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$399+ Cheap flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Lake Charles (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 1/31. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — LCH
Jan 24 — Jan 311
Sat 1/24
Sat 1/31
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco Bay Area to Lake Charles

Cheapest flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Lake Charles
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco Bay Area to Lake Charles. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 25, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/25. 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.
Sun 12/281:00 pmSFO - LCH
1 stop6h 24mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/87:30 amLCH - SFO
1 stop9h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/25$604
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/24. 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 12/257:02 amSFO - LCH
1 stop6h 23mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/44:15 pmLCH - SFO
2 stops17h 31mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/24$767
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/24. 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 12/2510:11 amSFO - LCH
1 stop5h 38mAmerican Airlines
Sun 1/46:20 pmLCH - SFO
1 stop8h 12mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/24$794
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/24. 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 12/246:55 pmSFO - LCH
2 stops22h 09mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/44:15 pmLCH - SFO
2 stops17h 31mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/24$805
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/24. 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.
Wed 12/2412:07 pmSFO - LCH
1 stop21h 34mAmerican Airlines
Sun 1/46:20 pmLCH - SFO
1 stop8h 12mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/24$1,063

Find flight deals from San Francisco Bay Area to Lake Charles

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco Bay Area 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 December 25, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Lake Charles that are best for you.

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San Francisco Bay Area

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Lake Charles

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoLake Charles

SFO - LCH

SFOLCH

San Francisco

Sat 1/31

7:18 am-3:25 pm

1 stop6h 07m

Lake Charles

Tue 2/3

4:12 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop8h 47m

$399

San JoseLake Charles

SJC - LCH

SJCLCH

San Jose

Sat 1/17

8:40 am-9:35 pm

2 stops10h 55m

Lake Charles

Wed 1/21

4:12 pm-8:56 pm

2 stops30h 44m

$521

San FranciscoLake Charles

SFO - LCH

SFOLCH

San Francisco

Sun 12/28

1:00 pm-9:24 pm

1 stop6h 24m

Lake Charles

Thu 1/8

7:30 am-2:56 pm

1 stop9h 26m

$604

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Deals found on 12/23

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

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Lake Charles

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

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Lake Charles (average of $243). Flying from San Francisco Bay Area 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 December 25, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Lake Charles, such as American Airlines. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,056 reviews

Crew

8.0

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.2

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
11,056 reviews
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,056 reviews

Crew

8.0

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.2

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 San Francisco Bay Area to Lake Charles. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Lake Charles from San Francisco Bay Area?

    For a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Lake Charles, you will be flying into Lake Charles. Lake Charles (LCH) is just 6.1 mi from the center of the city.

  • How long is the flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Lake Charles?

    There are many flights that can get you from San Francisco Bay Area to Lake Charles in 6h 07m. Fly via United Airlines to get the fastest option. There are 1742 mi between San Francisco Bay Area and Lake Charles.

  • What are the most popular routes from San Francisco Bay Area to Lake Charles?

    The most popular flight routes from San Francisco Bay Area to Lake Charles are San Francisco - Lake Charles, San Jose - Lake Charles and Oakland - Lake Charles.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco Bay Area 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 Bay Area to Lake Charles.

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

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

    Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Lake Charles (average of $243). Flying from San Francisco Bay Area 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 airline flying from San Francisco Bay Area to Lake Charles

Discover the top airline that operate flights from San Francisco Bay Area 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 December 25, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$283Average$394FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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