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$454+ 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 8/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SMF — LCH
Aug 23 — Aug 301
Sat 8/23
Sat 8/30
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 August 18, 2025.

Round-trip from

$467
(American Airlines)

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June

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$476
From Sacramento Intl to Lake Charles
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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 August 18, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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.
Mon 8/185:10 amSMF - LCH
1 stop6h 06mUnited Airlines
Tue 8/267:30 amLCH - SMF
1 stop6h 41mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/17$454
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 8/297:27 pmSMF - LCH
2 stops14h 07mAmerican Airlines
Sun 8/316:23 pmLCH - SMF
1 stop6h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/17$467
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 8/286:10 amSMF - LCH
2 stops13h 00mUnited Airlines
Thu 9/46:07 pmLCH - SMF
1 stop5h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/16$474
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 8/2910:32 amSMF - LCH
2 stops8h 38mUnited Airlines
Sun 8/317:30 amLCH - SMF
2 stops8h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/17$479
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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.
Thu 8/282:11 pmSMF - LCH
1 stop6h 33mAmerican Airlines
Thu 9/46:00 amLCH - SMF
1 stop5h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/16$484
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. 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 8/227:00 amSMF - LCH
1 stop8h 30mUnited Airlines
Sun 8/247:30 amLCH - SMF
1 stop6h 41mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/15$509
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 8/176:00 amSMF - LCH
2 stops9h 53mAmerican Airlines
Mon 8/256:43 pmLCH - SMF
1 stop6h 13mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/16$530

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Sacramento to Lake Charles that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated August 18, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Sacramento to Lake Charles that are best for you.

Fly from

Sacramento

Fly to

Lake Charles

Route

Depart

Return

Price

SacramentoLake Charles

SMF - LCH

SMFLCH

Sacramento Intl

Fri 8/22

2:35 pm-10:43 pm

1 stop6h 08m

Lake Charles

Tue 8/26

6:43 pm-10:56 pm

1 stop6h 13m

$454

SacramentoLake Charles

SMF - LCH

SMFLCH

Sacramento Intl

Fri 8/22

2:35 pm-10:43 pm

1 stop6h 08m

Lake Charles

Mon 8/25

6:43 pm-10:56 pm

1 stop6h 13m

$454

SacramentoLake Charles

SMF - LCH

SMFLCH

Sacramento Intl

Fri 8/29

7:27 pm-11:34 am

2 stops14h 07m

Lake Charles

Sun 8/31

6:23 pm-10:42 pm

1 stop6h 19m

$467

SacramentoLake Charles

SMF - LCH

SMFLCH

Sacramento Intl

Thu 8/28

6:10 am-9:10 pm

2 stops13h 00m

Lake Charles

Thu 9/4

6:07 pm-10:06 pm

1 stop5h 59m

$474

SacramentoLake Charles

SMF - LCH

SMFLCH

Sacramento Intl

Fri 8/29

10:32 am-9:10 pm

2 stops8h 38m

Lake Charles

Sun 8/31

7:30 am-1:50 pm

2 stops8h 20m

$479

SacramentoLake Charles

SMF - LCH

SMFLCH

Sacramento Intl

Thu 8/28

2:11 pm-10:44 pm

1 stop6h 33m

Lake Charles

Thu 9/4

6:00 am-9:45 am

1 stop5h 45m

$484

SacramentoLake Charles

SMF - LCH

SMFLCH

Sacramento Intl

Fri 8/22

10:33 am-6:08 pm

1 stop5h 35m

$539

SacramentoLake Charles

SMF - LCH

SMFLCH

Sacramento Intl

Fri 8/22

6:36 pm-1:16 pm

3 stops16h 40m

$1,271

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Deals found on 8/16

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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Lake Charles (average of $317). Flying from Sacramento 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 August 18, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with United 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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,925 reviews

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kathy,Jun 2024

RDD - SFO

United has consistently been good. Every now and then there is a crew member that should probably retire, but most of them are excellent.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,925 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,925 reviews

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kathy,Jun 2024

RDD - SFO

United has consistently been good. Every now and then there is a crew member that should probably retire, but most of them are excellent.

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 6h 08m. Fly via American 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 $338, United Airlines will fly you from Sacramento to Lake Charles and back. In addition to United 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Lake Charles (average of $317). Flying from Sacramento 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 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 August 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$338Average$578FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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