United States Β· 2,305 miles (3,710 km)

Los Angeles (LAX) to Washington (DCA) flights

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5,500 milesCheapest economy award, one way, with American AAdvantage

An economy award from Los Angeles (LAX) to Washington (DCA) starts at 5,500 miles one way with American AAdvantage on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. 3 airlines fly nonstop from Los Angeles (LAX) to Washington (DCA): Alaska Airlines, American Airlines and Delta Air Lines. The two airports are 2,305 miles (3,710 km) apart. Alaska Airlines and American Airlines are in oneworld and Delta Air Lines is in SkyTeam. There are also 59 ways to fly it with one stop, through Saint Louis, Cincinnati and Kansas City and more.

How many miles LAX to DCA costs

Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.

ProgramEconomyTaxes and fees
American AAdvantageOn American Airlines5,500$5.60
Alaska Atmos RewardsOn Alaska Airlines12,500$5.60
Iberia ClubOn American Airlines13,000$5.60
Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn American Airlines15,000$5.60
SAS EuroBonusOn Delta Air Lines15,000$56–112
Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn American Airlines16,000$5.60
Finnair PlusOn American Airlines16,500$5.60
British Airways ClubOn American Airlines20,000$5.60
Starlux (COSMILE)On Alaska Airlines20,000$38.60
Qantas Frequent FlyerOn American Airlines20,700$5.60
Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn Delta Air Lines22,000$5.60
JAL Mileage BankOn American Airlines23,000$5.60

Business and first class prices, and 1 more programs, are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.

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Airlines flying nonstop from LAX to DCA

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    Alaska Airlinesoneworld Β· bookable with 9 programsWho books it
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    American Airlinesoneworld Β· bookable with 9 programsWho books it
  • Delta Air Lines logo
    Delta Air LinesSkyTeam Β· bookable with 8 programsWho books it

Book LAX to DCA with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

LAX to DCA with one stop

59 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Saint Louis (STL)American Airlines and Southwest Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Cincinnati (CVG)Delta Air Lines the whole way
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  • Via Kansas City (MCI)Southwest Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Indianapolis (IND)American Airlines the whole way
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    Delta Air Lines logo
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  • Via Louisville (SDF)Breeze Airways, then American Airlines
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  • Via Columbus (CMH)American Airlines and Southwest Airlines the whole way
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    Delta Air Lines logo
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  • Via Lexington (LEX)American Airlines, then Delta Air Lines
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  • Via Las Vegas (LAS)American Airlines and Southwest Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Tulsa (TUL)American Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Bentonville (XNA)American Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Denver (DEN)Frontier Airlines and United Airlines the whole way
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    Delta Air Lines logo
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  • Via Pittsburgh (PIT)American Airlines the whole way
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    United Airlines logo
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  • Via Omaha (OMA)American Airlines, then Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines
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    Delta Air Lines logo
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  • Via Des Moines (DSM)American Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Oklahoma City (OKC)American Airlines the whole way
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See all 59 in Routes

LAX to DCA: common questions

How many miles does LAX to DCA cost?

In economy it starts at 5,500 miles one way with American AAdvantage on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. Next cheapest: Alaska Atmos Rewards (12,500), Iberia Club (13,000) and Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (15,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.

Which airlines fly nonstop from LAX to DCA?

Alaska Airlines (oneworld), American Airlines (oneworld) and Delta Air Lines (SkyTeam) fly nonstop from Los Angeles (LAX) to Washington (DCA).

How far is Los Angeles from Washington by plane?

Los Angeles (LAX) and Washington (DCA) are 2,305 miles (3,710 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book LAX to DCA award flights?

17 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Finnair Plus, Iberia Club, JAL Mileage Bank, Qantas Frequent Flyer and 9 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

Where can I connect between Los Angeles and Washington?

The most direct connections are through Saint Louis (STL), Cincinnati (CVG), Kansas City (MCI), Indianapolis (IND) and Louisville (SDF). On 47 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example American Airlines through Saint Louis.

More routes

Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.