Cheap flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport from $203

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 25/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — DCA
17 Apr — 24 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Los Angeles Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National are usually found in May or August, booked 73 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday

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Cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Reagan-National
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Los Angeles to Reagan-National. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 18 March 2026.

Mon 27/406:15
LAX
-
DCA
1 stop7h 44m
Frontier
Mon 4/513:59
DCA
-
LAX
1 stop13h 12m
Frontier
Deal found 13/3$385
Wed 29/411:52
LAX
-
DCA
Nonstop5h 08m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 6/509:59
DCA
-
LAX
Nonstop5h 47m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 15/3$401
Wed 29/414:45
LAX
-
DCA
2 stops19h 15m
Frontier
Wed 6/507:00
DCA
-
LAX
2 stops18h 26m
Frontier
Deal found 15/3$415
Sat 12/908:00
LAX
-
DCA
Nonstop5h 14m
Delta
Tue 22/917:25
DCA
-
LAX
Nonstop5h 55m
Delta
Deal found 13/3$419
Tue 14/409:35
LAX
-
DCA
2 stops8h 10m
Southwest
Tue 21/412:40
DCA
-
LAX
1 stop9h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 13/3$420
Wed 22/405:00
LAX
-
DCA
1 stop7h 00m
Southwest
Wed 22/416:50
DCA
-
LAX
2 stops8h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 13/3$426
Tue 5/508:00
LAX
-
DCA
1 stop11h 59m
JetBlue
Sun 10/506:00
DCA
-
LAX
1 stop9h 45m
JetBlue
Deal found 14/3$430
Wed 22/405:15
LAX
-
DCA
2 stops10h 25m
Southwest
Tue 28/416:50
DCA
-
LAX
2 stops8h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 16/3$433
Wed 3/609:35
LAX
-
DCA
2 stops8h 10m
Southwest
Sun 7/618:40
DCA
-
LAX
1 stop9h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 16/3$434
Wed 8/407:30
LAX
-
DCA
2 stops10h 15m
Southwest
Mon 13/417:15
DCA
-
LAX
1 stop10h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 17/3$440
Tue 14/409:35
LAX
-
DCA
2 stops8h 10m
Southwest
Sat 18/412:15
DCA
-
LAX
2 stops11h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 17/3$441
Thu 4/623:00
LAX
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DCA
1 stop6h 25m
Southwest
Sun 7/618:40
DCA
-
LAX
1 stop9h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 16/3$447

Find flight deals from Los Angeles to Reagan-National

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Los Angeles (LAX) to Reagan-National (DCA). 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 18 March 2026.

Round-trip from

$385

One-way from

$203

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$687

Good one-way deal

$360 or less
Frontier
  • Frontier
  • 27/4-4/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 20h 56m total
  • Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.
Frontier
  • Frontier
  • 25/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 12h 44m total
  • Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($42 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($16 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 1/6

23:55-11:05

1 stop8h 10m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 31/7

18:50-00:50

1 stop9h 00m

$447

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 29/4

07:30-18:40

2 stops8h 10m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 4/5

17:00-23:30

2 stops9h 30m

$447

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 7/7

05:15-15:55

1 stop7h 40m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 14/7

16:00-20:15

1 stop7h 15m

$447
Fastest return journey

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 15/4

11:53-20:00

Nonstop5h 07m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 21/4

09:59-12:59

Nonstop6h 00m

$463

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Thu 9/4

05:00-16:20

1 stop8h 20m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 15/4

16:50-22:30

2 stops8h 40m

$482

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 21/7

05:15-15:55

1 stop7h 40m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 28/7

10:40-14:35

1 stop6h 55m

$504

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Thu 7/5

23:50-13:20

2 stops10h 30m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 11/5

12:15-19:15

2 stops10h 00m

$518

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 8/4

13:45-23:25

1 stop6h 40m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 11/4

06:10-16:25

1 stop13h 15m

$528

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 14/4

11:05-23:25

2 stops9h 20m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 16/4

17:00-23:30

2 stops9h 30m

$532

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 10/5

07:45-22:55

2 stops12h 10m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 12/5

16:50-22:30

2 stops8h 40m

$540

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Los Angeles to Reagan-National. Price data was last updated on 13 March 2026.

The best time to book flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport is 73 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport (average of $140). Flying from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $375). 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 Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport, 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 from for flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National?

    Most people fly from Los Angeles Los Angeles (LAX) if they book a flight from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National. On average, Los Angeles has 15 outbound flights to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National per day from 0 airlines. Los Angeles Los Angeles is conveniently located just 15.1 km from Los Angeles’s city centre.

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

    For as low as $463, Southwest can have you in Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport from Los Angeles in 5h 07m. The distance between Los Angeles and Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport is about 3708 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $354. While the most popular route (Los Angeles Los Angeles - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National) can be booked for $334 on average, our data indicates $362 when flying from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport.

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

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport (average of $140). Flying from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $375). 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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