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$149+ Cheap flights from Reagan-National (DCA) to Los Angeles (LAX)

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 8/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DCA — LAX
Jul 11 — Jul 181
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Cheapest flights from Reagan-National to Los Angeles
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Reagan-National to Los Angeles. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 11, 2026.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/6. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/174:05 pm
DCA
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LAX
2 stops9h 20m
Southwest
Fri 8/2110:10 am
LAX
-
DCA
2 stops9h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 6/6$257
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/76:55 am
DCA
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LAX
2 stops8h 55m
Southwest
Mon 8/1011:15 pm
LAX
-
DCA
1 stop6h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 6/8$258
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/192:00 pm
DCA
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LAX
1 stop12h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 8/269:43 am
LAX
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DCA
1 stop28h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/8$259
This Booking.com 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/97:00 am
DCA
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LAX
1 stop12h 50m
Frontier
Thu 7/98:49 pm
LAX
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DCA
1 stop22h 10m
Frontier
Deal found 6/10$260
This CheapOair 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/81:59 pm
DCA
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LAX
1 stop21h 31m
Frontier
Sun 8/99:05 pm
LAX
-
DCA
1 stop12h 46m
Frontier
Deal found 6/10$261
This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/142:15 pm
DCA
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LAX
1 stop8h 55m
Southwest
Sun 8/1612:50 am
LAX
-
DCA
1 stop7h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 6/10$262
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/510:40 am
DCA
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LAX
2 stops10h 05m
Southwest
Wed 9/912:25 pm
LAX
-
DCA
2 stops8h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 6/8$263
This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/134:30 pm
DCA
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LAX
1 stop9h 40m
Southwest
Sat 8/1512:50 am
LAX
-
DCA
1 stop9h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 6/10$264
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/7. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/97:00 am
DCA
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LAX
1 stop12h 50m
Frontier
Fri 7/106:30 am
LAX
-
DCA
1 stop7h 29m
Frontier
Deal found 6/7$265
This Super.com 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/76:00 pm
DCA
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LAX
1 stop9h 11m
Frontier
Sun 8/99:05 pm
LAX
-
DCA
1 stop12h 46m
Frontier
Deal found 6/10$266
This Travelocity 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/129:30 am
DCA
-
LAX
Nonstop5h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 9/2110:20 pm
LAX
-
DCA
1 stop8h 42m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$267
This CheapOair 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/136:00 pm
DCA
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LAX
1 stop9h 11m
Frontier
Fri 7/178:49 pm
LAX
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DCA
1 stop22h 10m
Frontier
Deal found 6/10$268

Find flight deals from Reagan-National to Los Angeles

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Reagan-National (DCA) to Los Angeles (LAX). 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 11, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$256

One-way from

$149
(CheapOair)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$488

Good round-trip deal

$459 or less

Good one-way deal

$286 or less
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One-way flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National to Los Angeles
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($25 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($9 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National to Los Angeles.
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Reagan-National to Los Angeles that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated June 11, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Los Angeles that are best for you.

