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Los Angeles.RM687 per passenger.Departing Wed, 5 Nov, returning Wed, 12 Nov.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Wed, 5 Nov, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Wed, 12 Nov, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM687, select.
Los Angeles.RM687 per passenger.Departing Wed, 1 Oct, returning Tue, 7 Oct.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Wed, 1 Oct, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 7 Oct, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM687, select.
Los Angeles.RM730 per passenger.Departing Tue, 30 Sep, returning Wed, 1 Oct.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Tue, 30 Sep, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Wed, 1 Oct, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM730, select.
Los Angeles.RM732 per passenger.Departing Wed, 24 Sep, returning Fri, 26 Sep.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Wed, 24 Sep, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Fri, 26 Sep, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM732, select.
Los Angeles.RM733 per passenger.Departing Sat, 25 Oct, returning Sat, 1 Nov.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Sat, 25 Oct, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Sat, 1 Nov, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM733, select.
Los Angeles.RM735 per passenger.Departing Sat, 15 Nov, returning Wed, 3 Dec.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Sat, 15 Nov, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Wed, 3 Dec, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM735, select.
Los Angeles.RM841 per passenger.Departing Mon, 15 Dec, returning Wed, 17 Dec.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Mon, 15 Dec, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Wed, 17 Dec, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM841, select.
Los Angeles.RM857 per passenger.Departing Tue, 3 Feb, returning Tue, 17 Feb.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Tue, 3 Feb, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 17 Feb, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM857, select.

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

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Washington Ronald Reagan to Los Angeles International flights are currently cheapest in October.
Sep
from RM732
Oct
from RM687
Nov
from RM687
Dec
from RM841
Jan
from RM1,038
Feb
from RM857
Mar
from RM1,147
Apr
from RM1,500
May
from RM1,717
Jun
from RM1,314
Jul
from RM1,315
Aug
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Direct flights from Washington Ronald Reagan to Los Angeles International

Washington Ronald Reagan to Los Angeles International: Alternative routes

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

Washington D.C. to Los Angeles: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundRM687
Cheapest month to flyNovember
Average flight time5 hrs, 48 mins
Most popular airlineAmerican Airlines
Average flights per week132

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

The best price we found for a return flight from Washington Ronald Reagan to Los Angeles International is RM687. 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.
5 hours and 48 minutes is the average flight time from Washington Ronald Reagan to Los Angeles International.
American Airlines, Qantas and LATAM Airlines fly direct from Washington Ronald Reagan to Los Angeles International.
As of September 2025, there are 132 flights per week flying from Washington Ronald Reagan to Los Angeles International.
The cheapest month to fly from Washington Ronald Reagan to Los Angeles International is usually November.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Washington Ronald Reagan Airport to Los Angeles International Airport on Wednesday, 5 November 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 5 hours and 48 minutes.
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 Los Angeles International 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.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Los Angeles is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Southwest Airlines and Delta offer the cheapest flight tickets to Los Angeles International.

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

  • Hop on a direct flight from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Los Angeles International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 5 hours 50 minutes.

  • The timezone in Los Angeles is UTC-7, which is three hours behind Washington DC.

  • Each week, there are 36 Ronald Reagan National Airport to Los Angeles International Airport flights. If you prefer to jet off as early as possible, go for the 08:00 American Airlines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before you fly, the last departure is at 17:38 with American Airlines.

  • Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Get to the airport on time to board your DCA to LAX flight.

  • Be prepared for longer lines during popular months such as February. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.

  • You'll find a variety of airlines operating direct flights from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Los Angeles International Airport. When you're ready to kick off your Los Angeles adventure, let one of these carriers fly you to this must-see part of United States:

  • American Airlines has the highest passenger demand on this route.

  • American Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating DCA to LAX flights. A dependable 85.95% of its services on this route land as scheduled.

  • If you want to explore another city along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Los Angeles International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between DCA and LAX:

    • Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport

    • Nashville International Airport

    • John Glenn Columbus International Airport

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

  • At the moment, RM343 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Ronald Reagan National Airport to Los Angeles International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is RM687. Remember that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.

  • Get cheap tickets from DCA to LAX by booking nine months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.

  • The cheapest month for flights from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Los Angeles International Airport is August. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have a flexible schedule.

  • Snapping up cheap flights from DCA to LAX is a breeze with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as a new deal comes up.

  • Select your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Los Angeles International Airport.

Handy information about Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)

  • DCA is located at 1 Aviation Circle.

  • 76.44% of flights that depart Ronald Reagan National Airport reach their destination on time.

  • Central Washington DC to Ronald Reagan National Airport is approximately 8 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.

  • Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.

  • Searching for a convenient hotel near DCA? If you're boarding an early flight from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:

Arriving at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

Getting from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to central Los Angeles

  • You'll find LAX at One World Way.

  • From Los Angeles International Airport, Los Angeles is approximately 32 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to reach the centre driving.

  • It typically takes 55 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.

When to fly to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

  • July is the busiest month for flights from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Los Angeles International Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Los Angeles in May.

  • Lock in your flight from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Los Angeles International Airport for August if you'd like to visit Los Angeles during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).

  • February has average temperatures of between 6ºC (43ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Search for cheap tickets from DCA to LAX sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.

Explore more of United States

  • Los Angeles is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of United States you'll want to see. Around 177 kilometres south-east of Los Angeles, a visit to San Diego will keep you on the go. Start with leading attractions like San Diego Zoo, USS Midway Museum and SeaWorld San Diego.

  • Around 499 kilometres north-west of Los Angeles, San Jose is another essential stop in United States. Start your sightseeing at Winchester Mystery House, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art.

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