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$227+ Cheap flights from Sacramento to Lake Charles (SMF - LCH)

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 4/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SMF — LCH
Mar 30 — Apr 61
Sun 3/30
Sun 4/6
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Sacramento to Lake Charles

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sacramento (SMF) 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 March 25, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$314
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$227
(American Airlines)
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Cheapest flights from Sacramento to Lake Charles
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sacramento to Lake Charles. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 25, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 8/292:38 pmSMF - LCH
1 stop5h 39mAmerican Airlines
Sun 8/3112:09 pmLCH - SMF
1 stop8h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/24$314
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 5/25:30 amSMF - LCH
1 stop5h 42mUnited Airlines
Fri 5/26:00 pmLCH - SMF
2 stops26h 13mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/24$442

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Sacramento to Lake Charles that are best for you.

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Sacramento

Fly to

Lake Charles

Route

Depart

Return

Price

SacramentoLake Charles

SMF - LCH

SMFLCH

Sacramento Intl

Fri 8/29

2:38 pm-10:17 pm

1 stop5h 39m

Lake Charles

Sun 8/31

12:09 pm-6:09 pm

1 stop8h 00m

$314

SacramentoLake Charles

SMF - LCH

SMFLCH

Sacramento Intl

Fri 5/2

5:30 am-1:12 pm

1 stop5h 42m

Lake Charles

Fri 5/2

6:00 pm-6:13 pm

2 stops26h 13m

$442

SacramentoLake Charles

SMF - LCH

SMFLCH

Sacramento Intl

Sat 4/26

7:56 am-5:54 pm

1 stop7h 58m

$227

SacramentoLake Charles

SMF - LCH

SMFLCH

Sacramento Intl

Fri 5/2

5:38 am-9:41 pm

3 stops14h 03m

$1,629

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Deals found on 3/24

Compare providers for flights from Sacramento to Lake Charles

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Sacramento to Lake Charles in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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 Sacramento-Lake Charles flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Sacramento-Lake Charles flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Sacramento-Lake Charles flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Sacramento-Lake Charles flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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 Sacramento-Lake Charles 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 Sacramento to Lake Charles

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Lake Charles from Sacramento with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Sacramento to Lake Charles

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Lake Charles (average of $317). Flying from Sacramento 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.

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 March 25, 2025.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,605 reviews

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kathy,Jun 2024

RDD - SFO

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
8,605 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,605 reviews

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kathy,Jun 2024

RDD - SFO

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
8,605 reviews

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kathy,Jun 2024

RDD - SFO

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 Sacramento 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 are the cheapest airlines flying from Sacramento to Lake Charles round-trip?

    Currently priced at $314, American Airlines will fly you from Sacramento to Lake Charles and back. In addition to American Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on United Airlines for as low as $442.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Lake Charles (average of $317). Flying from Sacramento 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 Sacramento to Lake Charles

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Sacramento 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 March 25, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$298Average$481FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$338Average$526FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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