Direct flights from Los Angeles to Washington LAX → DCA

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines and Delta Air Lines fly nonstop from Los Angeles (LAX) to Washington (DCA), several times daily. The flight takes about 5h 15m and covers 2,306 miles (3,711 km). Arrivals run on time 80.9% at LAX and 70.5% at DCA — BTS data for the last three months, counting arrivals within 15 minutes of schedule. Schedule data from 11 June 2026.

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Departure Schedule typical week

Typical weekly schedule · 36 flights per week (~5 per day) · Updated 80d ago

American Airlines
21 flights per week (~3 per day)
Daily
07:48 08:26 12:15
Alaska Airlines
8 flights per week
Wed
11:48
Daily
11:54
Delta Air Lines
7 flights per week
Daily
07:35

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Frequently asked questions

Is there a direct flight from Los Angeles to Washington?

Yes, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines and 1 more airline operate nonstop flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Washington (DCA).

Which airlines fly direct from Los Angeles to Washington?

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines operate nonstop flights from Los Angeles to Washington.

How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Washington?

The nonstop flight from Los Angeles to Washington takes ~5h 15m (approximately 3711 km).

How often do direct flights operate from Los Angeles to Washington?

Nonstop flights from Los Angeles to Washington operate multiple daily — 36 flights per week (~5 per day).

What is the on-time performance for flights from Los Angeles to Washington?

Arrivals run on time 80.9% at LAX and 70.5% at DCA — BTS data for the last three months, counting arrivals within 15 minutes of schedule.

What days of the week are there direct flights from Los Angeles to Washington?

Direct flights from Los Angeles to Washington operate every day of the week. American Airlines flies daily, Alaska Airlines flies daily, and Delta Air Lines flies daily.

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