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Cheapest round-trip
$409
Typical prices: $388-$581
United Airlines
Sat 9/8Wed 9/12
PHL - LCH • 1 stop
When to travel
September
Cheapest • 45% price drop
March
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH)
Cheapest • Avg $455 (round-trip)
Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW)
Shortest trip • 6h 59m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Philadelphia to Lake Charles (PHL-LCH)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Philadelphia to Lake Charles

Tue, Sep 8 - Sat, Sep 12
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6:16 am - 1:24 pmPHL  Philadelphia-LCH Lake Charles
8h 08m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
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2:15 pm - 10:31 pmLCH  Lake Charles-PHL Philadelphia
7h 16m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
$409United Airlines
Sat, Oct 31 - Wed, Nov 4
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8:00 am - 1:55 pmPHL  Philadelphia-LCH Lake Charles
6h 55m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
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2:30 pm - 10:57 pmLCH  Lake Charles-PHL Philadelphia
7h 27m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
$429United Airlines
Sat, Oct 31 - Wed, Nov 4
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10:30 am - 9:40 pmPHL  Philadelphia-LCH Lake Charles
12h 10m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl
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2:30 pm - 10:57 pmLCH  Lake Charles-PHL Philadelphia
7h 27m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
$434United Airlines
Sat, Oct 31 - Wed, Nov 4
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8:00 am - 1:55 pmPHL  Philadelphia-LCH Lake Charles
6h 55m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
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2:30 pm - 11:31 pmLCH  Lake Charles-PHL Philadelphia
8h 01m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
$434United Airlines
Sat, Oct 31 - Wed, Nov 4
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9:45 am - 9:40 pmPHL  Philadelphia-LCH Lake Charles
12h 55m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl
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2:30 pm - 11:31 pmLCH  Lake Charles-PHL Philadelphia
8h 01m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
$439United Airlines
Sat, Oct 31 - Wed, Nov 4
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1:16 pm - 9:40 pmPHL  Philadelphia-LCH Lake Charles
9h 24m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl
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2:30 pm - 11:31 pmLCH  Lake Charles-PHL Philadelphia
8h 01m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
$439United Airlines
Sat, Oct 31 - Wed, Nov 4
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8:00 am - 1:55 pmPHL  Philadelphia-LCH Lake Charles
6h 55m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
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2:30 pm - 10:57 pmLCH  Lake Charles-PHL Philadelphia
7h 27m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
$464United Airlines
Tue, Sep 8 - Sat, Sep 12
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5:00 am - 10:01 amPHL  Philadelphia-LCH Lake Charles
6h 01m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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6:02 am - 2:48 pmLCH  Lake Charles-PHL Philadelphia
7h 46m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Charlotte Douglas
$515American Airlines
Mon, Oct 12 - Fri, Oct 16
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5:00 am - 9:57 amPHL  Philadelphia-LCH Lake Charles
5h 57m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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10:29 am - 6:50 pmLCH  Lake Charles-PHL Philadelphia
7h 21m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$698American Airlines
Tue, Sep 8 - Sat, Sep 12
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10:30 am - 5:14 pmPHL  Philadelphia-LCH Lake Charles
7h 44m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Dallas/Fort Worth
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6:02 am - 2:40 pmLCH  Lake Charles-PHL Philadelphia
7h 38m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
$759American Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Philadelphia to Lake Charles flights

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

Round-trip flights from Philadelphia to Lake Charles start at $409. Prices are typical for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $388 to $581. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $409 on United Airlines.

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Key details for Philadelphia to Lake Charles flights

Low season

July

Cheapest flight

$409
Most popular time to fly with an average 3% increase in price.
Flight from Philadelphia to Lake Charles

When to book flights from Philadelphia to Lake Charles

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Philadelphia to Lake Charles based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Philadelphia to Lake Charles flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking questions.

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Philadelphia to Lake Charles?

    Flights from Philadelphia to Lake Charles usually depart from Philadelphia (PHL) and arrive at Lake Charles (LCH).

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Philadelphia to Lake Charles?

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

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Philadelphia to Lake Charles pass through?

    Connecting flights from Philadelphia to Lake Charles most commonly pass through:

    • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 91% of one-stop connections
    • Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 9% of one-stop connections
    Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Philadelphia to Lake Charles?

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 27% on the Philadelphia to Lake Charles route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $447 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $612, a difference of $165. 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 Philadelphia to Lake Charles?

    There are currently no nonstop flights available from Philadelphia to Lake Charles. Flights with 1 layover take between 6h 59m and 7h 36m in total, depending on the connection.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia 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 $409 to $1,064. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

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

    Flying via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 59m, compared with 7h 36m via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH).

  • What is the time difference between Philadelphia and Lake Charles?

    Lake Charles is 1 hour behind Philadelphia (Central Time vs Eastern 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 Philadelphia to Lake Charles flight?

    Round-trip flights from Philadelphia to Lake Charles range from $388 to $581, with an average of $488 over the past 12 months. Anything below $388 counts as a good deal.

Your guide to booking Philadelphia to Lake Charles flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Friday departure instead of Thursday. On this route, Friday flights average $447 - about $165 less than Thursday (27% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Philadelphia to Lake Charles trip for September. Fares historically average $268 round-trip in that month - typically $344 less than the most expensive month, which is May (based on the last 12 months).

Everything you need to know for your flight from Philadelphia to Lake Charles

Information on your arrival and departure airports

Philadelphia (PHL)
Lake Charles (LCH)