Loading map...
ATL → LFT
Which side of the plane to sit from Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (Atlanta) to Lafayette Regional Airport (Lafayette)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a more scenic approach into Acadiana, featuring the winding loops of the lower Mississippi River and the vast, intricate network of the Atchafalaya Basin's swamps.
Search flights from ATL to LFT
Chattahoochee River
Visible shortly after departure, marking the border between Georgia and Alabama.
Coastal Plain Farmland
Expansive views of the southern agricultural belt across Alabama and Mississippi.
Mississippi River Oxbows
Dramatic views of the river's winding path and abandoned channels south of Baton Rouge.
Atchafalaya Basin
The nation's largest river swamp, featuring a stunning mosaic of water and cypress trees.
Mississippi Industrial Corridor
Large-scale infrastructure and shipping vessels along the river near the Louisiana coast.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid the harsh glare of the southern sun while still capturing the reflection of the light off the Mississippi River. During the descent into LFT, watch for the distinct transition from solid ground to the deep wetlands of the Atchafalaya.
Get eSIMs for United States
Get eSIMs for United States
Atlanta Skyline
Depending on the takeoff direction, a great view of downtown and Midtown Atlanta.
Mississippi Piney Woods
Dense, rolling evergreen forests covering the central portion of the state.
Black Warrior River
A major waterway in Alabama that snakes through the landscape north of the flight path.
False River
A prominent and beautiful horseshoe-shaped oxbow lake located northwest of Baton Rouge.
Sherburne Wildlife Area
A vast green expanse of protected hardwood forests and bayous just before landing.
The right side is excellent for afternoon flights, as the sun will be on the opposite side of the plane, providing clear, shadow-free views of the northern Mississippi forests and the unique 'False River' oxbow lake near the end of the journey.
Book Hotels in LafayetteDistance: 809 km (503 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 21 min
Departure: ATL (33.6367, -84.428101)
Arrival: LFT (30.20529938, -91.98760223)
Route Type: Domestic
Thank you for booking your travels through our travel partners. The commissions from your bookings keep this site running.