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Direct flights from Washington to Los Angeles

DCA - LAX route map All flights from DCA to LAX non-stop. There are direct flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA), District of Columbia, USA to Los Angeles International (LAX), California, USA with American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Delta Air Lines. 28 weekly departures are currently scheduled on this route. Departure times range from 08:19 to 18:01 depending on the schedule period. The flight distance is 2318 miles (3730 km). Flight time ranges from 5 hours and 28 minutes to 6 hours and 15 minutes.

DCA
Ronald Reagan Washington National
USAWashington , USA
LAX
Los Angeles
USALos Angeles , USA
DCA
Ronald Reagan Washington National
USAWashington , USA
Los Angeles
USALos Angeles , USA
LAX
Flight time 5h 28min to 6h 15min
Updated Jun 22, 2026
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Airlines with non-stop routes:

American Airlines oneworld

Departure times vary between 08:19 and 18:01 • From Terminal 2
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Alaska Airlines oneworld

Departure times vary between 09:30 and 09:59 • From Terminal 2
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Delta Air Lines SkyTeam

Departure times vary between 16:41 and 17:25 • From Terminal 2
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Weekday-labels: HAS FLIGHTS UPCOMING NO FLIGHTS
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Flight schedule from Washington to Los Angeles with American Airlines

This is a weekly direct flight schedule for American Airlines. Use the arrows or click on the date to change week. Click on any flight departure time to show more information and check availability.

 
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The timetable & schedule information was updated at 2026-06-22

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Flight schedule from Washington to Los Angeles with Alaska Airlines

This is a weekly direct flight schedule for Alaska Airlines. Use the arrows or click on the date to change week. Click on any flight departure time to show more information and check availability.

 
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The timetable & schedule information was updated at 2026-06-22

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Flight schedule from Washington to Los Angeles with Delta Air Lines

This is a weekly direct flight schedule for Delta Air Lines. Use the arrows or click on the date to change week. Click on any flight departure time to show more information and check availability.

 
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The timetable & schedule information was updated at 2026-06-22

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Washington to Los Angeles scheduled departures

Select a date to see every published non-stop departure between DCA and LAX.

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Jul 18
4 flights(4)
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Jul 19
4 flights(4)
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4 flights(4)
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4 flights(4)
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4 flights(4)
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4 flights(4)
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4 flights(4)
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Flight
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American Airlines American Airlines
AA1966
09:59
Alaska Airlines Alaska Airlines
AS5
16:45
Delta Air Lines Delta Air Lines
DL392
18:01
American Airlines American Airlines
AA3283
08:40
American Airlines American Airlines
AA1966
09:59
Alaska Airlines Alaska Airlines
AS5
16:45
Delta Air Lines Delta Air Lines
DL392
18:01
American Airlines American Airlines
AA3283
08:40
American Airlines American Airlines
AA1966
09:59
Alaska Airlines Alaska Airlines
AS5
16:45
Delta Air Lines Delta Air Lines
DL392
18:01
American Airlines American Airlines
AA3283
08:40
American Airlines American Airlines
AA1966
09:59
Alaska Airlines Alaska Airlines
AS5
16:45
Delta Air Lines Delta Air Lines
DL392
18:01
American Airlines American Airlines
AA3283
08:40
American Airlines American Airlines
AA1966
09:59
Alaska Airlines Alaska Airlines
AS5
16:45
Delta Air Lines Delta Air Lines
DL392
18:01
American Airlines American Airlines
AA3283
08:40
American Airlines American Airlines
AA1966
09:59
Alaska Airlines Alaska Airlines
AS5
16:45
Delta Air Lines Delta Air Lines
DL392
18:01
American Airlines American Airlines
AA3283
08:40
American Airlines American Airlines
AA1966
09:59
Alaska Airlines Alaska Airlines
AS5
16:45
Delta Air Lines Delta Air Lines
DL392
18:01
American Airlines American Airlines
AA3283
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DCA-LAX flight route
Route map from Washington, DCA to Los Angeles, LAX. The distance is 2318 miles or 3730 km.
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DCA - LAX route facts

  • Distance
    2318 miles (3730 km)
  • Flight time
    5 hours and 28 minutes to 6 hours and 15 minutes
  • Airlines
    American Airlines American Airlines
    Alaska Airlines Alaska Airlines
    Delta Delta
  • Airline alliances
    oneworld SkyTeam
  • Cabins
    Economy Premium Economy Business First
  • Hub airports
    American Airlines: DCA and LAX
    Alaska Airlines: LAX
    Delta Air Lines: LAX
  • Departure terminals
    American Airlines: Terminal 2
    Alaska Airlines: Terminal 2
    Delta Air Lines: Terminal 2
  • Arrival terminals
    Alaska Airlines: Terminal 6
    Delta Air Lines: Terminal 3
  • Aircraft
    American Airlines: Airbus A321neo and Boeing 737MAX 8 Passenger
    Alaska Airlines: Boeing 737-800 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ2 and Boeing 737MAX 8 Passenger
    Delta Air Lines: Boeing 757-200 (winglets) Passenger

Route FAQ

American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Delta Air Lines operate non-stop flights from DCA to LAX with 28 weekly departures.

Scheduled flight time from DCA to LAX ranges from 5 hours and 28 minutes to 6 hours and 15 minutes. The route covers 2318 miles (3730 km).

28 weekly departures are currently scheduled on this route, with published departure times ranging from 08:19 to 18:01 depending on the schedule period.

Departure terminals: American Airlines: Terminal 2, Alaska Airlines: Terminal 2 and Delta Air Lines: Terminal 2. Arrival terminals: Alaska Airlines: Terminal 6 and Delta Air Lines: Terminal 3.

Economy, Premium Economy, Business and First are currently scheduled on non-stop flights for this route.
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