Washington to Los Angeles (DCA–LAX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
DCA–LAX is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Alaska Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 2,306 miles in approximately 5h 39m. Beyond nonstop, 81 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines Also: JL, MH, PR, QF | 21 | 32Q, 7M8 | 5h39-5h56 | Oneworld | JL, MH, PR, QF | |
| DL Delta Air Lines | 14 | 75W | 5h39-5h45 | SkyTeam | – | |
| AS Alaska Airlines Also: KE, QF | 7 | 73H | 5h47 | Oneworld | KE, QF |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Los Angeles from Washington
| Metric | DCA→LAX | IAD→LAX | BWI→LAX |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from DCA | – | 23 mi | 30 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 15 | 8 |
| Weekly flights | 91 | 172 | 73 |
| Flight time | 5h 39m | 5h 22m | 5h 28m |
| Departure OTP | 81% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
DCA: EDT · LAX: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Washington, it's 3:00 PM in Los Angeles.
The DC Metro (Yellow and Blue lines) connects the airport directly to downtown Washington in 15–25 minutes from most central stations ($2.25–$3.85 depending on distance and time of day). The Reagan National Airport station is inside the terminal complex with a direct indoor walkway. Metro runs from about 05:00 to midnight Sunday–Thursday, and until 01:00 on Friday–Saturday.Taxis and Uber/Lyft from the city centre cost $15–30 depending on destination and traffic. DCA is one of the most transit-accessible major US airports. Driving is straightforward via the George Washington Memorial Parkway; short-term parking at the terminal costs from $5 for 20 minutes. No personal vehicles are allowed to idle at arrivals; use the cell-phone lot or commercial pick-up zones.
LAX has no direct rail link to downtown. The closest option is the free LAX Shuttle G to the Metro C Line station at Aviation/Century Blvd (fare $1.75 to Union Station, 40–50 min). Taxis use a meter; expect $35–55 to downtown and $30–45 to Santa Monica. Ride-shares cost $20–45 depending on destination and surge pricing.Rental car facilities are a short shuttle ride from terminals. FlyAway buses run to Union Station, Van Nuys, Hollywood, and Westwood ($9.75–11.25). For LAX Connect (the new people mover to Inglewood), check if it has opened at time of travel.
Mediterranean climate. Summers are warm and dry (24–30°C) with low humidity and almost no rain. Winters are mild (10–18°C) with occasional rain from November through March. Fog ("June Gloom") is common from late May through July, blanketing mornings until noon and causing departure delays.
Santa Ana winds occur in fall and spring, sometimes grounding departures briefly. Heat waves in September–October can push temperatures above 38°C inland, though LAX itself stays cooler near the coast.
DCA–LAX Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from DCA to LAX
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Delta Air Lines. With 91 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
DCA to LAX Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DCA to LAX ranges from 5 hours 39 minutes to 6 hours 8 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,306 miles (3,711 km). There are approximately 91 weekly flights outbound and 70 return, totaling 161 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
81 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via ICT. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dulles (IAD), Baltimore (BWI) and Richmond (RIC).