Private charter · LFT → RDU
Lafayette to Raleigh
858 miles. One price for the whole airplane.
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The trip
Lafayette to Raleigh, door to door faster.
Trade about 18½ hours on the road for about a short flight in the air. Bluebird flies you direct from Lafayette Regional Airport in Lafayette to Raleigh-Durham International Airport in Raleigh, 858 miles in a private jet with two pilots up front. Need a different size of aircraft? We'll source one sized for the trip. The price is for the whole aircraft, with every fee and tax shown before you book.
- Distance
- 858 mi
- Flight
- —
- Driving
- 18½ hours
- Passengers
- Up to 1
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
Arriving Raleigh
Airports in Raleigh
RDU
Major airportRaleigh-Durham International Airport
Raleigh/Durham · KRDU
- From downtown
- 2 mi
- Longest runway
- 10,000 ft
KTTA
Regional airportRaleigh Executive Jetport
Sanford
- From downtown
- 27 mi
- Longest runway
- 6,501 ft
LFN
Regional airportTriangle North Executive Airport
Louisburg · KLHZ
- From downtown
- 27 mi
- Longest runway
- 5,498 ft
When you land
Things to do in Raleigh
Raleigh is North Carolina’s capital and one point of the Research Triangle, the region formed with Durham and Chapel Hill around three major research universities. Research Triangle Park, a short drive west of the city, houses research and development centers for technology, pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, and NC State University feeds the region with engineers and scientists. Government, lobbying, healthcare and a growing roster of corporate offices bring a steady flow of business travelers downtown and to the office parks around the beltline.
- 01
North Carolina Museum of Art
Set on a large park on the west side of the city, the museum pairs a collection spanning ancient Egypt to contemporary art with outdoor sculptures, trails and a summer concert series.
- 02
North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences
Downtown’s free natural history museum is known for its dinosaur exhibits and its Nature Research Center, where visitors can watch working scientists in glass-walled labs.
- 03
William B. Umstead State Park
Between Raleigh and Durham, this wooded park offers hiking, mountain-biking and bridle trails, along with lakes for canoeing and fishing, just minutes from RDU.
- 04
Dorothea Dix Park
A large city park on the grounds of a former state hospital, Dix Park offers sweeping skyline views, open meadows and a summer sunflower field that draws crowds of photographers.
- 05
North Carolina State Capitol
The 1840 Greek Revival capitol on Union Square still houses the governor’s office and offers free guided tours of its restored legislative chambers.
- 06
Pullen Park
One of the oldest public amusement parks in the country, Pullen Park near NC State has a restored Dentzel carousel, a miniature train and pedal boats on its lake.
Questions
Lafayette to Raleigh flights
How long is a private flight from Lafayette to Raleigh?
About a short flight in a private jet, for 858 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 18½ hours.
Which airports do flights from Lafayette to Raleigh use?
You can depart from Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT), Acadiana Regional Airport (ARA), or Abbeville Chris Crusta Memorial Airport (KIYA) and arrive at Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU), Raleigh Executive Jetport (KTTA), or Triangle North Executive Airport (LFN). Pick whichever is closest to where you're starting and where you're headed.
How much does a private charter from Lafayette to Raleigh 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 Raleigh?
Yes. Choose round trip when you search, and pick your return date and time. Flights from Raleigh back to Lafayette are priced the same way.
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Raleigh to Lafayette
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