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$250+ 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 4/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — LCH
Apr 13 — Apr 201
Mon 4/13
Mon 4/20
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Lake Charles

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 March 14, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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.
Tue 5/122:10 pm
SFO
-
LCH
1 stop6h 31m
American Airlines
Tue 5/266:02 pm
LCH
-
SFO
1 stop6h 28m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/10$374
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/1210:06 am
SFO
-
LCH
1 stop5h 58m
American Airlines
Sun 5/246:02 pm
LCH
-
SFO
1 stop8h 46m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/11$388
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/118:00 am
SFO
-
LCH
1 stop8h 04m
American Airlines
Tue 5/266:02 pm
LCH
-
SFO
1 stop8h 46m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/11$427
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 4/77:00 am
SFO
-
LCH
1 stop8h 18m
United Airlines
Tue 4/147:30 am
LCH
-
SFO
1 stop6h 48m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/9$439
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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 4/95:00 am
SFO
-
LCH
1 stop6h 03m
United Airlines
Thu 4/169:30 am
LCH
-
SFO
1 stop7h 23m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/13$453
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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 4/911:15 am
SFO
-
LCH
2 stops9h 26m
American Airlines
Thu 4/166:35 pm
LCH
-
SFO
1 stop7h 19m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/13$456
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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.
Sat 10/247:00 am
SFO
-
LCH
1 stop8h 17m
United Airlines
Wed 10/282:15 pm
LCH
-
SFO
1 stop6h 32m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/12$459

Find 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 March 14, 2026.

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FlightHub
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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$374
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$250
(United Airlines)

Popular in

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April

Average price

$670
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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco 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 March 14, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Lake Charles that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San FranciscoLake Charles

SFO - LCH

SFOLCH

San Francisco

Tue 5/12

10:06 am-6:04 pm

1 stop5h 58m

Lake Charles

Tue 5/26

6:02 pm-12:48 am

1 stop8h 46m

$388

San FranciscoLake Charles

SFO - LCH

SFOLCH

San Francisco

Tue 4/7

7:00 am-5:18 pm

1 stop8h 18m

Lake Charles

Tue 4/14

7:30 am-12:18 pm

1 stop6h 48m

$439
Quickest round-trip

San FranciscoLake Charles

SFO - LCH

SFOLCH

San Francisco

Thu 4/9

5:00 am-1:03 pm

1 stop6h 03m

Lake Charles

Thu 4/16

9:30 am-2:53 pm

1 stop7h 23m

$453

San FranciscoLake Charles

SFO - LCH

SFOLCH

San Francisco

Sun 5/10

8:00 am-6:04 pm

1 stop8h 04m

Lake Charles

Thu 5/14

6:35 pm-11:09 pm

1 stop6h 34m

$459

San FranciscoLake Charles

SFO - LCH

SFOLCH

San Francisco

Sat 5/2

12:21 pm-10:41 pm

2 stops8h 20m

Lake Charles

Tue 5/19

11:30 am-7:20 pm

2 stops9h 50m

$517

San FranciscoLake Charles

SFO - LCH

SFOLCH

San Francisco

Sat 7/18

6:54 pm-9:34 pm

1 stop24h 40m

Lake Charles

Mon 7/20

6:13 pm-12:15 am

1 stop8h 02m

$553

San FranciscoLake Charles

SFO - LCH

SFOLCH

San Francisco

Sat 3/28

7:10 pm-9:33 pm

1 stop24h 23m

Lake Charles

Tue 4/14

7:30 am-12:18 pm

1 stop6h 48m

$603

San FranciscoLake Charles

SFO - LCH

SFOLCH

San Francisco

Fri 3/27

11:15 pm-3:32 pm

2 stops14h 17m

Lake Charles

Tue 3/31

7:30 am-2:53 pm

1 stop9h 23m

$693
Cheapest one-way
Quickest one-way

San FranciscoLake Charles

SFO - LCH

SFOLCH

San Francisco

Wed 4/15

12:35 pm-9:33 pm

1 stop6h 58m

$250

San FranciscoLake Charles

SFO - LCH

SFOLCH

San Francisco

Sat 7/18

10:37 pm-5:28 pm

2 stops16h 51m

$527

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Deals found on 3/13

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Lake Charles

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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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Lake Charles?

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 March 14, 2026.
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
9,423 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

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
9,423 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,423 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

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
7.1
Good
11,464 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,423 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

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 58m. American Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $388. 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 ($283), 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 34% 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 March 14, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$283Average$468FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$313Average$427FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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