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Cheap flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport from $178

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 30/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — DCA
6 May — 13 May1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National are usually found in February or January, booked 89 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Thursday

Cheap 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 1 May 2025.

Round-trip from

$324

One-way from

$178

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$660
Delta
  • Delta
  • 29/5-3/6
  • Nonstop
  • 10h 45m total
  • Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.
Alaska Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines
  • 30/5
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 11m total
  • Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($117 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($20 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 2025

Find flight deals from Los Angeles to Reagan-National

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 1 May 2025.

Thu 29/508:00LAX - DCA
Nonstop5h 05mDelta
Tue 3/617:15DCA - LAX
Nonstop5h 40mDelta
Deal found 30/4$324
Wed 28/512:37LAX - DCA
1 stop7h 05mUnited Airlines
Thu 29/508:30DCA - LAX
1 stop7h 53mUnited Airlines
Deal found 29/4$341
Sun 25/506:00LAX - DCA
1 stop8h 38mAlaska Airlines
Tue 3/608:59DCA - LAX
Nonstop5h 43mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 30/4$370
Wed 3/912:47LAX - DCA
Nonstop5h 12mHawaiian Airlines
Mon 8/917:06DCA - LAX
1 stop10h 12mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 1/5$410
Sun 1/621:00LAX - DCA
1 stop9h 00mJetBlue
Tue 10/617:40DCA - LAX
1 stop10h 33mJetBlue
Deal found 30/4$414
Mon 28/723:50LAX - DCA
1 stop9h 25mSouthwest
Thu 31/719:25DCA - LAX
1 stop7h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 1/5$503
Fri 13/601:08LAX - DCA
1 stop7h 25mAmerican Airlines
Sat 21/617:30DCA - LAX
Nonstop5h 32mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 30/4$544

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

Fly from

Los Angeles

Fly to

Reagan-National

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

Thu 29/5

08:00-16:05

Nonstop5h 05m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 3/6

17:15-19:55

Nonstop5h 40m

$324

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

Wed 28/5

12:37-22:42

1 stop7h 05m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 29/5

08:30-13:23

1 stop7h 53m

$341

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

Sun 25/5

06:00-17:38

1 stop8h 38m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 3/6

08:59-11:42

Nonstop5h 43m

$370

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

Wed 3/9

12:47-20:59

Nonstop5h 12m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 8/9

17:06-00:18

1 stop10h 12m

$410

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

Sun 1/6

21:00-09:00

1 stop9h 00m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 10/6

17:40-01:13

1 stop10h 33m

$414

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

Mon 28/7

23:50-12:15

1 stop9h 25m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 31/7

19:25-00:10

1 stop7h 45m

$503

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

Fri 13/6

01:08-11:33

1 stop7h 25m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 21/6

17:30-20:02

Nonstop5h 32m

$544

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

Fri 30/5

12:48-20:59

Nonstop5h 11m

$178

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

Wed 23/7

05:21-16:03

1 stop7h 42m

$186

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

Tue 12/8

06:00-17:58

1 stop8h 58m

$192

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Best time to book a flight from Los Angeles to Reagan-National

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

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 25 April 2025.

The best time to book flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport is 89 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 time of day to fly from LAX to DCA?

Find hourly flight availability from Los Angeles to Reagan-National. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 1 May 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 11% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at midday.

Weekly flight availability from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from Los Angeles to Reagan-National. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 1 May 2025.

The most flights from LAX to DCA are scheduled on a Monday (16 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (14 on average).

Rainfall in Reagan-National by month

Plan your trip to Reagan-National by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport ranges from 66.0 - 102.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 102.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport when rainfall is around 66.0 mm.

Temperature in Reagan-National by month

Plan your trip to Reagan-National by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 27.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 2.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Reagan-National

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Reagan-National. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Reagan-National. Reviews last updated 1 May 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
8.0
Very Good

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

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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 (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 is conveniently located just 15.1 km from Los Angeles’s city centre.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport is Delta. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $324 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are United Airlines and Alaska Airlines, starting at $341 and $370 round-trip. These flights start at 52% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Alaska Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $178. However, be on the lookout for offers from United Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport for a low price.

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport consider choosing Delta(89%), Japan Airlines(78%) or Philippine Airlines(73%), as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

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