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$271+ Cheap flights from Reagan-National (DCA) to Lake Charles (LCH)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DCA — LCH
Aug 19 — Aug 261
Tue 8/19
Tue 8/26
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Reagan-National to Lake Charles

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Reagan-National (DCA) to Lake Charles (LCH). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated August 14, 2025.

Round-trip from

$314
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$271
(United Airlines)
From Washington, D.C. Reagan-National to Lake Charles
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Cheapest flights from Reagan-National to Lake Charles
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Reagan-National to Lake Charles. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 14, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/3110:15 amDCA - LCH
1 stop8h 51mAmerican Airlines
Wed 11/55:45 amLCH - DCA
1 stop5h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/13$314
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/202:59 pmDCA - LCH
1 stop7h 11mUnited Airlines
Fri 9/262:15 pmLCH - DCA
1 stop5h 36mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/14$339
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/298:20 amDCA - LCH
1 stop5h 56mUnited Airlines
Sun 8/317:30 amLCH - DCA
1 stop5h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/13$399
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/136:00 amDCA - LCH
1 stop8h 11mUnited Airlines
Sun 11/166:04 pmLCH - DCA
1 stop16h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/12$419
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/142:51 pmDCA - LCH
1 stop7h 31mUnited Airlines
Sun 11/166:04 pmLCH - DCA
1 stop4h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/14$458
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/295:00 amDCA - LCH
2 stops7h 32mAmerican Airlines
Sun 8/316:23 pmLCH - DCA
1 stop5h 42mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/12$553

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Lake Charles that are best for you.

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Reagan-National

Fly to

Lake Charles

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Washington, D.C.Lake Charles

DCA - LCH

DCALCH

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 10/31

10:15 am-6:06 pm

1 stop8h 51m

Lake Charles

Wed 11/5

5:45 am-12:04 pm

1 stop5h 19m

$314

Washington, D.C.Lake Charles

DCA - LCH

DCALCH

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 9/20

6:00 am-1:16 pm

1 stop8h 16m

Lake Charles

Fri 9/26

6:06 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop4h 44m

$339

Washington, D.C.Lake Charles

DCA - LCH

DCALCH

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 8/29

2:59 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop7h 11m

Lake Charles

Sun 8/31

7:30 am-4:03 pm

1 stop7h 33m

$399

Washington, D.C.Lake Charles

DCA - LCH

DCALCH

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 11/13

6:00 am-1:11 pm

1 stop8h 11m

Lake Charles

Sun 11/16

6:04 pm-11:29 am

1 stop16h 25m

$419

Washington, D.C.Lake Charles

DCA - LCH

DCALCH

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 11/14

2:51 pm-9:22 pm

1 stop7h 31m

Lake Charles

Sun 11/16

6:04 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop4h 40m

$458

Washington, D.C.Lake Charles

DCA - LCH

DCALCH

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 10/27

4:34 pm-9:22 pm

1 stop5h 48m

$271

Washington, D.C.Lake Charles

DCA - LCH

DCALCH

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 10/27

3:12 pm-10:54 pm

2 stops8h 42m

$276

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Deals found on 8/14

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Reviews of airlines servicing Lake Charles

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Lake Charles. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Lake Charles. Reviews last updated August 14, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown United Airlines and American Airlines from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Lake Charles. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,916 reviews

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,916 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,916 reviews

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,916 reviews

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Lake Charles from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National?

    Most people fly into Lake Charles (LCH) if they book a flight to Lake Charles from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National. On average, Lake Charles has 0 inbound flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National per day from 2 airlines. Lake Charles is conveniently located just 6.1 mi from Lake Charles’s city center.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Lake Charles round-trip?

    Flying on American Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Lake Charles, with prices starting at $236. Another option worth looking into is United Airlines, starting at $258 round trip.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Reagan-National to Lake Charles that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Reagan-National to Lake Charles flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Reagan-National to Lake Charles?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Reagan-National to Lake Charles.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Reagan-National to Lake Charles?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Reagan-National to Lake Charles by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Lake Charles?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Lake Charles (average of $317). Flying from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Lake Charles in December is currently the most expensive (average of $417). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Reagan-National to Lake Charles

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Reagan-National to Lake Charles. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated August 14, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$236Average$402FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$258Average$384FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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