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$256+ Cheap flights from Lake Charles to San Francisco (LCH - SFO)

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 12/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LCH — SFO
Oct 25 — Nov 11
Sat 10/25
Sat 11/1
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Lake Charles to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Lake Charles (LCH) to San Francisco (SFO). 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 September 25, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$289
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$256
(American Airlines)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$575
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Cheapest flights from Lake Charles to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Lake Charles to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 25, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/22. 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 10/216:00 amLCH - SFO
1 stop9h 11mAmerican Airlines
Tue 10/283:34 pmSFO - LCH
1 stop5h 43mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/22$289
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/23. 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.
Wed 10/86:06 pmLCH - SFO
1 stop6h 14mUnited Airlines
Sun 10/127:12 amSFO - LCH
1 stop8h 16mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/23$339
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/23. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/66:21 pmLCH - SFO
1 stop8h 14mAmerican Airlines
Mon 11/102:27 pmSFO - LCH
1 stop6h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/23$354
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/23. 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.
Thu 9/256:06 pmLCH - SFO
1 stop6h 14mUnited Airlines
Thu 10/27:12 amSFO - LCH
1 stop8h 16mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/23$454
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/23. 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 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 9/23$459
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/25. 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 11/66:04 pmLCH - SFO
1 stop8h 08mUnited Airlines
Sun 11/912:43 amSFO - LCH
1 stop14h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/25$483
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/23. 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.
Tue 9/306:06 pmLCH - SFO
1 stop7h 51mUnited Airlines
Sat 10/45:00 amSFO - LCH
1 stop6h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/23$509

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Lake Charles to San Francisco 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 25, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Lake Charles to San Francisco that are best for you.

Fly from

Lake Charles

Fly to

San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Lake CharlesSan Francisco

LCH - SFO

LCHSFO

Lake Charles

Tue 10/21

6:00 am-1:11 pm

1 stop9h 11m

San Francisco

Tue 10/28

11:30 am-11:17 pm

2 stops9h 47m

$294

Lake CharlesSan Francisco

LCH - SFO

LCHSFO

Lake Charles

Wed 10/8

6:06 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop6h 14m

San Francisco

Sun 10/12

7:12 am-5:28 pm

1 stop8h 16m

$339

Lake CharlesSan Francisco

LCH - SFO

LCHSFO

Lake Charles

Fri 2/20

12:15 pm-4:42 pm

1 stop6h 27m

San Francisco

Tue 2/24

12:21 pm-10:09 pm

1 stop7h 48m

$349

Lake CharlesSan Francisco

LCH - SFO

LCHSFO

Lake Charles

Thu 11/6

6:21 pm-11:03 pm

1 stop6h 42m

San Francisco

Mon 11/10

2:27 pm-10:57 pm

1 stop6h 30m

$354

Lake CharlesSan Francisco

LCH - SFO

LCHSFO

Lake Charles

Thu 12/11

12:15 pm-5:20 pm

1 stop7h 05m

$256

Lake CharlesSan Francisco

LCH - SFO

LCHSFO

Lake Charles

Mon 10/6

6:06 pm-12:58 pm

2 stops20h 52m

$460

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Deals found on 9/23

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Lake Charles to San Francisco in September.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Lake Charles-San Francisco flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Lake Charles-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Lake Charles-San Francisco flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Lake Charles-San Francisco 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 Lake Charles-San Francisco 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 Lake Charles to San Francisco

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

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

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

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. 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. Reviews last updated September 25, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Lake Charles to San Francisco, such as United Airlines and American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,926 reviews

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

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
8,926 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,926 reviews

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

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
8,926 reviews

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

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. 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 Lake Charles to San Francisco?

    Departing from Lake Charles to San Francisco will take you 6h 14m. Airlines will cover a distance of 1742 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Lake Charles to San Francisco round-trip?

    Currently priced at $288, American Airlines will fly you from Lake Charles to San Francisco and back. In addition to American Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on United Airlines for as low as $288. Users have found that American Airlines is 49% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

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

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

    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.

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

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

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

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Lake Charles to San Francisco. 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 25, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$288Average$488FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$288Average$563FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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