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$219+ Cheap flights from Lake Charles (LCH) to California

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 2/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LCH — LAX
Jan 21 — Jan 281
Tue 1/21
Tue 1/28
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Lake Charles (LCH) to California (USCA). 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 January 16, 2025.

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(American Airlines)
From Lake Charles to California
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This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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.
Sat 2/156:25 pmLCH - LAS
1 stop5h 34mAmerican Airlines
Thu 2/2011:35 amLAS - LCH
2 stops9h 11mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/16$219
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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 2/184:16 pmLCH - LAS
1 stop5h 47mUnited Airlines
Wed 2/2612:22 pmLAS - LCH
1 stop7h 14mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/15$239
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/136:25 pmLCH - SFO
1 stop8h 11mAmerican Airlines
Wed 2/192:37 pmSFO - LCH
1 stop6h 09mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/15$259
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. 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 2/66:17 pmLCH - LAX
1 stop6h 35mAmerican Airlines
Sun 2/98:15 amLAX - LCH
1 stop7h 32mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/14$317
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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.
Wed 2/127:30 amLCH - SNA
1 stop8h 46mUnited Airlines
Wed 2/196:45 amSNA - LCH
1 stop6h 41mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/15$333
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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.
Fri 1/314:24 pmLCH - SFO
1 stop6h 41mUnited Airlines
Tue 2/45:00 amSFO - LCH
1 stop8h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/16$339
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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.
Wed 2/124:20 pmLCH - LAX
1 stop7h 27mUnited Airlines
Wed 2/196:00 amLAX - LCH
1 stop7h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/15$367
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/285:53 pmLCH - SJC
1 stop6h 52mUnited Airlines
Sat 7/57:30 amSJC - LCH
1 stop7h 48mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/16$404
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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.
Wed 2/127:30 amLCH - BUR
2 stops9h 14mUnited Airlines
Wed 2/193:24 pmBUR - LCH
2 stops22h 02mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/15$437
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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.
Thu 6/126:23 pmLCH - RNO
1 stop7h 43mAmerican Airlines
Sun 6/1511:59 pmRNO - LCH
1 stop16h 09mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/16$693
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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.
Thu 6/125:55 pmLCH - RNO
2 stops31h 53mUnited Airlines
Sun 6/157:50 amRNO - LCH
2 stops9h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/16$708

Find flights from Lake Charles to California within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Lake Charles to California 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 January 16, 2025.

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Lake CharlesLas Vegas

LCH - LAS

LCHLAS

Lake Charles

Sat 2/15

6:25 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop5h 34m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 2/20

11:35 am-10:46 pm

2 stops9h 11m

$219

Lake CharlesSan Francisco

LCH - SFO

LCHSFO

Lake Charles

Thu 2/13

6:25 pm-12:36 am

1 stop8h 11m

San Francisco

Wed 2/19

2:37 pm-10:46 pm

1 stop6h 09m

$259

Lake CharlesLas Vegas

LCH - LAS

LCHLAS

Lake Charles

Fri 3/21

4:12 pm-9:56 pm

1 stop7h 44m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 3/25

2:07 pm-9:36 pm

1 stop5h 29m

$299

Lake CharlesLos Angeles

LCH - LAX

LCHLAX

Lake Charles

Thu 2/6

6:17 pm-10:52 pm

1 stop6h 35m

Los Angeles

Sun 2/9

8:15 am-5:47 pm

1 stop7h 32m

$317

Lake CharlesSan Francisco

LCH - SFO

LCHSFO

Lake Charles

Fri 1/31

4:24 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop6h 41m

San Francisco

Tue 2/4

5:00 am-3:44 pm

1 stop8h 44m

$339

Lake CharlesLos Angeles

LCH - LAX

LCHLAX

Lake Charles

Wed 2/12

4:20 pm-9:47 pm

1 stop7h 27m

Los Angeles

Wed 2/19

6:00 am-3:26 pm

1 stop7h 26m

$367

Lake CharlesSan Jose

LCH - SJC

LCHSJC

Lake Charles

Sat 6/28

5:53 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop6h 52m

San Jose

Sat 7/5

7:30 am-5:18 pm

1 stop7h 48m

$404

Lake CharlesReno

LCH - RNO

LCHRNO

Lake Charles

Thu 6/12

6:23 pm-12:06 am

1 stop7h 43m

Reno

Sun 6/15

11:59 pm-6:08 pm

1 stop16h 09m

$693

Lake CharlesReno

LCH - RNO

LCHRNO

Lake Charles

Thu 6/12

5:55 pm-11:48 pm

2 stops31h 53m

Reno

Sun 6/15

7:50 am-7:40 pm

2 stops9h 50m

$708

Lake CharlesSan Francisco

LCH - SFO

LCHSFO

Lake Charles

Sat 5/17

6:37 pm-10:27 pm

1 stop5h 50m

$225

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Best time to book a flight from Lake Charles to California

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Travel insights for flights from Lake Charles to California

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Lake Charles to California (average of $246). Flying from Lake Charles to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $344). 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Lake Charles to California. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 16, 2025.

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

Rainfall in California by month

Plan your trip to California by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in California ranges from 0.0 - 3.4 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit California when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in California by month

Plan your trip to California by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to California, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July 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 57.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing California

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to California. 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 California. Reviews last updated January 16, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with American Airlines and United Airlines from Lake Charles to California to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,965 reviews

Food

6.7

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

It was a good experience. The flight took 45 minutes longer to fly and all passengers had to wait inside the plane till the technical issue was fixed. Overall it was a good experience.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,965 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,965 reviews

Food

6.7

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

It was a good experience. The flight took 45 minutes longer to fly and all passengers had to wait inside the plane till the technical issue was fixed. Overall it was a good experience.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,965 reviews

Food

6.7

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

It was a good experience. The flight took 45 minutes longer to fly and all passengers had to wait inside the plane till the technical issue was fixed. Overall it was a good experience.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Lake Charles to California. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Located just 6.1 mi from the city center, Lake Charles (LCH) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to California from Lake Charles.

  • What are the most popular routes from Lake Charles to California?

    While some choose either Lake Charles - Los Angeles or Lake Charles - San Francisco, Lake Charles - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl is the most popular route from Lake Charles to California.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Lake Charles to California 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 California?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Lake Charles to California (average of $246). Flying from Lake Charles to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $344). 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 California

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Lake Charles to California. 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 January 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$198Average$421FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$274Average$504FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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