Why go
- Consolidated city-parish in Louisiana, United States.
- Served by Eunice Airport (UCE).
History
Lafayette is a city in Louisiana and the parish seat of Lafayette Parish. It is located along the Vermilion River. It is Louisiana's fourth-most populous city with a 2020 census population of 121,374; the consolidated city-parish's population was 241,753 in 2020. The Lafayette metropolitan area was Louisiana's third largest metropolitan statistical area with a population of 478,384 at the 2020 census. The Acadiana region containing Lafayette is the largest population and economic corridor between Houston, Texas and New Orleans.
Restaurants & places to go
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Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 6 airlines, 3 direct destinations
- Air France AF (CRJ) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- American Airlines AA (ERD, ERJ-145, CRJ) · 1 route: Dallas-Fort Worth*
- Delta Air Lines DL (CRJ) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines KL (CRJ) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- United Airlines UA (ERJ) · 1 route: Houston*
- US Airways US (ERD, ERJ-145) · 1 route: Dallas-Fort Worth
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Eunice Airport (UCE); 73 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: LFT has direct flights to 3 destinations on 6 airlines (incl. Atlanta, Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Lafayette, Louisiana. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.