Cheap flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Reagan-National (DCA) from $71

This is the cheapest one-way flight price, found on 9/20. Prices may vary by date and flight preferences.
LAX — DCA
Sep 26 — Oct 31

How to find the cheapest flight from Los Angeles (LAX) to Reagan-National (DCA)

All the information you need to plan the best LAX to DCA flight in 2023: compare Los Angeles to Reagan-National flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in Reagan-National.

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Round-trip from

$237

One-way from

$79
High demand for flights, 26% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 34% potential price drop
From Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
One-way flight from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

LAX - WAS

Price

$237 - $375

WAS

Temperature

35.6 - 80.6 °F

WAS

Rainfall

2.6 - 4 inches

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

To save up to 39% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 36 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport from $518 1-2 weeks out and tickets from $658 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

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

Our data shows that February tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport from Los Angeles. Users have commonly found prices around $448 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $159. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in June.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport (LAX - DCA)?

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

Cheap United Airlines flights from Los Angeles to Reagan-National

Take a look at some of the lowest-priced United Airlines flights heading from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.. Make sure to double check the flight details before booking.
  • If you’re traveling from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport, one of the more common airlines traveling that route is United Airlines. Flights from United Airlines traveling this route typically cost $407.20 RT. This price is typically 47% more expensive than other airlines that offer Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport flights. When booking this route, the cheapest RT price found was $159. The most popular departure airport in Los Angeles when flying to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport is Los Angeles Airport. The most popular airport to fly into when visiting Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport is Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport. When flying from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport, United Airlines flights are 13% more popular than any other airline flying that same route.

Cheap American Airlines flights from Los Angeles to Reagan-National

To aid your search, here are some of the cheapest American Airlines flights we've found from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.. Deals frequently update to provide users with more options.
  • If you’re traveling from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport, one of the more common airlines traveling that route is American Airlines. Flights from American Airlines traveling this route typically cost $532.80 RT. This price is typically 30% more expensive than other airlines that offer Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport flights. When booking this route, the cheapest RT price found was $179. The most popular departure airport in Los Angeles when flying to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport is Los Angeles Airport. The most popular airport to fly into when visiting Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport is Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport. When flying from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport, American Airlines flights are 11% more popular than any other airline flying that same route.

Cheap Los Angeles to Reagan-National flights in September & October 2023

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Non-stop flights to Reagan-National from Los Angeles

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One-way flights to Reagan-National from Los Angeles

The cheapest one-way flights from Los Angeles to Reagan-National
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LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

Tue 2/27

Nonstop4h 51m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 2/28

Nonstop5h 57m

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LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

Sat 12/2

Nonstop4h 52m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 12/6

Nonstop6h 01m

Los AngelesWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

Tue 10/31

1 stop6h 57m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 11/4

1 stop7h 47m

Los AngelesWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

Tue 10/31

Nonstop5h 10m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 11/4

Nonstop5h 55m

Los AngelesWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

Tue 10/31

1 stop6h 57m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 11/2

1 stop8h 07m

Los AngelesWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

Tue 10/17

1 stop7h 01m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 10/18

1 stop8h 33m

Los AngelesWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

Mon 10/30

1 stop9h 28m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 10/31

1 stop11h 10m

Los AngelesWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

Fri 10/13

1 stop8h 22m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 10/20

1 stop11h 24m

Los AngelesWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

Thu 11/9

Nonstop4h 54m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 11/10

Nonstop5h 50m

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Reviews of airlines servicing Reagan-National

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with United Airlines, American Airlines and Delta from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews

Food

7.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

The line to get in took 2 hours. When I finally got to the gate they had a computer issue and could not read my boarding pass which for once (never again) I had not printed out. Despite the fact that I had checked in the night before and had my confirmation they would not let me board. No assistance from Alaska whatsoever I was forced to walk back to the agent, wait in a huge line and miss my flight. They were not able to get me on another flight until 10 hours later. I received a $10 food voucher which barely got me a cup of coffee.

Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews

Food

7.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

The line to get in took 2 hours. When I finally got to the gate they had a computer issue and could not read my boarding pass which for once (never again) I had not printed out. Despite the fact that I had checked in the night before and had my confirmation they would not let me board. No assistance from Alaska whatsoever I was forced to walk back to the agent, wait in a huge line and miss my flight. They were not able to get me on another flight until 10 hours later. I received a $10 food voucher which barely got me a cup of coffee.

