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

• Earliest: departs at 8:40 am and lands at 2:32 pm
• Latest: departs at 5:35 pm and lands at 11:27 pm.

The flight takes about 5h 52m.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Los Angeles:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

A nonstop flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Los Angeles takes 5h 52m, covering 2,304 miles.

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.

Round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Los Angeles range from $328 to $581, with an average of $448 over the past 12 months. Anything below $328 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 26% above the $448 route average. Book 10 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $168 round-trip via New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY), compared to $482 for nonstop.

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

• American Airlines: 84% on time
• Delta: 82% on time
• Alaska Airlines: 79% on time

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 82% of the time on average.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $35–$100 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 and Southwest. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 757-300 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Los Angeles flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 25%, evening flights for 25%, and night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $270 to $2,477. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

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

• Alaska Airlines
• American Airlines
• Delta
• JetBlue

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

One-way fares from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Los Angeles are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $163, which is 42% below the typical average for this route.

Los Angeles Airport (LAX) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $4 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Ace
• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Hertz
• Alamo

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

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening 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 Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Los Angeles route, 18% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 49m.

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

• Denver Intl (DEN) - 47% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 16% of one-stop connections
• Dallas Love Field (DAL) - 5% of one-stop connections
• Nashville Intl (BNA) - 5% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 22% on flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Los Angeles. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $406 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $517, a difference of $111.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

3 airlines operate flights between Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport and Los Angeles. The airlines offering nonstop 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 at 7h 06m, compared with 7h 28m via Dallas Love Field (DAL) and 7h 29m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT).

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

Some of the most popular sights in Los Angeles are Venice Beach, Los Angeles Convention Center and Crypto.com Arena. These are among the most viewed places in Los Angeles on KAYAK.

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

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

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

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

Downtown Los Angeles is approximately 16 miles from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). The airport is connected with various transit options. Using the Metro or Flyaway bus will take approximately 35min to reach downtown Los Angeles. The shuttle bus regularly runs every 10min through the airport terminals. Alternatively, you can use a taxi or rideshare app to order an Uber, which will take 20min to get to your destination.

Washington Reagan National Airport (DCA) is connected to downtown Washington through the metro. The metro takes approximately 20min to get to the airport and is the cheapest option. You can also use a taxi, car rental or a rideshare, which all take about 10min to cover the same distance; however, they are a more expensive option compared to the metro.

Washington Reagan National Airport (DCA) features 3/2 BB Luxury suites, located 0.4 miles from the airport. They are conveniently accessible, so passengers who have scheduled early morning flights can spend the night here. You can also stay at Hyatt Regency Crystal City Hotel, Hilton Crystal City Hotel, Crystal Gateway Hotel, and Courtyard by Marriott Hotel depending on your budget.

It is possible to get access to unique services for passengers with reduced mobility upon request at LAX. However, passengers need to contact their airlines two days earlier informing them of the assistance they need. As such, you will get a wheelchair and extra assistance upon your arrival.