the Southeast.
Lafayette Private Jet Questions
How far is Lafayette airport from downtown?
About three miles, or 10 minutes by car.
How long is a private flight from Houston to Lafayette?
About 45 min from Hobby in a light jet.
