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Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Lake Charles (LCH) from $416

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 6/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
CHI — LCH
Jun 4 — Jun 111
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Chicago to Lake Charles?

Wednesday flights are generally found to be more expensive for flights from Chicago to Lake Charles. This shouldn’t discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Lake Charles.

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

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Chicago to Lake Charles is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 22% on airfare.

Cheap United Airlines flights from Chicago to Lake Charles

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by United Airlines for the route between Chicago and Lake Charles. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,784,634 searches. Data last updated May 30, 2024.
Peruse some of the lowest-priced United Airlines flights we've found from Chicago to Lake Charles. Make sure to check back often as deals are often changing.
Tue 6/256:00 amORD - LCH
1 stop5h 51mUnited Airlines
Tue 6/256:05 pmLCH - ORD
1 stop4h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/29$416
Tue 6/256:00 amORD - LCH
1 stop5h 51mUnited Airlines
Tue 6/256:05 pmLCH - ORD
2 stops13h 39mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/29$482
Sun 6/236:00 amORD - LCH
1 stop13h 11mUnited Airlines
Tue 6/256:05 pmLCH - ORD
2 stops13h 39mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/29$566
Sun 6/239:30 pmORD - LCH
2 stops14h 21mUnited Airlines
Tue 6/256:05 pmLCH - ORD
2 stops17h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/29$589
Sun 6/239:30 pmORD - LCH
2 stops14h 21mUnited Airlines
Mon 6/246:05 pmLCH - ORD
1 stop6h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/29$594
Sun 6/239:30 pmORD - LCH
2 stops14h 21mUnited Airlines
Mon 6/246:05 pmLCH - ORD
2 stops15h 46mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/29$653
Tue 6/46:20 pmORD - LCH
2 stops17h 31mUnited Airlines
Wed 6/56:05 pmLCH - ORD
1 stop4h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/29$741
Tue 6/49:30 pmORD - LCH
2 stops14h 21mUnited Airlines
Wed 6/56:05 pmLCH - ORD
2 stops15h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/29$766

Cheap American Airlines flights from Chicago to Lake Charles

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by American Airlines for the route between Chicago and Lake Charles. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,784,634 searches. Data last updated May 30, 2024.
Have a look at some of the cheapest available American Airlines flights departing from Chicago and landing in Lake Charles. Deals frequently update to provide users with more options.
Sun 6/235:00 amORD - LCH
1 stop6h 47mAmerican Airlines
Mon 6/246:23 pmLCH - ORD
1 stop5h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/29$476
Tue 6/410:35 amORD - LCH
1 stop7h 22mAmerican Airlines
Wed 6/55:50 amLCH - ORD
1 stop7h 47mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/29$752

Cheap Chicago to Lake Charles flights in May & June 2024

Find cheap flight options from Chicago to Lake Charles specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,784,634 searches. Prices were last updated on May 30, 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to Lake Charles in 2024 at this time. Check back regularly for other flight deals.
Tue 6/256:00 amORD - LCH
1 stop5h 51mUnited Airlines
Tue 6/256:05 pmLCH - ORD
1 stop4h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/29$416
Sun 6/235:00 amORD - LCH
1 stop6h 47mAmerican Airlines
Mon 6/246:23 pmLCH - ORD
1 stop5h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/29$476
Tue 6/256:00 amORD - LCH
1 stop5h 51mUnited Airlines
Tue 6/256:05 pmLCH - ORD
2 stops13h 39mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/29$482
Sun 6/236:00 amORD - LCH
1 stop13h 11mUnited Airlines
Tue 6/256:05 pmLCH - ORD
2 stops13h 39mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/29$566
Sun 6/239:30 pmORD - LCH
2 stops14h 21mUnited Airlines
Tue 6/256:05 pmLCH - ORD
2 stops17h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/29$589
Sun 6/239:30 pmORD - LCH
2 stops14h 21mUnited Airlines
Mon 6/246:05 pmLCH - ORD
1 stop6h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/29$594
Sun 6/239:30 pmORD - LCH
2 stops14h 21mUnited Airlines
Mon 6/246:05 pmLCH - ORD
2 stops15h 46mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/29$653
Tue 6/46:20 pmORD - LCH
2 stops17h 31mUnited Airlines
Wed 6/56:05 pmLCH - ORD
1 stop4h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/29$741
Tue 6/410:35 amORD - LCH
1 stop7h 22mAmerican Airlines
Wed 6/55:50 amLCH - ORD
1 stop7h 47mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/29$752

Chicago to Lake Charles 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Chicago and Lake Charles in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,784,634 searches. Data last updated May 30, 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to Lake Charles in 2024 at this time. Check back regularly for other flight deals.
Tue 6/256:00 amORD - LCH
1 stop5h 51mUnited Airlines
Tue 6/256:05 pmLCH - ORD
1 stop4h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/29$416
Sun 6/235:00 amORD - LCH
1 stop6h 47mAmerican Airlines
Mon 6/246:23 pmLCH - ORD
1 stop5h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/29$476
Tue 6/256:00 amORD - LCH
1 stop5h 51mUnited Airlines
Tue 6/256:05 pmLCH - ORD
2 stops13h 39mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/29$482
Sun 6/236:00 amORD - LCH
1 stop13h 11mUnited Airlines
Tue 6/256:05 pmLCH - ORD
2 stops13h 39mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/29$566
Sun 6/239:30 pmORD - LCH
2 stops14h 21mUnited Airlines
Tue 6/256:05 pmLCH - ORD
2 stops17h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/29$589
Sun 6/239:30 pmORD - LCH
2 stops14h 21mUnited Airlines
Mon 6/246:05 pmLCH - ORD
1 stop6h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/29$594
Sun 6/239:30 pmORD - LCH
2 stops14h 21mUnited Airlines
Mon 6/246:05 pmLCH - ORD
2 stops15h 46mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/29$653
Tue 6/46:20 pmORD - LCH
2 stops17h 31mUnited Airlines
Wed 6/56:05 pmLCH - ORD
1 stop4h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/29$741
Tue 6/410:35 amORD - LCH
1 stop7h 22mAmerican Airlines
Wed 6/55:50 amLCH - ORD
1 stop7h 47mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/29$752

