Cheap Flights from Washington Ronald Reagan to Los Angeles International

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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Washington Ronald Reagan Airport to Los Angeles International Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from R 3,748. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Los Angeles.R 1,737 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Sep.One-way flight with jetBlue.Outbound indirect flight with jetBlue, departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Tue, 1 Sep, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,737, select.

Los Angeles.R 1,855 per passenger.Departing Tue, 25 Aug.One-way flight with jetBlue.Outbound indirect flight with jetBlue, departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Tue, 25 Aug, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,855, select.

Los Angeles.R 1,884 per passenger.Departing Wed, 21 Oct.One-way flight with jetBlue.Outbound indirect flight with jetBlue, departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Wed, 21 Oct, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,884, select.

Los Angeles.R 2,027 per passenger.Departing Fri, 4 Dec.One-way flight with jetBlue.Outbound indirect flight with jetBlue, departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Fri, 4 Dec, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,027, select.

Los Angeles.R 2,035 per passenger.Departing Thu, 19 Nov.One-way flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Thu, 19 Nov, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,035, select.

Los Angeles.R 2,036 per passenger.Departing Tue, 5 Jan.One-way flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Tue, 5 Jan, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,036, select.

Los Angeles.R 2,092 per passenger.Departing Wed, 9 Sep.One-way flight with British Airways.Outbound direct flight with British Airways departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Wed, 9 Sep, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,092, select.

Los Angeles.R 2,096 per passenger.Departing Tue, 6 Oct.One-way flight with British Airways.Outbound direct flight with British Airways departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Tue, 6 Oct, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,096, select.

Los Angeles.R 2,105 per passenger.Departing Tue, 10 Nov.One-way flight with British Airways.Outbound direct flight with British Airways departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Tue, 10 Nov, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,105, select.

Los Angeles.R 2,204 per passenger.Departing Thu, 21 Jan.One-way flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Thu, 21 Jan, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,204, select.

Los Angeles.R 2,205 per passenger.Departing Wed, 26 Aug.One-way flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Wed, 26 Aug, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,205, select.

Los Angeles.R 2,211 per passenger.Departing Tue, 16 Feb.One-way flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Tue, 16 Feb, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,211, select.

Los Angeles.R 2,288 per passenger.Departing Tue, 23 Mar.One-way flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Tue, 23 Mar, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,288, select.

Los Angeles.R 2,618 per passenger.Departing Sat, 5 Dec.One-way flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Sat, 5 Dec, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,618, select.

Los Angeles.R 2,618 per passenger.Departing Sat, 15 May.One-way flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Sat, 15 May, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,618, select.

Los Angeles.R 2,641 per passenger.Departing Sat, 5 Jun.One-way flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Alaska Airlines departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Sat, 5 Jun, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,641, 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 September.

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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 found	R 1,737
Cheapest month to fly	September
Average flight time	5 hrs, 52 mins
Most popular airline	Qantas
Average flights per week	124

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

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

The best price we found for a return flight from Washington Ronald Reagan to Los Angeles International is R 2,777. 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 Washington Ronald Reagan to Los Angeles International?

5 hours and 52 minutes is the average flight time from Washington Ronald Reagan to Los Angeles International.

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

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

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

As of July 2026, there are 124 flights per week flying from Washington Ronald Reagan to Los Angeles International.

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

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

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

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 Tuesday, 20 October 2026.

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

Yes – the average flight time is 5 hours and 52 minutes.

How can I find the best flight deal to Los Angeles International?

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.

When is the best time to book flights to Los Angeles?

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.

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

Currently, Southwest Airlines and American Airlines offer the cheapest flight tickets to Los Angeles International.

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

The average time for a direct flight from Washington Ronald Reagan Airport to Los Angeles International Airport is 5 hours 50 minutes.
The timezone in Los Angeles is UTC-8, which is three hours behind Washington DC.
Flights from DCA to LAX start at 08:01 — the first with American Airlines. The latest departure is at 17:35 with American Airlines. Overall, you can take your pick of 27 weekly Washington Ronald Reagan Airport to Los Angeles International Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Be at the airport with enough time to board your DCA to LAX flight.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
A range of airlines offer direct flights from Washington Ronald Reagan Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, so getting to Los Angeles (and then discovering more of the United States!) is easy. Popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
American Airlines is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
With a dependable 81.82% of services arriving as planned, American Airlines has the best on-time performance for DCA to LAX flights.
If you'd like to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Washington Ronald Reagan Airport to Los Angeles International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between DCA and LAX:
- Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport
- Nashville Airport
- Port Columbus Airport

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

Currently, R 1,737 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Washington Ronald Reagan Airport to Los Angeles International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 2,777. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.
To score cheap tickets from DCA to LAX, book your journey three months ahead of your departure.
August is the cheapest month for flights from Washington Ronald Reagan Airport to Los Angeles International Airport. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for every month.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from DCA to LAX.
Find the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Washington Ronald Reagan Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.

Handy information about Washington Ronald Reagan Airport (DCA)

You'll find DCA at 1 Aviation Circle.
71% of flights that take off from Washington Ronald Reagan Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Central Washington DC to Washington Ronald Reagan Airport is around 6 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 10 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 25 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to DCA? If you're catching an early flight from Washington Ronald Reagan Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:

Arriving at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

If you're getting in on a late Washington Ronald Reagan Airport to Los Angeles International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these options near LAX:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Los Angeles International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Hertz to explore Los Angeles and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Los Angeles International Airport around one week ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.

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

The address for LAX is One World Way.
Los Angeles International Airport is approximately 29 kilometres from the centre of Los Angeles. Driving there takes about 35 minutes.
It typically takes 1 hour if you're travelling by public transport.

When to fly to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

The quietest month for a flight from Washington Ronald Reagan Airport to Los Angeles International Airport is March, while July is the most popular. Choose the best time to visit Los Angeles based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
The warmest month in Los Angeles is August, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your flights from Washington Ronald Reagan Airport to Los Angeles International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap tickets from DCA to LAX in February if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 6ºC (43ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF) on average.

Explore more of the United States

You've done Los Angeles, now it's time to discover other parts of the United States. Journey about 177 kilometres south-east to San Diego to tick off its leading attractions. From San Diego Zoo to San Diego Balboa Park and USS Midway Museum, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
San Jose is another must-experience destination in the United States and is around 499 kilometres north-west of Los Angeles. No journey is complete without a visit to Winchester Mystery House, The Tech Interactive and Santa Clara Valley.