Which airports can I use when flying from Los Angeles to Lake Charles?

Flights from Los Angeles to Lake Charles usually depart from Los Angeles (LAX) and arrive at Lake Charles (LCH).

What cabin classes can I book on flights from Los Angeles to Lake Charles?

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Los Angeles to Lake Charles.

Which airports do connecting flights from Los Angeles to Lake Charles pass through?

Connecting flights from Los Angeles to Lake Charles most commonly pass through: • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 74% of one-stop connections • Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 26% of one-stop connections

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Los Angeles to Lake Charles?

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 58% on flights from Los Angeles to Lake Charles. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $440 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $1,024, a difference of $584. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

How long is a flight from Los Angeles to Lake Charles?

There are currently no nonstop flights available from Los Angeles to Lake Charles. Flights with 1 layover take between 5h 48m and 6h 18m in total, depending on the connection.

Do I need a passport to fly from Los Angeles to Lake Charles?

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 Los Angeles to Lake Charles 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 $347 to $1,056. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from Los Angeles to Lake Charles looking right now?

One-way fares from Los Angeles to Lake Charles are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $490, which is 6% above the typical average for this route.

How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Los Angeles to Lake Charles?

Flying via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 48m, compared with 6h 18m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW).

What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Lake Charles?

Lake Charles is 2 hours ahead of Los Angeles (Central Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

What car rental options are available at Lake Charles Airport (LCH)?

Lake Charles Airport (LCH) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $31 for economy cars. Top options include: • Budget • Enterprise Rent-A-Car • Hertz • Avis • Alamo

How much should I expect to pay for a Los Angeles to Lake Charles flight?

Round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Lake Charles range from $440 to $705, with an average of $491 over the past 12 months. Anything below $440 counts as a good deal.

How much is a round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Lake Charles?

Round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Lake Charles typically range from $440 to $705. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $347, on American Airlines.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Los Angeles to Lake Charles?

American Airlines ($347) and United Airlines ($445) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Los Angeles to Lake Charles according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What’s the most popular layover airport when flying from Los Angeles to Lake Charles?

Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) is the most popular layover for the Los Angeles to Lake Charles route. 74% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via DFW.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from Los Angeles to Lake Charles?

Flights via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $580. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Los Angeles to Lake Charles which airport offers the shortest layover?

Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) had the shortest average connection time for Los Angeles to Lake Charles layovers at 3h 37m over the past 3 months.

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Recent round-trip flight deals from Los Angeles to Lake Charles

