Flight Time from Lafayette to New Orleans
The flight from Lafayette to New Orleans covers about 118 mi and takes roughly 43 min nonstop. Flight duration estimate and fare guide.
Lafayette and New Orleans are about 118 mi (189 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 153 mi (246 km), a drive of about 2 hr 44 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 43 min.
| Straight-line distance | 118 mi / 189 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 153 mi / 246 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 2 hr 44 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 43 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $19 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | 30.093, -91.046 |
How these estimates work
Straight-line distance uses the haversine formula on each city's coordinates. Road distance applies a circuity factor (~1.2–1.4×) and driving time a blended average speed. Flight time uses typical jet cruise speed plus ~30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent. Treat all figures as planning estimates.
Frequently asked questions
Lafayette to New Orleans is about 118 mi (189 km) in a straight line, and roughly 153 mi (246 km) by road.