La Crosse to Washington (LSE–DCA) — 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 13m AABAQR AAASAY Chicago (ORD) to Washington flights
MSP Minneapolis ~4h 38m AADLKE Minneapolis (MSP) to Washington flights
MSN Madison ~4h 41m AADL Madison (MSN) to Washington flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
La Crosse to Washington
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 814 mi 2h 10m nonstop +1h ahead

LSE–DCA 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 10m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop LSE–DCA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
SY Sun Country Airlines 0
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 LSE to DCA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~4h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
134
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
LSE → DCA
89%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
89%
Return
DCA → LSE
92%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
92%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DCA delays →

Other ways to reach Washington from La Crosse

Nearby airports with service to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
Metric LSE→DCA RST→DCA CWA→DCA
Distance from LSE 62 mi 100 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 1
Flight time 2h 10m 2h 25m 2h
Airports within 200 miles of LSE with service to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in La Crosse, it's 7:00 PM in Washington.
Distance & Flight Time
814 mi / 1,309 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 10m gate to gate.
Getting from DCA

The Metro station is inside Terminal B/C with covered walkway access; Terminal A requires a short outdoor walk or shuttle. Yellow and Blue line trains run to downtown DC in 15–25 minutes for $2.25–$3.85.

Taxis and Uber/Lyft operate from designated pick-up zones outside each terminal; fares to downtown run $15–30. DCA serves the National Mall area and is well-positioned for the U.S. Capitol, Pentagon, and downtown offices. International arrivals clear customs at DCA only for pre-cleared flights; most international traffic uses IAD (Dulles). Rental cars are in a consolidated facility accessible by shuttle.

Washington Climate

Humid subtropical climate. Summers (June–August) are hot and very humid at 29–34°C with frequent afternoon thunderstorms causing ground stops and airspace flow programs. The summer storm season is the primary operational disruption risk at DCA. Spring and autumn are transitional with variable conditions and occasional severe thunderstorm outbreaks.

Winters (December–February) bring cold temperatures (−2 to 7°C) with occasional snowstorms that disproportionately affect the DC area due to limited snow-removal infrastructure. Even moderate snowfall (5–10 cm) can shut regional airports for hours. Pack layers for winter; the region's storm response is notoriously inconsistent.

LSE–DCA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the La Crosse to Washington route.
Route details
Distance814 mi / 1,309 km
Flight time2h 10m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: LSE
IATA / ICAOLSE / KLSE
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.1M
Elevation655 ft / 200 m
Destination: DCA
IATA / ICAODCA / KDCA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr25.5M
Elevation15 ft / 5 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LSE to DCA flights.
Nonstop flights from La Crosse Regional Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport take about 2h 10m gate to gate. The route covers 814 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from LSE to DCA: 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 10m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago O'Hare.
Washington is 1 hour ahead of La Crosse.
Yes, return flights from DCA to LSE are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include RST, CWA and ALO. 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 LSE to DCA

La Crosse Regional Airport (LSE) and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) 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.

LSE to DCA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LSE to DCA is about 2 hours 10 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. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Rochester (RST), Mosinee (CWA) and Waterloo (ALO).