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Cheapest round-trip
$349
Typical prices: $368-$753
United Airlines
Sat 12/1Tue 12/11
DCA - LCH • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$309
Typical prices: $391-$464
American Airlines
Thu 10/18
DCA - LCH • 1 stop
When to travel
February
Cheapest • 35% price drop
May
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW)
Cheapest • Avg $389 (round-trip)
Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH)
Shortest trip • 5h 33m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Washington, D.C. to Lake Charles (DCA-LCH)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Lake Charles

Tue, Dec 1 - Fri, Dec 11
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10:54 am - 5:24 pmDCA  Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-LCH Lake Charles
7h 30m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
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2:31 pm - 8:55 pmLCH  Lake Charles-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
5h 24m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
$349United Airlines
Fri, Nov 6 - Sun, Nov 8
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8:15 am - 1:55 pmDCA  Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-LCH Lake Charles
6h 40m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
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6:00 pm - 11:57 pmLCH  Lake Charles-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
4h 57m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
$395United Airlines
Fri, Nov 6 - Sun, Nov 8
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8:15 am - 1:55 pmDCA  Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-LCH Lake Charles
6h 40m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
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6:00 pm - 11:57 pmLCH  Lake Charles-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
4h 57m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
$479United Airlines
Wed, Sep 23 - Sun, Sep 27
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4:38 pm - 9:36 pmDCA  Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-LCH Lake Charles
5h 58m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
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4:07 pm - 11:59 pmLCH  Lake Charles-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
6h 52m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
$489United Airlines
Fri, Nov 6 - Sun, Nov 8
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8:15 am - 1:55 pmDCA  Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-LCH Lake Charles
6h 40m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
United Airlines Logo
6:00 pm - 11:57 pmLCH  Lake Charles-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
4h 57m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
$499United Airlines
Tue, Dec 1 - Fri, Dec 11
American Airlines Logo
2:50 pm - 10:47 pmDCA  Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-LCH Lake Charles
8h 57m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Dallas/Fort Worth
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10:22 am - 7:01 pmLCH  Lake Charles-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
7h 39m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$513American Airlines
Tue, Sep 29 - Sat, Oct 3
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2:40 pm - 9:06 pmDCA  Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-LCH Lake Charles
7h 26m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
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7:30 am - 4:13 pmLCH  Lake Charles-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
7h 43m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
$519United Airlines
Fri, Nov 6 - Sun, Nov 8
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5:00 am - 9:52 amDCA  Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-LCH Lake Charles
5h 52m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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6:00 am - 12:49 pmLCH  Lake Charles-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
5h 49m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$587American Airlines
Fri, Nov 6 - Sun, Nov 8
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8:15 am - 1:55 pmDCA  Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-LCH Lake Charles
6h 40m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
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6:00 pm - 5:06 pmLCH  Lake Charles-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
22h 06m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Chicago O'Hare Intl
$608United Airlines
Fri, Nov 6 - Sun, Nov 8
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8:15 am - 1:55 pmDCA  Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-LCH Lake Charles
6h 40m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
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6:00 pm - 2:12 pmLCH  Lake Charles-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
19h 12m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Chicago O'Hare Intl
$632United Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Lake Charles flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Lake Charles?

Round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Lake Charles start at $349. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $368 to $753. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $349 on United Airlines.

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Key details for Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Lake Charles flights

Low season

August

Cheapest flight

$309
Flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Lake Charles

When to book flights from Washington, D.C. to Lake Charles

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Your Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Lake Charles flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking questions.

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Lake Charles?

    Flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Lake Charles usually depart from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA) and arrive at Lake Charles (LCH).

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Lake Charles?

    Only Economy Class is available on flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Lake Charles.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Lake Charles pass through?

    Connecting flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Lake Charles most commonly pass through:

    • Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 93% of one-stop connections
    • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 7% of one-stop connections
    Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Lake Charles?

    On the Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Lake Charles route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 56%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $368 round-trip on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at $828: a $460 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • How long is a flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Lake Charles?

    There are currently no nonstop flights available from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Lake Charles. Flights with 1 layover take between 5h 33m and 5h 46m in total, depending on the connection.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Lake Charles?

    No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

  • Have flight prices from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Lake Charles changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $349 to $1,272. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Lake Charles looking right now?

    One-way fares from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Lake Charles are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $439.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Lake Charles?

    Flying via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 33m, compared with 5h 46m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW).

  • What is the time difference between Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport and Lake Charles?

    Lake Charles is 1 hour behind Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport (Central Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • What car rental options are available at Lake Charles Airport (LCH)?

    Lake Charles Airport (LCH) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $31 for economy cars. Top options include:
    • Budget
    • Enterprise Rent-A-Car
    • Hertz
    • Avis
    • Alamo

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Lake Charles flight?

    Round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Lake Charles range from $368 to $753, with an average of $441 over the past 12 months. Anything below $368 counts as a good deal.

Your guide to booking Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Lake Charles flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Saturday departure instead of Wednesday. On this route, Saturday flights average $368 - about $460 less than Wednesday (56% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Lake Charles trip for February. Fares historically average $285 round-trip in that month - typically $543 less than the most expensive month, which is March (based on the last 12 months).

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