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$289+ Cheap flights from Richmond to Lake Charles (RIC - 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 9/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RIC — LCH
Oct 11 — Oct 181
Sat 10/11
Sat 10/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Richmond to Lake Charles

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Richmond (RIC) 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 September 11, 2025.

Round-trip from

$563
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$289
(United Airlines)
From Richmond Byrd Intl to Lake Charles
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This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 9/264:54 pmRIC - LCH
1 stop5h 32mUnited Airlines
Tue 9/302:15 pmLCH - RIC
1 stop7h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/11$563

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RichmondLake Charles

RIC - LCH

RICLCH

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 9/26

4:54 pm-9:26 pm

1 stop5h 32m

Lake Charles

Tue 9/30

2:15 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop7h 15m

$563

RichmondLake Charles

RIC - LCH

RICLCH

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 9/30

4:54 pm-9:26 pm

1 stop5h 32m

$289

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Deals found on 9/10

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Richmond to Lake Charles (average of $317). Flying from Richmond 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 September 11, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Richmond to Lake Charles, such as American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.2

Food

6.4

Crew

8.0

Boarding

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jeremy,Sep 2025

SAN - PHL

Terrible. Bad customer service and unacceptable delay on the tarmac
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.2

Food

6.4

Crew

8.0

Boarding

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jeremy,Sep 2025

SAN - PHL

Terrible. Bad customer service and unacceptable delay on the tarmac

Related info for your journey

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

    A quick flight from Richmond to Lake Charles can take about 5h 32m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $563. The distance between Richmond and Lake Charles is about 1043 mi.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Richmond to Lake Charles round-trip from $383.

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

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

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

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

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

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Richmond 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 September 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$383Average$716FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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