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Flight deals from Los Angeles International to Washington Ronald Reagan

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Washington Ronald Reagan Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $321. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Washington D.C..$318 per passenger.Departing Wed, 30 Sep, returning Sat, 3 Oct.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Wed, 30 Sep, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Sat, 3 Oct, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $318, select.

Washington D.C..$321 per passenger.Departing Sun, 4 Oct, returning Tue, 6 Oct.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Sun, 4 Oct, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Tue, 6 Oct, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $321, select.

Washington D.C..$324 per passenger.Departing Tue, 27 Oct, returning Tue, 3 Nov.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 27 Oct, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Tue, 3 Nov, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $324, select.

Washington D.C..$331 per passenger.Departing Fri, 4 Dec, returning Wed, 9 Dec.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Fri, 4 Dec, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Wed, 9 Dec, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $331, select.

Washington D.C..$331 per passenger.Departing Fri, 13 Nov, returning Mon, 16 Nov.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Fri, 13 Nov, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Mon, 16 Nov, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $331, select.

Washington D.C..$332 per passenger.Departing Thu, 19 Nov, returning Thu, 3 Dec.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Thu, 19 Nov, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Thu, 3 Dec, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $332, select.

Washington D.C..$369 per passenger.Departing Fri, 22 Jan, returning Thu, 28 Jan.Return flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Alaska Airlines departs from Los Angeles International on Fri, 22 Jan, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Inbound direct flight with Alaska Airlines departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Thu, 28 Jan, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $369, select.

Washington D.C..$386 per passenger.Departing Thu, 26 Nov, returning Thu, 7 Jan.Return flight with American Airlines.Outbound direct flight with American Airlines departs from Los Angeles International on Thu, 26 Nov, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Inbound direct flight with American Airlines departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Thu, 7 Jan, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $386, select.

Washington D.C..$386 per passenger.Departing Thu, 4 Mar, returning Tue, 9 Mar.Return flight with American Airlines.Outbound direct flight with American Airlines departs from Los Angeles International on Thu, 4 Mar, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Inbound direct flight with American Airlines departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Tue, 9 Mar, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $386, select.

Washington D.C..$386 per passenger.Departing Sat, 31 Oct, returning Sat, 7 Nov.Return flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from Los Angeles International on Sat, 31 Oct, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Inbound direct flight with Delta departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Sat, 7 Nov, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $386, select.

Washington D.C..$389 per passenger.Departing Wed, 27 Jan, returning Mon, 1 Feb.Return flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from Los Angeles International on Wed, 27 Jan, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Inbound direct flight with Delta departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Mon, 1 Feb, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $389, select.

Washington D.C..$389 per passenger.Departing Sat, 12 Dec, returning Sat, 9 Jan.Return flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from Los Angeles International on Sat, 12 Dec, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Inbound direct flight with Delta departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Sat, 9 Jan, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $389, select.

Washington D.C..$396 per passenger.Departing Thu, 24 Sep, returning Sat, 26 Sep.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Thu, 24 Sep, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Sat, 26 Sep, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $396, select.

Washington D.C..$414 per passenger.Departing Sat, 7 Nov, returning Sat, 14 Nov.Return flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from Los Angeles International on Sat, 7 Nov, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Inbound direct flight with Delta departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Sat, 14 Nov, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $414, select.

Washington D.C..$414 per passenger.Departing Thu, 4 Feb, returning Mon, 8 Feb.Return flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from Los Angeles International on Thu, 4 Feb, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Inbound direct flight with Delta departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Mon, 8 Feb, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $414, select.

Washington D.C..$435 per passenger.Departing Tue, 18 May, returning Sun, 23 May.Return flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Alaska Airlines departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 18 May, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Inbound direct flight with Alaska Airlines departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Sun, 23 May, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $435, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles International to Washington Ronald Reagan

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Los Angeles International to Washington Ronald Reagan flights are currently cheapest in October.

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Direct flights from Los Angeles International to Washington Ronald Reagan

Los Angeles International to Washington Ronald Reagan: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Los Angeles International to Washington D.C. below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Washington Ronald Reagan.

Los Angeles to Washington D.C.: Flight information

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	$318
Cheapest month to fly	September
Average flight time	5 hrs, 1 min
Most popular airline	American Airlines
Average flights per week	98

Finding cheap flights from Los Angeles International to Washington Ronald Reagan: Frequently asked questions

How much are return flights from Los Angeles International to Washington Ronald Reagan?

