Austin to Lake Charles (AUS–LCH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

AUS Airport Page →
265 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 4 1-stop flights
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 4 hubs
IAH Houston 2h 59m ACCMEK → CMEKNZ Houston (IAH) to Lake Charles flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 3h 31m AAAFAS → AAQRRJ Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Lake Charles flights
TYS Knoxville/Maryville ~7h 1m G4 → Knoxville/Maryville (TYS) to Lake Charles flights
TPA Tampa ~7h 18m DLWN → UA Tampa (TPA) to Lake Charles flights
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Austin to Lake Charles
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
265 mi 0h 44m nonstop

AUS–LCH has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for AUS to LCH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~7h
Longest
IAH ~2h 59m DFW ~3h 31m TYS ~7h 1m TPA ~7h 18m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
156
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
AUS → LCH
65%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
65%
Return
LCH → AUS
86%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
86%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. AUS delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Lake Charles from Austin

Nearby airports with service to Lake Charles Regional Airport.
Metric AUS→LCH IAH→LCH
Distance from AUS – 140 mi
Nonstop airlines – 4
Weekly flights ~1 38
Flight time 0h 44m 0h 55m
Departure OTP 65% –
Houston (IAH) to Lake Charles flights
Airports within 200 miles of AUS with service to Lake Charles Regional Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Lake Charles is 0 hours the same as Austin.
AUS: CDT · LCH: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Austin, it's 6:00 PM in Lake Charles.
Distance & Flight Time
265 mi / 427 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 44m gate to gate.
Getting to AUS

CapMetro Route 20 (Airport Flyer) runs between downtown Austin (Congress Ave) and AUS in about 30–35 minutes (fare $1.25, or free with MetroAccess). Service runs from roughly 05:00 to midnight; frequency drops evenings and weekends.Ride-shares (Uber/Lyft) from downtown cost $20–30 and take 15–20 minutes off-peak. Taxis run $30–40. Traffic on SH-71 can be heavy during afternoon rush; allow 30–40 minutes from downtown during 16:00–18:30. Long-term parking from $7/day in remote economy lots.

Facts

AUS–LCH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Austin to Lake Charles route.
Route details
Distance265 mi / 427 km
Flight time0h 44m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: AUS
Full nameAustin Bergstrom International Airport
IATA / ICAOAUS / KAUS
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr21.4M
Elevation542 ft / 165 m
Destination: LCH
Full nameLake Charles Regional Airport
IATA / ICAOLCH / KLCH
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.2M
Elevation15 ft / 5 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about AUS to LCH flights.
Nonstop flights from Austin Bergstrom International Airport to Lake Charles Regional Airport take about 0h 44m gate to gate. The route covers 265 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include George Bush Intercontinental and Dallas Fort Worth.
Nearby alternatives include IAH. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from AUS to LCH

Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) and Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

AUS to LCH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from AUS to LCH is about 0 hours 44 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 265 miles (427 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via George Bush Intercontinental and Dallas Fort Worth. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Houston (IAH).