Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH): Delays & On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) in Lake Charles, LA is a middle-of-the-pack performer: 81% of departures are on time, within a few points of the national 78%. It hosts 2 airlines flying 3 departures a day to 2 destinations, with cancellations at 3.6%.
- Departures on-time
- 81%
- left <15 min late
- Avg dep delay
- 23 min
- Arrivals on-time
- 81%
- Cancelled
- 3.6%
- Destinations
- 2
- nonstop
- Airlines
- 2
Plan your departure from LCH
The choices most likely to improve your odds, based on this airport’s historical record.
- Best departure time
- Around 6 a.m.
- 90% on-time
- Best day to fly
- Tuesday
- 82% on-time
- Cancellation risk
- 3.6%
- above the US average
Monthly on-time trend
Best time of day to depart from LCH
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 77% | 21 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 82% | 21 min |
| Wednesday | 78% | 24 min |
| Thursday | 78% | 22 min |
| Friday | 81% | 20 min |
| Saturday | 77% | 31 min |
| Sunday | 79% | 24 min |
Busiest routes from LCH
| Route | Flights/12mo | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| LCH → DFW (Dallas/Fort Worth) | 1,044 | 79% | 23 min |
Where flights into LCH come from
| Route | Flights/12mo | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| DFW (Dallas/Fort Worth) → LCH | 1,044 | 81% | 15 min |
What causes delays at LCH
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT, weighted across routes departing LCH.
- Late-arriving aircraft16%
- Airline operations45%
- National airspace system12%
- Weather28%
Alternative airports near Lake Charles
Other airports within 120 miles, compared on departure reliability.
| Airport | Distance | On-time departures | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| BPT — Jack Brooks Regional Airport | 49 mi | 85% | 19 min |
| LFT — Lafayette Regional Airport | 74 mi | 79% | 24 min |
| AEX — Alexandria International Airport | 92 mi | 82% | 18 min |
Compare the airport-level record first, then check the exact route you plan to book.
Airline performance at LCH
| Airline | On-time departures | Avg delay | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Air | 85% | 16 min | 973 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 78% | 27 min | 1,348 |
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights delayed at LCH?
- 19% of departures from Lake Charles Regional Airport left 15+ minutes late between 2024-07 and 2026-07, with an average departure delay of 23 minutes. The national on-time average over the same period was 78%.
- What is the best time of day to depart from LCH?
- Flights scheduled around 6 a.m. depart on time 90% of the time at LCH, versus 73% around 6 p.m.. Booking before noon is the usual rule of thumb here.
- How often are flights cancelled at LCH?
- 3.6% of scheduled departures from LCH were cancelled in this period, compared with a national rate of 1.6%.
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Based on 2,321 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.