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

Our cheapest airline available from Lake Charles to Washington, D.C. is American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $259 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is United Airlines, starting at $329.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Lake Charles to Washington, D.C.?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Lake Charles to Washington, D.C. flight should consider departing on Saturday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Washington, D.C. ranges from 2.6 - 4.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.0 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Washington, D.C. when rainfall is around 2.6 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Washington, D.C., 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 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 35.6 F).

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 - Baltimore/Washington. You may also consider Lake Charles - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl or Lake Charles - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National.

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Lake Charles to Washington, D.C.?

Monday is generally a great day to depart. Flying on this day could help you save up to 26%.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from LCH to WAS?

It’s optimal to fly from Lake Charles to Washington, D.C. in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 2% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

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.

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.

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Fri 8/226:43 pmLCH - DCA

1 stop5h 33mAmerican Airlines

Sun 8/245:00 amDCA - LCH

1 stop7h 30mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/2

$259

Fri 8/2212:13 pmLCH - IAD

1 stop5h 47mAmerican Airlines

Sun 8/246:04 pmIAD - LCH

1 stop5h 40mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/3

$259

Fri 8/2212:13 pmLCH - BWI

2 stops8h 42mAmerican Airlines

Sun 8/247:00 amBWI - LCH

1 stop5h 30mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/3

$264

Sat 7/126:08 pmLCH - DCA

1 stop4h 51mUnited Airlines

Wed 7/162:54 pmDCA - LCH

1 stop7h 16mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/2

$329

Fri 8/222:15 pmLCH - BWI

1 stop7h 30mUnited Airlines

Sun 8/246:00 amBWI - LCH

1 stop8h 16mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/3

$339

Fri 8/156:08 pmLCH - IAD

1 stop4h 50mUnited Airlines

Fri 8/2212:50 pmIAD - LCH

1 stop5h 40mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/1

$384

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Fri 8/226:43 pmLCH - DCA

1 stop5h 33mAmerican Airlines

Tue 8/263:25 pmDCA - LCH

1 stop8h 18mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/3

$259

Sat 7/126:08 pmLCH - DCA

1 stop4h 51mUnited Airlines

Wed 7/162:54 pmDCA - LCH

1 stop7h 16mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/2

$329

Fri 8/2212:13 pmLCH - IAD

1 stop5h 47mAmerican Airlines

Tue 8/266:27 amIAD - LCH

1 stop6h 08mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/3

$259

Fri 8/2212:13 pmLCH - BWI

2 stops8h 42mAmerican Airlines

Tue 8/261:38 pmBWI - LCH

1 stop5h 30mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/3

$264

Fri 8/222:15 pmLCH - BWI

1 stop7h 30mUnited Airlines

Tue 8/262:54 pmBWI - LCH

1 stop7h 16mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/3

$339

Fri 8/156:08 pmLCH - IAD

1 stop4h 50mUnited Airlines

Fri 8/2212:50 pmIAD - LCH

1 stop5h 40mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/1

$384

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Thu 7/102:15 pmLCH - BWI

1 stop7h 30mUnited Airlines

Sun 7/136:00 amBWI - LCH

1 stop16h 10mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/2

$602

Thu 7/106:08 pmLCH - IAD

1 stop4h 50mUnited Airlines

Sun 7/1310:25 pmIAD - LCH

2 stops15h 51mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/2

$602

Sat 7/1212:03 pmLCH - BWI

1 stop5h 56mAmerican Airlines

Wed 7/166:50 amBWI - LCH

1 stop5h 43mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/2

$329

Sat 7/126:08 pmLCH - DCA

1 stop4h 51mUnited Airlines

Wed 7/162:54 pmDCA - LCH

1 stop7h 16mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/2

$329

Sat 7/125:32 amLCH - DCA

1 stop7h 27mAmerican Airlines

Wed 7/165:00 amDCA - LCH

2 stops7h 33mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/2

$334

Sat 7/125:32 amLCH - IAD

1 stop16h 14mAmerican Airlines

Wed 7/166:27 amIAD - LCH

