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Cheap Flights To Lafayette

Lafayette, Louisiana is the parish seat of Lafayette Parish and is located along the Vermilion River. The city was founded in 1821 and today is the fourth largest city in the state of Louisiana. It is considered to be the center of "Cajon country" and people come for the food and the fun.

The tourism industry in Lafayette is fueled by visitors interested in the Cajun culture and cuisine of the region. The city also offers theater, arts and lots of musical entertainment. The Acadian Cultural Center is the perfect place to learn about the history and culture of the Cajun people. The Lafayette Natural History Museum & Planetarium offers a number of artistic exhibits and also several planetarium programs.

The weather in Lafayette is what you might expect for the swamp region of the United States. The summers are hot and muggy with high temperatures reaching up above 80F. Winters are mild with the low temperatures staying near 40F.

You can find cheap flights to Lafayette throughout the year. Cheap airline tickets from Los Angeles to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) will start just under $350 US. Flying in from New York will cost almost twice as much with cheap airline tickets starting around $690 US.

There are a wide range of accommodations in Lafayette and in the surrounding community. Cheap hotels in Lafayette can have rates starting around $50 US. Lodging near downtown and some of the main attractions will cost more but cheap hotel rooms can still be found starting under $150 US.