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$145+ Cheap flights from California to Lake Charles (LCH)

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 8/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — LCH
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Lake Charles

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Lake Charles flight deals. Data was last updated June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$303
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$145
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$438
From California to Lake Charles
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Cheapest flights from California to Lake Charles
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Lake Charles. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 12, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Thu 7/241:20 pmSMF - LCH
1 stop5h 50mUnited Airlines
Thu 7/316:08 pmLCH - SMF
1 stop6h 07mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/11$303
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 8/296:00 amSMF - LCH
2 stops9h 52mAmerican Airlines
Sun 8/3112:13 pmLCH - SMF
2 stops12h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/12$324
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
Sat 6/142:33 pmLAX - LCH
1 stop5h 44mAmerican Airlines
Mon 7/146:28 pmLCH - LAX
1 stop6h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/12$354
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Thu 6/1912:19 pmSFO - LCH
1 stop7h 58mAmerican Airlines
Tue 6/246:28 pmLCH - SFO
1 stop7h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$459
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Thu 6/265:00 amSFO - LCH
1 stop6h 16mUnited Airlines
Mon 6/306:08 pmLCH - SFO
1 stop7h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/11$498
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Thu 6/1212:07 pmLAX - LCH
1 stop5h 33mUnited Airlines
Sun 6/152:23 pmLCH - LAX
1 stop8h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/11$519
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
Wed 6/2511:43 amSJC - LCH
1 stop8h 34mAmerican Airlines
Sat 6/285:36 amLCH - SJC
1 stop7h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/12$590
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 6/137:00 amSJC - LCH
2 stops10h 40mUnited Airlines
Sat 6/142:23 pmLCH - SJC
2 stops8h 27mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/11$803

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from California to Lake Charles 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 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Lake Charles that are best for you.

Fly from

California

Fly to

Lake Charles

Route

Depart

Return

Price

SacramentoLake Charles

SMF - LCH

SMFLCH

Sacramento Intl

Thu 7/24

1:20 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop5h 50m

Lake Charles

Thu 7/31

6:08 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop6h 07m

$303

SacramentoLake Charles

SMF - LCH

SMFLCH

Sacramento Intl

Fri 8/29

6:00 am-5:52 pm

2 stops9h 52m

Lake Charles

Sun 8/31

12:13 pm-10:31 pm

2 stops12h 18m

$324

Los AngelesLake Charles

LAX - LCH

LAXLCH

Los Angeles

Fri 7/25

1:22 am-11:33 am

1 stop8h 11m

Lake Charles

Sat 8/2

6:28 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop5h 27m

$360

San FranciscoLake Charles

SFO - LCH

SFOLCH

San Francisco

Thu 6/19

12:19 pm-10:17 pm

1 stop7h 58m

Lake Charles

Tue 6/24

6:28 pm-12:12 am

1 stop7h 44m

$459

San FranciscoLake Charles

SFO - LCH

SFOLCH

San Francisco

Thu 6/26

5:00 am-1:16 pm

1 stop6h 16m

Lake Charles

Mon 6/30

6:08 pm-11:18 pm

1 stop7h 10m

$498

Los AngelesLake Charles

LAX - LCH

LAXLCH

Los Angeles

Sun 7/27

9:30 pm-5:30 pm

2 stops18h 00m

Lake Charles

Sun 8/3

2:15 pm-8:17 pm

1 stop8h 02m

$533

San JoseLake Charles

SJC - LCH

SJCLCH

San Jose

Wed 6/25

11:43 am-10:17 pm

1 stop8h 34m

Lake Charles

Sat 6/28

5:36 am-10:53 am

1 stop7h 17m

$590

San JoseLake Charles

SJC - LCH

SJCLCH

San Jose

Tue 6/24

7:00 am-7:40 pm

2 stops10h 40m

Lake Charles

Fri 6/27

6:08 pm-12:02 pm

1 stop19h 54m

$806

San FranciscoLake Charles

SFO - LCH

SFOLCH

San Francisco

Wed 8/20

7:58 am-6:08 pm

1 stop8h 10m

$145

Santa RosaLake Charles

STS - LCH

STSLCH

Santa Rosa Sonoma County

Tue 7/1

12:30 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop7h 40m

$290

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from California to Lake Charles

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Lake Charles (average of $317). Flying from California to Lake Charles in December is currently the most expensive (average of $417). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CA to LCH?

Find hourly flight availability from California to Lake Charles. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated June 12, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from California to Lake Charles as you normally would.

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 June 12, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with United Airlines and American Airlines from California to Lake Charles by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from California to Lake Charles. 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 into for flights to Lake Charles from California?

    For a flight from California to Lake Charles, you will be flying into Lake Charles. Lake Charles (LCH) is just 6.1 mi from the center of the city.

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

    Most travelers choose Los Angeles - Lake Charles, Sacramento Intl - Lake Charles or San Jose - Lake Charles when deciding on the best route from California to Lake Charles.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California to Lake Charles 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 California to Lake Charles?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Lake Charles (average of $317). Flying from California to Lake Charles in December is currently the most expensive (average of $417). 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 California to Lake Charles

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from California to Lake Charles. 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 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$208Average$427FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$246Average$467FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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