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

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Charlotte to Lake Charles
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
795 mi 1h 48m nonstop -1h behind 9 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between CLT and LCH, connecting options are available through 9 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
9
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~14h
Longest
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2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
240
Candidates
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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
1-stop connections9 hubs
Origin: CLT
Full nameCharlotte Douglas International Airport
IATA / ICAOCLT / KCLT
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr58.8M
Elevation748 ft / 228 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 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.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DAL, IAD, FLL, TYS, MIA, SCF, SJD, IAH and DFW. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Lake Charles is 1 hour behind Charlotte.
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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

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