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$319+ Cheap flights from Philadelphia to Lake Charles (PHL - LCH)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/31. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PHL — LCH
Jan 11 — Jan 181
Sun 1/11
Sun 1/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Philadelphia to Lake Charles

Cheapest flights from Philadelphia to Lake Charles
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Philadelphia 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 12/11. 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.
Tue 12/306:35 amPHL - LCH
2 stops15h 49mUnited Airlines
Wed 1/214:12 pmLCH - PHL
1 stop5h 47mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/11$488
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 12/1110:15 amPHL - LCH
2 stops12h 07mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/144:15 pmLCH - PHL
1 stop5h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/11$506

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Philadelphia (PHL) 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

$319
(United Airlines)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$478
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price ($96 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($21 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Philadelphia to Lake Charles that are best for you.

Fly from

Philadelphia

Fly to

Lake Charles

Route

Depart

Return

Price

PhiladelphiaLake Charles

PHL - LCH

PHLLCH

Philadelphia

Sat 1/31

8:05 am-3:25 pm

1 stop8h 20m

Lake Charles

Tue 2/3

4:12 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop5h 47m

$319

PhiladelphiaLake Charles

PHL - LCH

PHLLCH

Philadelphia

Tue 12/30

6:35 am-9:24 pm

2 stops15h 49m

Lake Charles

Wed 1/21

4:12 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop5h 47m

$488

PhiladelphiaLake Charles

PHL - LCH

PHLLCH

Philadelphia

Sun 2/15

3:00 pm-10:53 pm

1 stop8h 53m

Lake Charles

Thu 2/19

6:00 am-2:27 pm

1 stop7h 27m

$527

PhiladelphiaLake Charles

PHL - LCH

PHLLCH

Philadelphia

Mon 1/12

1:50 pm-10:59 pm

2 stops10h 09m

Lake Charles

Wed 1/14

6:07 am-2:33 pm

1 stop7h 26m

$532

PhiladelphiaLake Charles

PHL - LCH

PHLLCH

Philadelphia

Mon 12/22

6:35 am-3:25 pm

2 stops9h 50m

$428

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Deals found on 12/10

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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 Philadelphia 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

*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 Philadelphia-Lake Charles flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Philadelphia-Lake Charles flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Philadelphia-Lake Charles flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Philadelphia-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 Philadelphia-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 Philadelphia to Lake Charles

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Philadelphia to Lake Charles

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

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to Lake Charles (average of $241). Flying from Philadelphia to Lake Charles in January is currently the most expensive (average of $338). 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.

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.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with American Airlines from Philadelphia to Lake Charles to help guide your decision. 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
11,050 reviews

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.2

Comfort

7.2

Boarding

7.5

Crew

8.0

Food

6.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jeremy,Dec 2025

OKC - CLT

Was an okay flight. Had extra seat empty beside me so was able to stretch a bit
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,050 reviews
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,050 reviews

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.2

Comfort

7.2

Boarding

7.5

Crew

8.0

Food

6.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jeremy,Dec 2025

OKC - CLT

Was an okay flight. Had extra seat empty beside me so was able to stretch a bit

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia to Lake Charles?

    For as low as $319, United Airlines can have you in Lake Charles from Philadelphia in 8h 20m. The distance between Philadelphia and Lake Charles is about 1216 mi.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Philadelphia to Lake Charles round-trip?

    According to our current data, American Airlines ($268), offers the cheapest pricing from Philadelphia to Lake Charles. You may be able to fly from Philadelphia to Lake Charles for 35% less than the average price by searching for this airline.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to Lake Charles (average of $241). Flying from Philadelphia to Lake Charles in January is currently the most expensive (average of $338). 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 airline flying from Philadelphia to Lake Charles

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Philadelphia 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$268Average$368FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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