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$144+ Cheap flights to Lake Charles

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— LCH
Oct 11 — Oct 181
Sat 10/11
Sat 10/18
1 adult, Economy
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Flights to Lake Charles in 2025

Find the latest flights to Lake Charles in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches and data was last updated on September 11, 2025.

Round-trip from

$269

One-way from

$144
From New York to Lake Charles
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Explore the most affordable flight options available to Lake Charles. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on September 11, 2025.

Thu 10/97:00 amEWR - LCH
1 stop7h 15mUnited Airlines
Sun 10/126:06 pmLCH - EWR
1 stop5h 39mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/11$269
Fri 10/37:00 amEWR - LCH
1 stop7h 15mUnited Airlines
Sun 10/56:06 pmLCH - EWR
1 stop5h 39mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/9$294
Sat 9/276:00 amEWR - LCH
1 stop6h 33mAmerican Airlines
Sat 10/412:03 pmLCH - EWR
2 stops8h 57mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/9$299
Fri 12/57:10 amEWR - LCH
1 stop7h 20mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/84:15 pmLCH - EWR
1 stop5h 42mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/9$325
Wed 11/57:00 amEWR - LCH
1 stop7h 11mUnited Airlines
Mon 11/106:04 pmLCH - EWR
1 stop5h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/10$344
Wed 12/106:00 amEWR - LCH
1 stop6h 43mAmerican Airlines
Sat 12/1312:15 pmLCH - EWR
1 stop6h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/10$349
Wed 9/242:26 pmEWR - LCH
1 stop7h 44mUnited Airlines
Sun 9/286:06 pmLCH - EWR
1 stop5h 39mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/9$378

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Depart

Return

Price

NewarkLake Charles

EWR - LCH

EWRLCH

Newark

Thu 10/9

7:00 am-1:15 pm

1 stop7h 15m

Lake Charles

Sun 10/12

6:06 pm-12:45 am

1 stop5h 39m

$269

NewarkLake Charles

EWR - LCH

EWRLCH

Newark

Fri 10/3

7:00 am-1:15 pm

1 stop7h 15m

Lake Charles

Sun 10/5

6:06 pm-12:45 am

1 stop5h 39m

$294

NewarkLake Charles

EWR - LCH

EWRLCH

Newark

Fri 12/5

7:10 am-1:30 pm

1 stop7h 20m

Lake Charles

Mon 12/8

4:15 pm-10:57 pm

1 stop5h 42m

$325

NewarkLake Charles

EWR - LCH

EWRLCH

Newark

Wed 11/5

7:00 am-1:11 pm

1 stop7h 11m

Lake Charles

Mon 11/10

6:04 pm-12:58 am

1 stop5h 54m

$344

NewarkLake Charles

EWR - LCH

EWRLCH

Newark

Wed 12/10

6:00 am-11:43 am

1 stop6h 43m

Lake Charles

Sat 12/13

12:15 pm-7:45 pm

1 stop6h 30m

$349

NewarkLake Charles

EWR - LCH

EWRLCH

Newark

Wed 11/5

9:55 am-10:57 pm

2 stops14h 02m

Lake Charles

Mon 11/10

6:32 pm-9:30 am

2 stops13h 58m

$490

NewarkLake Charles

EWR - LCH

EWRLCH

Newark

Wed 10/15

4:37 pm-11:17 pm

1 stop7h 40m

$144

NewarkLake Charles

EWR - LCH

EWRLCH

Newark

Wed 10/15

7:00 am-1:15 pm

1 stop7h 15m

$144

NewarkLake Charles

EWR - LCH

EWRLCH

Newark

Sun 10/5

7:00 am-1:15 pm

1 stop7h 15m

$199

NewarkLake Charles

EWR - LCH

EWRLCH

Newark

Tue 11/25

6:00 am-11:44 am

1 stop6h 44m

$259

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The best insider tips for flights to Lake Charles

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American Airlines

American Airlines' Main Cabin Extra offers more legroom, enhancing comfort on medium-haul flights.


American Airlines' domestic first class features recliner seats, ideal for medium-haul flights.

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United Airlines

United's Economy Plus offers extra legroom seats, ideal for medium-haul flights, enhancing comfort.


United's Basic Economy restricts carry-ons; only personal items allowed unless you're a MileagePlus member.

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Lake Charles

How long is the flight to Lake Charles?

On average, a flight from New York to Lake Charles takes 7 hours 11 minutes. Flights to Lake Charles from other popular cities in USA will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Lake Charles?

The most popular airlines flying from New York to Lake Charles are American Airlines and United Airlines.

American Airlines
American Airlines
From $186
United Airlines
United Airlines
From $198

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Lake Charles?

The cheapest airlines flying from New York to Lake Charles are American Airlines and United Airlines.

Rainfall in Lake Charles by month

Plan your trip to Lake Charles by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Lake Charles ranges from 3.3 - 5.7 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.7 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Lake Charles when rainfall is around 3.3 in.

Temperature in Lake Charles by month

Plan your trip to Lake Charles by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Lake Charles, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Lake Charles

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Lake Charles. 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 Lake Charles. Reviews last updated September 11, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with American Airlines to the United States by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.2

Entertainment

6.9

Food

6.4

Crew

8.0

Comfort

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jeremy,Sep 2025

SAN - PHL

Terrible. Bad customer service and unacceptable delay on the tarmac
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.2

Entertainment

6.9

Food

6.4

Crew

8.0

Comfort

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jeremy,Sep 2025

SAN - PHL

Terrible. Bad customer service and unacceptable delay on the tarmac

FAQs about flying to Lake Charles

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

    Most people fly into Lake Charles (LCH) if they book a flight to Lake Charles. Lake Charles is conveniently located just 6.1 mi from Lake Charles’s city center.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Lake Charles if I am willing to have layovers?

    Yes, flights with layovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Lake Charles on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Lake Charles?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, American Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Lake Charles.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Lake Charles depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Lake Charles, Houston offers the quickest one-way flight (0 hours 56 minutes).

  • Does Lake Charles have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Lake Charles can take advantage of the rental car services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Lake Charles?

    Yes. Lake Charles has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Charming Lake Charles Home with Patio and Grill is the closest property to Lake Charles (1.0 mi away from Lake Charles).

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