Travelling from Lafayette Airport (LFT) to Charlotte Douglas Airport (CLT): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Lafayette Airport to Charlotte Douglas Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 20 minutes.
The timezone in Charlotte is UTC-5, which is one hour ahead of Lafayette.
Flights from LFT to CLT start at 07:03 — the first with American Airlines. The latest departure is at 07:15 with American Airlines. Overall, you can take your pick of seven weekly Lafayette Airport to Charlotte Douglas Airport flights.
Leave enough time to catch your LFT to CLT flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months like November. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
American Airlines is your gateway to exploring Charlotte (and perhaps some other great parts of the United States!). Check out the direct flights from Lafayette Airport to Charlotte Douglas Airport offered by this popular carrier.
American Airlines is the top choice for travellers on this route.
With an impressive 88.52% of services arriving on schedule, American Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering LFT to CLT flights.
If you'd like to split up your journey, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Lafayette Airport to Charlotte Douglas Airport. Here are the top stopovers between LFT and CLT:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport
Handy information about Lafayette Airport (LFT)
The address for LFT is 200 Terminal Drive.
Lafayette Airport scores high marks for on-time performance. 80% of flights that depart LFT land on time.
Central Lafayette to Lafayette Airport is around 11 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
The journey on public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
Get your journey off to a relaxed start by staying near LFT. Whether you've booked an early flight from Lafayette Airport to Charlotte Douglas Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Charlotte Douglas Airport (CLT)
Book a hotel close to CLT if you have a late Lafayette Airport to Charlotte Douglas Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Pick up a Charlotte Douglas Airport rental car and explore Charlotte and beyond with your own set of wheels. Dollar, Easirent and Budget are top outlets you can book with here.
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle from Charlotte Douglas Airport around one week ahead of your trip.
Getting from Charlotte Douglas Airport (CLT) to central Charlotte
CLT is located at 5501 Josh Birmingham Parkway.
Charlotte Douglas Airport is approximately 13 kilometres from central Charlotte. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
Travelling on public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to Charlotte Douglas Airport (CLT)
August is the busiest month for flights from Lafayette Airport to Charlotte Douglas Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Charlotte in March.
The warmest month in Charlotte is July, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC and 34ºC. Lock in your flights from Lafayette Airport to Charlotte Douglas Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LFT to CLT in January. Temperatures average between -2ºC and 13ºC then.
Explore more of the United States
Atlanta is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Charlotte. Around 370 kilometres away to the south-west, its best attractions include Georgia Aquarium, Birth Home of Martin Luther King, Jr and Fox Theatre.
Around 467 kilometres north-east of Charlotte, Virginia Beach is another essential stop in the United States. Experience major highlights starting with Virginia Beach Boardwalk, Resort Beach and Neptune's Park.