Travelling from Lafayette Airport (LFT) to Orlando International Airport (MCO): what you need to know
Orlando's timezone is UTC-5, making Orlando one hour ahead of Lafayette.
Leave plenty of time to catch your LFT to MCO flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like November, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
If you want to split up your journey, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Lafayette Airport to Orlando International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between LFT and MCO:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Lafayette Airport (LFT) to Orlando International Airport (MCO)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Lafayette Airport to Orlando International Airport flight is R 4,398. A round-trip fare is currently R 5,060. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from LFT to MCO if you book early. Airlines often offer some terrific early bird deals.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the lowest price in each month when searching for your flight from Lafayette Airport to Orlando International Airport.
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Handy information about Lafayette Airport (LFT)
The address for LFT is 200 Terminal Drive.
Lafayette Airport has an excellent on-time record, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from LFT touch down on schedule 80% of the time.
Lafayette Airport is around 11 kilometres from central Lafayette. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of about 35 minutes when using public transport.
Get your travels off to a leisurely start by staying near LFT. Whether you've booked an early flight from Lafayette Airport to Orlando International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Orlando International Airport (MCO)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Lafayette Airport to Orlando International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near MCO instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Orlando International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Sonic, Dollar or Budget and explore beyond Orlando's usual tourist stops.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Orlando International Airport about two weeks before your trip.
When to fly to Orlando International Airport (MCO)
April is the most popular month for flights from Lafayette Airport to Orlando International Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Orlando in March.
When booking your flight from Lafayette Airport to Orlando International Airport, consider the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Orlando, with the temperature ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LFT to MCO in January. Temperatures average between 7ºC (45ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF) then.
Explore more of the United States
You've seen Orlando, now it's time to discover other corners of the United States. Journey around 209 kilometres north to Jacksonville to tick off its top attractions. From St. John's Cathedral to Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville and The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Miami is another essential stop in the United States and is around 338 kilometres south of Orlando. No trip is complete without visiting Beach, Ocean Drive and Port of Miami.