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$289+ Cheap flights from Lake Charles (LCH) to San Francisco Bay Area

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 10/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LCH — SFO
Oct 11 — Oct 181
Sat 10/11
Sat 10/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Lake Charles to San Francisco Bay Area

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Lake Charles to San Francisco Bay Area flight deals. Data was last updated September 11, 2025.

Round-trip from

$314
(United Airlines)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$438
From Lake Charles to San Francisco Bay Area
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 27% potential increase in price ($208 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flights from Lake Charles to San Francisco Bay Area
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Lake Charles to San Francisco Bay Area. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 11, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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.
Wed 10/12:15 pmLCH - SFO
1 stop7h 55mUnited Airlines
Sat 10/45:00 amSFO - LCH
1 stop6h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/9$289
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/16:15 pmLCH - SFO
1 stop7h 12mAmerican Airlines
Sat 10/46:45 amSFO - LCH
2 stops9h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/9$294
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/252:15 pmLCH - SFO
1 stop6h 40mUnited Airlines
Thu 10/27:12 amSFO - LCH
1 stop8h 16mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/10$314
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Thu 9/256:14 pmLCH - SFO
1 stop6h 46mAmerican Airlines
Thu 10/210:15 amSFO - LCH
2 stops10h 26mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/10$319
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/252:15 pmLCH - SFO
1 stop6h 40mUnited Airlines
Mon 9/295:00 amSFO - LCH
1 stop6h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/10$339
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Thu 9/256:14 pmLCH - SFO
1 stop6h 46mAmerican Airlines
Mon 9/296:45 amSFO - LCH
2 stops9h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/10$344
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 9/2612:03 pmLCH - SFO
2 stops11h 15mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/3011:32 amSFO - LCH
2 stops9h 16mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/11$349
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/612:15 pmLCH - SFO
1 stop7h 06mAmerican Airlines
Mon 11/102:27 pmSFO - LCH
1 stop6h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/9$354
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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.
Mon 9/222:15 pmLCH - SFO
1 stop6h 45mUnited Airlines
Mon 10/65:00 amSFO - LCH
1 stop6h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/9$379
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/2212:03 pmLCH - SFO
2 stops11h 15mAmerican Airlines
Sun 10/512:50 amSFO - LCH
1 stop8h 54mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/9$384
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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.
Tue 9/302:15 pmLCH - SJC
1 stop23h 46mUnited Airlines
Sat 10/48:45 amSJC - LCH
2 stops10h 41mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/11$441
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/267:30 amLCH - SJC
1 stop6h 31mUnited Airlines
Tue 9/301:00 pmSJC - LCH
1 stop6h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/10$677

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Lake Charles to San Francisco Bay Area 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 September 11, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Lake Charles to San Francisco Bay Area that are best for you.

Fly from

Lake Charles

Fly to

San Francisco Bay Area

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Lake CharlesSan Francisco

LCH - SFO

LCHSFO

Lake Charles

Thu 9/25

2:15 pm-6:55 pm

1 stop6h 40m

San Francisco

Thu 10/2

7:12 am-5:28 pm

1 stop8h 16m

$314

Lake CharlesSan Francisco

LCH - SFO

LCHSFO

Lake Charles

Fri 9/26

6:06 pm-11:57 pm

1 stop7h 51m

San Francisco

Tue 9/30

5:00 am-1:15 pm

1 stop6h 15m

$339

Lake CharlesSan Francisco

LCH - SFO

LCHSFO

Lake Charles

Thu 9/25

2:15 pm-6:55 pm

1 stop6h 40m

San Francisco

Mon 9/29

5:00 am-1:15 pm

1 stop6h 15m

$339

Lake CharlesSan Francisco

LCH - SFO

LCHSFO

Lake Charles

Fri 11/14

6:32 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop6h 53m

San Francisco

Sun 11/16

2:06 pm-10:41 pm

1 stop6h 35m

$354

Lake CharlesSan Francisco

LCH - SFO

LCHSFO

Lake Charles

Tue 9/30

6:06 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop6h 14m

San Francisco

Sat 10/4

5:00 am-1:15 pm

1 stop6h 15m

$404

Lake CharlesSan Jose

LCH - SJC

LCHSJC

Lake Charles

Tue 9/30

2:15 pm-12:01 pm

1 stop23h 46m

San Jose

Sat 10/4

6:30 am-9:26 pm

2 stops12h 56m

$441

Lake CharlesSan Francisco

LCH - SFO

LCHSFO

Lake Charles

Thu 9/25

12:03 pm-9:18 pm

2 stops11h 15m

San Francisco

Thu 10/2

11:32 am-10:41 pm

2 stops9h 09m

$458

Lake CharlesSan Francisco

LCH - SFO

LCHSFO

Lake Charles

Fri 3/6

6:16 pm-12:28 am

1 stop8h 12m

San Francisco

Tue 3/10

10:24 am-6:01 pm

1 stop5h 37m

$501

Lake CharlesSan Jose

LCH - SJC

LCHSJC

Lake Charles

Fri 2/20

5:50 am-11:48 am

1 stop7h 58m

San Jose

Tue 2/24

2:24 pm-10:09 pm

1 stop5h 45m

$513

Lake CharlesSan Jose

LCH - SJC

LCHSJC

Lake Charles

Fri 2/20

3:40 pm-5:43 pm

3 stops28h 03m

San Jose

Tue 2/24

8:25 am-7:37 pm

2 stops9h 12m

$656

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

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Lake Charles to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $276). Flying from Lake Charles to San Francisco Bay Area in June is currently the most expensive (average of $357). 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 San Francisco Bay Area

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco Bay Area. 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 San Francisco Bay Area. Reviews last updated September 11, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with United Airlines and American Airlines from Lake Charles to San Francisco Bay Area to help guide your decision. 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
8,937 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

FRA - SFO

Lufthansa was amazing, I wish United States based airlines operated like them.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,937 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,937 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

FRA - SFO

Lufthansa was amazing, I wish United States based airlines operated like them.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,937 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

FRA - SFO

Lufthansa was amazing, I wish United States based airlines operated like them.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Lake Charles to San Francisco Bay Area. 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 from for flights from Lake Charles to San Francisco Bay Area?

    If you book a flight to San Francisco Bay Area from Lake Charles, you will be flying from Lake Charles, which is the city’s only airport. Lake Charles (LCH) is located 6.1 mi from the center of Lake Charles.

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

    Airlines like United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Lake Charles to San Francisco Bay Area in about 6h 40m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 13m. Lake Charles and San Francisco Bay Area are separated by a distance of 1742 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    The most popular route from Lake Charles to San Francisco Bay Area is Lake Charles - San Francisco. You may also consider Lake Charles - San Jose or Lake Charles - Oakland.

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

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

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

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Lake Charles to San Francisco Bay Area.

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Lake Charles to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $276). Flying from Lake Charles to San Francisco Bay Area in June is currently the most expensive (average of $357). 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 Lake Charles to San Francisco Bay Area

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Lake Charles to San Francisco Bay Area. 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 September 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$288Average$488FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$288Average$563FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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