Why go
- City in Louisiana, United States.
- Served by Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH).
History
Lake Charles is the fifth-most populous city in the U.S. state of Louisiana, and the parish seat of Calcasieu Parish, located on the namesake lake, Prien Lake, and the Calcasieu River. Founded in 1861 in Calcasieu Parish, it is a major industrial, cultural, and educational center in the southwest region of Louisiana. As of the 2020 U.S. census, Lake Charles's population was 84,872.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 3 airlines, 2 direct destinations
- American Airlines AA (ERJ-145, ERD) · 1 route: Dallas-Fort Worth*
- United Airlines UA (ERJ) · 1 route: Houston*
- US Airways US (ERD) · 1 route: Dallas-Fort Worth
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH); 35 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: LCH has direct flights to 2 destinations on 3 airlines (incl. Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Lake Charles, Louisiana. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.