Los AngelestoWashingtonFlight Time
LAX–DCA · Nonstop
Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) to Washington (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport).
The estimated flight time from Los Angeles (LAX) to Washington (DCA) is about 5h 20m, covering 2,306 miles. American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, and Delta Air Lines fly the route nonstop with 3-4/day departures, from 07:35 to 12:15 local time.
Plan this routeAt a glance
| Est. flight time | Distance | Route type | Captured freq. | Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ~5h 20m Estimated from great-circle distance — no tracked flights yet. | 2,306 mi | Nonstop | 3-4/day From the current provider sample; confirm live timetables before booking. | Domestic |
Airlines on this route
Nonstop airlines from Los Angeles to Washington
American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, and Delta Air Lines operate 3-4/day flights from LAX to DCA. Departures leave from Terminals 3 and 6 at LAX.
- First departure
- 07:35
- Last departure
- 12:15
- Cadence
- ~hourly
- Scheduled departure times
- 5
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 1-2/day | Boeing 737 · Seat map | 08:2612:15 |
Aircraft on this route
Flying the other way?
DCA to LAX flights — 4/day on 3 airlines →Methodology: airline, aircraft, terminal, and departure-time details come from a full week of published airline schedules for LAX, refreshed on a rolling basis. Frequency uses 25 scheduled departures across 7 observed days; flight time is estimated from flying distance until this route has enough tracked flights for an observed average.
Route FAQ
How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Washington?
The estimated flight time from Los Angeles (LAX) to Washington (DCA) is about 5h 20m, based on the 2,306-mile flying distance.
How far is Los Angeles from Washington?
Los Angeles (LAX) to Washington (DCA) is about 2,306 miles by air.
Are there nonstop flights from Los Angeles to Washington?
Yes. American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, and Delta Air Lines fly nonstop from Los Angeles (LAX) to Washington (DCA), with 3-4/day departures.
Which airlines fly from Los Angeles to Washington?
American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, and Delta Air Lines fly nonstop from Los Angeles (LAX) to Washington (DCA).
What aircraft fly from Los Angeles to Washington?
The LAX–DCA route is flown with Boeing 737, Boeing 757.
Route hubs
Nearby airport options
Near Los Angeles
- BUR - BurbankBob Hope Airport · 18 mi from LAXFlights from BUR
- SNA - Santa AnaJohn Wayne/Orange County Airport · 36 mi from LAXFlights from SNA
- ONT - OntarioOntario International Airport · 47 mi from LAXFlights from ONT
Near Washington
- IAD - WashingtonWashington Dulles International Airport · 24 mi from DCAFlights to IAD
- BWI - BaltimoreBaltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport · 30 mi from DCAFlights to BWI
- RIC - RichmondRichmond International Airport · 94 mi from DCAFlights to RIC