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

DCA - LAX

DCALAX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 8/17

4:05 pm-10:25 pm

2 stops9h 20m

Los Angeles

Fri 8/21

10:10 am-10:45 pm

2 stops9h 35m

$257
Quickest round-trip

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

DCA - LAX

DCALAX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 9/5

9:30 am-11:59 am

Nonstop5h 29m

Los Angeles

Sat 9/12

11:50 am-8:00 pm

Nonstop5h 10m

$267

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

DCA - LAX

DCALAX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 8/14

6:55 am-2:30 pm

2 stops10h 35m

Los Angeles

Sun 8/16

12:50 am-11:00 am

1 stop7h 10m

$267

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

DCA - LAX

DCALAX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 8/25

9:30 am-11:59 am

Nonstop5h 29m

Los Angeles

Tue 9/1

7:16 am-5:59 pm

1 stop7h 43m

$277

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

DCA - LAX

DCALAX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 7/4

6:05 am-12:50 pm

1 stop9h 45m

Los Angeles

Mon 7/13

5:10 am-6:05 pm

1 stop9h 55m

$292

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

DCA - LAX

DCALAX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 8/29

10:40 am-5:45 pm

2 stops10h 05m

Los Angeles

Mon 8/31

10:10 am-10:45 pm

2 stops9h 35m

$307

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

DCA - LAX

DCALAX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 7/13

6:10 pm-12:10 am

1 stop9h 00m

Los Angeles

Mon 7/20

6:20 pm-8:25 am

1 stop11h 05m

$307

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

DCA - LAX

DCALAX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 7/20

6:10 pm-12:10 am

1 stop9h 00m

Los Angeles

Tue 7/28

7:55 am-8:55 pm

2 stops10h 00m

$327

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

DCA - LAX

DCALAX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 9/1

9:30 am-11:59 am

Nonstop5h 29m

Los Angeles

Sat 9/5

7:16 am-5:59 pm

1 stop7h 43m

$331

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

DCA - LAX

DCALAX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 7/17

2:00 pm-9:50 pm

2 stops10h 50m

Los Angeles

Mon 7/20

6:20 pm-8:25 am

1 stop11h 05m

$368

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Reagan-National to Los Angeles in June.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
Super.comPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport-Los Angeles flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport-Los Angeles flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport-Los Angeles flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport-Los Angeles flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport-Los Angeles flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Cheapflights Insights

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Los Angeles?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Los Angeles, you should look to book at least 86 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Los Angeles (average of $362). Flying from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Los Angeles in March is currently the most expensive (average of $535). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DCA to LAX?

Find hourly flight availability from Reagan-National to Los Angeles. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated June 11, 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Los Angeles as you normally would.

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Reviews of airlines servicing Los Angeles

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Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Los Angeles, such as Alaska Airlines,Southwest, andDelta. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.

Related info for your journey

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

    Los Angeles (LAX) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National to Los Angeles. You should not have trouble finding flights to Los Angeles from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National; the airport handles an average of 14 inbound flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 8 airlines have flights to the Los Angeles airport from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National. It is only a 9.4 mi journey from Los Angeles (LAX) to Los Angeles’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Los Angeles?

    Southwest and Alaska Airlines can get you from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Los Angeles in just under 5h 29m. Your travel time can differ by up to 3h 51m. There are 2304 mi between Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport and Los Angeles. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    JetBlue, at $142, was found to be the cheapest airline from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Los Angeles.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Frontier and Hawaiian Airlines. These flights start at 68% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Los Angeles one-way?

    $74 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Frontier. You may also be able to find cheap deals on JetBlue and Southwest, with prices starting from $107 and $118, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Los Angeles?

    Consider LATAM Airlines (92%), Hawaiian Airlines (90%) or Japan Airlines (89%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Los Angeles.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Los Angeles?

    The cheapest flight price from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Los Angeles is $167. On average you can expect to pay $921. The most popular route, (Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Los Angeles), can usually be booked for $168.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Los Angeles?

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Denver?

    If you're on a layover in Denver and looking for things to do, consider visiting Coors Field, 16th Street Mall, or Paramount Theatre. Coors Field, 16th Street Mall, and Paramount Theatre are located about 18.4 mi, 18.7 mi, and 18.6 mi, respectively from Denver Intl. Travelers in need of a car in Denver can rent one for about $57 per day.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Los Angeles flights?

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Reagan-National to Los Angeles?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Reagan-National to Los Angeles?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Reagan-National to Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Los Angeles (average of $362). Flying from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Los Angeles in March is currently the most expensive (average of $535). 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 8 airlines flying from Reagan-National to Los Angeles

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetBlueCheapest$142Average$378FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
FrontierCheapest$150Average$244FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$184Average$362FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
DeltaCheapest$228Average$482FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$236Average$341FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$253Average$374FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$254Average$432FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$287Average$524FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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