Lafayette Regional Paul Fournet Field (LFT) Delays and On-Time Departures
Lafayette, LA · ranked 232nd of 333 airports for on-time departures
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
Over the last 12 months, Lafayette (LFT) had 2,522 scheduled departures and 78.5% of them left on time (US average 77.4%).
That ranks 232nd of 333 US airports tracked on this site, with 3.2% of departures cancelled.
Among airlines at Lafayette (LFT), SkyWest Airlines left on time most often (84.3%).
Over 24 months, Tuesday was the most reliable day (82% on time) and June the worst month (73%).
Best time of day to fly out of Lafayette (LFT)
On-time departure % by scheduled departure hour (local time), last 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | 90.4% | 2.6% | 756 |
| 6am–7am | 89.3% | 2.4% | 421 |
| 7am–8am | 89.3% | 3.4% | 648 |
| 8am–9am | 94.7% | 0.0% | 38 |
| 9am–10am | 94.0% | 1.3% | 153 |
| 10am–11am | 79.7% | 2.4% | 787 |
| 11am–12pm | 83.4% | 3.2% | 156 |
| 12pm–1pm | 79.9% | 0.4% | 230 |
| 1pm–2pm | 72.0% | 4.3% | 351 |
| 2pm–3pm | 72.8% | 3.0% | 201 |
| 3pm–4pm | 72.3% | 2.6% | 226 |
| 4pm–5pm | 65.3% | 3.6% | 364 |
| 5pm–6pm | 63.9% | 2.8% | 467 |
| 6pm–7pm | 73.7% | 6.4% | 437 |
| 7pm–8pm | 74.8% | 6.7% | 135 |
| 8pm–9pm | 57.8% | 4.5% | 67 |
Airlines at LFT ranked by on-time departures
Last 12 months. Airlines with fewer than 30 departures are marked “limited data”.
| Airline | On-time departures | On-time arrivals | Cancelled | Departures |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlines | 84.3% | 82.4% | 3.0% | 527 |
| Envoy Air | 82.1% | 81.8% | 2.2% | 546 |
| PSA Airlines | 75.0% | 74.6% | 3.7% | 1,449 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best day to fly out of LFT
On-time departures by day, 24 months.
Best month to fly out of LFT
On-time departures by month, 24 months.
Holiday travel at Lafayette (LFT)
On-time departures during holiday periods compared with all other days, last 24 months.
| Period | On-time departures | vs other days | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving week (Tue before to Mon after) | 84.5% | +4.5 pts | 0.0% | 116 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 78.0% | -2.0 pts | 1.9% | 209 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 76.8% | -3.2 pts | 1.7% | 906 |
| All other days | 80.0% | — | 3.6% | 4,206 |
Monthly on-time departure trend at LFT
On-time departure % each month, with the 12-month US average for reference.
Routes from Lafayette (LFT)
Every route from LFT with its own page, by number of flights (last 12 months, on-time arrivals).
| To | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| LFT → Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) | 73.6% | 3.6% | 1,666 |
| LFT → Charlotte (CLT) | 89.7% | 1.6% | 365 |
| LFT → Houston (IAH) | 83.4% | 1.6% | 314 |
| LFT → Atlanta (ATL) | 82.3% | 5.7% | 177 |