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$288+ Cheap flights from San Francisco to Lake Charles (SFO - 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 4/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — LCH
Dec 27 — Jan 31
Fri 12/27
Fri 1/3
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Lake Charles

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) 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 22, 2024.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$288
(American Airlines)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$522
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Discover carefully curated flight deals from San Francisco to Lake Charles that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated December 22, 2024.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 4/32:31 pmSFO - LCH
1 stop5h 39mAmerican Airlines
Thu 4/106:21 pmLCH - SFO
1 stop8h 02mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/21$288
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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.
Wed 3/194:12 pmSFO - LCH
3 stops21h 14mUnited Airlines
Mon 3/244:12 pmLCH - SFO
2 stops10h 27mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/21$587

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San FranciscoLake Charles

SFO - LCH

SFOLCH

San Francisco

Thu 4/3

2:31 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop5h 39m

Lake Charles

Thu 4/10

6:21 pm-12:23 am

1 stop8h 02m

$288

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

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Deals found on 12/21

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ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice 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 San Francisco-Lake Charles flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Lake Charles flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Francisco-Lake Charles flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-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 San Francisco-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 San Francisco to Lake Charles

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Travel insights for flights from San Francisco to Lake Charles

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco 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 22, 2024.

It’s typically best to fly out from San Francisco to Lake Charles in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 33% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

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 22, 2024.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,035 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

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
9,035 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,035 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

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
9,035 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

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

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  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Francisco to Lake Charles round-trip?

    According to our current data, American Airlines ($288), and United Airlines ($587) offers the cheapest pricing from San Francisco to Lake Charles. You may be able to fly from San Francisco to Lake Charles for 33% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Lake Charles?

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

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco 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 22, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$246Average$387FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$323Average$444FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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