Charlotte to Lake Charles (CLT–LCH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Charlotte to Lake Charles
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 795 mi 1h 48m nonstop -1h behind 6 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between CLT and LCH, connecting options are available through 6 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CLT to LCH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~14h
Longest
IAD ~5h 31m FLL ~5h 31m TYS ~6h 1m SCF ~8h 6m IAH ~14h 3m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
225
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
CLT → LCH
57%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
57%
Return
LCH → CLT
63%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
63%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. CLT delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Lake Charles is 1 hour behind Charlotte.
CLT: EDT · LCH: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Charlotte, it's 5:00 PM in Lake Charles.
Distance & Flight Time
795 mi / 1,280 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 48m.
Getting to CLT

There is no rail link to CLT. CATS Route 5 bus runs from Charlotte Transportation Center to the airport in 45 minutes ($2.20). The airport is 7 miles from Uptown Charlotte.Ride-shares from Uptown cost $18–30 and take 15–25 minutes. Taxis are available but less common than ride-share in Charlotte. I-85 and Billy Graham Parkway are the primary expressway routes; allow extra time during afternoon rush (4–6:30pm).

Facts

CLT–LCH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Charlotte to Lake Charles route.
Route details
Distance795 mi / 1,280 km
Flight time1h 48m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections6 hubs
Origin: CLT
Full nameCharlotte Douglas International Airport
IATA / ICAOCLT / KCLT
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr58.8M
Elevation748 ft / 228 m
Destination: LCH
Full nameLake Charles Regional Airport
IATA / ICAOLCH / KLCH
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Tell_City
Passengers/yr0.2M
Elevation15 ft / 5 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CLT to LCH flights.
Nonstop flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Lake Charles Regional Airport take approximately 1h 48m. The route covers 795 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from CLT to LCH.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through IAD, FLL, TYS, SCF, IAH and DFW. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Lake Charles is 1 hour behind Charlotte.
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 CLT to LCH

Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) and Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

CLT to LCH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CLT to LCH ranges from 1 hours 48 minutes. The route covers a distance of 795 miles (1,280 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

6 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via IAD. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.