Wed, Nov 18 - Sun, Nov 22

8:00 am - 5:28 pmLAX Los Angeles-LCH Lake Charles

7h 28m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

6:00 am - 11:08 amLCH Lake Charles-LAX Los Angeles

7h 08m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$347American Airlines

Thu, Nov 5 - Mon, Nov 9

3:24 pm - 10:44 pmLAX Los Angeles-LCH Lake Charles

5h 20m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

6:05 pm - 11:54 pmLCH Lake Charles-LAX Los Angeles

7h 49m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$359American Airlines

Fri, Oct 23 - Wed, Oct 28

11:52 pm - 9:57 amLAX Los Angeles-LCH Lake Charles

8h 05m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

6:00 am - 10:17 amLCH Lake Charles-LAX Los Angeles

6h 17m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$359American Airlines

Fri, Nov 6 - Mon, Nov 9

3:24 pm - 10:44 pmLAX Los Angeles-LCH Lake Charles

5h 20m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

6:05 pm - 11:54 pmLCH Lake Charles-LAX Los Angeles

7h 49m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$359American Airlines

Fri, Jan 29 - Sun, Jan 31

8:00 am - 5:33 pmLAX Los Angeles-LCH Lake Charles

7h 33m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

6:05 pm - 10:59 pmLCH Lake Charles-LAX Los Angeles

6h 54m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$359American Airlines

Thu, Oct 22 - Wed, Oct 28

1:15 am - 9:57 amLAX Los Angeles-LCH Lake Charles

6h 42m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

6:00 am - 10:56 amLCH Lake Charles-LAX Los Angeles

6h 56m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$394American Airlines

Tue, Oct 20 - Sat, Oct 24

11:52 pm - 9:57 amLAX Los Angeles-LCH Lake Charles

8h 05m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

6:06 pm - 11:59 pmLCH Lake Charles-LAX Los Angeles

7h 53m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$429American Airlines

Fri, Oct 23 - Wed, Oct 28

11:52 pm - 9:57 amLAX Los Angeles-LCH Lake Charles

8h 05m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

10:29 am - 6:25 pmLCH Lake Charles-LAX Los Angeles

9h 56m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$436American Airlines

Tue, Feb 23 - Sat, Feb 27

5:45 am - 1:29 pmLAX Los Angeles-LCH Lake Charles

5h 44m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

2:20 pm - 7:55 pmLCH Lake Charles-LAX Los Angeles

7h 35m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

$445United Airlines

Fri, Oct 30 - Fri, Nov 6

5:45 am - 1:55 pmLAX Los Angeles-LCH Lake Charles

6h 10m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

6:00 pm - 9:55 pmLCH Lake Charles-LAX Los Angeles

5h 55m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

$469United Airlines

Recent last minute flight deals from Los Angeles to Lake Charles

Thu, Oct 8 - Sat, Oct 10

12:35 am - 9:57 amLAX Los Angeles-LCH Lake Charles

7h 22m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

6:06 pm - 10:59 pmLCH Lake Charles-LAX Los Angeles

6h 53m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$507American Airlines

Thu, Oct 8 - Sat, Oct 10

2:04 pm - 10:46 pmLAX Los Angeles-LCH Lake Charles

6h 42m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

6:06 pm - 10:59 pmLCH Lake Charles-LAX Los Angeles

6h 53m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$617American Airlines

Thu, Oct 8 - Sat, Oct 10

9:50 am - 10:46 pmLAX Los Angeles-LCH Lake Charles

10h 56m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Dallas/Fort Worth

6:06 pm - 10:59 pmLCH Lake Charles-LAX Los Angeles

6h 53m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$626American Airlines

Fri, Oct 9 - Sun, Oct 11

8:15 am - 3:25 pmLAX Los Angeles-LCH Lake Charles

5h 10m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

12:15 pm - 4:30 pmLCH Lake Charles-LAX Los Angeles

6h 15m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

$705United Airlines

Fri, Oct 9 - Sun, Oct 11

5:45 am - 3:25 pmLAX Los Angeles-LCH Lake Charles

7h 40m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

12:15 pm - 6:07 pmLCH Lake Charles-LAX Los Angeles

7h 52m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

$739United Airlines

Thu, Oct 8 - Fri, Oct 9

12:51 am - 10:43 amLAX Los Angeles-LCH Lake Charles

7h 52m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

4:07 pm - 8:09 amLCH Lake Charles-LAX Los Angeles

18h 02m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$877United Airlines

Fri, Oct 9 - Sat, Oct 10

1:08 pm - 9:06 pmLAX Los Angeles-LCH Lake Charles

5h 58m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

7:30 am - 9:17 pmLCH Lake Charles-LAX Los Angeles

15h 47m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Denver Intl

$886United Airlines

Fri, Oct 9 - Sat, Oct 10

5:45 am - 3:25 pmLAX Los Angeles-LCH Lake Charles

7h 40m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

7:30 am - 5:39 pmLCH Lake Charles-LAX Los Angeles

12h 09m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$910United Airlines

Thu, Oct 8 - Fri, Oct 9

12:51 am - 10:43 amLAX Los Angeles-LCH Lake Charles

7h 52m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

4:07 pm - 4:30 pmLCH Lake Charles-LAX Los Angeles

26h 23m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

$911United Airlines

Thu, Oct 8 - Sat, Oct 10

12:35 am - 9:57 amLAX Los Angeles-LCH Lake Charles

7h 22m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

10:29 am - 8:35 pmLCH Lake Charles-LAX Los Angeles

12h 06m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$915American Airlines

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

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What cabin classes can I book on flights from Los Angeles to Lake Charles?
Only Economy Class is available on flights from Los Angeles to Lake Charles.
How long is a flight from Los Angeles to Lake Charles?
There are currently no nonstop flights available from Los Angeles to Lake Charles. Flights with 1 layover take between 5h 48m and 6h 18m in total, depending on the connection.
Do I need a passport to fly from Los Angeles to Lake Charles?
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.
How much should I expect to pay for a Los Angeles to Lake Charles flight?
Round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Lake Charles range from $440 to $705, with an average of $491 over the past 12 months. Anything below $440 counts as a good deal.
Have flight prices from Los Angeles to Lake Charles 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 $347 to $1,056. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from Los Angeles to Lake Charles looking right now?
One-way fares from Los Angeles to Lake Charles are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $490, which is 6% above the typical average for this route.
What car rental options are available at Lake Charles Airport (LCH)?
Lake Charles Airport (LCH) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $31 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Budget
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
• Hertz
• Avis
• Alamo
Which airports can I use when flying from Los Angeles to Lake Charles?
Flights from Los Angeles to Lake Charles usually depart from Los Angeles (LAX) and arrive at Lake Charles (LCH).
Which airports do connecting flights from Los Angeles to Lake Charles pass through?
Connecting flights from Los Angeles to Lake Charles most commonly pass through:

• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 74% of one-stop connections
• Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 26% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Los Angeles to Lake Charles?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 58% on flights from Los Angeles to Lake Charles. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $440 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $1,024, a difference of $584.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Los Angeles to Lake Charles?
Flying via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 48m, compared with 6h 18m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW).
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Lake Charles?
Lake Charles is 2 hours ahead of Los Angeles (Central Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Wednesday departure and avoid flying on Monday. On this route, Wednesday flights average $440, about $584 less than Monday fares (57% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Los Angeles to Lake Charles trip for September. Fares historically average $440 round-trip in that month - typically $564 less than the most expensive month, which is March (based on the last 12 months).

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