If you're thinking about coming to the Lafayette game, I'd recommend flying into Baton Rouge. You can fly from KCI to Baton Rouge for just about the same price as flying into New Orleans -- just keep your eyes peeled. However, by that point there will be direct flights from MHK to Baton Rouge (

), so that's even better. Here's a representation of the Louisiana layout:
[WEST] Lafayette (<--1 hr. apart-->) Baton Rouge (<--1 1/2 hrs. apart-->) New Orleans [EAST]
Of course, if you're planning on partying in New Orleans on Saturday night after the game like you should, just fly into New Orleans. But if you're going to stay in Lafayette, fly into Baton Rouge.
But whatever you do, DON'T plan on spending Saturday night in Baton Rouge, because it is Topeka without all the excitement.
