$189 Cheap flight deals from Charlotte (CLT) to Lake Charles (LCH)

What You Should Know about Flights from Charlotte Airport

Charlotte Douglas International Airport is a busy hub in the southeast that offers many regional and international flights from Charlotte. More than 39 million people passed through this airport in 2011 alone. The five concourses are home to 13 airlines, from popular domestic carriers such as American Airlines and JetBlue Airways to foreign carriers like Air Canada Jazz and Lufthansa German Airlines. Located six miles west of downtown Charlotte on the Josh Birmingham Parkway, this airport offers many air ticket deals through Orbitz.com.

Airport Parking Options

Charlotte International Airport offers over 25,000 parking spaces. The long-term parking lot is the best value at $4 per day. The costliest option is valet parking at $19 per day. Several shuttles are available to get you to and from the lot if you choose the economical option.

Solving the Airport Transportation Problem

If you choose to leave your car at home, there are several options for transportation to and from the airport. Charlotte has bus, train and taxi services; the cheapest options are the bus and train. You can ride either for $1.75 per ride, and they operate 20 hours a day. Express bus fare will cost you $2.40. A taxi is the most direct route and costs about $20 per trip within six miles of the airport. With the money you save by buying your air tickets on Orbitz.com, you can afford the extra cost of a taxi.

Finding a Good Meal at the Airport

Like any other airport, Charlotte International offers a wide variety of fast food options. From Burger King to Panda Express, there are plenty of the choices available. For a good sit-down breakfast before your flight, stop at Bojangles' Famous Chicken and Biscuits. The restaurant is located inside the airport and offers home-style meals for passengers boarding flights from Charlotte. Book you flight on Orbitz.com to save enough time to savor the meal before take-off.

Lake Charles Regional Airport

Use Orbitz.com to find the best deals on cheap flights to Lake Charles. Lake Charles Regional Airport (500 Airport Blvd.) provides air service to the area. Located approximately seven miles from the heart of the city, this airport offers service from two of the top commercial airlines. United Airlines provides nonstop service to Houston Intercontinental Airport, while American Airlines offers nonstop service to Dallas Fort-Worth Airport.

Transportation from Lake Charles Regional Airport

If you would like to drive yourself from the airport, Orbitz.com can help you book a rental car. Avis, Budget, National and Enterprise all have locations within the airport. Superior Limo and Superior Taxi are also available to pick you up at the airport.

Weather in Lake Charles

Weather is variable in Lake Charles, so you should check the forecast before you pack. Winters are mild, with average lows in the 40s and highs in the 60s. Spring temperatures range from the 50s to upper 60s. Summers are generally hot, with lows in the 70s and highs in the 90s. In fall, the city starts to cool back down, with lows in 50s and 60s and highs in the 70s and 80s.

Lake Charles Attractions

Many people visit Lake Charles to hunt and fish, but the city also has many museums, art galleries, sporting facilities and parks. The Delta Downs Racetrack Casino & Hotel and the Isle of Capri Casino Hotel Lake Charles both offer a wide array of gaming, dining and entertainment options for you to enjoy during your visit. To start planning your trip and find cheap flights to Lake Charles, visit Orbitz.com.