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 21m. Fly via American Airlines or United Airlines to get the fastest option. Sacramento and Lake Charles are separated by a distance of 1712 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Sacramento to Lake Charles?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Sacramento to Lake Charles flight should consider departing on Thursday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Lake Charles ranges from 3.3 - 5.7 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.7 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Lake Charles when rainfall is around 3.3 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Lake Charles, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SMF to LCH?

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 10% on flights from Sacramento to Lake Charles by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

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.

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Round-trip from	$404 (American Airlines)
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Popular in	June
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Average price	$393

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Thu 10/21:05 pmSMF - LCH

1 stop6h 21mUnited Airlines

Mon 10/66:06 pmLCH - SMF

1 stop5h 51mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/17

$429

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Tue 3/38:27 amSMF - LCH

1 stop7h 30mAmerican Airlines

Sat 3/76:16 pmLCH - SMF

1 stop8h 03mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$404

Thu 10/21:05 pmSMF - LCH

1 stop6h 21mUnited Airlines

Mon 10/66:06 pmLCH - SMF

1 stop5h 51mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/17

$429

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Thu 10/21:05 pmSMF - LCH

1 stop6h 21mUnited Airlines

Mon 10/66:06 pmLCH - SMF

1 stop5h 51mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/17

$429

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Wed 10/155:15 amSMF - LCH

1 stop6h 00mUnited Airlines

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$312

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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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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

10,000 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Jeremy,Sep 2025

SAN - PHL

Terrible. Bad customer service and unacceptable delay on the tarmac

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7.2

Good

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American Airlines

7.2

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10,000 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Jeremy,Sep 2025

SAN - PHL

Terrible. Bad customer service and unacceptable delay on the tarmac

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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 21m. Fly via American Airlines or United Airlines to get the fastest option. Sacramento and Lake Charles are separated by a distance of 1712 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.
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, 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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Everything you need to know about your flight from Sacramento to Lake Charles

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Reviews of airlines servicing Lake Charles

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.

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