Washington to La Crosse (DCA–LSE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

Last scheduled nonstop: Apr 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 3 hubs
ORD Chicago 4h 30m AAASAY AAUA Chicago (ORD) to La Crosse flights
MSP Minneapolis 13h 16m AAAFAM CH Minneapolis (MSP) to La Crosse flights
MSN Madison ~4h 31m AADL AA Madison (MSN) to La Crosse flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Washington to La Crosse
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 814 mi 2h 15m nonstop -1h behind

DCA–LSE had nonstop service from Sun Country Airlines, last on the schedule in April 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 814 miles in 2h 15m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop DCA–LSE service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
SY Sun Country Airlines 0 92%
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: SY (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for DCA to LSE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~13h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
135
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
DCA → LSE
92%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
92%
Return
LSE → DCA
89%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
89%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DCA delays →

Other ways to reach La Crosse from Washington

Nearby airports with service to La Crosse Regional Airport.
Metric DCA→LSE IAD→LSE
Distance from DCA 23 mi
Nonstop airlines 1
Weekly flights 1
Flight time 2h 15m 1h 48m
Departure OTP 92%
Airports within 200 miles of DCA with service to La Crosse Regional Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
La Crosse is 1 hour behind Washington.
DCA: EDT · LSE: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Washington, it's 5:00 PM in La Crosse.
Distance & Flight Time
814 mi / 1,309 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 15m gate to gate.
Getting to DCA

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.

DCA–LSE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Washington to La Crosse route.
Route details
Distance814 mi / 1,309 km
Flight time2h 15m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DCA
IATA / ICAODCA / KDCA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr25.5M
Elevation15 ft / 5 m
Destination: LSE
IATA / ICAOLSE / KLSE
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.1M
Elevation655 ft / 200 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DCA to LSE flights.
Nonstop flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to La Crosse Regional Airport take about 2h 15m gate to gate. The route covers 814 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from DCA to LSE: Sun Country Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in April 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in April 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 2h 15m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago O'Hare and Minneapolis–Saint Paul.
La Crosse is 1 hour behind Washington.
Yes, return flights from LSE to DCA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include IAD. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from DCA to LSE

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and La Crosse Regional Airport (LSE) had nonstop service from Sun Country Airlines, last on the schedule in April 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

DCA to LSE Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DCA to LSE is about 2 hours 15 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 814 miles (1,309 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago O'Hare and Minneapolis–Saint Paul. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dulles (IAD).