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 United Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $287 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is American Airlines, starting at $294. You may be able to fly from Lake Charles to Washington, D.C. for 38% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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.

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. Reagan-National or Lake Charles - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl.

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 month to fly from Lake Charles to Washington, D.C.?

November can be a great time to fly to Washington, D.C. from Lake Charles with a flight ticket averaging about $470. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of November for as cheap as $378. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of July.

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.

Most accurate provider : When it comes to deals on Lake Charles-Washington, D.C. flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Lake Charles-Washington, D.C. flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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.

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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.

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.

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Average price	$567

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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 March 17, 2025.

Fri 4/117:30 amLCH - BWI

1 stop7h 37mUnited Airlines

Mon 4/144:21 pmBWI - LCH

1 stop6h 20mUnited Airlines

Deal found 3/16

$287

Thu 5/12:20 pmLCH - DCA

1 stop5h 27mUnited Airlines

Sun 5/412:42 pmDCA - LCH

1 stop5h 40mUnited Airlines

Deal found 3/16

$289

Wed 4/304:15 pmLCH - IAD

1 stop6h 44mUnited Airlines

Sat 5/36:00 amIAD - LCH

1 stop8h 12mUnited Airlines

Deal found 3/16

$289

Wed 4/3012:16 pmLCH - DCA

2 stops8h 47mAmerican Airlines

Sat 5/35:14 pmDCA - LCH

1 stop6h 25mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 3/16

$294

Tue 4/155:31 amLCH - IAD

2 stops9h 51mAmerican Airlines

Wed 4/165:13 pmIAD - LCH

1 stop6h 26mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 3/16

$294

Sat 3/2212:08 pmLCH - BWI

1 stop5h 03mAmerican Airlines

Tue 3/253:13 pmBWI - LCH

1 stop8h 34mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 3/17

$379

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Fri 4/117:30 amLCH - BWI

1 stop7h 37mUnited Airlines

Mon 4/144:21 pmBWI - LCH

1 stop6h 20mUnited Airlines

Deal found 3/16

$287

Wed 4/3012:16 pmLCH - DCA

2 stops8h 47mAmerican Airlines

Sat 5/35:14 pmDCA - LCH

1 stop6h 25mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 3/16

$294

Thu 5/12:20 pmLCH - DCA

1 stop5h 27mUnited Airlines

Sun 5/412:42 pmDCA - LCH

1 stop5h 40mUnited Airlines

Deal found 3/16

$289

Tue 4/155:31 amLCH - IAD

2 stops9h 51mAmerican Airlines

Wed 4/165:13 pmIAD - LCH

1 stop6h 26mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 3/16

$294

Wed 4/304:15 pmLCH - IAD

1 stop6h 44mUnited Airlines

Sat 5/36:00 amIAD - LCH

1 stop8h 12mUnited Airlines

Deal found 3/16

$289

Tue 4/155:31 amLCH - BWI

1 stop7h 59mAmerican Airlines

Wed 4/166:15 amBWI - LCH

1 stop6h 31mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 3/16

$419

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Sat 3/2212:08 pmLCH - BWI

1 stop5h 03mAmerican Airlines

Tue 3/253:13 pmBWI - LCH

1 stop8h 34mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 3/17

$379

Sat 3/227:45 amLCH - BWI

2 stops12h 36mUnited Airlines

Tue 3/256:45 amBWI - LCH

2 stops9h 41mUnited Airlines

Deal found 3/17

$389

Sat 3/2212:08 pmLCH - DCA

1 stop6h 37mAmerican Airlines

Fri 3/2810:37 amDCA - LCH

1 stop8h 25mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 3/16

$720

Sat 3/227:45 amLCH - IAD

1 stop7h 40mUnited Airlines

Tue 3/255:45 pmIAD - LCH

2 stops22h 41mUnited Airlines

Deal found 3/17

$741

Sat 3/227:45 amLCH - DCA

2 stops12h 45mUnited Airlines

Tue 3/2511:06 amDCA - LCH

2 stops11h 30mUnited Airlines

Deal found 3/17

$800

Sat 3/226:32 pmLCH - IAD

1 stop15h 25mAmerican Airlines

Tue 3/256:18 amIAD - LCH

1 stop12h 44mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 3/17

$841

Fri 4/117:30 amLCH - BWI

1 stop7h 37mUnited Airlines

Mon 4/144:21 pmBWI - LCH

1 stop6h 20mUnited Airlines

Deal found 3/16

$287

Fri 4/117:30 amLCH - DCA

1 stop7h 31mUnited Airlines

Mon 4/1412:45 pmDCA - LCH

1 stop7h 22mUnited Airlines

Deal found 3/16

$289

Tue 4/155:31 amLCH - IAD

