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$212+ Cheap flights from Lake Charles (LCH) to California

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LCH — LAX
Feb 28 — Mar 71
Sat 2/28
Sat 3/7
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Lake Charles to California

Cheapest flights from Lake Charles to California
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Lake Charles to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 29, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/142:15 pm
LCH
-
LAS
1 stop7h 40m
United Airlines
Tue 8/1812:15 pm
LAS
-
LCH
1 stop7h 17m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/26$289
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/146:23 pm
LCH
-
LAS
1 stop5h 27m
American Airlines
Tue 8/189:45 am
LAS
-
LCH
1 stop6h 08m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/28$314
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/256:27 pm
LCH
-
SFO
1 stop6h 49m
American Airlines
Wed 4/812:06 pm
SFO
-
LCH
1 stop8h 35m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/27$334
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/276:19 pm
LCH
-
LAS
1 stop7h 00m
American Airlines
Sat 10/317:45 am
LAS
-
LCH
1 stop6h 24m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/27$339
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/124:15 pm
LCH
-
LAS
1 stop7h 43m
United Airlines
Tue 3/178:04 am
LAS
-
LCH
1 stop5h 28m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/27$366
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/66:00 pm
LCH
-
LAS
1 stop7h 30m
United Airlines
Mon 8/106:00 am
LAS
-
LCH
1 stop5h 08m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/28$383
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/114:12 pm
LCH
-
LAX
1 stop6h 32m
United Airlines
Sun 2/156:00 am
LAX
-
LCH
1 stop7h 37m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/27$414
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/54:12 pm
LCH
-
LAX
1 stop6h 32m
United Airlines
Tue 3/38:20 am
LAX
-
LCH
1 stop5h 17m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/27$429
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/57:30 am
LCH
-
SNA
2 stops9h 40m
United Airlines
Tue 3/38:00 am
SNA
-
LCH
1 stop5h 37m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/27$434
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/287:30 am
LCH
-
LAX
1 stop8h 38m
United Airlines
Wed 4/291:15 pm
LAX
-
LCH
1 stop6h 18m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/27$439
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/204:20 pm
LCH
-
LAX
1 stop6h 11m
United Airlines
Sun 2/226:00 am
LAX
-
LCH
1 stop7h 37m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/28$443
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/286:00 am
LCH
-
LAX
1 stop7h 04m
American Airlines
Wed 4/2910:13 am
LAX
-
LCH
2 stops10h 28m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/27$444

Find flight deals from Lake Charles to California

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Round-trip from

$334
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$212
(American Airlines)

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Lake Charles to California that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 29, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Lake Charles to California that are best for you.

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Lake Charles

Fly to

California

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Lake CharlesSan Francisco

LCH - SFO

LCHSFO

Lake Charles

Wed 3/25

6:27 pm-11:16 pm

1 stop6h 49m

San Francisco

Wed 4/8

12:06 pm-10:41 pm

1 stop8h 35m

$334

Lake CharlesLos Angeles

LCH - LAX

LCHLAX

Lake Charles

Wed 2/11

4:12 pm-8:44 pm

1 stop6h 32m

Los Angeles

Sun 2/15

6:00 am-3:37 pm

1 stop7h 37m

$414

Lake CharlesLas Vegas

LCH - LAS

LCHLAS

Lake Charles

Mon 5/4

2:00 pm-7:57 pm

1 stop7h 57m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 5/8

6:00 am-1:13 pm

1 stop5h 13m

$423

Lake CharlesLas Vegas

LCH - LAS

LCHLAS

Lake Charles

Sun 3/22

4:15 pm-11:55 pm

2 stops9h 40m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 3/26

8:04 am-3:32 pm

1 stop5h 28m

$428

Lake CharlesLos Angeles

LCH - LAX

LCHLAX

Lake Charles

Tue 4/28

7:30 am-2:08 pm

1 stop8h 38m

Los Angeles

Wed 4/29

1:15 pm-9:33 pm

1 stop6h 18m

$439

Lake CharlesLas Vegas

LCH - LAS

LCHLAS

Lake Charles

Fri 3/6

6:27 pm-12:07 am

1 stop7h 40m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 3/9

9:35 am-5:57 pm

1 stop6h 22m

$443

Lake CharlesLos Angeles

LCH - LAX

LCHLAX

Lake Charles

Fri 2/20

4:20 pm-8:31 pm

1 stop6h 11m

Los Angeles

Sun 2/22

6:00 am-3:37 pm

1 stop7h 37m

$443

Lake CharlesLos Angeles

LCH - LAX

LCHLAX

Lake Charles

Tue 4/28

6:00 am-11:04 am

1 stop7h 04m

Los Angeles

Wed 4/29

10:13 am-10:41 pm

2 stops10h 28m

$444

Lake CharlesLas Vegas

LCH - LAS

LCHLAS

Lake Charles

Fri 7/3

6:05 pm-10:41 pm

1 stop6h 36m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sun 7/12

11:45 pm-9:42 am

1 stop7h 57m

$448

Lake CharlesLas Vegas

LCH - LAS

LCHLAS

Lake Charles

Wed 7/15

6:05 pm-10:41 pm

1 stop6h 36m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 7/18

12:59 am-9:42 am

1 stop6h 43m

$448

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 1/27

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Best time to book a flight from Lake Charles to California

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to California from Lake Charles with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Lake Charles to California

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Lake Charles to California?

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Lake Charles to California (average of $208). Flying from Lake Charles to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $334). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Reviews of airlines servicing California

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to California. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to California. Reviews last updated January 29, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with United Airlines and American Airlines from Lake Charles to California to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,215 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

FRA - SFO

Lufthansa was amazing, I wish United States based airlines operated like them.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,215 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,215 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

FRA - SFO

Lufthansa was amazing, I wish United States based airlines operated like them.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,205 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,215 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

FRA - SFO

Lufthansa was amazing, I wish United States based airlines operated like them.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Lake Charles to California. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Lake Charles to California?

    Located just 6.1 mi from the city center, Lake Charles (LCH) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to California from Lake Charles.

  • How long is the flight from Lake Charles to California?

    Airlines like American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Lake Charles to California in about 6h 32m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 17m. Airlines will cover a distance of 1494 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the most popular routes from Lake Charles to California?

    While some choose either Lake Charles - Los Angeles or Lake Charles - Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty, Lake Charles - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl is the most popular route from Lake Charles to California.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Lake Charles to California that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Lake Charles to California flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Lake Charles to California?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Lake Charles to California.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Lake Charles to California?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Lake Charles to California by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Lake Charles to California?

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Lake Charles to California (average of $208). Flying from Lake Charles to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $334). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Lake Charles to California

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Lake Charles to California. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 29, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$236Average$441FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$268Average$462FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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