Flying from New York to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT): What you need to know
Start your trip planning by checking out the best departure point for your flight from New York to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT). Explore your options for taking off from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) or Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), two of the city's main airports.
Lafayette is one hour behind New York. Lafayette Regional Airport is located in Lafayette, which runs on the UTC-5 timezone.
To ensure you catch your flight from New York to LFT, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
With more people on the move during peak seasons, it's a good idea to be at your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international trips will help you deal with any delays.
Airports in New York
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Travelling from central New York to JFK takes about 1 hour 20 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 48 kilometres in 50 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Planning to catch an early flight from New York to Lafayette Regional Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near John F. Kennedy International Airport:
74.1% of flights taking off from John F. Kennedy International Airport arrive at their destination on time.
The address for JFK is JFK Airport.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
With public transport, you can travel from central New York to EWR in about 1 hour 10 minutes. The terminal is roughly 24 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 30 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your New York to LFT flight? Relax in a hotel near Newark Liberty International Airport before your adventure officially starts. These stays are calling your name:
Newark Liberty International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 73.3%. This figure shows how frequently flights that leave from this airport make it to their destination on schedule.
You'll find EWR at Building 1, Conrad Road.
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
From the centre of New York, LGA is around 18 kilometres away. It takes roughly 25 minutes to reach the airport by car and 1 hour or so if you use public transport.
Take the uncertainty out of departure day — stay near LaGuardia Airport and know you'll reach your boarding gate with time to spare. Check in to one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early New York to Lafayette Regional Airport flight:
LGA has a solid on-time arrivals performance of 80.0%, so there's a high chance your flight will stay on schedule and touch down as expected.
LaGuardia Airport is located at Hangar 7 Centre.
About Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)
Have a late flight from New York to Lafayette Regional Airport? Don't let it rob you of real rest. Check in to one of these hotels near LFT and turn out the lights sooner:
LFT is located at 200 Terminal Drive.
Getting from Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) to central Lafayette
Lafayette Regional Airport to central Lafayette is about 3 kilometres. If you're renting a car or getting a cab, plan ahead to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times vary depending on traffic conditions and the time of day.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of about 55 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)
Rs39,884 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from New York to Lafayette Regional Airport. A return flight starts at Rs77,711. These fares may change depending on availability and demand.
To pick up cheap flights from New York to LFT, book early. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights first go on sale.
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The best time to fly from New York to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when deciding when to fly. February is the quietest month to visit Lafayette. July is when most people book flights from New York to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT), which may be ideal if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
The warmest month in Lafayette is August, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC and 39ºC. Lock in your New York to LFT flight ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from New York to Lafayette Regional Airport in January when temperatures are between 2ºC and 18ºC.
More about Lafayette
Start your Lafayette trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from New York to Lafayette Regional Airport, browse our selection of accommodation options including:
Every great adventure has to include a little sightseeing. Acadian Village, Acadiana Centre for the Arts and Mouton Plantation c.1820 (SGNA) are attractions you won't want to skip in Lafayette.
Explore more of the United States
New Orleans is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be explored once you've seen Lafayette. Around 193 kilometres away to the east, check out popular attractions including Bourbon Street, French Quarter and Cafe Du Monde.
If you're eager to discover another major destination in the United States, consider Jackson, roughly 290 kilometres north-east of Lafayette. Mississippi Civil Rights Museum, Mississippi Museum of Art and The Art Garden at the Mississippi Museum of Art are key reasons to visit.
