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$309+ 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 7/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PHL — LCH
Jul 7 — Jul 141
Mon 7/7
Mon 7/14
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 July 2, 2025.

Round-trip from

$309
(American Airlines)

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$358
From Philadelphia to Lake Charles
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease ($34 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 July 2, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 7/153:38 pmPHL - LCH
1 stop8h 09mAmerican Airlines
Sat 7/196:28 pmLCH - PHL
1 stop5h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/30$309
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 7/106:30 amPHL - LCH
2 stops12h 00mUnited Airlines
Sun 7/132:15 pmLCH - PHL
2 stops31h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/1$686

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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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PhiladelphiaLake Charles

PHL - LCH

PHLLCH

Philadelphia

Tue 7/15

3:38 pm-10:47 pm

1 stop8h 09m

Lake Charles

Sat 7/19

6:28 pm-12:59 am

1 stop5h 31m

$309

PhiladelphiaLake Charles

PHL - LCH

PHLLCH

Philadelphia

Thu 7/17

8:15 am-5:30 pm

2 stops10h 15m

Lake Charles

Sun 7/20

7:30 am-12:30 am

2 stops40h 00m

$717

PhiladelphiaLake Charles

PHL - LCH

PHLLCH

Philadelphia

Sun 7/27

6:20 am-1:16 pm

1 stop7h 56m

$441

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Deals found on 7/1

Best time to book a flight from Philadelphia to Lake Charles

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

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

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 July 2, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with United Airlines and 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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,861 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Food

6.6

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
8,861 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,861 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Food

6.6

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
8,861 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Food

6.6

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!

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

    According to our current data, American Airlines ($309), and United Airlines ($717) 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 these airlines.

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

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  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to Lake Charles (average of $317). Flying from Philadelphia 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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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 July 2, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$268Average$368FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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