Cheap flights from LAX to DCA (Los Angeles Intl. to Ronald Reagan Washington National)

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Cheap Flights from LAX to DCA starting at $76 One Way, $150 Round Trip

Prices starting at $150 for return flights and $76 for one-way flights to Ronald Reagan Washington National were the cheapest prices found within the past 7 days, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Tue, Apr 21 - Tue, Apr 28
LAX
Los Angeles
DCA
Washington
$150 Roundtrip, found 9 hours ago
$150
Roundtrip
found 9 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Tue, Apr 21 from Los Angeles to Washington, returning Tue, Apr 28, priced at $150 found 9 hours ago
Wed, Apr 22 - Sat, May 2
LAX
Los Angeles
DCA
Washington
$155 Roundtrip, found 15 hours ago
$155
Roundtrip
found 15 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Wed, Apr 22 from Los Angeles to Washington, returning Sat, May 2, priced at $155 found 15 hours ago
Wed, Apr 8 - Wed, Apr 15
LAX
Los Angeles
DCA
Washington
$156 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$156
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Wed, Apr 8 from Los Angeles to Washington, returning Wed, Apr 15, priced at $156 found 1 day ago
Wed, May 6 - Sat, May 9
LAX
Los Angeles
DCA
Washington
$158 Roundtrip, found 4 hours ago
$158
Roundtrip
found 4 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Wed, May 6 from Los Angeles to Washington, returning Sat, May 9, priced at $158 found 4 hours ago
Tue, Apr 21 - Tue, Apr 28
LAX
Los Angeles
DCA
Washington
$210 Roundtrip, found 9 hours ago
$210
Roundtrip
found 9 hours ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Tue, Apr 21 from Los Angeles to Washington, returning Tue, Apr 28, priced at $210 found 9 hours ago

Hotel Ideas near Ronald Reagan Washington National

Airport Hotels near Ronald Reagan Washington National

DoubleTree by Hilton Washington DC - Crystal City

DoubleTree by Hilton Washington DC - Crystal City

4 out of 5
300 Army Navy Dr Arlington VA
The price is $158 total per night from Apr 4 to Apr 5
$158 total
per night
Apr 4 - Apr 5
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Arlington. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a free airport shuttle, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,359 reviews)
It was good for the price. Beds are very small and it wasn’t the cleanest. The fan in the bathroom let popping off.

Reviewed on Mar 22, 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Washington DC - Crystal City
Sheraton Pentagon City Hotel

Sheraton Pentagon City Hotel

3.5 out of 5
900 S Orme St Arlington VA
The price is $149 total per night from Apr 3 to Apr 4
$149 total
per night
Apr 3 - Apr 4
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Arlington. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a free airport shuttle, and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (3,065 reviews)
Older property but well maintained and great location to the sights!

Reviewed on Mar 23, 2026

Sheraton Pentagon City Hotel
Washington Plaza Hotel

Washington Plaza Hotel

4 out of 5
10 Thomas Circle NW Washington DC
The price is $158 total per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
$158 total
per night
Apr 5 - Apr 6
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Washington. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (4,967 reviews)
Very happy with everything, will come back again!

Reviewed on Mar 23, 2026

Washington Plaza Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Hotels In Washington

Washington Plaza Hotel

Washington Plaza Hotel

4 out of 5
10 Thomas Circle NW Washington DC
$136 nightly
The price is $158 total per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
$158 total
Apr 5 - Apr 6
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Washington. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (4,967 reviews)
Very happy with everything, will come back again!

Reviewed on Mar 23, 2026

Washington Plaza Hotel
Hamilton Hotel Washington DC

Hamilton Hotel Washington DC

4 out of 5
1001 14th St NW Washington DC
$220 nightly
The price is $250 total per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
$250 total
Apr 5 - Apr 6
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Washington. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,219 reviews)
Good stay

Reviewed on Mar 23, 2026

Hamilton Hotel Washington DC
Arlo Washington DC

Arlo Washington DC

4 out of 5
333 G St NW Washington DC
$223 nightly
The price is $259 total per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
$259 total
Apr 5 - Apr 6
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Washington. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and 2 bars/lounges. Popular attractions Union Station Shopping Center and Smithsonian Institution ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,381 reviews)
Great stay.

Reviewed on Mar 23, 2026

Arlo Washington DC
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Washington Hotels With Airport Transportation

Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center

Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center

4 out of 5
201 Waterfront Street Fort Washington MD
The price is $281 total per night from Apr 3 to Apr 4
$281 total
per night
Apr 3 - Apr 4
Book a stay at this spa resort in National Harbor. Enjoy a full-service spa, 3 restaurants, and a marina. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
Yes

Reviewed on Mar 23, 2026

Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center
Courtyard by Marriott Washington, DC Dupont Circle

Courtyard by Marriott Washington, DC Dupont Circle

3.5 out of 5
1733 N St NW Washington DC
The price is $176 total per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
$176 total
per night
Apr 5 - Apr 6
Book a stay at this boutique hotel in Washington. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
Our room was not ready at arrival (8pm ET). The rooms have no dresser or closet space to unpack for a long stay like ours. The shower doors would not stay closed which meant the floor would get extremely wet. Food services were time consuming as it appreared they were painfully understaffed.