1 stop6h 06mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/2

$763

Fri 8/156:08 pmLCH - IAD

1 stop4h 50mUnited Airlines

Fri 8/2212:50 pmIAD - LCH

1 stop5h 40mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/1

$384

Fri 8/226:43 pmLCH - DCA

1 stop5h 33mAmerican Airlines

Tue 8/263:25 pmDCA - LCH

1 stop8h 18mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/3

$259

Fri 8/2212:13 pmLCH - IAD

1 stop5h 47mAmerican Airlines

Sun 8/246:04 pmIAD - LCH

1 stop5h 40mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/3

$259

Fri 8/2212:13 pmLCH - BWI

2 stops8h 42mAmerican Airlines

Sun 8/247:00 amBWI - LCH

1 stop5h 30mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/3

$264

Fri 8/222:15 pmLCH - BWI

1 stop7h 30mUnited Airlines

Sun 8/246:00 amBWI - LCH

1 stop8h 16mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/3

$339

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Tue 8/55:36 amLCH - BWI

1 stop6h 07mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/1

$177

Fri 8/86:43 pmLCH - DCA

1 stop5h 33mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/2

$271

Fri 8/812:13 pmLCH - IAD

1 stop5h 43mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/1

$271

Fri 8/82:15 pmLCH - IAD

2 stops16h 12mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/2

$298

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Lake CharlesWashington, D.C.

LCH - DCA

LCHDCA

Lake Charles

Fri 8/22

6:43 pm-1:16 am

1 stop5h 33m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 8/24

6:45 am-11:30 am

1 stop5h 45m

$259

Lake CharlesWashington, D.C.

LCH - IAD

LCHIAD

Lake Charles

Fri 8/22

12:13 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop5h 47m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 8/26

6:27 am-11:35 am

1 stop6h 08m

$259

Lake CharlesBaltimore

LCH - BWI

LCHBWI

Lake Charles

Fri 8/22

12:13 pm-9:55 pm

2 stops8h 42m

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 8/24

7:00 am-11:30 am

1 stop5h 30m

$264

Lake CharlesBaltimore

LCH - BWI

LCHBWI

Lake Charles

Fri 8/22

2:15 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop7h 30m

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 8/26

2:54 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop7h 16m

$339

Lake CharlesWashington, D.C.

LCH - DCA

LCHDCA

Lake Charles

Fri 8/15

2:15 pm-8:56 pm

1 stop5h 41m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 8/22

8:20 am-1:16 pm

1 stop5h 56m

$339

Lake CharlesWashington, D.C.

LCH - IAD

LCHIAD

Lake Charles

Fri 8/15

6:08 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop4h 50m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 8/22

12:50 pm-5:30 pm

1 stop5h 40m

$384

Lake CharlesBaltimore

LCH - BWI

LCHBWI

Lake Charles

Tue 8/5

5:36 am-12:43 pm

1 stop6h 07m

$177

Lake CharlesWashington, D.C.

LCH - DCA

LCHDCA

Lake Charles

Fri 8/8

6:43 pm-1:16 am

1 stop5h 33m

$271

Lake CharlesWashington, D.C.

LCH - IAD

LCHIAD

Lake Charles

Fri 8/8

12:13 pm-6:56 pm

1 stop5h 43m

$271

Lake CharlesWashington, D.C.

LCH - IAD

LCHIAD

Lake Charles

Fri 8/8

2:15 pm-7:27 am

2 stops16h 12m

$298

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Lake Charles to Washington, D.C. (average of $309). Flying from Lake Charles to Washington, D.C. in July is currently the most expensive (average of $345). 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 a feel of what it's like to fly with United Airlines and American 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

8,861 reviews

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

8,861 reviews

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,861 reviews

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

8,861 reviews

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!

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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.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Lake Charles to Washington, D.C. round-trip?
Our cheapest airline available from Lake Charles to Washington, D.C. is American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $259 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is United Airlines, starting at $329.
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 - Baltimore/Washington. You may also consider Lake Charles - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Lake Charles to Washington, D.C. (average of $309). Flying from Lake Charles to Washington, D.C. in July is currently the most expensive (average of $345). 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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