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$349+ Cheap flights from San Francisco to Lake Charles (SFO - 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 7/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — LCH
Jul 12 — Jul 191
Sun 7/12
Sun 7/19
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 June 12, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Fri 7/1711:20 pm
SFO
-
LCH
1 stop8h 28m
American Airlines
Mon 7/206:02 pm
LCH
-
SFO
1 stop7h 16m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/11$349
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/265:00 am
SFO
-
LCH
1 stop6h 24m
United Airlines
Mon 6/297:30 am
LCH
-
SFO
1 stop6h 05m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/11$491
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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.
Sat 8/294:25 pm
SFO
-
LCH
2 stops18h 59m
United Airlines
Tue 9/12:15 pm
LCH
-
SFO
1 stop6h 14m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/9$517
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Fri 6/268:24 pm
SFO
-
LCH
2 stops11h 24m
American Airlines
Mon 6/296:33 pm
LCH
-
SFO
1 stop8h 15m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/11$550
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Sat 6/2011:29 pm
SFO
-
LCH
1 stop8h 19m
American Airlines
Mon 6/226:33 pm
LCH
-
SFO
1 stop6h 48m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/10$574
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/7. 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 6/1711:29 pm
SFO
-
LCH
1 stop8h 19m
American Airlines
Mon 6/226:33 pm
LCH
-
SFO
1 stop6h 48m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/7$622

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 June 12, 2026.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$349
(American Airlines)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$543
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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 June 12, 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

Fri 7/17

11:20 pm-9:48 am

1 stop8h 28m

Lake Charles

Mon 7/20

6:02 pm-11:18 pm

1 stop7h 16m

$349
Quickest round-trip

San FranciscoLake Charles

SFO - LCH

SFOLCH

San Francisco

Fri 6/26

5:00 am-1:24 pm

1 stop6h 24m

Lake Charles

Mon 6/29

7:30 am-11:35 am

1 stop6h 05m

$491

San FranciscoLake Charles

SFO - LCH

SFOLCH

San Francisco

Sat 8/29

5:41 pm-1:24 pm

2 stops17h 43m

Lake Charles

Tue 9/1

2:15 pm-8:10 pm

1 stop7h 55m

$517

San FranciscoLake Charles

SFO - LCH

SFOLCH

San Francisco

Sat 6/20

11:29 pm-9:48 am

1 stop8h 19m

Lake Charles

Mon 6/22

6:33 pm-11:21 pm

1 stop6h 48m

$574

San FranciscoLake Charles

SFO - LCH

SFOLCH

San Francisco

Tue 6/16

12:21 pm-10:47 pm

2 stops8h 26m

Lake Charles

Sun 6/21

6:02 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop6h 28m

$662
Cheapest one-way
Quickest one-way

San FranciscoLake Charles

SFO - LCH

SFOLCH

San Francisco

Mon 10/12

8:49 am-5:36 pm

1 stop6h 47m

$424

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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, 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 $662). 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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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 June 12, 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
9,810 reviews

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Dynasty,May 2026

LAX - EWR

The food wasn’t nice - Hosts were not that kind.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,810 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,810 reviews

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Dynasty,May 2026

LAX - EWR

The food wasn’t nice - Hosts were not that kind.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,644 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,810 reviews

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Dynasty,May 2026

LAX - EWR

The food wasn’t nice - Hosts were not that kind.

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 6h 24m. American Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $491. 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 36% 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 $662). 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 June 12, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$313Average$453FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$364Average$584FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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