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Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Los Angeles from $236

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 3/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DCA — LAX
26 Aug — 2 Sep1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National to Los Angeles are usually found in September or January, booked 70 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

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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 27 July 2026.

Fri 28/806:55
DCA
-
LAX
2 stops10h 35m
Southwest
Fri 4/907:55
LAX
-
DCA
2 stops9h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 27/7$382
Wed 19/816:50
DCA
-
LAX
2 stops8h 35m
Southwest
Sun 23/807:55
LAX
-
DCA
1 stop12h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 27/7$383
Sat 22/806:05
DCA
-
LAX
2 stops14h 50m
Southwest
Sat 29/805:35
LAX
-
DCA
2 stops10h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 24/7$390
Tue 1/906:10
DCA
-
LAX
1 stop8h 18m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 15/911:50
LAX
-
DCA
Nonstop5h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/7$393
Wed 26/816:45
DCA
-
LAX
Nonstop5h 34m
Delta
Tue 1/907:35
LAX
-
DCA
Nonstop5h 00m
Delta
Deal found 27/7$396
Tue 3/1118:59
DCA
-
LAX
1 stop16h 13m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 14/1111:57
LAX
-
DCA
Nonstop5h 03m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 23/7$400
Wed 26/809:30
DCA
-
LAX
Nonstop5h 29m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 1/911:50
LAX
-
DCA
Nonstop5h 10m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 22/7$403
Thu 27/814:25
DCA
-
LAX
1 stop9h 37m
JetBlue
Sun 30/808:50
LAX
-
DCA
1 stop9h 33m
JetBlue
Deal found 22/7$404
Wed 9/909:30
DCA
-
LAX
Nonstop5h 29m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 14/920:03
LAX
-
DCA
1 stop18h 56m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 24/7$410
Sat 26/909:30
DCA
-
LAX
Nonstop5h 29m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 3/1011:51
LAX
-
DCA
Nonstop5h 09m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 25/7$412
Wed 9/909:30
DCA
-
LAX
Nonstop5h 29m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 12/1211:48
LAX
-
DCA
Nonstop5h 12m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 25/7$413

Find 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 27 July 2026.

Round-trip from

$382

One-way from

$236

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$690

Good round-trip deal

$2,015 or less

Good one-way deal

$319 or less
Southwest
  • Southwest
  • 28/8-4/9
  • 4 total stops
  • 20h 30m total
  • Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles
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JetBlue
  • JetBlue
  • 3/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 10h 20m total
  • Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($14 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Reagan-National to Los Angeles 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 647,157 searches. Data last updated 27 July 2026.
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Price

Cheapest return flight

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

DCA - LAX

DCALAX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 9/9

13:00-19:15

2 stops9h 15m

Los Angeles

Wed 16/9

07:30-20:55

2 stops10h 25m

$382

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

DCA - LAX

DCALAX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 12/11

16:05-23:15

2 stops10h 10m

Los Angeles

Tue 17/11

09:20-21:55

2 stops9h 35m

$382

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

DCA - LAX

DCALAX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 25/8

12:55-18:50

2 stops8h 55m

Los Angeles

Tue 1/9

12:25-23:55

2 stops8h 30m

$382
Fastest return journey

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

DCA - LAX

DCALAX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 26/8

16:45-19:19

Nonstop5h 34m

Los Angeles

Wed 2/9

07:35-15:35

Nonstop5h 00m

$396

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

DCA - LAX

DCALAX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 12/9

09:30-11:59

Nonstop5h 29m

Los Angeles

Wed 16/9

07:16-17:59

1 stop7h 43m

$410

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

DCA - LAX

DCALAX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 2/12

11:00-18:33

1 stop10h 33m

Los Angeles

Sat 5/12

22:30-12:00

1 stop10h 30m

$427

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

DCA - LAX

DCALAX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 9/9

18:59-09:57

1 stop17h 58m

Los Angeles

Wed 16/9

11:50-20:00

Nonstop5h 10m

$437

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

DCA - LAX

DCALAX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 30/9

09:30-11:59

Nonstop5h 29m

Los Angeles

Tue 6/10

11:51-20:00

Nonstop5h 09m

$439

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

DCA - LAX

DCALAX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 19/8

18:50-22:55

1 stop7h 05m

Los Angeles

Wed 19/8

23:55-11:50

1 stop8h 55m

$439

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

DCA - LAX

DCALAX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 18/8

16:45-19:19

Nonstop5h 34m

Los Angeles

Tue 25/8

07:35-15:35

Nonstop5h 00m

$440

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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?

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 69 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Los Angeles (average of $530). Flying from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Los Angeles in March is currently the most expensive (average of $753). 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 27 July 2026.

When flying from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Los Angeles, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Los Angeles?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Los Angeles flights typically cost between $422 and $849 in August.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $382 on Southwest (28 Aug–4 Sept).

Related info for your journey

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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 14 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 5h 34m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $396. Airlines will cover a distance of 3708 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • 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(82%), LATAM Airlines(75%) or Alaska Airlines(72%), 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 $1,417, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $249. When looking at the most popular route, (Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Los Angeles), you can expect to pay $490 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.

  • How can I find direct flights from Reagan-National to Los Angeles?

    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.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Reagan-National to Los Angeles?

    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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Los Angeles (average of $530). Flying from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Los Angeles in March is currently the most expensive (average of $753). 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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