Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Los Angeles from $205

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 19/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DCA — LAX
28 May — 4 Jun1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National to Los Angeles Los Angeles are usually found in September or July, booked 76 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Wednesday 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 28 April 2026.

Thu 13/806:55
DCA
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LAX
2 stops8h 55m
Southwest
Mon 17/808:35
LAX
-
DCA
1 stop9h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 23/4$356
Mon 16/1109:30
DCA
-
LAX
Nonstop5h 36m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 5/1211:48
LAX
-
DCA
Nonstop5h 12m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 27/4$358
Tue 19/506:10
DCA
-
LAX
2 stops11h 40m
Southwest
Tue 26/523:50
LAX
-
DCA
1 stop9h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 23/4$369
Sat 29/817:25
DCA
-
LAX
Nonstop5h 55m
Delta
Sat 5/908:00
LAX
-
DCA
Nonstop5h 14m
Delta
Deal found 24/4$372
Wed 23/917:25
DCA
-
LAX
Nonstop5h 55m
Delta
Wed 30/908:00
LAX
-
DCA
Nonstop5h 14m
Delta
Deal found 24/4$373
Tue 19/506:10
DCA
-
LAX
2 stops11h 40m
Southwest
Mon 25/523:30
LAX
-
DCA
1 stop9h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 23/4$377
Mon 21/906:50
DCA
-
LAX
1 stop7h 40m
Southwest
Wed 23/911:35
LAX
-
DCA
1 stop7h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 23/4$379
Wed 27/516:50
DCA
-
LAX
2 stops8h 40m
Southwest
Mon 1/623:50
LAX
-
DCA
1 stop9h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 23/4$388
Thu 2/718:10
DCA
-
LAX
1 stop8h 55m
Southwest
Sat 11/705:15
LAX
-
DCA
1 stop7h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 27/4$393
Tue 11/816:50
DCA
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LAX
2 stops8h 35m
Southwest
Sat 22/808:55
LAX
-
DCA
2 stops8h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 23/4$394

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 28 April 2026.

Round-trip from

$356

One-way from

$205

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$615

Good one-way deal

$1,669 or less
Southwest
  • Southwest
  • 20/8-27/8
  • 3 total stops
  • 18h 15m total
  • Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles
Southwest
  • Southwest
  • 19/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 11h 40m total
  • Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($63 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($20 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2026
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National to Los Angeles Los Angeles.

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

DCA - LAX

DCALAX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 19/5

06:10-14:50

2 stops11h 40m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 26/5

23:50-12:10

1 stop9h 20m

$369

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

DCA - LAX

DCALAX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 10/8

16:05-22:25

2 stops9h 20m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 6/9

06:45-16:00

1 stop6h 15m

$407
Fastest return journey

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

DCA - LAX

DCALAX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 29/8

17:25-20:20

Nonstop5h 55m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 8/9

08:00-16:14

Nonstop5h 14m

$429

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

DCA - LAX

DCALAX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 10/6

17:25-22:00

1 stop7h 35m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 17/6

06:35-18:15

2 stops8h 40m

$443

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

DCA - LAX

DCALAX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 2/7

18:10-00:05

1 stop8h 55m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 11/7

05:15-21:35

1 stop13h 20m

$448

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

DCA - LAX

DCALAX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 13/6

07:00-15:00

1 stop11h 00m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 22/6

23:00-08:25

1 stop6h 25m

$476

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

DCA - LAX

DCALAX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 23/5

07:00-16:30

2 stops12h 30m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 30/5

23:30-08:50

1 stop6h 20m

$476

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

DCA - LAX

DCALAX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 22/6

14:00-21:50

2 stops10h 50m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Thu 25/6

18:20-08:45

1 stop11h 25m

$485

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

DCA - LAX

DCALAX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 19/5

06:10-11:25

1 stop8h 15m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 23/5

08:10-20:50

2 stops9h 40m

$504

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

DCA - LAX

DCALAX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 23/5

14:59-21:01

1 stop9h 02m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 2/6

07:40-15:40

Nonstop5h 00m

$511

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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 $504). Flying from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Los Angeles in March is currently the most expensive (average of $744). 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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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.

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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 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 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 55m. Southwest provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $429. Airlines will cover a distance of 3708 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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  • 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 $1,670, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $1,076. When looking at the most popular route, (Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Los Angeles Los Angeles), you can expect to pay $497 for that flight.

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  • 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 $504). Flying from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Los Angeles in March is currently the most expensive (average of $744). 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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