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$263+ Cheap flights from Los Angeles to Lake Charles (LAX - 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 1/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — LCH
Jan 11 — Jan 181
Sun 1/11
Sun 1/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Los Angeles to Lake Charles

Cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Lake Charles
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Los Angeles to Lake Charles. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 12, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 12/195:50 amLAX - LCH
1 stop7h 35mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/44:15 pmLCH - LAX
2 stops18h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/10$668
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
Fri 12/1912:53 pmLAX - LCH
2 stops7h 46mAmerican Airlines
Sun 1/412:11 pmLCH - LAX
2 stops8h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/10$1,081

Find flight deals from Los Angeles to Lake Charles

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Los Angeles (LAX) 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 December 12, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$336
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$263
(American Airlines)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$776
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 22% potential increase in price ($143 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 12% potential price decrease ($55 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Los Angeles to Lake Charles that are best for you.

Fly from

Los Angeles

Fly to

Lake Charles

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesLake Charles

LAX - LCH

LAXLCH

Los Angeles

Fri 1/9

1:10 pm-9:35 pm

1 stop6h 25m

Lake Charles

Fri 1/16

4:12 pm-9:44 pm

1 stop7h 32m

$336

Los AngelesLake Charles

LAX - LCH

LAXLCH

Los Angeles

Sat 1/31

1:10 pm-9:35 pm

1 stop6h 25m

Lake Charles

Tue 2/3

4:12 pm-9:44 pm

1 stop7h 32m

$369

Los AngelesLake Charles

LAX - LCH

LAXLCH

Los Angeles

Fri 1/9

4:00 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop4h 59m

Lake Charles

Fri 1/16

6:07 am-3:42 pm

2 stops11h 35m

$567

Los AngelesLake Charles

LAX - LCH

LAXLCH

Los Angeles

Fri 12/19

5:50 am-3:25 pm

1 stop7h 35m

Lake Charles

Sun 1/4

4:15 pm-8:59 am

2 stops18h 44m

$668

Los AngelesLake Charles

LAX - LCH

LAXLCH

Los Angeles

Fri 12/19

12:53 pm-10:39 pm

2 stops7h 46m

Lake Charles

Sun 1/4

12:11 pm-6:30 pm

2 stops8h 19m

$1,081

Los AngelesLake Charles

LAX - LCH

LAXLCH

Los Angeles

Tue 1/6

9:47 am-10:59 pm

2 stops11h 12m

$263

Los AngelesLake Charles

LAX - LCH

LAXLCH

Los Angeles

Tue 1/6

5:50 am-3:25 pm

1 stop7h 35m

$295

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Deals found on 12/9

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Los Angeles to Lake Charles in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Los Angeles-Lake Charles flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Los Angeles-Lake Charles flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Los Angeles-Lake Charles flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Los Angeles-Lake Charles flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Los Angeles-Lake Charles flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Los Angeles to Lake Charles

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Los Angeles to Lake Charles

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Lake Charles (average of $200). Flying from Los Angeles to Lake Charles in June is currently the most expensive (average of $378). 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 LAX to LCH?

Find hourly flight availability from Los Angeles 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 December 12, 2025.

When flying from Los Angeles to Lake Charles, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 33% versus a flight at noon.

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 December 12, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with United Airlines and American Airlines from Los Angeles to Lake Charles have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,095 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kathy,Jun 2024

RDD - SFO

United has consistently been good. Every now and then there is a crew member that should probably retire, but most of them are excellent.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,095 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,095 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kathy,Jun 2024

RDD - SFO

United has consistently been good. Every now and then there is a crew member that should probably retire, but most of them are excellent.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,050 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,095 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kathy,Jun 2024

RDD - SFO

United has consistently been good. Every now and then there is a crew member that should probably retire, but most of them are excellent.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Los Angeles to Lake Charles. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Lake Charles?

    A quick flight from Los Angeles to Lake Charles can take about 6h 25m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $336. Los Angeles and Lake Charles are separated by a distance of 1494 mi.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Los Angeles to Lake Charles round-trip?

    Currently priced at $216, American Airlines will fly you from Los Angeles to Lake Charles and back. In addition to American Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on United Airlines for as low as $268. Users have found that American Airlines is 55% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles to Lake Charles?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Lake Charles (average of $200). Flying from Los Angeles to Lake Charles in June is currently the most expensive (average of $378). 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 Los Angeles to Lake Charles

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Los Angeles 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 December 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$216Average$537FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$268Average$438FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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