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Cheap flights from California to Lake Charles from $235

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American Airlines Logo
2:53 pm - 10:43 pmLAX-LCH
5h 50m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
12:13 pm - 4:38 pmLCH-LAX
6h 25m1 stop
$269American Airlines
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Fri, Aug 22 - Sun, Aug 24
American Airlines Logo
10:00 am - 10:43 pmLAX-LCH
10h 43m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
12:13 pm - 4:38 pmLCH-LAX
6h 25m1 stop
$274American Airlines
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Fri, Aug 22 - Sun, Aug 24
United Airlines Logo
1:09 pm - 9:10 pmSMF-LCH
6h 01m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
7:30 am - 12:11 pmLCH-SMF
6h 41m1 stop
$289United Airlines
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Thu, Aug 21 - Tue, Aug 26
United Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 5:30 pmSMF-LCH
8h 30m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
2:15 pm - 11:09 pmLCH-SMF
10h 54m2 stops
$294United Airlines
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Thu, Aug 21 - Mon, Aug 25
American Airlines Logo
12:58 pm - 10:44 pmSMF-LCH
7h 46m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
12:13 pm - 9:45 pmLCH-SMF
11h 32m2 stops
$299American Airlines
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Thu, Aug 21 - Mon, Aug 25
United Airlines Logo
6:46 am - 9:10 pmSMF-LCH
12h 24m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
7:30 am - 1:50 pmLCH-SMF
8h 20m2 stops
$315United Airlines
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Fri, Aug 22 - Tue, Aug 26
United Airlines Logo
6:46 am - 9:10 pmSMF-LCH
12h 24m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
7:30 am - 1:50 pmLCH-SMF
8h 20m2 stops
$318United Airlines
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Fri, Aug 22 - Tue, Aug 26
American Airlines Logo
12:49 pm - 10:44 pmLAX-LCH
7h 55m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:14 pm - 10:37 pmLCH-LAX
6h 23m1 stop
$324American Airlines
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Thu, Aug 28 - Sun, Sep 14
United Airlines Logo
6:46 am - 5:30 pmSMF-LCH
8h 44m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
7:30 am - 6:03 pmLCH-SMF
12h 33m2 stops
$324United Airlines
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Thu, Aug 21 - Tue, Aug 26
United Airlines Logo
6:46 am - 9:10 pmSMF-LCH
12h 24m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
7:30 am - 1:50 pmLCH-SMF
8h 20m2 stops
$336United Airlines
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Thu, Aug 21 - Tue, Aug 26

American Airlines flights from California to Lake Charles

Our best American Airlines deals on California to Lake Charles flight tickets
American Airlines
Aug 22
LAX2:53 pmLos Angeles
5h 50m
1 stop
LCH10:43 pmLake Charles
Aug 24
LCH12:13 pmLake Charles
6h 25m
1 stop
LAX4:38 pmLos Angeles
$269
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American Airlines
Aug 22
LAX10:00 amLos Angeles
10h 43m
2 stops
LCH10:43 pmLake Charles
Aug 24
LCH12:13 pmLake Charles
6h 25m
1 stop
LAX4:38 pmLos Angeles
$274
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American Airlines
Aug 21
SMF12:58 pmSacramento Intl
7h 46m
2 stops
LCH10:44 pmLake Charles
Aug 25
LCH12:13 pmLake Charles
11h 32m
2 stops
SMF9:45 pmSacramento Intl
$299
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United Airlines flights from California to Lake Charles

Our best United Airlines deals on California to Lake Charles flight tickets
United Airlines
Aug 21
SMF7:00 amSacramento Intl
8h 30m
1 stop
LCH5:30 pmLake Charles
Aug 25
LCH6:07 pmLake Charles
5h 59m
1 stop
SMF10:06 pmSacramento Intl
$289
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United Airlines
Aug 21
SMF7:00 amSacramento Intl
8h 30m
1 stop
LCH5:30 pmLake Charles
Aug 25
LCH2:15 pmLake Charles
10h 54m
2 stops
SMF11:09 pmSacramento Intl
$294
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United Airlines
Aug 22
SMF6:46 amSacramento Intl
12h 24m
2 stops
LCH9:10 pmLake Charles
Aug 26
LCH7:30 amLake Charles
8h 20m
2 stops
SMF1:50 pmSacramento Intl
$315
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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, momondo users made 832,500 searches. Data last updated July 31, 2025.
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Price

