Cheap Flights from Washington to Lafayette
Cheap Flights from Washington to Lafayette
Looking for cheap flights from Washington to Lafayette? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Washington to Lafayette vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 12,500–15,000 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Washington to Lafayette for specific travel dates.
2026-11-08
DCA - LAF
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 12,500 Pts + $14.6
2026-11-09
DCA - LAF
Economy | 1 Stop | 7 left
From 12,500 Pts + $14.6
2026-11-08
DCA - LAF
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 15,000 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-09
DCA - LAF
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 15,000 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-08
DCA - LAF
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 15,000 Pts + $33.4
2026-11-09
DCA - LAF
Economy | 1 Stop | 7 left
From 15,000 Pts + $33.4
Washington to Lafayette flight facts
Distance
526 mi
846 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 1h 30m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
Same time zone
Lafayette is in the same time zone as Washington.
Airports in Washington
DCA · Ronald Reagan Washington National
IAD · Washington Dulles Intl
Airports in Lafayette
LAF · Purdue University
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Washington - Indianapolis · Indianapolis is 59 mi from Lafayette
Flights Washington - South Bend · South Bend is 95 mi from Lafayette
Flights Washington - Chicago · Chicago is 115 mi from Lafayette
Flights Washington - Dayton · Dayton is 148 mi from Lafayette
Flights Washington - Cincinnati · Cincinnati is 153 mi from Lafayette
Flights Washington - Louisville · Louisville is 167 mi from Lafayette
Premium cabin flights from Washington to Lafayette
Premium cabin
2026-11-08
DCA - LAF
First | 1 Stop | 7 left
From 47,400 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-09
DCA - LAF
First | 1 Stop | 6 left
From 47,400 Pts + $5.6
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Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Washington to Lafayette depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Washington to Lafayette.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Washington to Lafayette.
Washington and Lafayette are about 526 miles (846 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 526-mile straight-line distance takes about 1h 30m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Lafayette is in the same time zone as Washington.
Departures from Washington: Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA), Washington Dulles Intl (IAD). Arrivals in Lafayette: Purdue University (LAF).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Lafayette, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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