Reviewed on Mar 22, 2026

Courtyard by Marriott Washington, DC Dupont Circle
Malolo Bed and Breakfast

Malolo Bed and Breakfast

3.5 out of 5
5213 B Street Southeast Washington DC
Stay at this B&B in Washington. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a free area shuttle. Popular attractions Smithsonian Institution and National Mall are located ...
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Malolo Bed and Breakfast
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Low Priced Washington Hotels

Motto by Hilton Washington DC City Center

Motto by Hilton Washington DC City Center

3.5 out of 5
627 H Street NW Washington DC
The price is $111 total per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
$111 total
per night
Apr 5 - Apr 6
Stay at this hotel in Washington. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,914 reviews)
The room is very small. There is no fridge or microwave or snack store. The vending machine is limited but there is a Walgreens at the corner. Once the heater reaches your desired temperature the air comes on freezing you out and then the heater comes back on. The WiFi did not give me any trouble ...

Reviewed on Mar 23, 2026

Motto by Hilton Washington DC City Center
The Baron Hotel

The Baron Hotel

3 out of 5
1523 22nd Street NW Washington DC
The price is $152 total per night from Mar 30 to Mar 31
$152 total
per night
Mar 30 - Mar 31
Stay at this hotel in Washington. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
7/10 Good! (1,003 reviews)
Clean rooms, surprisingly and pleasantly quiet. Great location. Quirky and ole timey. Great showers!

Reviewed on Mar 21, 2026

The Baron Hotel
Windsor Inn Hotel

Windsor Inn Hotel

2 out of 5
1842 16th St Nw Washington DC
The price is $114 total per night from Apr 1 to Apr 2
$114 total
per night
Apr 1 - Apr 2
Stay at this hotel in Washington. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
6.8/10 (1,001 reviews)
The area has some quick restuarants very close. About a five minute walk is the Dupont Circle area with lots of restuarants, entertainment and convenience stores. The hotel is older/dated with zero amenities. Beds are average at best but the area is very quiet and very safe.

Reviewed on Mar 19, 2026

Windsor Inn Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Family Friendly Hotels in Washington

Embassy Suites by Hilton Washington D.C. – Convention Center

Embassy Suites by Hilton Washington D.C. – Convention Center

3.5 out of 5
900 10th St NW Washington DC
$217 nightly
The price is $251 total per night from Apr 23 to Apr 24
$251 total
Apr 23 - Apr 24
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Washington. Enjoy free breakfast, a 24-hour fitness center, and WiFi (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,246 reviews)
Wonderful property close to all the places that are downtown. They are pushy about booking the next stay at another property in the future which I thought was kinda of crazy and would have have been nice to have a person to book families with tours instead. I would have loved an easier way to order ...

Reviewed on Mar 23, 2026

Embassy Suites by Hilton Washington D.C. – Convention Center
Holiday Inn Washington Capitol - Natl Mall by IHG

Holiday Inn Washington Capitol - Natl Mall by IHG

3 out of 5
550 C St SW Washington DC
$193 nightly
The price is $224 total per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
$224 total
Apr 5 - Apr 6
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Washington. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,880 reviews)
Comfortable beds, close to a lot of attractions.

Reviewed on Mar 22, 2026

Holiday Inn Washington Capitol - Natl Mall by IHG
Hyatt Place Washington DC/National Mall

Hyatt Place Washington DC/National Mall

3 out of 5
400 E Street SW Washington DC
$246 nightly
The price is $285 total per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
$285 total
Apr 5 - Apr 6
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Washington. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,653 reviews)
Everything was great except for what was available from the kitchen versus what was on the menu. We had to either leave the premises or dash everything

Reviewed on Mar 21, 2026

Hyatt Place Washington DC/National Mall
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

LAX to DCA Route Info

Origin Airport
Destination Airport
Number Of Airlines Serving
Distance
Shortest Flight Departure Time
Shortest Flight Departure Date
LAX Address & GPS
Address:
One World Way
Los Angeles CA, 90045-5803
United States
IATA Code:
LAX
Longitude:
-118.408279
Latitude:
33.943399
Time Zone:
America/Los_Angeles
DCA Address & GPS
Address:
1 Aviation Circle
Washington DC, 20001-6000
United States
IATA Code:
DCA
Longitude:
-77.043457
Latitude:
38.853434
Time Zone:
America/New_York

Frequently asked questions

Are there non-stop flights from Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) to DCA?
Yep, your memorable getaway is just a single flight away. Great news, isn't it? Travel in comfort aboard one of 3 highly rated carriers that fly directly from LAX to DCA. Top picks include:

  • American Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines
  • Delta Air Lines

What is the shortest flight from LAX to DCA?
The shortest flight time from Los Angeles to Washington is 4 hours and 54 minutes. Grab a wine from the drink trolley, work on your travel itinerary or read a few magazines — you'll have enough time on this medium-haul trip.
How many hours flight from LAX to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)?
The trip from LAX to DCA will take approximately 4 hours and 57 minutes. A few TV shows, some light reading and a decent snooze will make the time fly by.
What airlines have the most flights from LAX to DCA?
While you'll find various airlines that fly from LAX to National Airport, there are a couple that seasoned jetsetters keep coming back to. Alaska Airlines (AS) is among the best and offers 45 flights monthly. Also check out the great deals available with Delta Air Lines (DL). Offering 160 flights every month between Los Angeles and Washington, they make the journey just as enjoyable as the destination.

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