$90 Cheap American Airlines flights Washington (DCA) to Los Angeles (LAX)

Landing cheap one-way American Airlines flights from DCA to LAX from $90 on Expedia is a breeze — just filter by “Price (lowest to highest).” Or check out our affordable round-trip fares from $186 for your next exciting getaway.**These prices were available on Expedia within the past 7 days, for flights departing within the next year. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

January is one of the least expensive months to get away to Los Angeles with American Airlines. You could also find great deals on return and one-way tickets in February.

Search for affordable American Airlines flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) one to three months before your departure. Travelers who book domestic flights 34 to 86 days in advance can save 25% compared to those who book just 6 to 12 days ahead. Regardless of fare class and itinerary, the ideal day to book a domestic flight is usually Sunday and the most expensive tends to be Monday. Passengers who book on a Sunday can save 6% on average compared to those who book on a Monday.**Ideal booking window recommendation is based on average round-trip ticket prices for January through November for 2024. Best day of the week to book recommendation is based on average round-trip ticket prices for January through October 2024. All data sourced from ARC’s global airline sales database.

Take off on one of American Airlines’s 14 direct weekly flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX). To see your choices, enter your travel dates, origin and destination and hit search. Then select the “Nonstop” and “Airline” filters.

From takeoff to touchdown, a direct American Airlines flight from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) takes around 5h 55m.

If it’s flexibility you’re after, Thursday offers the most choice for American Airlines flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX). You can pick from 2 different departures.

The earliest American Airlines flight from DCA to LAX departs at 8:00AM UTC-5, touching down at 10:55AM UTC-8. If you’d like to jet off later in the day, the last American Airlines flight leaves DCA at 5:30PM UTC-5 and touches down at LAX at 8:25PM UTC-8. Flying before noon is generally a good option as morning and mid-morning flights are less likely to experience cancellations.**Most reliable time of the day recommendation is based on January through August 2024 flight status data sourced from OAG’s global flight data platform.

American Airlines flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Los Angeles arrive at Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX). This is the main entry point here.

Most likely, you’ll be flying on an Airbus A321neo for your American Airlines flight from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX). However, you may be switched to a different aircraft if operational demands require it.

Depending on your fare type, a fee is typically charged if you modify or cancel your booking more than 24 hours after it has been confirmed. To secure flexible plane tickets, select our “Changes included” or “No cancel fee” filter when looking for flights. For more information on canceling or changing your reservation, visit “Trips,” select your flight and tick “Manage Booking.”