Flying from Phoenix to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT): What you need to know
Kick off your travels at one of Phoenix's main airports, Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX) or Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA). Explore your options for booking a flight from Phoenix to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) jetting off from either of these.
Lafayette is two hours ahead of Phoenix. Lafayette Regional Airport is located in Lafayette, which operates on the UTC-5 timezone.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your flight from Phoenix to LFT.
If you're heading away during a major holiday or other peak period, allow extra time. Get there two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at check-in and security will be longer.
Airports in Phoenix
Phoenix Scottsdale Municipal Airport (SCF)
SCF is about 32 kilometres from central Phoenix. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour 55 minutes.
Want a stress-free start to your journey? Stay near Phoenix Scottsdale Municipal Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Phoenix to Lafayette Regional Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are just what you're after:
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
You can get to PHX from the centre of Phoenix in approximately 10 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey on public transport will take roughly 35 minutes to travel the 8 kilometres or so.
Flying off with the first light? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport the day before your Phoenix to LFT flight:
The majority of flights that leave Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport reach their destination right on cue. It maintains a strong on-time performance rate of 82.57%.
The street address for PHX is 3400 Sky Harbour Boulevard.
Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA)
Is around AZA 56 kilometres from central Phoenix. The drive from the city centre to the airport takes about 40 minutes.
Make catching an early Phoenix to Lafayette Regional Airport flight the easiest part of your journey. Book a room at one of these hotels close to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport and get to your boarding gate with plenty of time to spare:
Flights that depart from AZA arrive at their final stop within the expected time frame 78.65% of the time.
You'll find Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport at 6033 S. Sossaman Rd..
About Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)
Consider booking a hotel near LFT if you're catching a late flight from Phoenix to Lafayette Regional Airport. Settle into one of these accommodation options and be in bed in no time flat:
The address for LFT is 200 Terminal Drive.
Getting from Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) to central Lafayette
Lafayette Regional Airport is about 3 kilometres from central Lafayette. The time it takes to get to the centre in a cab or car hire will depend on the time of day. Do a little research beforehand.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 55 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Phoenix to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)
Rs81,398 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Phoenix to Lafayette Regional Airport. A return flight starts at Rs94,264. These prices can change depending on demand and availability.
To find cheap flights from Phoenix to LFT, book early. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets first go on sale.
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The best time to fly from Phoenix to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Phoenix to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT). July is the most popular month to visit Lafayette. If you like things a bit more low-key, head there in February.
The warmest month in Lafayette is August, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC and 39ºC. Book your Phoenix to LFT flight ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
January has temperatures of between 2ºC and 18ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Phoenix to Lafayette Regional Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Lafayette
After booking your flight from Phoenix to Lafayette Regional Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Lafayette:
Every great journey has to include a little sightseeing. Acadian Village, Acadiana Centre for the Arts and Mouton Plantation c.1820 (SGNA) are essential stops on your Lafayette itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
New Orleans is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Lafayette. Around 193 kilometres away to the east, check out popular attractions including Bourbon Street, French Quarter and Cafe Du Monde.
Jackson is another favourite destination in the United States and is around 290 kilometres north-east of Lafayette. No trip is complete without dropping by Mississippi Civil Rights Museum, Mississippi Museum of Art and The Art Garden at the Mississippi Museum of Art.
