How long is the flight from Lake Charles to Santa Ana, California?

There are many flights that can get you from Lake Charles to Santa Ana, California in 5h 51m. Fly via American Airlines or United Airlines to get the fastest option. Lake Charles and Santa Ana, California are separated by a distance of 1462 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

According to our current data, American Airlines ($268), and United Airlines ($376) offers the cheapest pricing from Lake Charles to Santa Ana, California.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Santa Ana, California ranges from 0.0 - 3.1 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.1 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Santa Ana, California when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Santa Ana, California, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 55.4 F).

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from LCH to SNA?

When flying from Lake Charles to Santa Ana, California, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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Most trusted provider : When it comes to deals on Lake Charles-Santa Ana, California flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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-Santa Ana, California flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

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

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Sat 12/206:20 pmLCH - SNA

1 stop6h 20mAmerican Airlines

Sat 1/39:17 amSNA - LCH

1 stop6h 32mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$717

Fri 12/267:30 amLCH - SNA

1 stop16h 25mUnited Airlines

Tue 12/307:05 pmSNA - LCH

2 stops24h 19mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$1,006

Best flights from Lake Charles to Santa Ana
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Lake Charles to Santa Ana that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated December 12, 2025.

Wed 1/72:52 pmLCH - SNA

1 stop8h 03mAmerican Airlines

Sat 1/107:00 amSNA - LCH

1 stop5h 20mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/9

$269

Sat 1/317:30 amLCH - SNA

1 stop5h 51mUnited Airlines

Tue 2/312:23 pmSNA - LCH

1 stop7h 12mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/9

$349

Wed 1/77:30 amLCH - SNA

2 stops9h 40mUnited Airlines

Sat 1/109:00 amSNA - LCH

2 stops10h 35mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/9

$380

Sat 2/287:30 amLCH - SNA

1 stop5h 57mUnited Airlines

Sat 3/712:29 pmSNA - LCH

1 stop7h 07mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$419

Tue 5/126:00 pmLCH - SNA

1 stop5h 45mUnited Airlines

Fri 5/153:29 pmSNA - LCH

1 stop19h 39mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$453

Last-minute flights from Lake Charles to Santa Ana
Discover last-minute flight deals from Lake Charles to Santa Ana. Data last updated December 12, 2025 and is based on user searches.

Sat 12/206:20 pmLCH - SNA

1 stop6h 20mAmerican Airlines

Sat 1/39:17 amSNA - LCH

1 stop6h 32mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$717

Wed 1/72:52 pmLCH - SNA

1 stop8h 03mAmerican Airlines

Sat 1/107:00 amSNA - LCH

1 stop5h 20mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/9

$269

Wed 1/77:30 amLCH - SNA

2 stops9h 40mUnited Airlines

Sat 1/109:00 amSNA - LCH

2 stops10h 35mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/9

$380

Sat 1/317:30 amLCH - SNA

1 stop5h 51mUnited Airlines

Tue 2/312:23 pmSNA - LCH

1 stop7h 12mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/9

$349

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Most accurate provider	eDreams 3 stars
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Round-trip from	$269 (American Airlines)
Popular in	March
Cheapest in	September
Average price	$578

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Depart

Return

Price

Lake CharlesSanta Ana

LCH - SNA

LCHSNA

Lake Charles

Wed 1/7

2:52 pm-8:55 pm

1 stop8h 03m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 1/10

7:00 am-2:20 pm

1 stop5h 20m

$269

Lake CharlesSanta Ana

LCH - SNA

LCHSNA

Lake Charles

Sat 1/31

7:30 am-11:21 am

1 stop5h 51m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 2/3

12:23 pm-9:35 pm

1 stop7h 12m

$349

Lake CharlesSanta Ana

LCH - SNA

LCHSNA

Lake Charles

Wed 1/7

7:30 am-3:10 pm

2 stops9h 40m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 1/10

9:00 am-9:35 pm

2 stops10h 35m

$380

Lake CharlesSanta Ana

LCH - SNA

LCHSNA

Lake Charles

Sat 2/28

7:30 am-11:27 am

1 stop5h 57m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 3/7

12:29 pm-9:36 pm

1 stop7h 07m

$419

Lake CharlesSanta Ana

LCH - SNA

LCHSNA

Lake Charles

Tue 5/12

6:00 pm-9:45 pm

1 stop5h 45m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 5/15

3:29 pm-1:08 pm

1 stop19h 39m

$453

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Deals found on 12/9

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Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Expedia	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust 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-Santa Ana, California flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Lake Charles-Santa Ana, California flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Lake Charles-Santa Ana, California flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Lake Charles-Santa Ana, California flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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-Santa Ana, California 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 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, California?

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Lake Charles to Santa Ana, California (average of $231). Flying from Lake Charles to Santa Ana, California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $491). 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

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

9,095 reviews

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

9,095 reviews

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,095 reviews

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

11,050 reviews

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,095 reviews

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

How long is the flight from Lake Charles to Santa Ana, California?
There are many flights that can get you from Lake Charles to Santa Ana, California in 5h 51m. Fly via American Airlines or United Airlines to get the fastest option. Lake Charles and Santa Ana, California are separated by a distance of 1462 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Lake Charles to Santa Ana, California round-trip?
According to our current data, American Airlines ($268), and United Airlines ($376) offers the cheapest pricing from Lake Charles to Santa Ana, California.
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, California?
Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Lake Charles to Santa Ana, California (average of $231). Flying from Lake Charles to Santa Ana, California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $491). 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

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
American Airlines	Cheapest$268	Average$517	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
United Airlines	Cheapest$376	Average$495	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

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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, California?

Reviews of airlines servicing Santa Ana

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

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

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