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$349+ Cheap flights from Lake Charles to San Francisco (LCH - SFO)

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 7/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LCH — SFO
Jul 24 — Jul 311
Fri 7/24
Fri 7/31
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Lake Charles to San Francisco

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 June 24, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/21. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/236:02 pm
LCH
-
SFO
1 stop8h 41m
American Airlines
Mon 7/2712:26 am
SFO
-
LCH
1 stop7h 22m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/21$349
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/23. 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 7/96:02 pm
LCH
-
SFO
1 stop7h 16m
American Airlines
Sun 7/1212:26 am
SFO
-
LCH
1 stop7h 22m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/23$419
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/20. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/166:02 pm
LCH
-
SFO
1 stop8h 41m
American Airlines
Wed 7/229:08 am
SFO
-
LCH
2 stops11h 39m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/20$423
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/23. 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 10/272:33 pm
LCH
-
SFO
1 stop5h 59m
United Airlines
Sat 10/315:00 am
SFO
-
LCH
1 stop6h 58m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/23$449
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/22. 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 7/76:02 pm
LCH
-
SFO
1 stop6h 26m
American Airlines
Fri 7/1012:26 am
SFO
-
LCH
1 stop7h 22m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/22$496
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/21. 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 8/266:12 pm
LCH
-
SFO
1 stop8h 15m
United Airlines
Sat 8/2910:37 am
SFO
-
LCH
2 stops24h 47m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/21$517
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/24. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/257:30 am
LCH
-
SFO
1 stop6h 44m
United Airlines
Fri 8/2810:42 pm
SFO
-
LCH
2 stops20h 54m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/24$547

Find 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 June 24, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$349
(American Airlines)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$974
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price ($113 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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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 June 24, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Lake Charles to San Francisco that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Lake CharlesSan Francisco

LCH - SFO

LCHSFO

Lake Charles

Thu 7/16

6:02 pm-12:43 am

1 stop8h 41m

San Francisco

Wed 7/22

9:08 am-10:47 pm

2 stops11h 39m

$423
Quickest round-trip

Lake CharlesSan Francisco

LCH - SFO

LCHSFO

Lake Charles

Tue 10/27

2:33 pm-6:32 pm

1 stop5h 59m

San Francisco

Sat 10/31

5:00 am-1:58 pm

1 stop6h 58m

$449

Lake CharlesSan Francisco

LCH - SFO

LCHSFO

Lake Charles

Wed 8/26

6:12 pm-12:27 am

1 stop8h 15m

San Francisco

Sat 8/29

10:37 am-1:24 pm

2 stops24h 47m

$517

Lake CharlesSan Francisco

LCH - SFO

LCHSFO

Lake Charles

Tue 8/25

7:30 am-12:14 pm

1 stop6h 44m

San Francisco

Fri 8/28

10:42 pm-9:36 pm

2 stops20h 54m

$547
Cheapest one-way
Quickest one-way

Lake CharlesSan Francisco

LCH - SFO

LCHSFO

Lake Charles

Thu 7/2

6:13 pm-12:05 am

1 stop7h 52m

$490

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Deals found on 6/20

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Compare providers for flights from Lake Charles to San Francisco

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
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 June.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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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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 June 24, 2026.
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
9,881 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

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
9,881 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,881 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

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
7.1
Good
11,751 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,881 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

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 5h 59m. 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 $298. Users have found that American Airlines is 54% 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.

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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 June 24, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$288Average$573FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$298Average$559FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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