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$274+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) 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 7/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — LCH
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to Lake Charles (LCH). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$399
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$274
(United Airlines)
From Chicago (CHI) to Lake Charles
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This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Fri 7/257:10 amORD - LCH
1 stop6h 06mUnited Airlines
Fri 8/16:08 pmLCH - ORD
1 stop6h 07mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$399
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Tue 8/510:39 amORD - LCH
1 stop7h 19mAmerican Airlines
Thu 8/76:23 pmLCH - ORD
1 stop4h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/10$477

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ChicagoLake Charles

ORD - LCH

ORDLCH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 7/25

7:10 am-1:16 pm

1 stop6h 06m

Lake Charles

Fri 8/1

6:08 pm-12:15 am

1 stop6h 07m

$399

ChicagoLake Charles

ORD - LCH

ORDLCH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 8/5

10:39 am-5:58 pm

1 stop7h 19m

Lake Charles

Thu 8/7

6:23 pm-11:22 pm

1 stop4h 59m

$477

ChicagoLake Charles

ORD - LCH

ORDLCH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 7/25

10:35 am-5:30 pm

1 stop6h 55m

$274

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Deals found on 6/10

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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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!

Related info for your journey

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

    If you book a flight to Lake Charles from Chicago, you will be flying to Lake Charles, which is the city’s only airport. Lake Charles (LCH) is located 6.1 mi from the center of Lake Charles. There are 0 flights from Chicago to Lake Charles per day from 0 different airlines.

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Lake Charles (average of $317). Flying from Chicago 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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