Los AngelesLake Charles

LAX - LCH

LAXLCH

Los Angeles

Fri 8/22

2:53 pm-10:43 pm

1 stop5h 50m

Lake Charles

Sun 8/24

12:13 pm-4:38 pm

1 stop6h 25m

$269

Los AngelesLake Charles

LAX - LCH

LAXLCH

Los Angeles

Fri 8/22

10:00 am-10:43 pm

2 stops10h 43m

Lake Charles

Sun 8/24

12:13 pm-4:38 pm

1 stop6h 25m

$274

SacramentoLake Charles

SMF - LCH

SMFLCH

Sacramento Intl

Thu 8/21

1:09 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop6h 01m

Lake Charles

Tue 8/26

7:30 am-12:11 pm

1 stop6h 41m

$289

SacramentoLake Charles

SMF - LCH

SMFLCH

Sacramento Intl

Thu 8/21

7:00 am-5:30 pm

1 stop8h 30m

Lake Charles

Mon 8/25

2:15 pm-11:09 pm

2 stops10h 54m

$294

SacramentoLake Charles

SMF - LCH

SMFLCH

Sacramento Intl

Thu 8/21

12:58 pm-10:44 pm

2 stops7h 46m

Lake Charles

Mon 8/25

12:13 pm-9:45 pm

2 stops11h 32m

$299

SacramentoLake Charles

SMF - LCH

SMFLCH

Sacramento Intl

Fri 8/22

6:46 am-9:10 pm

2 stops12h 24m

Lake Charles

Tue 8/26

7:30 am-1:50 pm

2 stops8h 20m

$315

SacramentoLake Charles

SMF - LCH

SMFLCH

Sacramento Intl

Fri 8/22

6:46 am-9:10 pm

2 stops12h 24m

Lake Charles

Tue 8/26

7:30 am-1:50 pm

2 stops8h 20m

$318

Los AngelesLake Charles

LAX - LCH

LAXLCH

Los Angeles

Thu 8/28

12:49 pm-10:44 pm

1 stop7h 55m

Lake Charles

Sun 9/14

6:14 pm-10:37 pm

1 stop6h 23m

$324

SacramentoLake Charles

SMF - LCH

SMFLCH

Sacramento Intl

Thu 8/21

6:46 am-5:30 pm

2 stops8h 44m

Lake Charles

Tue 8/26

7:30 am-6:03 pm

2 stops12h 33m

$324

SacramentoLake Charles

SMF - LCH

SMFLCH

Sacramento Intl

Thu 8/21

6:46 am-9:10 pm

2 stops12h 24m

Lake Charles

Tue 8/26

7:30 am-1:50 pm

2 stops8h 20m

$336

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Lake Charles?

The month of February is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Lake Charles from California, with most prices found around $231. If you don’t want to visit Lake Charles in February, then you should wait until April to fly from California, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $236.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Lake Charles?

The cheapest day to depart from California to Lake Charles is on a Tuesday when prices can be found for as low as $356. On the other hand, Saturday is the most expensive day to depart from California because it is more convenient for both business and leisure travelers. As a result, prices tend to be around $538.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Lake Charles?

According to our data, the cheapest time of day to fly to Lake Charles is in the evening. momondo users have found flights departing from California to Lake Charles in the evening for as low as $365. Keep in mind that these prices may fluctuate based on what airline you choose and the time of year you plan to travel. Flights to Lake Charles are more costly at noon, with an average ticket price of $438. Departure times at noon fall within the peak daily travel times, which is why tickets can be more expensive.

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You could potentially save up to 58% on your flight if you consider stops on a California to Lake Charles flight.

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Best Price Found

$235

Fastest flight time

5h 35m

Direct flights

None

Airports in Lake Charles

1 airport
The best one-way flight to Lake Charles from California in the past 72 hours is $235. The best round-trip flight deal from California to Lake Charles found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $269.
The fastest flight from California to Lake Charles takes 5h 35m
There are no direct flights from California to Lake Charles. Popular non-direct routes for this connection are Sacramento Intl Airport - Lake Charles Airport, Los Angeles Airport - Lake Charles Airport and San Francisco Airport - Lake Charles Airport.
There is 1 airport near Lake Charles: Lake Charles (LCH)
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    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from California to Lake Charles Airport.

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    The travel and health documents required for your trip to Lake Charles Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Lake Charles Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

Best airlines flying from California to Lake Charles

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American AirlinesPriceFrom $216Free CancellationRating
7.2
10,000 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $313Free CancellationRating
7.4
8,900 reviews
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