Los Angeles (LAX) to Washington (DCA) flights
American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines fly nonstop from Los Angeles International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, with about 26 flights a week in July 2026. The 2,311-mile flight takes about 4h 50m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 2,311 mi · 3,719 km
- Flight time
- 4h 50m
- Airlines
- 3
- Seats filled
- 88%
Airlines flying LAX to DCA
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 13 | Airbus A321, Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737-800 | 122,228 | 4h 49m |
| Alaska Airlines | 7 | Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737 MAX 9 | 49,981 | 4h 52m |
| Delta Air Lines | 6 | Boeing 757-200 | 50,628 | 4h 49m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
LAX to DCA flight schedule
4 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 4 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 7:35am and the last at 12:46pm. Times are local and can change; check with the airline before you book.
| Flight | Departs | Arrives | Days flown in August 2026 | On time (12 months) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL 392Delta Air Lines | 7:35am | 3:35pm | 31 | 80% |
| AA 3283American Airlines | 8:19am | 4:29pm | 31 | 81% |
| AS 6Alaska Airlines | 11:48am | 8:00pm | 31 | 78% |
| AA 591American Airlines | 12:46pm | 8:55pm | 31 | 75% |
Is LAX to DCA on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 80% of 1,454 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 1.3% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 8am were the most punctual (85%), those around 12pm the least (74%). Most delay time was caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning, fuelling) (41%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 728 | 81% | 14 min | 1.1% |
| Alaska Airlines | 364 | 78% | 15 min | 0.8% |
| Delta Air Lines | 362 | 80% | 21 min | 2.2% |
Airlines as sold: flights operated by regional partners count under the airline on the ticket. Average delay is across all completed flights, early arrivals counted as zero.
On-time arrivals by departure time
| Scheduled departure | Flights | On time, relative | On time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7am to 8am | 467 | 83% | |
| 8am to 9am | 259 | 85% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 208 | 78% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 437 | 74% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 82 | 84% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 121 | 19,735 | |
| September 2025 | 118 | 18,292 | |
| October 2025 | 124 | 18,794 | |
| November 2025 | 117 | 17,861 | |
| December 2025 | 122 | 19,363 | |
| January 2026 | 116 | 17,457 | |
| February 2026 | 112 | 17,117 | |
| March 2026 | 121 | 19,822 | |
| April 2026 | 119 | 19,054 | |
| May 2026 | 121 | 19,327 | |
| June 2026 | 116 | 18,187 | |
| July 2026 | 114 | 17,828 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.