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$280+ Cheap flights from San Francisco to Lake Charles (SFO - 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 11/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — LCH
Nov 28 — Dec 51
Fri 11/28
Fri 12/5
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Lake Charles
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Lake Charles. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 29, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 12/412:10 pmSFO - LCH
1 stop8h 24mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/76:22 pmLCH - SFO
1 stop8h 12mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/28$339
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 11/145:15 amSFO - LCH
1 stop5h 56mUnited Airlines
Sun 11/166:04 pmLCH - SFO
1 stop6h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/27$429
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
Sat 11/12:17 pmSFO - LCH
1 stop7h 00mAmerican Airlines
Mon 11/36:32 pmLCH - SFO
1 stop6h 53mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/28$499
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 11/1412:20 pmSFO - LCH
2 stops8h 37mAmerican Airlines
Sun 11/166:21 pmLCH - SFO
1 stop8h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/28$558

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Lake Charles

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) 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 October 29, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$339
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$280
(United Airlines)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$453
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Lake Charles that are best for you.

Fly from

San Francisco

Fly to

Lake Charles

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoLake Charles

SFO - LCH

SFOLCH

San Francisco

Thu 12/4

12:10 pm-10:34 pm

1 stop8h 24m

Lake Charles

Sun 12/7

6:22 pm-12:34 am

1 stop8h 12m

$339

San FranciscoLake Charles

SFO - LCH

SFOLCH

San Francisco

Fri 11/14

5:15 am-1:11 pm

1 stop5h 56m

Lake Charles

Sun 11/16

6:04 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop6h 55m

$429

San FranciscoLake Charles

SFO - LCH

SFOLCH

San Francisco

Sat 11/1

10:45 am-11:17 pm

2 stops10h 32m

Lake Charles

Mon 11/3

6:32 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop6h 53m

$504

San FranciscoLake Charles

SFO - LCH

SFOLCH

San Francisco

Fri 11/14

12:20 pm-10:57 pm

2 stops8h 37m

Lake Charles

Sun 11/16

6:21 pm-12:35 am

1 stop8h 14m

$558

San FranciscoLake Charles

SFO - LCH

SFOLCH

San Francisco

Wed 11/26

1:00 pm-9:22 pm

1 stop6h 22m

$280

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Deals found on 10/28

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Francisco to Lake Charles in October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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 San Francisco-Lake Charles flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Lake Charles flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Francisco-Lake Charles flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-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 San Francisco-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 San Francisco to Lake Charles

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Lake Charles from San Francisco with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Lake Charles

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

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Lake Charles (average of $243). Flying from San Francisco to Lake Charles in August is currently the most expensive (average of $423). 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 October 29, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with United Airlines and American Airlines from San Francisco 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
8,999 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,999 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,999 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,032 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,999 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??

Related info for your journey

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

    A quick flight from San Francisco to Lake Charles can take about 5h 56m. American Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $429. The distance from San Francisco to Lake Charles is about 1742 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    According to our current data, American Airlines ($288), and United Airlines ($313) offers the cheapest pricing from San Francisco to Lake Charles. You may be able to fly from San Francisco to Lake Charles for 33% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Lake Charles?

    Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Lake Charles (average of $243). Flying from San Francisco to Lake Charles in August is currently the most expensive (average of $423). 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 2 airlines flying from San Francisco to Lake Charles

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco 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 October 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$288Average$445FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$313Average$492FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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