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$259+ Cheap flights from Reagan-National (DCA) to Lake Charles (LCH)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DCA — LCH
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
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 June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$259
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$416
From Washington, D.C. Reagan-National to Lake Charles
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease ($32 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 June 12, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 9/266:45 amDCA - LCH
1 stop5h 48mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/306:15 pmLCH - DCA
1 stop6h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$259
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 8/292:59 pmDCA - LCH
1 stop7h 11mUnited Airlines
Sun 8/317:30 amLCH - DCA
1 stop7h 33mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$339

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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.

Fly from

Reagan-National

Fly to

Lake Charles

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Washington, D.C.Lake Charles

DCA - LCH

DCALCH

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 9/26

6:45 am-11:33 am

1 stop5h 48m

Lake Charles

Tue 9/30

6:15 pm-1:15 am

1 stop6h 00m

$259

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

$339

Washington, D.C.Lake Charles

DCA - LCH

DCALCH

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 7/8

6:53 am-11:33 am

1 stop5h 40m

$271

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Deals found on 6/11

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Lake Charles

Rainfall in Lake Charles by month

Plan your trip to Lake Charles by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Lake Charles ranges from 3.3 - 5.7 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.7 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Lake Charles when rainfall is around 3.3 in.

Temperature in Lake Charles by month

Plan your trip to Lake Charles by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Lake Charles, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

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 June 12, 2025.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

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
8,790 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

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
8,790 reviews

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

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 $259. Another option worth looking into is United Airlines, starting at $339 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$236Average$402FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$301Average$443FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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