2 stops9h 51mAmerican Airlines

Wed 4/165:13 pmIAD - LCH

1 stop6h 26mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 3/16

$294

Wed 4/304:15 pmLCH - IAD

1 stop6h 44mUnited Airlines

Sat 5/36:00 amIAD - LCH

1 stop8h 12mUnited Airlines

Deal found 3/16

$289

Wed 4/3012:16 pmLCH - DCA

2 stops8h 47mAmerican Airlines

Sat 5/35:14 pmDCA - LCH

1 stop6h 25mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 3/16

$294

One-way flights from Lake Charles to Washington, D.C.
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Wed 4/236:24 pmLCH - DCA

1 stop5h 31mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 3/17

$145

Wed 4/234:15 pmLCH - IAD

1 stop6h 44mUnited Airlines

Deal found 3/17

$145

Wed 4/235:31 amLCH - BWI

1 stop7h 59mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 3/17

$210

Wed 3/267:30 amLCH - BWI

2 stops12h 51mUnited Airlines

Deal found 3/15

$396

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Lake CharlesBaltimore

LCH - BWI

LCHBWI

Lake Charles

Fri 4/11

7:30 am-4:07 pm

1 stop7h 37m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 4/14

4:21 pm-9:41 pm

1 stop6h 20m

$287

Lake CharlesWashington, D.C.

LCH - DCA

LCHDCA

Lake Charles

Thu 5/1

2:20 pm-8:47 pm

1 stop5h 27m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 5/4

12:42 pm-5:22 pm

1 stop5h 40m

$289

Lake CharlesWashington, D.C.

LCH - IAD

LCHIAD

Lake Charles

Wed 4/30

4:15 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop6h 44m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 5/3

6:00 am-1:12 pm

1 stop8h 12m

$289

Lake CharlesWashington, D.C.

LCH - DCA

LCHDCA

Lake Charles

Wed 4/30

12:16 pm-10:03 pm

2 stops8h 47m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 5/3

5:14 pm-10:39 pm

1 stop6h 25m

$294

Lake CharlesWashington, D.C.

LCH - IAD

LCHIAD

Lake Charles

Tue 4/15

5:31 am-4:22 pm

2 stops9h 51m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 4/16

5:13 pm-10:39 pm

1 stop6h 26m

$294

Lake CharlesBaltimore

LCH - BWI

LCHBWI

Lake Charles

Tue 4/15

5:31 am-2:30 pm

1 stop7h 59m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 4/16

6:15 am-11:46 am

1 stop6h 31m

$419

Lake CharlesWashington, D.C.

LCH - DCA

LCHDCA

Lake Charles

Wed 4/23

6:24 pm-12:55 am

1 stop5h 31m

$145

Lake CharlesWashington, D.C.

LCH - IAD

LCHIAD

Lake Charles

Wed 4/23

4:15 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop6h 44m

$145

Lake CharlesBaltimore

LCH - BWI

LCHBWI

Lake Charles

Wed 4/23

5:31 am-2:30 pm

1 stop7h 59m

$210

Lake CharlesBaltimore

LCH - BWI

LCHBWI

Lake Charles

Wed 3/26

7:30 am-9:21 pm

2 stops12h 51m

$396

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Deals found on 3/17

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Expedia	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars

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Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Lake Charles-Washington, D.C. flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Lake Charles-Washington, D.C. flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 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 Lake Charles-Washington, D.C. flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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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 June is currently the most expensive (average of $387). 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.

Rainfall in Washington, D.C. by month

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.

Temperature in Washington, D.C. by month

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).

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 can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,615 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

8,615 reviews

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,615 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

8,615 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 United Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $287 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is American Airlines, starting at $294. You may be able to fly from Lake Charles to Washington, D.C. for 38% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.
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. Reagan-National or Lake Charles - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl.
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 June is currently the most expensive (average of $387). 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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