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Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Los Angeles from $163

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 31/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DCA — LAX
12 Oct — 19 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheap flight deals from Reagan-National to Los Angeles

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Reagan-National (DCA) to Los Angeles (LAX). 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 12 September 2025.

Round-trip from

$247

One-way from

$163

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$546

Good one-way deal

$1,807 or less
Southwest
  • Southwest
  • 5/11-11/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 16h 10m total
  • Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles
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Southwest
  • Southwest
  • 31/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 7h 45m total
  • Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($56 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($23 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2025
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Price to beat on a one-way flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National to Los Angeles.
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Cheapest flights from Reagan-National to Los Angeles
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Reagan-National to Los Angeles. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 12 September 2025.

Wed 5/1114:40DCA - LAX
1 stop7h 35mSouthwest
Tue 11/1123:00LAX - DCA
1 stop8h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 10/9$247
Tue 11/1116:15DCA - LAX
1 stop8h 40mSouthwest
Tue 18/1107:10LAX - DCA
2 stops10h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 10/9$255
Sat 1/1118:45DCA - LAX
1 stop7h 10mSouthwest
Tue 4/1106:05LAX - DCA
1 stop9h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 11/9$262
Sat 8/1111:40DCA - LAX
1 stop9h 40mSouthwest
Tue 11/1111:25LAX - DCA
1 stop9h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 9/9$264
Sat 8/1111:40DCA - LAX
1 stop9h 40mSouthwest
Tue 2/1206:05LAX - DCA
1 stop9h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 11/9$277
Sat 25/1018:31DCA - LAX
1 stop8h 54mFrontier
Sat 1/1111:40LAX - DCA
1 stop7h 19mFrontier
Deal found 10/9$280
Tue 21/1018:35DCA - LAX
1 stop7h 50mSouthwest
Sat 25/1005:35LAX - DCA
1 stop8h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 10/9$282
Wed 19/1116:40DCA - LAX
2 stops8h 35mSouthwest
Tue 2/1223:35LAX - DCA
1 stop8h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 11/9$285
Wed 5/1118:55DCA - LAX
1 stop7h 30mSouthwest
Thu 20/1107:35LAX - DCA
1 stop7h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 12/9$287
Tue 4/1111:35DCA - LAX
2 stops9h 50mSouthwest
Tue 11/1105:15LAX - DCA
2 stops9h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 11/9$293

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Los Angeles that are best for you.

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Price

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

DCA - LAX

DCALAX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 1/11

18:45-22:55

1 stop7h 10m

Los Angeles

Tue 4/11

06:05-18:45

1 stop9h 40m

$262

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

DCA - LAX

DCALAX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 8/11

11:40-18:20

1 stop9h 40m

Los Angeles

Tue 11/11

05:15-17:50

2 stops9h 35m

$287

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

DCA - LAX

DCALAX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 5/11

15:45-22:15

2 stops9h 30m

Los Angeles

Sat 8/11

23:15-12:00

1 stop9h 45m

$287

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

DCA - LAX

DCALAX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 4/10

12:30-18:30

1 stop9h 00m

Los Angeles

Tue 14/10

23:55-12:00

1 stop9h 05m

$309

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

DCA - LAX

DCALAX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 6/12

17:00-21:40

1 stop7h 40m

Los Angeles

Thu 11/12

23:00-08:45

1 stop6h 45m

$318

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

DCA - LAX

DCALAX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 1/10

15:15-20:00

1 stop7h 45m

Los Angeles

Tue 14/10

23:00-12:50

2 stops10h 50m

$318

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

DCA - LAX

DCALAX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 14/11

06:10-12:00

1 stop8h 50m

Los Angeles

Sun 16/11

23:15-10:15

1 stop8h 00m

$327

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

DCA - LAX

DCALAX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 22/11

18:35-23:55

1 stop8h 20m

Los Angeles

Wed 3/12

07:35-18:15

1 stop7h 40m

$332

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

DCA - LAX

DCALAX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 7/10

12:00-19:25

2 stops10h 25m

Los Angeles

Sat 11/10

05:35-16:40

1 stop8h 05m

$336

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

DCA - LAX

DCALAX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 11/10

14:59-20:15

1 stop8h 16m

Los Angeles

Fri 17/10

00:56-11:34

1 stop7h 38m

$339

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Reagan-National to Los Angeles. Price data was last updated on 29 August 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Los Angeles may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 76 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Los Angeles (average of $776). Flying from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Los Angeles in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,246). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DCA to LAX?

Find hourly flight availability from Reagan-National to Los Angeles. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 12 September 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Los Angeles at midday. By choosing this option you can save up to 23% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

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

    For a flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National to Los Angeles, you will be flying into Los Angeles. Los Angeles (LAX) is just 15.1 km from the centre vof the city. Los Angeles is the only Los Angeles airport and it handles 16 inbound flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National per day. 0 airlines have flights to Los Angeles from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National on a regular basis.

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

    A quick flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Los Angeles can take about 7h 10m. Southwest provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $262. Airlines will cover a distance of 3708 km.

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Los Angeles consider choosing Japan Airlines(79%), Philippine Airlines(75%) or American Airlines(75%), as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

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

    While on average a flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Los Angeles is generally $1,809, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $1,165. When looking at the most popular route, (Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Los Angeles), you can expect to pay $487 for that flight.

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

    Yes. In addition to deals on Reagan-National to Los Angeles flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

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

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Los Angeles (average of $776). Flying from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Los Angeles in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,246). 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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