How to find cheap flights to Purdue University Airport (LAF)
The cheapest price currently available for a one-way flight to Purdue University Airport is £773. A return plane ticket to LAF right now is £1,429.
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Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get the lowest price on tickets to Lafayette, where Purdue University Airport is located, if you book as early as possible. Airlines often offer some awesome early bird deals.
Widen your search for cheap flights to Lafayette by selecting the 'Add nearby airports' option. This will allow you to compare fares for airports closest to your departure and destination points and could help keep costs down.
Search for plane tickets to Purdue University Airport that come with a stop. Taking the scenic route can help you save. After your results appear, use the 'Stops' filter to browse your options.
Best time to go to Lafayette
If you have flexible travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. You'll be able to find the cheapest month, and even day of the year, for flights to LAF.
May is the most popular month for flights to LAF. Go then if you're eager to see Lafayette at its busiest and best.
The quietest time of the year to travel is February. Book your plane tickets to Lafayette then and enjoy the top attractions at a more relaxed pace.
With averages of between 15ºC and 31ºC, July is when Lafayette is warmest. Plan your visit around your preferred weather conditions to get the most out of your time here.
Temperatures are lowest in January, when they range from -12ºC to 5ºC.
Want to visit when you're less likely to need an umbrella? November is the driest month in Lafayette, averaging six days of rain.
Expect the heaviest showers in May, which gets around ten days of wet weather.
Travelling to Purdue University Airport (LAF): What you need to know
Get to Lafayette sooner with a direct Southern Airways Express flight to Purdue University Airport.
You'll be landing in the UTC-5 timezone at LAF.
Be curled up in bed not long after your flight to LAF. Book a room at any of these hotels near Purdue University Airport and you'll be catching z's in no time:
Getting to central Lafayette from Purdue University Airport (LAF)
The distance from LAF to central Lafayette is about 5 kms (3 miles).
If you're driving to the centre after your flight to LAF, plan ahead to make your trip as easy as possible. The journey time can vary depending on the time of day and traffic conditions.
The right hotel can upgrade your whole experience. Unpack your bags at one of these traveller-approved options in Lafayette:
Lafayette highlights
Put these popular attractions on your to-do list after stepping off your flight to Lafayette:
St Mary Cathedral: Around 0.80 kms (0.50 miles) west of the city centre, this landmark is the ideal place to start your sightseeing around the city.
Bethany Sharing Garden: You'll discover this park roughly 2 kms (1 mile) north-east of the centre. It's a great place to take a breather while exploring Lafayette.
Haan Museum of Indiana Art: Take a tour of this landmark next. Around 0.97 kms (0.60 miles) south-west of the city centre, it's also worth a visit to get the full Lafayette experience.
How to get to Indianapolis from Purdue University Airport (LAF)
Going to the nearby city of Indianapolis? It's about 105 kms (65 miles) from LAF. Allow around 1 hour 15 minutes to get there by cab or ride-share.
If you're planning to catch public transport, it'll take roughly 2 hours 30 minutes to reach your destination.
Travelling from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Carmel
If Carmel is your chosen stop, it's around 88 kms (55 miles) from Purdue University Airport.
Making the trip by car takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
Explore more of the United States
The United States isn't done impressing you yet. Carry on to Chicago, located about 177 kms (110 miles) north of Lafayette. Art Institute of Chicago, Millennium Park and Willis Tower have to be on your must-see list. O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is the city's nearest major airport.
Indianapolis could easily become your new favourite place in the United States. You'll find it around 97 kms (60 miles) south-east of Lafayette. Lucas Oil Stadium, Eiteljorg Museum and The Children's Museum of Indianapolis are among the highlights. The main airport serving this city is Indianapolis International Airport (IND).
Or head to Cincinnati, about 257 kms (160 miles) south-east of Lafayette. Cincinnati Music Hall, Cincinnati Museum Centre at Union Terminal and The Gorilla Exhibit are just the start of the reasons to visit. You can get here by flying into Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport (CVG).
