Travelling from Seattle to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT): What you need to know
Lafayette is two hours ahead of Seattle. Lafayette Regional Airport is located in Lafayette, which is in the UTC-6 timezone.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your flight from Seattle to LFT. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're flying during a popular month like July, head to the airport even earlier. You'll want to arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours ahead of domestic departures. You can expect lines to be longer during peak periods like Thanksgiving and spring break.
Airports in Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Travelling from central Seattle to SEA takes about 35 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a taxi, you'll cover the 23 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Searching for a comfortable hotel near Seattle-Tacoma International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Seattle to Lafayette Regional Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
80% of flights leaving Seattle-Tacoma International Airport reach their destination according to schedule. With its reliable on-time performance, you're unlikely to experience delays when jetting out of SEA.
Seattle Paine Field International Airport (PAE)
PAE is about 40 kilometres from central Seattle. It takes 40 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes.
Flying off with the first light? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near Seattle Paine Field International Airport the day before your Seattle to LFT flight:
Flights from Seattle Paine Field International Airport have a track record for punctuality, with 80% of them touching down on schedule.
About Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)
Have a late flight from Seattle to Lafayette Regional Airport? Don't let your travel day stretch into tomorrow. Stay at one of these hotels near LFT and get cosy, quick:
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 reach the city centre by car.
It typically takes 35 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)
At the moment, $650 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Seattle to Lafayette Regional Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $654. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Seattle to LFT if you book early. Airlines often have some excellent early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest Seattle to Lafayette Regional Airport tickets across the entire month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
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Find an affordable flight from Seattle to Lafayette Regional Airport by using the search filters. Select your preferred times, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Seattle to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)
Picture the kind of break you want when picking your flight dates. January is the quietest month to visit Lafayette. November is when most people book flights from Seattle to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT), which may be ideal if you're chasing more excitement.
The warmest month in Lafayette is August, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC and 39ºC. Lock in your Seattle to LFT plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January sees temperatures of between 2ºC and 18ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Seattle to Lafayette Regional Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Lafayette
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Lafayette right here. Explore these options after locking in your flight from Seattle to Lafayette Regional Airport:
You'll find loads of fantastic things to do in Lafayette when you're ready to sightsee. Kick things off at Alexandre Mouton House followed by LARC's Acadian Village and Acadiana Centre for the Arts.
Explore more of the United States
Lafayette will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other corners of the United States just waiting to be explored. Around 193 kilometres east of Lafayette, a visit to New Orleans will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading attractions like Bourbon St, French Quarter and Cafe Du Monde.
If you're interested in discovering another side of the United States, head for Jackson, about 290 kilometres northeast of Lafayette. Mississippi Civil Rights Museum, Mississippi Museum of Art and Russell C Davis Planetarium are among the biggest draws.
