Cheap flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport from $225

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 6/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — DCA
9 May — 16 May1
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 September, booked 73 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

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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 9 April 2026.

Sun 13/1211:48
LAX
-
DCA
Nonstop5h 12m
Alaska Airlines
Thu 7/109:30
DCA
-
LAX
Nonstop5h 36m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 6/4$393
Tue 28/407:35
LAX
-
DCA
Nonstop4h 54m
Delta
Wed 27/516:50
DCA
-
LAX
Nonstop5h 39m
Delta
Deal found 6/4$395
Thu 10/1211:48
LAX
-
DCA
Nonstop5h 12m
Alaska Airlines
Thu 7/108:00
DCA
-
LAX
1 stop11h 59m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 6/4$407
Sat 23/507:35
LAX
-
DCA
1 stop7h 50m
Southwest
Tue 26/516:50
DCA
-
LAX
2 stops8h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 5/4$414
Sat 23/511:54
LAX
-
DCA
Nonstop5h 12m
Alaska Airlines
Thu 28/509:59
DCA
-
LAX
Nonstop5h 39m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/4$421
Sat 2/507:35
LAX
-
DCA
Nonstop4h 54m
Delta
Fri 8/516:50
DCA
-
LAX
Nonstop5h 39m
Delta
Deal found 7/4$424
Thu 30/423:50
LAX
-
DCA
1 stop9h 30m
Southwest
Wed 6/514:00
DCA
-
LAX
2 stops9h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 7/4$428
Tue 5/509:35
LAX
-
DCA
2 stops8h 10m
Southwest
Fri 8/512:15
DCA
-
LAX
2 stops10h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 5/4$430
Mon 25/523:30
LAX
-
DCA
1 stop9h 50m
Southwest
Thu 28/512:15
DCA
-
LAX
2 stops10h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 7/4$437
Sat 23/505:00
LAX
-
DCA
2 stops12h 55m
Southwest
Sat 30/514:40
DCA
-
LAX
2 stops8h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 8/4$444
Thu 12/1109:50
LAX
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DCA
1 stop9h 09m
Alaska Airlines
Sun 15/1108:00
DCA
-
LAX
1 stop9h 56m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 9/4$449

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 9 April 2026.

Round-trip from

$393

One-way from

$225

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$646

Good one-way deal

$361 or less
Alaska Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines
  • 8/5-13/5
  • Nonstop
  • 10h 47m total
  • Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.
Alaska Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines
  • 6/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 10h 59m total
  • Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($72 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($23 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2026
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Price

Cheapest return flight
Fastest return journey

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 25/4

07:35-15:29

Nonstop4h 54m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 27/4

16:40-19:25

Nonstop5h 45m

$395

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 23/5

07:35-18:25

1 stop7h 50m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 26/5

16:50-22:30

2 stops8h 40m

$414

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 19/5

09:35-22:25

2 stops9h 50m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 26/5

16:50-22:30

2 stops8h 40m

$421

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Thu 25/6

05:10-18:05

1 stop9h 55m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 2/7

18:10-00:05

1 stop8h 55m

$421

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Thu 21/5

09:05-20:55

2 stops8h 50m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 28/5

17:00-23:30

2 stops9h 30m

$435

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 5/8

00:50-11:00

1 stop7h 10m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 9/8

11:35-16:55

1 stop8h 20m

$506

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 4/5

10:40-22:55

2 stops9h 15m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 8/5

06:10-10:30

1 stop7h 20m

$507

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 25/4

11:52-20:00

Nonstop5h 08m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 1/5

18:59-09:37

1 stop17h 38m

$513

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 25/4

10:30-21:30

2 stops8h 00m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 1/5

11:35-18:00

2 stops9h 25m

$520

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Thu 30/7

05:05-15:45

2 stops7h 40m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 2/8

17:15-22:00

1 stop7h 45m

$541

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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 3 April 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 $377). 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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    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 14 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 $395, Delta can have you in Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport from Los Angeles in 4h 54m. 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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  • 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 $377). 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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