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$236+ Cheap flights from California to Lake Charles (LCH)

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 1/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — LCH
Dec 23 — Dec 301
Mon 12/23
Mon 12/30
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Lake Charles

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from California (USCA) to Lake Charles (LCH). 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 December 18, 2024.

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$236
(American Airlines)
From California to Lake Charles
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Lake Charles. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 18, 2024.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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.
Fri 12/271:55 pmSFO - LCH
1 stop6h 48mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/306:17 pmLCH - SFO
1 stop6h 42mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/18$569
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 12/245:30 pmLAX - LCH
2 stops21h 51mUnited Airlines
Wed 1/17:30 amLCH - LAX
1 stop6h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/18$739
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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.
Mon 12/231:35 amLAX - LCH
1 stop8h 08mAmerican Airlines
Wed 1/15:35 amLCH - LAX
1 stop7h 06mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/18$916
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Tue 12/3112:30 amSFO - LCH
1 stop9h 26mUnited Airlines
Sat 1/47:30 amLCH - SFO
1 stop6h 36mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$948
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/278:14 amSTS - LCH
2 stops12h 29mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/305:35 amLCH - STS
2 stops12h 21mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/17$1,796

Find flights from California to Lake Charles within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from California 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 18, 2024.

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Los AngelesLake Charles

LAX - LCH

LAXLCH

Los Angeles

Sun 1/12

1:15 am-11:40 am

1 stop8h 25m

Lake Charles

Sun 1/19

6:17 pm-10:54 pm

1 stop6h 37m

$236

San FranciscoLake Charles

SFO - LCH

SFOLCH

San Francisco

Wed 3/19

7:05 am-5:46 pm

1 stop8h 41m

Lake Charles

Mon 3/24

6:21 pm-12:29 am

1 stop8h 08m

$313

Los AngelesLake Charles

LAX - LCH

LAXLCH

Los Angeles

Mon 1/6

9:26 pm-3:49 pm

2 stops16h 23m

Lake Charles

Thu 1/30

4:24 pm-8:20 pm

1 stop5h 56m

$541

San FranciscoLake Charles

SFO - LCH

SFOLCH

San Francisco

Wed 3/19

4:12 pm-3:26 pm

3 stops21h 14m

Lake Charles

Mon 3/24

4:12 pm-12:39 am

2 stops10h 27m

$587

SacramentoLake Charles

SMF - LCH

SMFLCH

Sacramento Intl

Fri 1/3

8:00 am-5:47 pm

1 stop7h 47m

Lake Charles

Sun 1/5

6:17 pm-12:20 am

1 stop8h 03m

$592

San JoseLake Charles

SJC - LCH

SJCLCH

San Jose

Wed 1/1

2:23 pm-10:43 pm

1 stop6h 20m

Lake Charles

Sun 1/5

5:35 am-10:56 am

1 stop7h 21m

$812

SacramentoLake Charles

SMF - LCH

SMFLCH

Sacramento Intl

Fri 1/3

8:00 am-9:36 pm

2 stops11h 36m

Lake Charles

Sun 1/5

7:30 am-11:46 am

2 stops30h 16m

$923

San JoseLake Charles

SJC - LCH

SJCLCH

San Jose

Wed 1/1

8:30 am-9:36 pm

2 stops11h 06m

Lake Charles

Sun 1/5

7:30 am-9:08 pm

3 stops15h 38m

$1,035

San FranciscoLake Charles

SFO - LCH

SFOLCH

San Francisco

Tue 4/1

7:10 pm-3:27 pm

2 stops18h 17m

$292

San JoseLake Charles

SJC - LCH

SJCLCH

San Jose

Tue 4/1

8:30 am-9:41 pm

2 stops11h 11m

$319

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Deals found on 12/16

Best time to book a flight from California to Lake Charles

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Travel insights for flights from California to Lake Charles

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from California to Lake Charles including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Lake Charles (average of $317). Flying from California to Lake Charles in December is currently the most expensive (average of $417). 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 CA to LCH?

Find hourly flight availability from California to Lake Charles. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 18, 2024.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from California to Lake Charles as you normally would.

Rainfall in Lake Charles by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Lake Charles ranges from 3.3 - 5.7 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.7 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Lake Charles when rainfall is around 3.3 in.

Temperature in Lake Charles by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Lake Charles, 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 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

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 December 18, 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with American Airlines and United Airlines from California to Lake Charles by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,059 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 10

United has consistently been good. Every now and then there is a crew member that should probably retire, but most of them are excellent.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,059 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,059 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 10

United has consistently been good. Every now and then there is a crew member that should probably retire, but most of them are excellent.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,059 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 10

United has consistently been good. Every now and then there is a crew member that should probably retire, but most of them are excellent.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from California to Lake Charles. 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 into for flights to Lake Charles from California?

    For a flight from California to Lake Charles, you will be flying into Lake Charles. Lake Charles (LCH) is just 6.1 mi from the center of the city.

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

    Most travelers choose San Francisco - Lake Charles, Sacramento Intl - Lake Charles or San Jose - Lake Charles when deciding on the best route from California to Lake Charles.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California 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.

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Lake Charles (average of $317). Flying from California to Lake Charles in December is currently the most expensive (average of $417). 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 California to Lake Charles

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from California to Lake Charles. 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 December 18, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$208Average$449FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$246Average$457FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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