Travelling from Lafayette Airport (LFT) to St Louis Airport (STL): what you need to know
Lafayette and St Louis follow the same timezone, UTC-6.
Give yourself enough time to make your LFT to STL flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like November, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Lafayette Airport to St Louis Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between LFT and STL include:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Lafayette Airport (LFT) to St Louis Airport (STL)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Lafayette Airport to St Louis Airport flight is $473. A round-trip ticket right now is $498. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from LFT to STL if you book in advance. Airlines often have some great early bird deals.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the cheapest price across each month when searching for your flight from Lafayette Airport to St Louis Airport.
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Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Lafayette Airport to St Louis Airport.
Handy information about Lafayette Airport (LFT)
LFT is located at 200 Terminal Drive.
Lafayette Airport gets high marks for its on-time performance. 80% of flights that depart LFT arrive at their destination on time.
Central Lafayette to Lafayette Airport is approximately 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.
Looking for a convenient hotel near LFT? If you're catching an early flight from Lafayette Airport to St Louis Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at St Louis Airport (STL)
If you're coming in on a late Lafayette Airport to St Louis Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these hotels near STL:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a St Louis Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Hertz, Budget or Alamo and explore beyond St Louis's usual tourist stops.
Booking your ride from St Louis Airport around one week in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
When to fly to St Louis Airport (STL)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Lafayette Airport to St Louis Airport. July is the most popular month to head to St Louis. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in St Louis is July, with the temperature ranging between 17ºC and 33ºC. Lock in your flights from Lafayette Airport to St Louis Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LFT to STL in January. Average temperatures are between -7ºC and 8ºC then.
Explore more of the United States
St Louis is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of the United States just waiting to be explored. Around 418 kilometres north-east of St Louis, a visit to Chicago will keep you on the go. Start with popular sights like Millennium Park, Art Institute of Chicago and Willis Tower.
Indianapolis is another must-experience destination in the United States and is around 370 kilometres east of St Louis. No trip is complete without a visit to Lucas Oil Stadium, Eiteljorg Museum and The Children's Museum of Indianapolis.