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$232+ 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 4/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LCH — LAX
Apr 15 — Apr 221
Wed 4/15
Wed 4/22
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 March 16, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 4/86:35 pm
LCH
-
LAX
1 stop6h 13m
American Airlines
Tue 4/141:22 am
LAX
-
LCH
1 stop7h 38m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/10$329
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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 8/1412:13 pm
LCH
-
LAS
1 stop8h 14m
American Airlines
Tue 8/187:50 am
LAS
-
LCH
1 stop8h 03m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/11$329
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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 7/146:02 pm
LCH
-
SNA
1 stop5h 55m
American Airlines
Mon 7/207:31 pm
SNA
-
LCH
2 stops12h 17m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/14$334
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 5/66:05 pm
LCH
-
SFO
1 stop7h 54m
United Airlines
Sun 5/105:00 am
SFO
-
LCH
1 stop6h 13m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/10$349
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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.
Thu 8/136:05 pm
LCH
-
LAS
1 stop6h 34m
American Airlines
Sun 8/162:02 pm
LAS
-
LCH
1 stop6h 44m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/15$349
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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 6/56:13 pm
LCH
-
LAS
1 stop5h 10m
United Airlines
Fri 6/126:00 am
LAS
-
LCH
1 stop5h 24m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/11$354
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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 6/196:13 pm
LCH
-
LAS
1 stop5h 10m
United Airlines
Tue 6/2312:14 pm
LAS
-
LCH
1 stop7h 20m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/11$368
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 3/274:15 pm
LCH
-
LAS
1 stop7h 43m
United Airlines
Tue 3/318:05 am
LAS
-
LCH
1 stop7h 13m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/12$379
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 3/2712:09 pm
LCH
-
LAX
1 stop8h 57m
American Airlines
Tue 3/3110:19 am
LAX
-
LCH
2 stops10h 38m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/12$384
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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 7/316:13 pm
LCH
-
LAX
1 stop5h 13m
United Airlines
Mon 8/37:05 am
LAX
-
LCH
1 stop8h 23m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/11$385
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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 5/611:30 am
LCH
-
SFO
1 stop8h 09m
American Airlines
Sun 5/108:00 am
SFO
-
LCH
1 stop8h 04m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/11$388
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 3/274:15 pm
LCH
-
SFO
1 stop8h 43m
United Airlines
Tue 3/319:10 am
SFO
-
LCH
1 stop6h 08m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/12$399

Find flight deals from Lake Charles to California

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Lake Charles to California flight deals. Data was last updated March 16, 2026.

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3 stars

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3 stars

Round-trip from

$329
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$232
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$351
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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 March 16, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Lake Charles to California that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Lake CharlesSanta Ana

LCH - SNA

LCHSNA

Lake Charles

Tue 7/14

6:02 pm-9:57 pm

1 stop5h 55m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 7/20

7:31 pm-9:48 am

2 stops12h 17m

$334

Lake CharlesLos Angeles

LCH - LAX

LCHLAX

Lake Charles

Fri 7/31

6:13 pm-9:26 pm

1 stop5h 13m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 8/3

7:05 am-5:28 pm

1 stop8h 23m

$385

Lake CharlesSan Francisco

LCH - SFO

LCHSFO

Lake Charles

Wed 5/6

11:30 am-5:39 pm

1 stop8h 09m

San Francisco

Sun 5/10

8:00 am-6:04 pm

1 stop8h 04m

$388

Lake CharlesLos Angeles

LCH - LAX

LCHLAX

Lake Charles

Tue 8/25

2:15 pm-8:15 pm

1 stop8h 00m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 8/29

8:15 am-5:17 pm

1 stop7h 02m

$409
Quickest round-trip

Lake CharlesLas Vegas

LCH - LAS

LCHLAS

Lake Charles

Tue 4/14

2:00 pm-6:23 pm

1 stop6h 23m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 4/18

6:00 am-1:03 pm

1 stop5h 03m

$409

Lake CharlesSan Francisco

LCH - SFO

LCHSFO

Lake Charles

Wed 3/25

12:09 pm-9:13 pm

2 stops11h 04m

San Francisco

Wed 4/8

12:21 pm-10:41 pm

2 stops8h 20m

$429

Lake CharlesBurbank

LCH - BUR

LCHBUR

Lake Charles

Sat 5/2

7:30 am-4:16 pm

2 stops10h 46m

Burbank Bob Hope

Tue 5/5

9:12 am-9:33 pm

2 stops10h 21m

$439

Lake CharlesSanta Ana

LCH - SNA

LCHSNA

Lake Charles

Wed 8/26

6:00 pm-9:53 pm

1 stop5h 53m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 8/29

8:00 am-5:17 pm

1 stop7h 17m

$449

Lake CharlesLos Angeles

LCH - LAX

LCHLAX

Lake Charles

Sat 3/28

4:15 pm-8:47 pm

1 stop6h 32m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 4/1

1:15 pm-9:33 pm

1 stop6h 18m

$459

Lake CharlesSan Francisco

LCH - SFO

LCHSFO

Lake Charles

Wed 4/15

7:30 am-12:18 pm

1 stop6h 48m

San Francisco

Sat 4/18

5:00 am-1:03 pm

1 stop6h 03m

$459

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Best time to book a flight from Lake Charles to California

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Estimated round-trip price
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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 $317). 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 March 16, 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
9,428 reviews

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

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
9,428 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,428 reviews

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

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
7.1
Good
11,467 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,428 reviews

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

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 5h 55m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 2h 05m. Airlines will cover a distance of 1462 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 Los Angeles or Lake Charles - San Francisco, 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 $317). 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 March 16, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$236Average$442FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$268Average$443FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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