The best price we found for a return flight from Los Angeles International to Washington Ronald Reagan is $318. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

How long does it take to fly from Los Angeles International to Washington Ronald Reagan?

5 hours and 1 minute is the average flight time from Los Angeles International to Washington Ronald Reagan.

Which airlines fly direct from Los Angeles International to Washington Ronald Reagan?

American Airlines, Air Tahiti Nui and Malaysia Airlines fly direct from Los Angeles International to Washington Ronald Reagan.

How many flights are there a week from Los Angeles International to Washington Ronald Reagan?

As of September 2026, there are 98 flights per week flying from Los Angeles International to Washington Ronald Reagan.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles International to Washington Ronald Reagan?

The cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles International to Washington Ronald Reagan is usually September.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Los Angeles International Airport to Washington Ronald Reagan Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Los Angeles International Airport to Washington Ronald Reagan Airport on Wednesday, 30 September 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Washington Ronald Reagan Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 5 hours and 1 minute.

How can I find the best flight deal to Washington Ronald Reagan?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Washington Ronald Reagan but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to Washington D.C.?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Washington D.C. is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Los Angeles International Airport to Washington Ronald Reagan with?

Currently, Frontier Airlines and Alaska Airlines offer the cheapest flight tickets to Washington Ronald Reagan.

Flying from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Washington Ronald Reagan Airport (DCA): what you need to know

Take a direct flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Washington Ronald Reagan Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 5 hours 5 minutes.
Washington DC is three hours ahead of Los Angeles and observes the UTC-5 timezone.
Flights from LAX to DCA start from 07:45 — the earliest with American Airlines. The last departure is at 13:16 with American Airlines. In total, you can take your pick of 27 weekly Los Angeles International Airport to Washington Ronald Reagan Airport flights.
To ensure you catch your LAX to DCA flight, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during a peak period in general.
A number of airlines offer direct flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Washington Ronald Reagan Airport, so jetting off to Washington DC (and then discovering more of the United States!) is easy. The most popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is American Airlines.
With an impressive 84.65% of services arriving as scheduled, American Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating LAX to DCA flights.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Los Angeles International Airport to Washington Ronald Reagan Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Stopovers between LAX and DCA include:
- Denver International Airport
- Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport
- Nashville Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Washington Ronald Reagan Airport (DCA)

$156 is the lowest price for a one-way Los Angeles International Airport to Washington Ronald Reagan Airport flight. Return flights start at $318. These fares can change depending on demand.
To pick up cheap tickets from LAX to DCA, book early. Airlines generally offer lower fares when flights are first released.
The cheapest month for flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Washington Ronald Reagan Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.
Finding cheap flights from LAX to DCA is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as fares go down.
Lock in the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Washington Ronald Reagan Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.

Handy information about Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

LAX's address is One World Way.
80% of flights leaving Los Angeles International Airport reach their destination on time. With its strong on-time performance, you're unlikely to experience delays when jetting out of LAX.
Central Los Angeles to Los Angeles International Airport is approximately 29 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 35 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
You can expect a trip time of about 1 hour on public transport.
Taking an early flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Washington Ronald Reagan Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays close to LAX:

Arriving at Washington Ronald Reagan Airport (DCA)

Book a hotel near DCA if you have a late Los Angeles International Airport to Washington Ronald Reagan Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Travel at your own speed with a Washington Ronald Reagan Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Thrifty, Sixt or Dollar and find adventure across Washington DC and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle from Washington Ronald Reagan Airport around four weeks before your departure date.

Getting from Washington Ronald Reagan Airport (DCA) to central Washington DC

The street address for DCA is 1 Aviation Circle.
Washington Ronald Reagan Airport is roughly 6 kilometres from the centre of Washington DC. The drive time takes around 10 minutes.
Travelling to the centre by public transport will take you roughly 25 minutes.

When to fly to Washington Ronald Reagan Airport (DCA)

The quietest month for a flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Washington Ronald Reagan Airport is March, while August is the busiest. Pick the best time to visit Washington DC based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Book your flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Washington Ronald Reagan Airport for July if you'd like to go to Washington DC during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from LAX to DCA in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -6ºC (21ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF) on average.

Explore more of the United States

Washington DC is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of the United States you'll want to see. Around 322 kilometres north-east of Washington DC, a trip to New York will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like Central Park, Statue of Liberty and Metropolitan Museum of Art.
If you're interested in discovering another great destination in the United States, head for Philadelphia, roughly 193 kilometres north-east of Washington DC. Independence Hall, Liberty Bell and Philadelphia Museum of Art are key highlights.