Travelling from New York to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH): What you need to know
Lake Charles is one hour behind New York. Lake Charles Regional Airport is located in Lake Charles, which is in the UTC-6 timezone.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your flight from New York to LCH. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
With more travellers during busy months like July, be at your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will allow for additional wait times. Remember things also get busy during major holidays like Thanksgiving.
Airports in New York
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
JFK is around 24 kilometres from central New York. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 50 minutes.
Want a stress-free start to your holiday? Stay near New York John F. Kennedy International Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from New York to Lake Charles Regional Airport or prefer not to feel hurried, these hotels have you covered:
73% of flights that leave from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport touch down at their destination on time.
JFK is located at JFK Airport.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
On public transport, you can travel from central New York to EWR in about 1 hour. The airport is roughly 24 kilometres away, and getting there by car takes approximately 35 minutes.
Start your holiday sooner with an extra night away from home. Before your New York to LCH flight, stay in one of these hotels near Newark Liberty International Airport:
71% of flights departing Newark Liberty International Airport meet their expected arrival time.
EWR is located at Building 1, Conrad Road.
New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
From the centre of New York, LGA is around 13 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 30 minutes to get there by car and 55 minutes or so if you're on public transport.
Take the uncertainty out of departure day — stay near New York LaGuardia Airport and know you'll reach your gate with time to spare. Settle in at one of these hotels the day before if you have an early New York to Lake Charles Regional Airport flight:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that measures how often flights touch down without delays. At LGA, that rate is 69%.
New York LaGuardia Airport is located at Hangar 7 Centre.
About Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)
Reserve a hotel near LCH if you're catching a late flight from New York to Lake Charles Regional Airport. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) to central Lake Charles
Central Lake Charles is around 11 kilometres from Lake Charles Regional Airport and takes about 15 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for heading into the city, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 40 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)
At the moment, R 5,292 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from New York to Lake Charles Regional Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 5,152. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap flight from New York to LCH. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more it could cost you.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest New York to Lake Charles Regional Airport tickets throughout the month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
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The best time to fly from New York to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)
It's time to figure out when to book your flight from New York to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH). October is when most people travel to Lake Charles. If you like things a bit more low-key, go in January.
Lock in a New York to LCH plane ticket departing in August if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Lake Charles to range from 23ºC (73ºF) to 38ºC (100ºF).
January sees temperatures of between 2ºC (36ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF). Search for cheap tickets from New York to Lake Charles Regional Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Lake Charles
Once you've booked your flight from New York to Lake Charles Regional Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Lake Charles:
All great holidays should include some sightseeing. Kershaw's Cajun Village, Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception and Grey Plantation are essential stops on your Lake Charles itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
Houston is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Lake Charles. Around 209 kilometres away to the west, its top attractions include The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Beck Building, Houston Museum of Natural Science and The Menil Collection.
If there's time to check out another great destination in the United States, head for Baton Rouge, about 193 kilometres east of Lake Charles. St. Joseph Cathedral, USS Kidd and 13th Gate Haunted House are key reasons to visit.
