Private charter · LFT → KHDC
Lafayette to Covington
96 miles, about 35 min in a Cirrus SR20. One price for the whole airplane.
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The trip
Lafayette to Covington, door to door faster.
Trade about 2½ hours on the road for about 35 min in the air. Littlebird flies you direct from Lafayette Regional Airport in Lafayette to Hammond Northshore Regional Airport in Covington, 96 miles in a Cirrus SR20. You get the whole airplane for one price, with every fee and tax shown before you book.
- Distance
- 96 mi
- Flight
- 35 min
- Driving
- 2½ hours
- Passengers
- Up to 5
Flight time by aircraft
- Cirrus SR20 · up to 3 passengers35 min
- Cirrus Vision Jet · up to 5 passengers20 min
Planned times in the air. Your quote shows exact departure and arrival times.
Departing Lafayette
Airports in Lafayette
LFT
Commercial airportLafayette Regional Airport
Lafayette · KLFT
- From downtown
- 2 mi
- Longest runway
- 8,000 ft
ARA
Commercial airportAcadiana Regional Airport
New Iberia · KARA
- From downtown
- 15 mi
- Longest runway
- 8,002 ft
KIYA
Regional airportAbbeville Chris Crusta Memorial Airport
Abbeville
- From downtown
- 18 mi
- Longest runway
- 5,000 ft
OPL
Regional airportSt Landry Parish Ahart Field
Opelousas · KOPL
- From downtown
- 24 mi
- Longest runway
- 5,999 ft
UCE
Regional airportEunice Airport
Eunice
- From downtown
- 29 mi
- Longest runway
- 5,001 ft
K3R2
Regional airportLe Gros Memorial Airport
Crowley
- From downtown
- 28 mi
- Longest runway
- 4,304 ft
Arriving Covington
Airports in Covington
KHDC
Regional airportHammond Northshore Regional Airport
Hammond
- From downtown
- 19 mi
- Longest runway
- 6,502 ft
KASD
Regional airportSlidell Airport
Slidell
- From downtown
- 19 mi
- Longest runway
- 5,002 ft
KMJD
Regional airportPicayune Municipal Airport
Picayune
- From downtown
- 27 mi
- Longest runway
- 5,000 ft
BXA
Regional airportGeorge R Carr Memorial Air Field
Bogalusa · KBXA
- From downtown
- 27 mi
- Longest runway
- 5,002 ft
KL31
Regional airportSt. Tammany Regional Airport
Covington
- From downtown
- 7 mi
- Longest runway
- 3,004 ft
K2R7
Regional airportFranklinton Airport
Franklinton
- From downtown
- 24 mi
- Longest runway
- 3,000 ft
When you land
Things to do in Covington
Covington is the seat of St. Tammany Parish on the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain, a fast-growing area whose quieter pace, good schools and oak-shaded neighborhoods have drawn families and businesses from New Orleans. The town has a historic downtown with galleries, restaurants and boutiques, and is home to corporate headquarters such as Pool Corporation and Globalstar, along with a significant healthcare sector. Horse farms, the Tchefuncte and Bogue Falaya rivers and the nearby towns of Mandeville and Abita Springs add to its appeal.
- 01
Tammany Trace
This rail-trail runs about 31 miles through St. Tammany Parish, connecting Covington, Abita Springs, Mandeville, Lacombe and Slidell for cycling, walking and skating.
- 02
Abita Brewing Company
Founded in Abita Springs in 1986, this brewery offers tours, tastings and a taproom serving its well-known beers, including its flagship Amber and Purple Haze.
- 03
Fontainebleau State Park
On the shore of Lake Pontchartrain in Mandeville, the park features a sandy beach, trails, a historic sugar mill ruin and cabins over the water.
- 04
Downtown Covington
The historic downtown includes art galleries, restaurants, shops and the Columbia Street Landing on the Bogue Falaya River, with live music in season.
- 05
Abita Mystery House
This quirky roadside museum in Abita Springs displays folk art, oddities and found objects in a former gas station and outbuildings.
- 06
Northlake Nature Center
Near Mandeville, boardwalks and trails pass through hardwood forest, pine savanna and wetlands, with chances to see birds and other wildlife.
Questions
Lafayette to Covington flights
How long is a private flight from Lafayette to Covington?
About 35 min in a Cirrus SR20, for 96 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 2½ hours.
Which airports do flights from Lafayette to Covington use?
You can depart from Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT), Acadiana Regional Airport (ARA), or Abbeville Chris Crusta Memorial Airport (KIYA) and arrive at Hammond Northshore Regional Airport (KHDC), Slidell Airport (KASD), or Picayune Municipal Airport (KMJD). Pick whichever is closest to where you're starting and where you're headed.
How much does a private charter from Lafayette to Covington cost?
The price depends on the date, departure time, aircraft and where the airplane is positioned. Enter your trip above to see an instant price for the whole airplane, with every tax and fee included.
Can I book a round trip between Lafayette and Covington?
Yes. Choose round trip when you search, and pick your return date and time. Flights from Covington back to Lafayette are priced the same way.
Return flight
Covington to Lafayette
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