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$414+ Cheap flights from Sacramento to Lake Charles (SMF - 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 1/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SMF — LCH
Feb 6 — Feb 131
Fri 2/6
Fri 2/13
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Sacramento to Lake Charles

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sacramento (SMF) 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 7, 2026.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$449
(United Airlines)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$372
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Cheapest flights from Sacramento to Lake Charles
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sacramento to Lake Charles. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 7, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/4. 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 1/207:30 amSMF - LCH
1 stop5h 55mUnited Airlines
Sat 1/244:12 pmLCH - SMF
1 stop8h 33mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/4$414
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/5. 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 2/135:00 amSMF - LCH
1 stop8h 37mUnited Airlines
Sun 2/157:30 amLCH - SMF
1 stop7h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/5$433
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/5. 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 2/1312:59 pmSMF - LCH
2 stops7h 58mAmerican Airlines
Sun 2/1512:09 pmLCH - SMF
2 stops12h 46mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/5$560
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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.
Wed 1/2111:10 amSMF - LCH
2 stops8h 25mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/254:12 pmLCH - SMF
2 stops20h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/6$579

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

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Sacramento

Fly to

Lake Charles

Route

Depart

Return

Price

SacramentoLake Charles

SMF - LCH

SMFLCH

Sacramento Intl

Tue 1/20

7:30 am-3:25 pm

1 stop5h 55m

Lake Charles

Sat 1/24

4:12 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop8h 33m

$414

SacramentoLake Charles

SMF - LCH

SMFLCH

Sacramento Intl

Fri 2/13

5:00 am-3:37 pm

1 stop8h 37m

Lake Charles

Sun 2/15

7:30 am-12:34 pm

1 stop7h 04m

$433

SacramentoLake Charles

SMF - LCH

SMFLCH

Sacramento Intl

Wed 1/21

11:21 am-9:35 pm

1 stop8h 14m

Lake Charles

Sun 1/25

4:12 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop8h 33m

$449

SacramentoLake Charles

SMF - LCH

SMFLCH

Sacramento Intl

Fri 2/13

12:59 pm-10:57 pm

2 stops7h 58m

Lake Charles

Sun 2/15

12:09 pm-10:55 pm

2 stops12h 46m

$560

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Compare providers for flights from Sacramento to Lake Charles

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

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

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

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Lake Charles (average of $243). Flying from Sacramento to Lake Charles in October is currently the most expensive (average of $318). 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 7, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with American Airlines from Sacramento to Lake Charles by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,088 reviews

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.2

Comfort

7.2

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

6.9

Food

6.4

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
11,088 reviews
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,088 reviews

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.2

Comfort

7.2

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

6.9

Food

6.4

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 Sacramento 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 Sacramento to Lake Charles?

    There are many flights that can get you from Sacramento to Lake Charles in 5h 55m. Fly via United Airlines to get the fastest option. Sacramento and Lake Charles are separated by a distance of 1712 mi.

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

    Currently priced at $288, American Airlines will fly you from Sacramento to Lake Charles and back. In addition to American Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Lake Charles (average of $243). Flying from Sacramento to Lake Charles in October is currently the most expensive (average of $318). 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 Sacramento to Lake Charles

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Sacramento 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 7, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$288Average$453FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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