Delta
7.9
Good
3,018 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews

Food

7.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

The line to get in took 2 hours. When I finally got to the gate they had a computer issue and could not read my boarding pass which for once (never again) I had not printed out. Despite the fact that I had checked in the night before and had my confirmation they would not let me board. No assistance from Alaska whatsoever I was forced to walk back to the agent, wait in a huge line and miss my flight. They were not able to get me on another flight until 10 hours later. I received a $10 food voucher which barely got me a cup of coffee.

Southwest
7.6
Good
1,517 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews

Food

7.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

The line to get in took 2 hours. When I finally got to the gate they had a computer issue and could not read my boarding pass which for once (never again) I had not printed out. Despite the fact that I had checked in the night before and had my confirmation they would not let me board. No assistance from Alaska whatsoever I was forced to walk back to the agent, wait in a huge line and miss my flight. They were not able to get me on another flight until 10 hours later. I received a $10 food voucher which barely got me a cup of coffee.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
1,890 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews

Food

7.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

The line to get in took 2 hours. When I finally got to the gate they had a computer issue and could not read my boarding pass which for once (never again) I had not printed out. Despite the fact that I had checked in the night before and had my confirmation they would not let me board. No assistance from Alaska whatsoever I was forced to walk back to the agent, wait in a huge line and miss my flight. They were not able to get me on another flight until 10 hours later. I received a $10 food voucher which barely got me a cup of coffee.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
2,635 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews

Food

7.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

The line to get in took 2 hours. When I finally got to the gate they had a computer issue and could not read my boarding pass which for once (never again) I had not printed out. Despite the fact that I had checked in the night before and had my confirmation they would not let me board. No assistance from Alaska whatsoever I was forced to walk back to the agent, wait in a huge line and miss my flight. They were not able to get me on another flight until 10 hours later. I received a $10 food voucher which barely got me a cup of coffee.

Related info for your journey

Useful info, stats and facts about Los Angeles to Reagan-National flights.

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

For a flight from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National, you will be flying from Los Angeles. Los Angeles (LAX) is just 9.4 mi from the center of the city. Los Angeles is the only Los Angeles airport and it handles 14 outbound flights to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National per day. 8 airlines have flights to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National from Los Angeles on a regular basis.

Can I find flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport for under $200 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport for under $200. The cheapest flight booked recently is on American Airlines for just $158, but on average you can expect to pay $216.

Are there nonstop flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport for under $200 on Cheapflights?

Cheapflights has at least 20 direct flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport under $200. A good price for a nonstop flight from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport is less than $249.

Are there last-minute flights available from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport for under $300?

There are currently 20+ open flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport within the next 7 days for less than $300.

What days are nonstop flights available from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport?

Nonstop flights can be found on the following days: Sunday, Saturday.

How many flights depart from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport on average per day?

Travelers can expect 1 flight from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport on average per day.
Morning (6am - Noon) - 100% of flight departures

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

Airlines like American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport in about 4h 51m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 2h 06m. The distance from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport is about 2318 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

Currently priced at $158, American Airlines will fly you from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport and back. In addition to American Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from United Airlines and Delta - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $192 and $198, respectively. American Airlines is currently priced 67% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

For one-way options, check prices for American Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $79. Users have also found prices from $84 and $99 on United Airlines and Alaska Airlines, respectively.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport?

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

No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport consider choosing Delta (94%), Japan Airlines (87%) or LATAM Airlines (78%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

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

While on average a flight from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport is generally $955, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $109. When looking at the most popular route, (Los Angeles - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National), you can expect to pay $198 for that flight.

What does LAX to DCA mean?

This is defined as Los Angeles Airport (LAX) and Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport (DCA). Codes like Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport are often used to just call airports uniquely.

Alternative routes for Los Angeles to Reagan-National

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Top 7 airlines flying from Los Angeles to Reagan-National

The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users traveling from Los Angeles to Reagan-National choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$110Average$263FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
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FrontierCheapest$133Average$188FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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JetBlueCheapest$138Average$309FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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United AirlinesCheapest$157Average$373FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Alaska AirlinesCheapest$159Average$407FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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DeltaCheapest$179Average$533FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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American AirlinesCheapest$233Average$492FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Hourly flight availability from Los Angeles to Reagan-National

See what time of day planes typically take off from Los Angeles to Reagan-National
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Weekly flight availability from Los Angeles to Reagan-National

See how many times per day planes take to the skies headed from Los Angeles to Reagan-National
Sunday13daily flights
Monday15daily flights
Tuesday15daily flights
Wednesday15daily flights
Thursday15daily flights
Friday15daily flights
Saturday10daily flights
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