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Cheap flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport from $197

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 27/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — DCA
2 Apr — 9 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National are usually found in September or August, booked 73 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Friday

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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 3 March 2026.

Thu 9/408:30
LAX
-
DCA
1 stop6h 40m
Southwest
Mon 13/419:20
DCA
-
LAX
1 stop8h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 27/2$364
Tue 5/505:15
LAX
-
DCA
2 stops10h 25m
Southwest
Thu 7/506:10
DCA
-
LAX
1 stop7h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 2/3$366
Tue 31/307:05
LAX
-
DCA
2 stops10h 35m
Southwest
Tue 7/416:40
DCA
-
LAX
1 stop7h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 1/3$371
Fri 17/409:25
LAX
-
DCA
1 stop10h 34m
JetBlue
Sat 25/406:00
DCA
-
LAX
1 stop9h 45m
JetBlue
Deal found 28/2$376
Tue 31/307:05
LAX
-
DCA
2 stops10h 35m
Southwest
Mon 6/417:05
DCA
-
LAX
2 stops10h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 1/3$379
Thu 9/405:00
LAX
-
DCA
1 stop10h 45m
Southwest
Wed 15/416:50
DCA
-
LAX
2 stops8h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 2/3$380
Wed 25/308:05
LAX
-
DCA
1 stop10h 50m
Southwest
Wed 1/411:40
DCA
-
LAX
2 stops13h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 2/3$387
Mon 11/523:55
LAX
-
DCA
1 stop8h 10m
Southwest
Thu 14/519:45
DCA
-
LAX
1 stop7h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 3/3$393
Wed 15/405:15
LAX
-
DCA
2 stops10h 25m
Southwest
Mon 20/406:10
DCA
-
LAX
1 stop7h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 3/3$394
Thu 2/405:20
LAX
-
DCA
1 stop10h 20m
Southwest
Thu 9/415:00
DCA
-
LAX
1 stop10h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 3/3$400
Tue 7/421:05
LAX
-
DCA
1 stop10h 55m
JetBlue
Wed 22/406:00
DCA
-
LAX
1 stop8h 46m
JetBlue
Deal found 3/3$404
Sat 12/911:48
LAX
-
DCA
Nonstop5h 12m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 22/908:00
DCA
-
LAX
1 stop11h 59m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/3$407

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 3 March 2026.

Round-trip from

$364

One-way from

$197

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$614

Good one-way deal

$361 or less
Southwest
  • Southwest
  • 9/4-13/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 14h 40m total
  • Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.
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  • Alaska Airlines
  • 28/8
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 12m total
  • Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($17 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

Tue 21/4

05:15-18:40

2 stops10h 25m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 23/4

15:00-22:05

1 stop10h 05m

$371

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

Mon 4/5

10:40-22:55

2 stops9h 15m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 13/5

06:10-14:50

2 stops11h 40m

$379

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

Tue 21/4

07:30-18:40

2 stops8h 10m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 24/4

06:10-10:30

1 stop7h 20m

$394

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

Thu 16/4

10:40-22:55

2 stops9h 15m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 23/4

15:00-22:05

1 stop10h 05m

$430

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

Thu 2/4

23:20-12:00

1 stop9h 40m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 6/4

19:40-00:05

1 stop7h 25m

$449

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

Sat 6/6

05:30-16:45

2 stops8h 15m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 13/6

15:35-22:05

1 stop9h 30m

$485

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

Tue 24/3

23:50-13:15

2 stops10h 25m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 30/3

18:55-00:05

1 stop8h 10m

$506

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

Mon 18/5

23:50-12:10

1 stop9h 20m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 18/6

16:30-22:40

2 stops9h 10m

$543

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

Wed 15/4

08:00-21:59

1 stop10h 59m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 22/4

09:59-12:46

Nonstop5h 47m

$546

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

Thu 30/7

05:05-15:45

2 stops7h 40m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 4/8

06:05-13:05

2 stops10h 00m

$577

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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 27 February 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from LAX to DCA?

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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 (LAX) if they book a flight from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National. On average, Los Angeles has 10 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.

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

    For as low as $371, Southwest can have you in Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport from Los Angeles in 7h 40m. The distance between Los Angeles and Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport is about 3708 km.

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  • What are the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $356. While the most popular route (Los Angeles - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National) can be booked for $364 on average, our data indicates $364 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 $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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