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$312+ Cheap flights from Lake Charles (LCH) to California

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 8/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LCH — LAX
Jul 19 — Jul 261
Sun 7/19
Sun 7/26
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 June 19, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/17. 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 8/46:02 pm
LCH
-
LAX
1 stop7h 43m
American Airlines
Tue 8/1112:05 pm
LAX
-
LCH
1 stop8h 42m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/17$312
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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.
Fri 8/216:04 am
LCH
-
LAX
1 stop7h 59m
American Airlines
Fri 8/283:05 pm
LAX
-
LCH
1 stop5h 42m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/15$329
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/19. 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 8/135:44 pm
LCH
-
LAS
1 stop7h 56m
American Airlines
Mon 8/1711:59 pm
LAS
-
LCH
1 stop8h 02m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/19$329
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/18. 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.
Sat 8/12:13 pm
LCH
-
LAS
2 stops7h 55m
United Airlines
Thu 8/66:00 am
LAS
-
LCH
1 stop5h 24m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/18$334
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/19. 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 8/196:09 pm
LCH
-
RNO
1 stop7h 09m
American Airlines
Thu 8/271:02 pm
RNO
-
LCH
1 stop7h 43m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/19$349
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 10/76:05 pm
LCH
-
SFO
1 stop8h 07m
American Airlines
Wed 10/146:36 am
SFO
-
LCH
1 stop9h 00m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/16$349
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/18. 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 7/176:13 pm
LCH
-
LAS
1 stop5h 10m
United Airlines
Tue 7/216:00 am
LAS
-
LCH
1 stop5h 24m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/18$349
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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.
Mon 7/66:02 pm
LCH
-
LAS
1 stop5h 43m
American Airlines
Fri 7/1012:59 am
LAS
-
LCH
1 stop6h 49m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/16$364
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/17. 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.
Sat 12/124:15 pm
LCH
-
LAS
1 stop7h 25m
United Airlines
Tue 12/156:00 am
LAS
-
LCH
1 stop5h 08m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/17$369
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/19. 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 8/1410:31 am
LCH
-
LAX
1 stop8h 06m
American Airlines
Sun 8/163:05 pm
LAX
-
LCH
1 stop5h 40m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/19$372
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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 7/236:02 pm
LCH
-
SFO
1 stop8h 41m
American Airlines
Sat 7/256:45 am
SFO
-
LCH
1 stop8h 47m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/15$379
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/18. 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 7/166:13 pm
LCH
-
LAS
2 stops8h 08m
United Airlines
Thu 7/3010:25 am
LAS
-
LCH
1 stop5h 03m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/18$380

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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 June 19, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Lake Charles to California that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Lake CharlesLas Vegas

LCH - LAS

LCHLAS

Lake Charles

Mon 7/6

6:02 pm-9:45 pm

1 stop5h 43m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 7/10

12:59 am-9:48 am

1 stop6h 49m

$329

Lake CharlesLas Vegas

LCH - LAS

LCHLAS

Lake Charles

Thu 8/27

2:15 pm-8:04 pm

2 stops7h 49m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 8/29

6:00 am-1:24 pm

1 stop5h 24m

$334

Lake CharlesReno

LCH - RNO

LCHRNO

Lake Charles

Wed 8/19

6:09 pm-11:18 pm

1 stop7h 09m

Reno

Thu 8/27

1:02 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop7h 43m

$349
Quickest round-trip

Lake CharlesLas Vegas

LCH - LAS

LCHLAS

Lake Charles

Fri 7/17

6:13 pm-9:23 pm

1 stop5h 10m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 7/21

6:00 am-1:24 pm

1 stop5h 24m

$349

Lake CharlesSan Francisco

LCH - SFO

LCHSFO

Lake Charles

Wed 10/7

6:05 pm-12:12 am

1 stop8h 07m

San Francisco

Wed 10/14

6:36 am-5:36 pm

1 stop9h 00m

$349

Lake CharlesLos Angeles

LCH - LAX

LCHLAX

Lake Charles

Fri 8/14

10:31 am-4:37 pm

1 stop8h 06m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 8/16

3:05 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop5h 40m

$372

Lake CharlesLas Vegas

LCH - LAS

LCHLAS

Lake Charles

Sat 8/22

7:30 am-11:29 am

1 stop5h 59m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 8/26

12:11 pm-9:36 pm

1 stop7h 25m

$419

Lake CharlesLas Vegas

LCH - LAS

LCHLAS

Lake Charles

Thu 8/13

2:15 pm-11:54 pm

2 stops11h 39m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 8/17

6:00 am-1:24 pm

1 stop5h 24m

$424

Lake CharlesSanta Ana

LCH - SNA

LCHSNA

Lake Charles

Sat 8/22

2:15 pm-8:39 pm

2 stops8h 24m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 8/26

11:10 am-9:36 pm

2 stops8h 26m

$429

Lake CharlesSan Jose

LCH - SJC

LCHSJC

Lake Charles

Tue 6/30

6:02 pm-11:12 pm

1 stop7h 10m

San Jose

Tue 7/7

2:23 pm-10:47 pm

1 stop6h 24m

$464

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Deals found on 6/18

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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.
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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Lake Charles to California (average of $268). Flying from Lake Charles to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $573). 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 June 19, 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
9,860 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.7

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
9,860 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,860 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.7

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
11,703 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,860 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.7

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 43m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 2h 12m. Airlines will cover a distance of 1330 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Lake Charles to California (average of $268). Flying from Lake Charles to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $573). 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 June 19, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$268Average$434FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$295Average$472FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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