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$259+ Cheap flights from Lake Charles (LCH) to Washington, D.C. (WAS)

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 1/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LCH — WAS
Dec 6 — Dec 131
Sat 12/6
Sat 12/13
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Lake Charles to Washington, D.C.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Lake Charles to Washington, D.C.. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 6, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/6. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/612:15 pmLCH - BWI
1 stop8h 02mAmerican Airlines
Sat 12/133:22 pmBWI - LCH
1 stop8h 32mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/6$259
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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.
Wed 11/196:04 pmLCH - DCA
1 stop4h 40mUnited Airlines
Sun 11/2312:50 pmDCA - LCH
1 stop5h 37mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/5$309
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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.
Wed 11/196:04 pmLCH - IAD
1 stop4h 40mUnited Airlines
Sun 11/2312:55 pmIAD - LCH
1 stop5h 32mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/4$353
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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 11/206:04 pmLCH - IAD
1 stop4h 40mUnited Airlines
Mon 11/246:00 amIAD - LCH
1 stop8h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/5$362
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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 12/114:15 pmLCH - IAD
1 stop5h 00mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/148:30 amIAD - LCH
1 stop7h 47mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/4$424
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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.
Thu 11/2012:15 pmLCH - BWI
1 stop5h 02mAmerican Airlines
Mon 11/247:05 amBWI - LCH
2 stops16h 51mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/5$428
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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 11/202:15 pmLCH - BWI
1 stop7h 26mUnited Airlines
Mon 11/246:00 amBWI - LCH
1 stop8h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/5$433
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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.
Wed 11/195:45 amLCH - DCA
2 stops7h 38mAmerican Airlines
Sun 11/232:54 pmDCA - LCH
1 stop8h 47mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/5$438
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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.
Wed 11/195:45 amLCH - IAD
2 stops10h 04mAmerican Airlines
Sun 11/236:04 amIAD - LCH
1 stop6h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/4$438
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/6. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/812:15 pmLCH - IAD
2 stops24h 19mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/95:22 pmIAD - LCH
1 stop6h 32mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/6$482
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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.
Wed 11/195:45 amLCH - BWI
1 stop7h 45mAmerican Airlines
Sun 11/233:07 pmBWI - LCH
1 stop8h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/5$503
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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.
Thu 12/116:22 pmLCH - IAD
2 stops18h 12mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/149:15 amIAD - LCH
2 stops14h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/4$510

Cheap flight deals from Lake Charles to Washington, D.C.

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Lake Charles (LCH) to Washington, D.C. (WAS). 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 November 6, 2025.

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3 stars

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eDreams
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Lake Charles to Washington, D.C. 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 November 6, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Lake Charles to Washington, D.C. that are best for you.

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Lake Charles

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Washington, D.C.

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

Mon 2/2

11:00 am-3:25 pm

1 stop5h 25m

$259

Lake CharlesBaltimore

LCH - BWI

LCHBWI

Lake Charles

Sat 12/6

12:15 pm-9:17 pm

1 stop8h 02m

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 12/13

1:54 pm-10:54 pm

2 stops10h 00m

$264

Lake CharlesWashington, D.C.

LCH - DCA

LCHDCA

Lake Charles

Thu 1/29

6:07 am-12:39 pm

1 stop5h 32m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 2/2

1:44 pm-10:59 pm

2 stops10h 15m

$351

Lake CharlesWashington, D.C.

LCH - IAD

LCHIAD

Lake Charles

Wed 11/19

6:04 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop4h 40m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 11/23

12:55 pm-5:27 pm

1 stop5h 32m

$353

Lake CharlesWashington, D.C.

LCH - IAD

LCHIAD

Lake Charles

Thu 11/20

6:04 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop4h 40m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 11/24

6:00 am-1:11 pm

1 stop8h 11m

$362

Lake CharlesBaltimore

LCH - BWI

LCHBWI

Lake Charles

Wed 2/18

12:17 pm-10:59 pm

2 stops9h 42m

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 2/21

6:00 am-11:47 am

1 stop6h 47m

$391

Lake CharlesWashington, D.C.

LCH - IAD

LCHIAD

Lake Charles

Wed 2/18

4:20 pm-10:16 pm

1 stop4h 56m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 2/21

8:15 am-3:37 pm

1 stop8h 22m

$419

Lake CharlesWashington, D.C.

LCH - IAD

LCHIAD

Lake Charles

Thu 12/11

4:15 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop5h 00m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 12/14

8:30 am-3:17 pm

1 stop7h 47m

$424

Lake CharlesBaltimore

LCH - BWI

LCHBWI

Lake Charles

Thu 11/20

12:15 pm-6:17 pm

1 stop5h 02m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 11/24

7:05 am-10:56 pm

2 stops16h 51m

$428

Lake CharlesBaltimore

LCH - BWI

LCHBWI

Lake Charles

Thu 11/20

2:15 pm-10:41 pm

1 stop7h 26m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 11/24

6:00 am-1:11 pm

1 stop8h 11m

$433

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Lake Charles to Washington, D.C. in November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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 Lake Charles-Washington, D.C. flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Lake Charles-Washington, D.C. flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Lake Charles-Washington, D.C. flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Lake Charles-Washington, D.C. flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 Lake Charles-Washington, D.C. flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Lake Charles to Washington, D.C.

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

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

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Lake Charles to Washington, D.C. (average of $224). Flying from Lake Charles to Washington, D.C. in August is currently the most expensive (average of $378). 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 Washington, D.C.

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Washington, D.C.. 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 Washington, D.C.. Reviews last updated November 6, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with United Airlines from Lake Charles 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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,007 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Sebrena,Oct 2025

IAH - RSW

The worst that I have ever experienced in my life so bad if it was free I'm not ever going to use your Airline again I dont believe ..... very disappointed 😞 😔0000000000000
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,007 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,007 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Sebrena,Oct 2025

IAH - RSW

The worst that I have ever experienced in my life so bad if it was free I'm not ever going to use your Airline again I dont believe ..... very disappointed 😞 😔0000000000000

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Lake Charles to Washington, D.C.. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Lake Charles (LCH), located 6.1 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Lake Charles to Washington, D.C.. 2 airlines have flights from Lake Charles to Washington, D.C. on a regular basis. Booking flights from Lake Charles to Washington, D.C. should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Washington, D.C. per day.

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

    There are many flights that can get you from Lake Charles to Washington, D.C. in 6h 47m. Fly via United Airlines or American Airlines to get the fastest option. There are 1098 mi between Lake Charles and Washington, D.C.. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the most popular routes from Lake Charles to Washington, D.C.?

    The most popular route from Lake Charles to Washington, D.C. is Lake Charles - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl. You may also consider Lake Charles - Baltimore/Washington or Lake Charles - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Lake Charles to Washington, D.C. that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Lake Charles to Washington, D.C. flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Lake Charles to Washington, D.C.?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Lake Charles to Washington, D.C.?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Lake Charles to Washington, D.C. 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.?

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Lake Charles to Washington, D.C. (average of $224). Flying from Lake Charles to Washington, D.C. in August is currently the most expensive (average of $378). 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 Washington, D.C.

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Lake Charles to Washington, D.C.. 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 November 6, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$255Average$480FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$258Average$388FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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