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$195+ Cheap flights from Lake Charles (LCH) to San Francisco Bay Area

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 2/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LCH — SFO
ene. 22 — ene. 291
jue. 1/22
jue. 1/29
1 adult, Economy
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Best flights from Lake Charles to San Francisco Bay Area
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Lake Charles to San Francisco Bay Area that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated diciembre 23, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 1/164:12 pmLCH - SFO
1 stop8h 47mUnited Airlines
dom. 1/187:18 amSFO - LCH
1 stop6h 07mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/22$309
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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.
mar. 1/66:07 amLCH - SFO
1 stop6h 54mAmerican Airlines
sáb. 1/106:00 amSFO - LCH
1 stop6h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/22$404
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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.
vie. 1/166:07 amLCH - SFO
2 stops10h 58mAmerican Airlines
dom. 1/182:36 pmSFO - LCH
1 stop6h 23mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/22$508
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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.
mié. 2/184:20 pmLCH - SFO
2 stops18h 30mUnited Airlines
sáb. 2/2110:57 pmSFO - LCH
2 stops14h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/20$566
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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.
lun. 1/54:15 pmLCH - SFO
2 stops19h 10mUnited Airlines
vie. 1/98:55 pmSFO - LCH
2 stops16h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/21$648
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 1/64:12 pmLCH - SFO
2 stops27h 38mUnited Airlines
sáb. 1/108:20 amSFO - LCH
2 stops11h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/22$648

Find flight deals from Lake Charles to San Francisco Bay Area

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3 stars

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Expedia
3 stars

Round-trip from

$309
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$195
(American Airlines)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$430
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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

vie. 1/16

4:12 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop8h 47m

San Francisco

dom. 1/18

7:18 am-3:25 pm

1 stop6h 07m

$309

Lake CharlesSan Francisco

LCH - SFO

LCHSFO

Lake Charles

mar. 1/6

6:07 am-11:01 am

1 stop6h 54m

San Francisco

sáb. 1/10

6:00 am-2:20 pm

1 stop6h 20m

$404

Lake CharlesSan Francisco

LCH - SFO

LCHSFO

Lake Charles

vie. 1/16

6:07 am-3:05 pm

2 stops10h 58m

San Francisco

dom. 1/18

2:36 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop6h 23m

$508

Lake CharlesSan Francisco

LCH - SFO

LCHSFO

Lake Charles

mié. 2/18

4:20 pm-8:50 am

2 stops18h 30m

San Francisco

sáb. 2/21

10:57 pm-3:37 pm

2 stops14h 40m

$566

Lake CharlesSan Francisco

LCH - SFO

LCHSFO

Lake Charles

lun. 1/5

4:15 pm-9:25 am

2 stops19h 10m

San Francisco

vie. 1/9

8:55 pm-3:25 pm

2 stops16h 30m

$648

Lake CharlesSan Francisco

LCH - SFO

LCHSFO

Lake Charles

mar. 1/6

4:12 pm-5:50 pm

2 stops27h 38m

San Francisco

sáb. 1/10

8:20 am-9:35 pm

2 stops11h 15m

$648

Lake CharlesSan Francisco

LCH - SFO

LCHSFO

Lake Charles

vie. 2/20

6:45 pm-11:22 pm

1 stop6h 37m

$195

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 12/23

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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Lake Charles to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $271). Flying from Lake Charles to San Francisco Bay Area in March is currently the most expensive (average of $488). 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 diciembre 23, 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
9,105 reviews

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

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
9,105 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,105 reviews

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

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
11,054 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,105 reviews

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

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 54m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 1h 53m. 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 - Oakland or Lake Charles - San Jose.

  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Lake Charles to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $271). Flying from Lake Charles to San Francisco Bay Area in March is currently the most expensive (average of $488). 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 diciembre 23, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$288Average$488FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$288Average$468FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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