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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 07:35 and lands at 12:31
• Latest: departs at 13:48 and lands at 18:44.

The flight takes about 4h 56m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport.

A direct flight from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport takes 4h 56m, covering 5,968 km.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need another form of identification, such as a driving licence.

Return flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport range from $494 to $864, with an average of $682 over the past 12 months. Anything below $494 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 23% above the $682 route average. Book 13 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average $397 return via Boston Logan Intl (BOS), compared with $731 for direct.

Delta is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while American Airlines has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport flights are:

• Delta: 88% on time
• American Airlines: 87% on time
• Alaska Airlines: 81% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 86% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $50–$143 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Alaska Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 757-300 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport flights, with 67% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

Four airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport flights:

• American Airlines
• Alaska Airlines
• Delta
• JetBlue

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty programme, while others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $259, which is 37% below the typical average for this route.

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport (DCA) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around $35 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Sixt
• Dollar
• Thrifty
• Hertz
• Alamo

Flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport usually depart from Los Angeles (LAX) and arrive at Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport route, 14% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 59m.

One-stop flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport most commonly connect through:

• Denver Intl (DEN) – 53% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) – 8% of one-stop connections
• Dallas Love Field (DAL) – 7% of one-stop connections
• Nashville Intl (BNA) – 6% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 26% on flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $618 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $830, a difference of $212.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

3 airlines operate flights between Los Angeles and Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• American Airlines
• Alaska Airlines
• Delta

Flying via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 6h 50m, compared to 7h 28m via Chicago Midway (MDW) and 7h 29m via Nashville Intl (BNA).

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport is 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles (Eastern Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport are Grand Hyatt Washington, JW Marriott Washington, DC, and Walter E. Washington Convention Center. These are among the most viewed places in Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport flights:

• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Alaska Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Alaska Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Business Class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.