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$274+ Cheap flights from Philadelphia to Lake Charles (PHL - 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 2/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PHL — LCH
Feb 11 — Feb 181
Wed 2/11
Wed 2/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Philadelphia to Lake Charles

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 January 12, 2026.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$304
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$274
(American Airlines)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$408
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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 January 12, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/12. 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.
Mon 2/165:00 am
PHL
-
LCH
1 stop7h 39m
American Airlines
Sat 2/2112:17 pm
LCH
-
PHL
1 stop8h 27m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/12$304
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/11. 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.
Fri 4/175:00 am
PHL
-
LCH
1 stop7h 00m
American Airlines
Sat 4/2511:30 am
LCH
-
PHL
1 stop8h 02m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/11$399
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/12. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 1/278:05 am
PHL
-
LCH
1 stop8h 20m
United Airlines
Sat 1/314:12 pm
LCH
-
PHL
1 stop5h 47m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/12$409
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/11. 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.
Sun 2/85:39 pm
PHL
-
LCH
1 stop6h 20m
American Airlines
Sun 2/156:00 am
LCH
-
PHL
2 stops7h 54m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/11$419
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/12. 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 9/512:50 pm
PHL
-
LCH
1 stop6h 03m
American Airlines
Mon 9/712:13 pm
LCH
-
PHL
1 stop7h 47m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/12$433
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/11. 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 4/177:59 pm
PHL
-
LCH
1 stop18h 04m
United Airlines
Sat 4/252:00 pm
LCH
-
PHL
1 stop7h 27m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/11$438
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/12. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/51:00 pm
PHL
-
LCH
2 stops9h 32m
United Airlines
Mon 9/72:15 pm
LCH
-
PHL
2 stops22h 36m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/12$494

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Philadelphia to Lake Charles that are best for you.

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Philadelphia

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Lake Charles

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Depart

Return

Price

PhiladelphiaLake Charles

PHL - LCH

PHLLCH

Philadelphia

Tue 1/27

8:05 am-3:25 pm

1 stop8h 20m

Lake Charles

Sat 1/31

4:12 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop5h 47m

$409

PhiladelphiaLake Charles

PHL - LCH

PHLLCH

Philadelphia

Mon 2/16

5:00 am-11:39 am

1 stop7h 39m

Lake Charles

Sat 2/21

6:00 am-4:59 pm

2 stops9h 59m

$413

PhiladelphiaLake Charles

PHL - LCH

PHLLCH

Philadelphia

Sun 2/8

5:39 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop6h 20m

Lake Charles

Sun 2/15

6:00 am-2:54 pm

2 stops7h 54m

$419

PhiladelphiaLake Charles

PHL - LCH

PHLLCH

Philadelphia

Fri 4/17

7:59 pm-1:03 pm

1 stop18h 04m

Lake Charles

Sat 4/25

2:00 pm-10:27 pm

1 stop7h 27m

$438

PhiladelphiaLake Charles

PHL - LCH

PHLLCH

Philadelphia

Mon 1/26

8:05 am-3:25 pm

1 stop8h 20m

Lake Charles

Fri 1/30

4:12 pm-9:37 am

2 stops16h 25m

$523

PhiladelphiaLake Charles

PHL - LCH

PHLLCH

Philadelphia

Sun 2/15

11:35 am-5:57 pm

1 stop7h 22m

Lake Charles

Thu 2/19

6:27 pm-12:54 am

1 stop5h 27m

$527

PhiladelphiaLake Charles

PHL - LCH

PHLLCH

Philadelphia

Mon 2/16

5:00 am-11:39 am

1 stop7h 39m

Lake Charles

Fri 2/20

12:09 pm-8:49 pm

1 stop7h 40m

$527

PhiladelphiaLake Charles

PHL - LCH

PHLLCH

Philadelphia

Mon 2/16

5:00 am-11:39 am

1 stop7h 39m

$274

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Deals found on 1/12

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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 January.
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.

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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 $340). 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 January 12, 2026.
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
11,111 reviews

Overall

7.2

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.5

Food

6.4

Crew

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Susie,Jan 2026

TPA - CLT

I was sitting at the back of the plane and the flight attendants were so loud, talking to each other and laughing! I thought they were having a party back there.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,111 reviews
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,111 reviews

Overall

7.2

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.5

Food

6.4

Crew

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Susie,Jan 2026

TPA - CLT

I was sitting at the back of the plane and the flight attendants were so loud, talking to each other and laughing! I thought they were having a party back there.

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 $413, United Airlines can have you in Lake Charles from Philadelphia in 7h 39m. The distance between Philadelphia and Lake Charles is about 1216 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • 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 $340). 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 January 12, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$268Average$386FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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