How to find cheap flights to Laleu Airport (LRH)
$883 is currently the cheapest price for a round-trip flight to Laleu Airport. For a one-way plane ticket to LRH, the lowest fare is $317.
Book when the time is right with Price Alerts. You'll get an email or a notification on the app if the price of tickets to LRH goes up or down.
It's typically recommended to book roughly three months before your planned departure. This is when you're most likely to get the best price on tickets to La Rochelle, where Laleu Airport is located.
Check the 'Add nearby airports' option and broaden your search for cheap flights to La Rochelle. This will list all the airports around your departure and arrival points.
If you're not in a rush to get to La Rochelle, think about taking a little detour. You might find cheaper plane tickets to Laleu Airport by booking a flight with a stop or two.
Best time to go to La Rochelle
August is typically the cheapest month to jump on a flight to La Rochelle.
If you can be flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. You'll be able to find the cheapest month, and even day of the year, for flights to LRH.
Head to La Rochelle in August if you'd like to be there when it's busy. This is the most popular month for flights to LRH, but also when fares are usually more expensive.
May is the quietest time of year to travel if you want a more relaxed vibe. There's also a good chance you'll find cheaper prices on plane tickets to La Rochelle then.
Check the weather conditions before traveling. August brings the warmest days in La Rochelle, with averages of between 59ºF and 81ºF.
Temperatures are lowest in February, when they range from 32ºF to 54ºF.
Don't want to pack a raincoat? July is the driest month in La Rochelle, averaging four days of rain.
The wettest time of year is November. Plan your trip then and you can expect to get around nine days of rainfall.
Traveling to Laleu Airport (LRH): What you need to know
Take the quickest path to La Rochelle with Ryanair or easyJet. These major airlines offer nonstop flights to Laleu Airport.
Ryanair has the best track record for punctuality. Up to 76% of its flights into this airport land as planned, making it a great option when booking your LRH plane ticket.
When you hop off the plane at LRH, you'll be in the UTC+1 timezone.
Whether you're coming in late or just want the convenience of staying close by, you'll find some comfy hotels near Laleu Airport. Relax and recharge at one of these after your flight to LRH:
Kick off your trip to La Rochelle sooner by collecting a car rental in LRH. Europcar, Hertz and Avis are major names to select from here.
Laleu Airport has an on-time rating of 64%, which tells you how often flights get to their destination without delay. This can be handy to know if you're planning a tight connection or have to be somewhere shortly after landing.
Getting to central La Rochelle from Laleu Airport (LRH)
LRH is located about 5 miles from central La Rochelle.
If you're planning to catch a cab after your flight to LRH, it'll take around 15 minutes to get to the center.
The journey on public transport takes about 25 minutes.
La Rochelle has a stay for every vibe and budget. Here's a lineup of comfortable hotels to put on your short list:
La Rochelle highlights
Put these popular attractions at the top of your must-see list after hopping off your flight to La Rochelle:
Vieux port: Located around 0.1 mile north-east of the city center, this landmark is the perfect spot to start your sightseeing around the city.
Aquarium de La Rochelle: This will be another highlight of your trip. A memorable landmark, it's around 0.3 miles south-east of the center of La Rochelle.
How to get to La Roche-sur-Yon from Laleu Airport (LRH)
Heading for the nearby city of La Roche-sur-Yon? It's about 55 miles from LRH. It'll take you around 1 hour 15 minutes to get there by cab or ride-share.
Allow roughly 4 hours 35 minutes if you're traveling to La Roche-sur-Yon on public transport.
Traveling from Laleu Airport (LRH) to Niort
Niort is located around 35 miles from Laleu Airport. If that's your destination, the trip by public transport takes about 1 hour 55 minutes.
Reaching it by car takes roughly 50 minutes.
Explore more of France
There's a whole lot more to experience in France, starting with Nantes. Les Machines de L'ile, Machines of the Isle Nantes and Chateau des Ducs de Bretagne are must-visits in this city, which is about 75 miles north of La Rochelle. Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) is the main airport of Nantes.
Bordeaux could easily become your new favorite place in France. You'll find it around 95 miles south of La Rochelle. Bordeaux Museum of Wines, Wine Corner and Bordeaux Wine School (Ecole du Vin) are visitor favorites. You can arrive here through Bordeaux Airport (BOD).
About 140 miles north of La Rochelle, Rennes brings even more to your adventure. Good reasons to visit include La forêt de Brocéliande, Centre Historique de Rennes and Cathédrale St-Pierre de Rennes. Rennes Airport (RNS) is the most convenient way to arrive here.
