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$424+ 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 2/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — LCH
Dec 6 — Dec 131
Sat 12/6
Sat 12/13
1 adult, Economy
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Round-trip from

$324
(American Airlines)

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June

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February

Average price

$418
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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 November 6, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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 11/131:16 pmSJC - LCH
1 stop6h 06mUnited Airlines
Sat 11/157:30 amLCH - SJC
1 stop6h 48mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/4$449
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/6. 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 11/1411:15 amSFO - LCH
1 stop8h 07mUnited Airlines
Sun 11/166:04 pmLCH - SFO
1 stop8h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/6$574
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/6. 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 11/6$595
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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 11/136:10 amSJC - LCH
2 stops9h 41mAmerican Airlines
Sat 11/1512:15 pmLCH - SJC
2 stops8h 16mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/4$696
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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 12/182:01 pmSJC - LCH
1 stop6h 38mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/225:48 amLCH - SJC
1 stop6h 12mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/5$727
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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 11/111:18 pmSTS - LCH
1 stop7h 39mAmerican Airlines
Sat 11/155:45 amLCH - STS
1 stop8h 22mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/5$929
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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 12/189:00 amSJC - LCH
2 stops10h 24mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/224:15 pmLCH - SJC
3 stops23h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/5$1,202

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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 November 6, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Lake Charles that are best for you.

Fly from

San Francisco Bay Area

Fly to

Lake Charles

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San JoseLake Charles

SJC - LCH

SJCLCH

San Jose

Sat 2/21

12:50 pm-10:53 pm

2 stops8h 03m

Lake Charles

Wed 2/25

6:00 am-1:22 pm

1 stop9h 22m

$424

San JoseLake Charles

SJC - LCH

SJCLCH

San Jose

Tue 3/3

2:26 pm-10:53 pm

1 stop6h 27m

Lake Charles

Sat 3/7

6:00 am-10:11 am

1 stop6h 11m

$480

San FranciscoLake Charles

SFO - LCH

SFOLCH

San Francisco

Fri 11/14

11:15 am-9:22 pm

1 stop8h 07m

Lake Charles

Sun 11/16

6:04 pm-12:12 am

1 stop8h 08m

$574

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

$595

San JoseLake Charles

SJC - LCH

SJCLCH

San Jose

Thu 12/18

2:01 pm-10:39 pm

1 stop6h 38m

Lake Charles

Mon 12/22

5:48 am-10:00 am

1 stop6h 12m

$727

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Deals found on 11/4

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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 November 6, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Lake Charles, such as United Airlines and 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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,007 reviews

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

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
9,007 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,007 reviews

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

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.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,040 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,007 reviews

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

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 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 8h 03m. Fly via American Airlines or United Airlines to get the fastest option. There are 1715 mi between San Francisco Bay Area and Lake Charles. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • 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 2 airlines flying from San Francisco Bay Area to Lake Charles

Discover the top 2 airlines 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 November 6, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$288Average$453FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$313Average$492FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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