Which airports can I use when flying from Lake Charles to New Orleans?

Flights from Lake Charles to New Orleans usually depart from Lake Charles (LCH) and arrive at New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY).

Which airports do connecting flights from Lake Charles to New Orleans pass through?

Most connecting flights from Lake Charles to New Orleans pass through Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route.

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Lake Charles to New Orleans?

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 28% on flights from Lake Charles to New Orleans. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $575 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $793, a difference of $218. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

What popular places can I visit in New Orleans?

Some of the most popular sights in New Orleans are New Orleans Morial Convention Center, Caesars Superdome and Canal Street. These are among the most viewed places in New Orleans on KAYAK.

Do I need a passport to fly from Lake Charles to New Orleans?

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Have flight prices from Lake Charles to New Orleans changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $667 to $1,651. That means the highest observed fare was about 2x higher than the lowest one.

What car rental options are available at New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport (MSY)?

New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport (MSY) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $25 for economy cars. Top options include: • Dollar • Hertz • Priceless • Thrifty • Budget

How much is a round-trip flight from Lake Charles to New Orleans?

Round-trip flights from Lake Charles to New Orleans typically range from $575 to $793. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $667, on United Airlines.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Lake Charles to New Orleans?

United Airlines ($667) offered the cheapest round-trip ticket from Lake Charles to New Orleans in the last 5 days.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from Lake Charles to New Orleans?

Flights via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $757. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Lake Charles to New Orleans which airport offers the shortest layover?

Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) had the shortest average connection time for Lake Charles to New Orleans layovers at 6h 07m over the past 3 months.

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Sat, Jan 23 - Wed, Jan 27

7:15 am - 9:44 pmLCH Lake Charles-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

14h 29m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

7:00 am - 9:43 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-LCH Lake Charles

14h 43m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

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2:10 pm - 9:44 pmLCH Lake Charles-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

7h 34m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

2:13 pm - 1:27 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-LCH Lake Charles

23h 14m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl

$691United Airlines

Sat, Jan 23 - Wed, Jan 27

2:10 pm - 11:04 amLCH Lake Charles-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

20h 54m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

7:00 am - 1:27 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-LCH Lake Charles

6h 27m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

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2:10 pm - 1:14 pmLCH Lake Charles-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

23h 04m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

2:13 pm - 9:43 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-LCH Lake Charles

31h 30m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl

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Sun, Nov 15 - Sun, Nov 22

6:00 pm - 7:58 pmLCH Lake Charles-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

25h 58m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

7:00 am - 1:55 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-LCH Lake Charles

6h 55m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

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6:00 pm - 1:17 pmLCH Lake Charles-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

19h 17m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Chicago O'Hare Intl

7:00 am - 1:55 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-LCH Lake Charles

6h 55m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

$897United Airlines

Tue, Nov 3 - Sat, Nov 7

2:30 pm - 8:48 amLCH Lake Charles-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

18h 18m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

5:00 am - 9:40 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-LCH Lake Charles

16h 40m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

$937United Airlines

Tue, Nov 3 - Sat, Nov 7

2:30 pm - 8:48 amLCH Lake Charles-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

18h 18m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

7:00 am - 1:55 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-LCH Lake Charles

30h 55m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl

$954United Airlines

Tue, Nov 3 - Sat, Nov 7

2:30 pm - 9:43 pmLCH Lake Charles-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

7h 13m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

12:44 pm - 1:55 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-LCH Lake Charles

25h 11m3 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl

$960United Airlines

Mon, Nov 2 - Fri, Nov 6

7:15 am - 11:05 amLCH Lake Charles-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

3h 50m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

3:43 pm - 1:55 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-LCH Lake Charles

22h 12m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

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How much is a round-trip flight from Lake Charles to New Orleans? This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Lake Charles to New Orleans departing in january.

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Do I need a passport to fly from Lake Charles to New Orleans?
No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.
Have flight prices from Lake Charles to New Orleans changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $667 to $1,651. That means the highest observed fare was about 2x higher than the lowest one.
What car rental options are available at New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport (MSY)?
New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport (MSY) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $25 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Dollar
• Hertz
• Priceless
• Thrifty
• Budget
Which airports can I use when flying from Lake Charles to New Orleans?
Flights from Lake Charles to New Orleans usually depart from Lake Charles (LCH) and arrive at New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY).
Which airports do connecting flights from Lake Charles to New Orleans pass through?
Most connecting flights from Lake Charles to New Orleans pass through Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route.
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Lake Charles to New Orleans?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 28% on flights from Lake Charles to New Orleans. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $575 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $793, a difference of $218.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
What popular places can I visit in New Orleans?
Some of the most popular sights in New Orleans are New Orleans Morial Convention Center, Caesars Superdome and Canal Street. These are among the most viewed places in New Orleans on KAYAK.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Wednesday departure and avoid flying on Saturday. On this route, Wednesday flights average $575, about $218 less than Saturday fares (27% savings) based on the last 12 months.

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