Travelling from Montreal to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT): What you need to know
Lafayette Regional Airport is located in Lafayette. The city runs on the UTC-6 timezone and is one hour behind Montreal.
To ensure you get on your flight from Montreal to LFT, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Popular months like July or other peak periods mean bigger queues and potential delays. Stick to your schedule by getting to the airport even earlier. Aim for at least four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Montreal
Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Located around 19 kilometres from central Montreal, YUL can be reached in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to Montreal-Trudeau International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Montreal to Lafayette Regional Airport, these accommodation options will put you just around the corner from the terminal:
Of the departures from Montreal-Trudeau International Airport, 65% land on schedule at their destination.
YUL is located at 975 Romeo Vachon Street North.
Montreal Metropolitan Airport (YHU)
With public transport, you can travel from central Montreal to YHU in about 1 hour. The airport is roughly 23 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 25 minutes.
Get a head start on your holiday with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Montreal to LFT flight, unwind in one of these hotels close to Montreal Metropolitan Airport:
About Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)
Have a late flight from Montreal to Lafayette Regional Airport? Don't let it rob you of real rest. Stay at one of these hotels near LFT and get cosy, quick:
LFT is located at 200 Terminal Drive.
Getting from Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) to central Lafayette
Central Lafayette is around 11 kilometres from Lafayette Regional Airport and takes about 20 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for getting into town, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
Travelling on public transport takes around 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Montreal to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Montreal to Lafayette Regional Airport is Rs138,050. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs176,166. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares may change.
To find cheap flights from Montreal to LFT, book ahead. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets are first released.
If you have some flexibility with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price in each month when searching for your Montreal to Lafayette Regional Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Montreal to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from Montreal to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT). November is the busiest month to travel to Lafayette. If you prefer a quieter vibe, think about going in January.
When booking your Montreal to LFT plane ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in Lafayette, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC to 39ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from Montreal to Lafayette Regional Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 2ºC and 18ºC.
More about Lafayette
Once you've booked your flight from Montreal to Lafayette Regional Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Lafayette:
There are plenty of fantastic things to do in Lafayette when you're ready to see the sights. 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 has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of the United States waiting to be explored. Around 193 kilometres east of Lafayette, a visit to New Orleans will keep your itinerary busy. Check out popular attractions like Bourbon St, French Quarter and Cafe Du Monde.
If you're ready to explore another corner of the United States, consider Jackson, about 290 kilometres northeast of Lafayette. Mississippi Civil Rights Museum, Mississippi Museum of Art and The Art Garden at the Mississippi Museum of Art are key highlights.
