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$261+ 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 12/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — LCH
Aug 25 — Sep 11
Tue 8/25
Tue 9/1
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Lake Charles

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 July 26, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 8/211:15 pm
LAX
-
LCH
1 stop6h 21m
United Airlines
Fri 8/287:30 am
LCH
-
LAX
1 stop8h 17m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/25$339
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 8/1111:30 pm
SFO
-
LCH
1 stop8h 31m
American Airlines
Sat 8/156:09 pm
LCH
-
SFO
1 stop6h 09m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/22$384
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 8/1111:30 pm
SFO
-
LCH
1 stop8h 31m
American Airlines
Sun 8/166:04 am
LCH
-
SFO
1 stop6h 03m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/23$394
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 8/122:59 pm
SMF
-
LCH
1 stop5h 48m
American Airlines
Tue 8/186:09 pm
LCH
-
SMF
1 stop7h 01m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/24$394
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
Mon 8/1010:13 am
SMF
-
LCH
2 stops9h 21m
United Airlines
Mon 8/176:12 pm
LCH
-
SMF
1 stop6h 17m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/24$399
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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 8/67:05 am
LAX
-
LCH
1 stop8h 23m
United Airlines
Mon 8/106:13 pm
LCH
-
LAX
1 stop7h 25m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/21$409
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 8/612:38 pm
SFO
-
LCH
1 stop8h 07m
American Airlines
Mon 8/106:09 pm
LCH
-
SFO
1 stop7h 01m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/22$419
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 8/65:15 am
SMF
-
LCH
1 stop6h 09m
United Airlines
Mon 8/106:13 pm
LCH
-
SMF
1 stop6h 30m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/22$429
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 8/219:57 am
LAX
-
LCH
2 stops10h 50m
American Airlines
Fri 8/286:09 pm
LCH
-
LAX
1 stop5h 53m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/25$439
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
Sun 9/612:06 am
LAX
-
LCH
1 stop7h 55m
American Airlines
Mon 9/146:15 pm
LCH
-
LAX
1 stop6h 36m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/24$447
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 9/910:10 am
LAX
-
LCH
1 stop5h 17m
United Airlines
Sat 9/122:15 pm
LCH
-
LAX
1 stop8h 08m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/23$448
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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 8/197:05 am
SFO
-
LCH
1 stop8h 22m
United Airlines
Wed 8/266:12 pm
LCH
-
SFO
1 stop8h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/21$449

Find flight deals from California to Lake Charles

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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 July 26, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Lake Charles that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Los AngelesLake Charles

LAX - LCH

LAXLCH

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Fri 8/21

3:05 pm-10:47 pm

1 stop5h 42m

Lake Charles

Fri 8/28

10:31 am-4:37 pm

1 stop8h 06m

$339

San FranciscoLake Charles

SFO - LCH

SFOLCH

San Francisco

Tue 8/11

11:30 pm-10:01 am

1 stop8h 31m

Lake Charles

Sun 8/16

6:04 am-10:07 am

1 stop6h 03m

$384

San FranciscoLake Charles

SFO - LCH

SFOLCH

San Francisco

Tue 8/11

11:30 pm-10:01 am

1 stop8h 31m

Lake Charles

Sat 8/15

6:09 pm-10:18 pm

1 stop6h 09m

$384

San FranciscoLake Charles

SFO - LCH

SFOLCH

San Francisco

Wed 8/12

7:05 am-5:27 pm

1 stop8h 22m

Lake Charles

Sat 8/15

2:15 pm-6:29 pm

1 stop6h 14m

$394

SacramentoLake Charles

SMF - LCH

SMFLCH

Sacramento Intl

Mon 8/10

10:13 am-9:34 pm

2 stops9h 21m

Lake Charles

Mon 8/17

6:12 pm-10:29 pm

1 stop6h 17m

$399

Los AngelesLake Charles

LAX - LCH

LAXLCH

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 9/6

12:06 am-10:01 am

1 stop7h 55m

Lake Charles

Mon 9/14

6:15 pm-10:51 pm

1 stop6h 36m

$447

Los AngelesLake Charles

LAX - LCH

LAXLCH

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 9/9

10:10 am-5:27 pm

1 stop5h 17m

Lake Charles

Sat 9/12

2:15 pm-8:23 pm

1 stop8h 08m

$448

San FranciscoLake Charles

SFO - LCH

SFOLCH

San Francisco

Wed 8/19

7:05 am-5:27 pm

1 stop8h 22m

Lake Charles

Wed 8/26

6:12 pm-12:27 am

1 stop8h 15m

$449
Quickest round-trip

SacramentoLake Charles

SMF - LCH

SMFLCH

Sacramento Intl

Sun 8/23

5:15 am-1:24 pm

1 stop6h 09m

Lake Charles

Sun 8/30

7:30 am-12:04 pm

1 stop6h 34m

$459

San JoseLake Charles

SJC - LCH

SJCLCH

San Jose

Wed 8/19

8:45 am-9:36 pm

2 stops10h 51m

Lake Charles

Wed 8/26

2:15 pm-8:57 pm

2 stops8h 42m

$469

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Best time to book a flight from California to Lake Charles

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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Lake Charles (average of $288). Flying from California to Lake Charles in March is currently the most expensive (average of $699). 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.

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.

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

    Departing from California to Lake Charles will take you 8h 31m. The distance between California and Lake Charles is about 1742 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Most travelers choose San Francisco - Lake Charles, Sacramento Intl - Lake Charles or Los Angeles Los Angeles - 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Lake Charles (average of $288). Flying from California to Lake Charles in March is currently the most expensive (average of $699). 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 July 26, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$268Average$439FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$313Average$614FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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