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$229+ Cheap flights from Lake Charles (LCH) to Reagan-National (DCA)

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 10/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LCH — DCA
Oct 16 — Oct 231
Thu 10/16
Thu 10/23
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Lake Charles to Reagan-National

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Lake Charles (LCH) to Reagan-National (DCA). 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 September 16, 2025.

Round-trip from

$259
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$229
(American Airlines)
From Lake Charles to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
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Cheapest flights from Lake Charles to Reagan-National
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Lake Charles to Reagan-National. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 16, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Tue 9/302:15 pmLCH - DCA
1 stop5h 36mUnited Airlines
Sat 10/48:20 amDCA - LCH
1 stop5h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$289
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Tue 9/306:15 pmLCH - DCA
1 stop5h 43mAmerican Airlines
Sat 10/49:59 amDCA - LCH
2 stops8h 46mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/15$294
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 9/262:15 pmLCH - DCA
1 stop5h 36mUnited Airlines
Mon 10/62:56 pmDCA - LCH
1 stop7h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/14$314
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 10/3112:14 pmLCH - DCA
2 stops8h 46mAmerican Airlines
Sun 11/25:30 amDCA - LCH
1 stop6h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/15$319
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 9/267:30 amLCH - DCA
1 stop7h 32mUnited Airlines
Sun 10/56:00 amDCA - LCH
1 stop8h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$329
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 10/26:06 pmLCH - DCA
1 stop4h 44mUnited Airlines
Mon 10/136:00 amDCA - LCH
1 stop8h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$338
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 9/196:07 pmLCH - DCA
1 stop4h 47mUnited Airlines
Mon 9/222:59 pmDCA - LCH
1 stop7h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$379
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/216:43 pmLCH - DCA
1 stop5h 16mAmerican Airlines
Mon 10/275:19 pmDCA - LCH
1 stop6h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$388
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 9/192:15 pmLCH - DCA
1 stop5h 38mUnited Airlines
Sun 9/2112:50 pmDCA - LCH
1 stop5h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$389
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 9/1912:03 pmLCH - DCA
1 stop5h 54mAmerican Airlines
Sun 9/215:00 amDCA - LCH
2 stops7h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/15$394

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Lake Charles to Reagan-National 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 September 16, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Lake Charles to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

Lake Charles

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Reagan-National

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Lake CharlesWashington, D.C.

LCH - DCA

LCHDCA

Lake Charles

Thu 1/29

4:12 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop6h 47m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 2/1

4:28 pm-9:35 pm

1 stop6h 07m

$259

Lake CharlesWashington, D.C.

LCH - DCA

LCHDCA

Lake Charles

Wed 3/11

3:40 pm-11:45 pm

1 stop7h 05m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 3/17

2:50 pm-7:37 pm

1 stop5h 47m

$259

Lake CharlesWashington, D.C.

LCH - DCA

LCHDCA

Lake Charles

Tue 9/30

2:15 pm-8:51 pm

1 stop5h 36m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 10/4

8:20 am-1:15 pm

1 stop5h 55m

$289

Lake CharlesWashington, D.C.

LCH - DCA

LCHDCA

Lake Charles

Tue 9/30

6:15 pm-12:58 am

1 stop5h 43m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 10/4

9:59 am-5:45 pm

2 stops8h 46m

$294

Lake CharlesWashington, D.C.

LCH - DCA

LCHDCA

Lake Charles

Fri 9/26

6:06 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop4h 44m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 10/5

6:00 am-1:15 pm

1 stop8h 15m

$314

Lake CharlesWashington, D.C.

LCH - DCA

LCHDCA

Lake Charles

Fri 10/31

12:14 pm-10:00 pm

2 stops8h 46m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 11/2

5:30 am-10:44 am

1 stop6h 14m

$319

Lake CharlesWashington, D.C.

LCH - DCA

LCHDCA

Lake Charles

Thu 1/29

5:46 am-1:54 pm

1 stop7h 08m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 2/1

3:29 pm-10:12 pm

2 stops7h 43m

$319

Lake CharlesWashington, D.C.

LCH - DCA

LCHDCA

Lake Charles

Wed 3/11

5:50 am-2:42 pm

2 stops7h 52m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 3/17

11:55 am-6:01 pm

1 stop7h 06m

$338

Lake CharlesWashington, D.C.

LCH - DCA

LCHDCA

Lake Charles

Thu 10/2

6:06 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop4h 44m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 10/13

6:00 am-1:15 pm

1 stop8h 15m

$338

Lake CharlesWashington, D.C.

LCH - DCA

LCHDCA

Lake Charles

Tue 10/28

2:15 pm-8:45 pm

1 stop5h 30m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 11/1

4:34 pm-9:22 pm

1 stop5h 48m

$339

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

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Lake Charles to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport (average of $278). Flying from Lake Charles to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $335). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Reagan-National

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Reagan-National. 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 Reagan-National. Reviews last updated September 16, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with United Airlines and American Airlines from Lake Charles to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,924 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

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
8,924 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,924 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

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
8,924 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

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 from for flights from Lake Charles to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National?

    Located just 6.1 mi from the city center, Lake Charles is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National from Lake Charles. Booking flights from Lake Charles (LCH) to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily outbound flights to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National from 2 different airlines.

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

    Departing from Lake Charles to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport will take you 5h 43m. The distance between Lake Charles and Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport is about 1098 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Currently priced at $255, American Airlines will fly you from Lake Charles to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport and back. In addition to American Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on United Airlines for as low as $322.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Lake Charles to Reagan-National 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 Lake Charles to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Lake Charles to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport (average of $278). Flying from Lake Charles to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $335). 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 Lake Charles to Reagan-National

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Lake Charles to Reagan-National. 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 September 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$255Average$418FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$322Average$428FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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