Private charter · LFT → KIER
Lafayette to Natchitoches
125 miles, about 45 min in a Cirrus SR20. One price for the whole airplane.
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The trip
Lafayette to Natchitoches, door to door faster.
Trade about 3 hours on the road for about 45 min in the air. Littlebird flies you direct from Lafayette Regional Airport in Lafayette to Natchitoches Regional Airport in Natchitoches, 125 miles in a Cirrus SR20. You get the whole airplane for one price, with every fee and tax shown before you book.
- Distance
- 125 mi
- Flight
- 45 min
- Driving
- 3 hours
- Passengers
- Up to 5
Flight time by aircraft
- Cirrus SR20 · up to 3 passengers45 min
- Cirrus Vision Jet · up to 5 passengers25 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 Natchitoches
Airports in Natchitoches
KIER
Regional airportNatchitoches Regional Airport
Natchitoches
- From downtown
- 1 mi
- Longest runway
- 5,003 ft
K3R4
Regional airportHart Airport
Many
- From downtown
- 26 mi
- Longest runway
- 4,402 ft
When you land
Things to do in Natchitoches
Founded by the French in 1714, Natchitoches is the oldest permanent European settlement in the territory of the Louisiana Purchase, and its brick-paved Front Street and historic district along Cane River Lake reflect three centuries of French, Spanish and Creole history. The town is home to Northwestern State University, and the economy centers on education, tourism and agriculture. Natchitoches is also known for its meat pies and for serving as the backdrop for the 1989 film Steel Magnolias, which was shot in town.
- 01
Front Street and the Historic District
The brick-paved main street along Cane River Lake is lined with shops, restaurants and wrought-iron balconies, with historic homes on the surrounding streets.
- 02
Cane River Creole National Historical Park
South of town, Oakland and Magnolia plantations preserve the buildings and stories of Creole families and the enslaved and tenant workers who lived there.
- 03
Melrose Plantation
This historic plantation is known for its association with folk artist Clementine Hunter, whose murals decorate the African House.
- 04
Fort St. Jean Baptiste State Historic Site
A full-scale replica of the French fort built in 1716 interprets life at the colonial outpost, with costumed demonstrations.
- 05
Natchitoches meat pies
These crescent-shaped fried pastries filled with seasoned meat are a local specialty, served at restaurants around town and celebrated at an annual festival.
- 06
Briarwood Nature Preserve
North of town, the former home of naturalist Caroline Dormon preserves longleaf pine forest and native plants with walking trails.
Questions
Lafayette to Natchitoches flights
How long is a private flight from Lafayette to Natchitoches?
About 45 min in a Cirrus SR20, for 125 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 3 hours.
Which airports do flights from Lafayette to Natchitoches use?
You can depart from Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT), Acadiana Regional Airport (ARA), or Abbeville Chris Crusta Memorial Airport (KIYA) and arrive at Natchitoches Regional Airport (KIER) or Hart Airport (K3R4). Pick whichever is closest to where you're starting and where you're headed.
How much does a private charter from Lafayette to Natchitoches 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 Natchitoches?
Yes. Choose round trip when you search, and pick your return date and time. Flights from Natchitoches back to Lafayette are priced the same way.
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Natchitoches to Lafayette
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