Flying from Montreal to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT): What you need to know
Montreal's main base, Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL), is where plenty of awesome adventures begin. Explore the departure options from here when searching for a flight from Montreal to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT).
Lafayette Regional Airport is located in Lafayette. The city is in the UTC-5 timezone and is one hour behind Montreal.
To ensure you get on your flight from Montreal to LFT, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
If you're travelling during a bank holiday or other peak period, give yourself extra time. Get there two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer.
Airports in Montreal
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
YUL is around 26 kilometres from central Montreal. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 45 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Montreal to Lafayette Regional Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels near Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport:
Of all flights departing from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, 64.89% land on schedule at their destination.
The address for YUL is 975 Romeo Vachon Street North.
St. Hubert Airport (YHU)
YHU is about 40 kilometres from central Montreal. It takes 35 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 45 minutes.
Flying out early in the morning? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near St. Hubert Airport the day before your Montreal to LFT flight:
About Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Montreal to Lafayette Regional Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these options near LFT:
You'll find LFT at 200 Terminal Drive.
Getting from Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) to central Lafayette
The centre of Lafayette is about 3 kilometres from Lafayette Regional Airport. Travel times by car hire or cab will vary depending on traffic conditions, so do some research ahead of your trip.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 55 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Montreal to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Montreal to Lafayette Regional Airport is 225 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 456 €. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares can change.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Montreal to LFT if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some great early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest Montreal to Lafayette Regional Airport tickets across each month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your dates are flexible.
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The best time to fly from Montreal to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Montreal to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT). July is the busiest month to visit Lafayette. If you like your getaways a little more chill, think about going in February.
Before locking in your Montreal to LFT plane ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. August is the warmest month in Lafayette, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 39ºC (102ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Montreal to Lafayette Regional Airport in January when temperatures are between 2ºC (36ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF).
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 so many things to explore in this city, it can be hard to know where to begin. Acadian Village, Acadiana Centre for the Arts and Mouton Plantation c.1820 (SGNA) are highlights which should feature on any well-planned Lafayette itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
You've done Lafayette, now it's time to explore more of the United States. Journey about 193 kilometres east to New Orleans to check off its must-visit sights. From Bourbon Street to French Quarter and Cafe Du Monde, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Jackson is another sought-after destination in the United States and is around 290 kilometres north-east of Lafayette. No journey is complete without dropping by Mississippi Civil Rights Museum, Mississippi Museum of Art and The Art Garden at the Mississippi Museum of Art.
