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$280+ Cheap flights from Lake Charles to Santa Ana (LCH - SNA)

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 11/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LCH — SNA
Oct 17 — Oct 241
Fri 10/17
Fri 10/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Lake Charles to Santa Ana

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Lake Charles (LCH) to Santa Ana (SNA). 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 17, 2025.

Round-trip from

$319
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$280
(United Airlines)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$268
From Lake Charles to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
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Cheapest flights from Lake Charles to Santa Ana
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Lake Charles to Santa Ana. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 17, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 - SNA
1 stop5h 34mUnited Airlines
Sat 10/412:08 pmSNA - LCH
1 stop7h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$319
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 10/16:00 amLCH - SNA
1 stop5h 32mAmerican Airlines
Sun 10/510:28 amSNA - LCH
1 stop5h 16mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/16$438
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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 11/182:15 pmLCH - SNA
2 stops10h 04mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/27:50 pmSNA - LCH
2 stops23h 32mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/17$457
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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 11/117:30 amLCH - SNA
1 stop5h 42mUnited Airlines
Thu 11/1312:15 pmSNA - LCH
1 stop7h 07mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/17$479
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 - SNA
2 stops9h 51mUnited Airlines
Sun 10/58:15 amSNA - LCH
1 stop7h 13mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/16$589

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Lake Charles to Santa Ana 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 17, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Lake Charles to Santa Ana that are best for you.

Fly from

Lake Charles

Fly to

Santa Ana

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Lake CharlesSanta Ana

LCH - SNA

LCHSNA

Lake Charles

Tue 9/30

6:06 pm-9:40 pm

1 stop5h 34m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 10/4

12:08 pm-9:26 pm

1 stop7h 18m

$319

Lake CharlesSanta Ana

LCH - SNA

LCHSNA

Lake Charles

Tue 2/24

5:50 am-12:46 pm

2 stops8h 56m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 2/28

3:00 pm-10:09 pm

1 stop5h 09m

$354

Lake CharlesSanta Ana

LCH - SNA

LCHSNA

Lake Charles

Wed 10/1

6:00 am-9:32 am

1 stop5h 32m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 10/5

10:28 am-5:44 pm

1 stop5h 16m

$438

Lake CharlesSanta Ana

LCH - SNA

LCHSNA

Lake Charles

Tue 11/18

2:15 pm-10:19 pm

2 stops10h 04m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 12/2

7:50 pm-9:22 pm

2 stops23h 32m

$457

Lake CharlesSanta Ana

LCH - SNA

LCHSNA

Lake Charles

Tue 11/18

7:30 am-2:07 pm

1 stop8h 37m

$280

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Deals found on 9/17

Best time to book a flight from Lake Charles to Santa Ana

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Lake Charles to Santa Ana

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Lake Charles to Santa Ana?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Lake Charles to Santa Ana (average of $298). Flying from Lake Charles to Santa Ana in March is currently the most expensive (average of $375). 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 Santa Ana

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Santa Ana. 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 Santa Ana. Reviews last updated September 17, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with United Airlines and American Airlines from Lake Charles to Santa Ana to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,926 reviews

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

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

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

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

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

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 Santa Ana. 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 Santa Ana?

    There are many flights that can get you from Lake Charles to Santa Ana in 5h 34m. Fly via United Airlines or American Airlines to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 1462 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Lake Charles to Santa Ana round-trip?

    Currently priced at $268, United Airlines will fly you from Lake Charles to Santa Ana and back. In addition to United Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on American Airlines for as low as $268.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Lake Charles to Santa Ana?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Lake Charles to Santa Ana?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Lake Charles to Santa Ana 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 Santa Ana?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Lake Charles to Santa Ana (average of $298). Flying from Lake Charles to Santa Ana in March is currently the most expensive (average of $375). 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 Santa Ana

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Lake Charles to Santa Ana. 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 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$268Average$495FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$268Average$508FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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