Chicago to Lake Charles flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from Chicago to Lake Charles for spontaneous travel. Discover available flights and compare prices based on user searches. Secure great deals and offers for spontaneous trips with quick booking options. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,784,634 searches. Data last updated May 30, 2024.
Have a look at some of the flights available from Chicago to Lake Charles departing last-minute. It's wise to confirm all flight details are correct before booking.
Tue 6/46:20 pmORD - LCH
2 stops17h 31mUnited Airlines
Wed 6/56:05 pmLCH - ORD
1 stop4h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/29$741
Tue 6/410:35 amORD - LCH
1 stop7h 22mAmerican Airlines
Wed 6/55:50 amLCH - ORD
1 stop7h 47mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/29$752
Tue 6/49:30 pmORD - LCH
2 stops14h 21mUnited Airlines
Wed 6/56:05 pmLCH - ORD
2 stops15h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/29$766

Find flights from Chicago to Lake Charles within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to Lake Charles 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 2,784,634 searches. Data last updated May 30, 2024.

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$416 - $653

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Chicago O'Hare IntlLake Charles

ORD - LCH

ORDLCH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 6/25

1 stop5h 51m

Lake Charles

Tue 6/25

1 stop4h 54m

$416

Chicago O'Hare IntlLake Charles

ORD - LCH

ORDLCH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 6/23

1 stop6h 47m

Lake Charles

Mon 6/24

1 stop5h 18m

$476

Chicago O'Hare IntlLake Charles

ORD - LCH

ORDLCH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 6/25

1 stop5h 51m

Lake Charles

Tue 6/25

2 stops13h 39m

$482

Chicago O'Hare IntlLake Charles

ORD - LCH

ORDLCH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 6/23

1 stop13h 11m

Lake Charles

Tue 6/25

2 stops13h 39m

$566

Chicago O'Hare IntlLake Charles

ORD - LCH

ORDLCH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 6/23

2 stops14h 21m

Lake Charles

Tue 6/25

2 stops17h 29m

$589

Chicago O'Hare IntlLake Charles

ORD - LCH

ORDLCH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 6/23

2 stops14h 21m

Lake Charles

Mon 6/24

1 stop6h 08m

$594

Chicago O'Hare IntlLake Charles

ORD - LCH

ORDLCH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 6/23

2 stops14h 21m

Lake Charles

Mon 6/24

2 stops15h 46m

$653

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Deals found on 5/29

What is the cheapest day to fly from Chicago to Lake Charles?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Chicago to Lake Charles. Price data was last updated on May 26, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Chicago to Lake Charles flight should consider departing on Wednesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Reviews of airlines servicing Lake Charles

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Lake Charles. 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 Lake Charles. Reviews last updated May 30, 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with United Airlines and American Airlines from Chicago to Lake Charles have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,777 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.2

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight from shv was great. My connecting flight was canceled though. Had to stay overnight in airport

United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,777 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,777 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.2

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight from shv was great. My connecting flight was canceled though. Had to stay overnight in airport

American Airlines
7.3
Good
14,284 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,777 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.2

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight from shv was great. My connecting flight was canceled though. Had to stay overnight in airport

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Lake Charles from Chicago?

    If you book a flight to Lake Charles from Chicago, you will be flying to Lake Charles, which is the city’s only airport. Lake Charles (LCH) is located 6.1 mi from the center of Lake Charles. There are 0 flights from Chicago to Lake Charles per day from 0 different airlines.

  • Can I find flights from Chicago to Lake Charles for under $500 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Chicago to Lake Charles for under $500. The cheapest flight booked recently is on United Airlines for just $416, but on average you can expect to pay $539.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from Chicago to Lake Charles for under $800?

    There are currently 3+ open flights from Chicago to Lake Charles within the next 7 days for less than $800.

  • What does ORD to LCH mean?

    Great question - ORD to LCH just means Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Lake Charles Airport. Now you’ll know what these unique codes when you look for flights! While you’re still figuring out your travel plans, it’s not a bad idea to learn the names and codes of other airports around these areas: Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), Chicago Greater Rockford Airport (RFD).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Chicago to Lake Charles that include extra baggage allowance?

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    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Chicago to Lake Charles flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

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

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

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    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to Lake Charles by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Chicago to Lake Charles that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Chicago to Lake Charles offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Chicago to Lake Charles?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Chicago to Lake Charles flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Chicago to Lake Charles flight deals updated?

    The Chicago to Lake Charles flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 5/29.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to Lake Charles?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Lake Charles (average of $259). Flying from Chicago to Lake Charles in July is currently the most expensive (average of $432). 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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