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$379+ 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 9/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — LCH
Aug 24 — Aug 311
Mon 8/24
Mon 8/31
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 July 25, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 8/1111:30 pm
SFO
-
LCH
1 stop8h 31m
American Airlines
Sun 8/166:04 am
LCH
-
SFO
1 stop6h 03m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/22$384
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 8/612:38 pm
SFO
-
LCH
1 stop8h 07m
American Airlines
Mon 8/106:09 pm
LCH
-
SFO
1 stop7h 01m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/22$419
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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 8/197:05 am
SFO
-
LCH
1 stop8h 22m
United Airlines
Wed 8/266:12 pm
LCH
-
SFO
1 stop8h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/21$449
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 8/1110:12 am
SFO
-
LCH
2 stops10h 35m
American Airlines
Sat 8/156:09 pm
LCH
-
SFO
1 stop6h 09m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/22$466
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 8/129:09 am
SFO
-
LCH
2 stops11h 38m
American Airlines
Sun 8/166:04 am
LCH
-
SFO
1 stop6h 03m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/24$476
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 9/1212:24 pm
SFO
-
LCH
1 stop7h 12m
United Airlines
Tue 9/152:15 pm
LCH
-
SFO
1 stop6h 14m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/23$489
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
Mon 8/1011:30 pm
SFO
-
LCH
1 stop8h 31m
American Airlines
Sat 8/156:04 am
LCH
-
SFO
2 stops11h 58m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/24$497

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 July 25, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$384
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$379
(American Airlines)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$584
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($26 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($16 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 July 25, 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 8/11

11:30 pm-10:01 am

1 stop8h 31m

Lake Charles

Sun 8/16

6:04 am-10:07 am

1 stop6h 03m

$384

San FranciscoLake Charles

SFO - LCH

SFOLCH

San Francisco

Tue 8/11

11:30 pm-10:01 am

1 stop8h 31m

Lake Charles

Sat 8/15

6:09 pm-10:18 pm

1 stop6h 09m

$384

San FranciscoLake Charles

SFO - LCH

SFOLCH

San Francisco

Wed 8/12

7:05 am-5:27 pm

1 stop8h 22m

Lake Charles

Sat 8/15

2:15 pm-6:29 pm

1 stop6h 14m

$394

San FranciscoLake Charles

SFO - LCH

SFOLCH

San Francisco

Wed 8/19

10:45 am-9:36 pm

1 stop8h 51m

Lake Charles

Wed 8/26

6:12 pm-12:27 am

1 stop8h 15m

$459
Quickest round-trip

San FranciscoLake Charles

SFO - LCH

SFOLCH

San Francisco

Sat 9/12

12:24 pm-9:36 pm

1 stop7h 12m

Lake Charles

Tue 9/15

2:15 pm-6:29 pm

1 stop6h 14m

$489

San FranciscoLake Charles

SFO - LCH

SFOLCH

San Francisco

Mon 8/10

11:30 pm-10:01 am

1 stop8h 31m

Lake Charles

Sat 8/15

6:04 am-4:02 pm

2 stops11h 58m

$497
Cheapest one-way
Quickest one-way

San FranciscoLake Charles

SFO - LCH

SFOLCH

San Francisco

Wed 9/2

5:33 am-5:14 pm

2 stops9h 41m

$384

San FranciscoLake Charles

SFO - LCH

SFOLCH

San Francisco

Wed 9/2

2:20 pm-1:24 pm

3 stops21h 04m

$508

San FranciscoLake Charles

SFO - LCH

SFOLCH

San Francisco

Fri 8/21

2:20 pm-1:24 pm

3 stops21h 04m

$599

San FranciscoLake Charles

SFO - LCH

SFOLCH

San Francisco

Fri 8/21

11:00 am-10:47 pm

1 stop9h 47m

$704

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Deals found on 7/22

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  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Lake Charles flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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.
Estimated round-trip price
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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Lake Charles (average of $288). Flying from San Francisco to Lake Charles in March is currently the most expensive (average of $670). 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?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

San Francisco to Lake Charles flights typically cost between $500 and $579 in August.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $384 on American Airlines (Aug 11-Aug 15).

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 July 25, 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
10,034 reviews

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2024

SFO - EWR

Everything was executed efficiently, orderly and with a caring and pleasant manner
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,034 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,034 reviews

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2024

SFO - EWR

Everything was executed efficiently, orderly and with a caring and pleasant manner
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,847 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,034 reviews

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2024

SFO - EWR

Everything was executed efficiently, orderly and with a caring and pleasant manner

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 8h 22m. American Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $394. 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, United Airlines ($313), and American Airlines ($364) offers the cheapest pricing from San Francisco to Lake Charles. You may be able to fly from San Francisco to Lake Charles for 37% 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Lake Charles (average of $288). Flying from San Francisco to Lake Charles in March is currently the most expensive (average of $670). 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 July 25, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$313Average$427FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$364Average$584FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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