Travelling from New York to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT): What you need to know
The timezone in Lafayette is UTC-6, which is one hour behind New York. Lafayette Regional Airport is located in Lafayette.
To ensure you catch your flight from New York to LFT, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
With more people on the move during busy months like July, get to the terminal earlier than usual. Two hours for domestic flights and as much as four for international journeys will help you deal with any delays. Remember things also get busy during major holidays like Fourth of July.
Airports in New York
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
JFK is around 24 kilometres from central New York. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 50 minutes.
Catching an early flight from New York to Lafayette Regional Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get a little more snooze time) by picking one of these stays close to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport:
73% of flights taking off from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
JFK's address is JFK Airport.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
On public transport, you can travel from central New York to EWR in about 1 hour. The terminal is roughly 24 kilometres away, and getting there by car takes approximately 35 minutes.
Start your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before your New York to LFT flight, kick back in one of these hotels close to Newark Liberty International Airport:
When it comes to keeping flights on track, Newark Liberty International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 71%.
You'll find EWR at Building 1, Conrad Road.
New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
LGA is around 13 kilometres from central New York. Driving from the city centre to the terminal takes about 30 minutes. If you're planning to use public transport, expect a journey of around 55 minutes.
Make catching an early New York to Lafayette Regional Airport flight the easiest part of your journey. Stay at one of these hotels near New York LaGuardia Airport and head to your check-in counter feeling relaxed and unhurried:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that monitors how often flights reach their destinations as expected. At LGA, that figure is 69%.
The street address of New York LaGuardia Airport is Hangar 7 Centre.
About Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)
Reserve a hotel close to LFT if you have a late flight from New York to Lafayette Regional Airport. Choose one of these accommodation options and say goodnight sooner:
The street address for LFT is 200 Terminal Drive.
Getting from Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) to central Lafayette
From Lafayette Regional Airport, central Lafayette is around 11 kilometres away. It takes about 20 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
It'll take around 35 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from New York to Lafayette Regional Airport is $566. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $563. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares could change.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from New York to LFT if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some great early bird rates.
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The best time to fly from New York to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)
November is the busiest month for flights from New York to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT). Plan your visit to Lafayette in January if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
The warmest month in Lafayette is August, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC and 39ºC. Lock in your New York to LFT plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
January sees temperatures of between 2ºC and 18ºC. Look for cheap tickets from New York to Lafayette Regional Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Lafayette
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Lafayette right here. Check out these options after you've booked your flight from New York to Lafayette Regional Airport:
All great journeys should include some sightseeing. Alexandre Mouton House, LARC's Acadian Village and Acadiana Centre for the Arts are must-visits when exploring Lafayette.
Explore more of the United States
You've seen Lafayette, now it's time to discover other corners of the United States. Travel around 193 kilometres east to New Orleans to tick off its top attractions. From Bourbon St to French Quarter and Cafe Du Monde, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Jackson is another essential stop in the United States and is around 290 kilometres northeast of Lafayette. No trip is complete without seeing Mississippi Civil Rights Museum, Mississippi Museum of Art and Russell C Davis Planetarium.