Travelling from Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP) to Lafayette Airport (LFT): what you need to know
To ensure you get on your MSP to LFT flight, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Lafayette Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between MSP and LFT include:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Charlotte Douglas Airport
Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP) to Lafayette Airport (LFT)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Lafayette Airport flight is $518. A return plane ticket is currently $545. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap tickets from MSP to LFT, book in advance. Airlines generally offer lower fares when flights are first released.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the cheapest price in every month when looking for your flight from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Lafayette Airport.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from MSP to LFT by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when fares go down.
Discover the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Lafayette Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP)
MSP is located at 6040 28th Avenue South.
77% of flights that leave from Minneapolis St Paul Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Minneapolis St Paul Airport is around 18 kilometres from central Minneapolis. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to MSP? If you're boarding an early flight from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Lafayette Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Lafayette Airport (LFT)
Reserve a hotel close to LFT if you're taking a late Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Lafayette Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Lafayette Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Dollar, Green Motion or Hertz to explore Lafayette and beyond.
To get the lowest possible price, book your ride from Lafayette Airport at least a couple of weeks in advance. Prices generally rise closer to your departure date.
Getting from Lafayette Airport (LFT) to central Lafayette
LFT is located at 200 Terminal Drive.
Lafayette Airport is roughly 11 kilometres from central Lafayette. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 35 minutes.
When to fly to Lafayette Airport (LFT)
The quietest month for a flight from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Lafayette Airport is June, while November is the most popular. Pick the best time to visit Lafayette based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Book your flight from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Lafayette Airport for August if you'd like to visit Lafayette during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 23ºC and 39ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from MSP to LFT in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 2ºC and 18ºC on average.
Explore more of the United States
Houston is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be explored after you've seen Lafayette. Around 322 kilometres away to the west, well-known attractions include The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Beck Building, Houston Museum of Natural Science and The Menil Collection.
If you're eager to discover another major destination in the United States, head for New Orleans, about 193 kilometres east of Lafayette. Bourbon St, French Quarter and Cafe Du Monde are highlights.