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$144+ Cheap flights from Lake Charles (LCH) to Washington, D.C. (WAS)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 12/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LCH — WAS
Nov 5 — Nov 121
1 adult
Tue 11/5
Tue 11/12
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Cheap flight deals from Lake Charles to Washington, D.C.

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Lake Charles (LCH) to Washington, D.C. (WAS). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated October 31, 2024.

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FlightHub
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FlightHub
3 stars

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Round-trip from

$258
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$144
(United Airlines)
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Cheapest flights from Lake Charles to Washington, D.C.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Lake Charles to Washington, D.C.. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 31, 2024.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/146:05 pmLCH - DCA
1 stop4h 41mUnited Airlines
Mon 11/186:00 amDCA - LCH
1 stop6h 31mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/30$288
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/146:05 pmLCH - IAD
1 stop4h 54mUnited Airlines
Mon 11/186:15 amIAD - LCH
1 stop6h 16mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/30$288
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/1612:11 pmLCH - BWI
2 stops9h 46mAmerican Airlines
Mon 11/183:23 pmBWI - LCH
1 stop8h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/31$333
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/145:37 amLCH - DCA
2 stops7h 45mAmerican Airlines
Mon 11/185:00 amDCA - LCH
1 stop7h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/30$343
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/165:37 amLCH - IAD
2 stops11h 14mAmerican Airlines
Mon 11/186:16 amIAD - LCH
1 stop6h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/30$399

Find flights from Lake Charles to Washington, D.C. within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Lake Charles to Washington, D.C. that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,570,725 searches. Data last updated October 31, 2024.

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Lake CharlesWashington, D.C.

LCH - DCA

LCHDCA

Lake Charles

Wed 12/18

3:40 pm-11:46 pm

1 stop7h 06m

$144

Lake CharlesWashington, D.C.

LCH - DCA

LCHDCA

Lake Charles

Thu 12/19

5:35 am-2:55 pm

2 stops8h 20m

$149

Lake CharlesWashington, D.C.

LCH - IAD

LCHIAD

Lake Charles

Wed 12/18

3:40 pm-10:11 pm

1 stop5h 31m

$144

Lake CharlesWashington, D.C.

LCH - IAD

LCHIAD

Lake Charles

Tue 12/24

12:13 pm-4:25 pm

1 stop27h 12m

$214

Lake CharlesBaltimore

LCH - BWI

LCHBWI

Lake Charles

Sat 11/16

5:37 am-2:33 pm

1 stop7h 56m

$258

Lake CharlesBaltimore

LCH - BWI

LCHBWI

Lake Charles

Wed 1/29

5:32 am-2:13 pm

1 stop7h 41m

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 2/2

6:03 am-11:39 am

1 stop6h 36m

$258

Lake CharlesWashington, D.C.

LCH - DCA

LCHDCA

Lake Charles

Wed 1/29

3:59 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop5h 00m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 2/2

4:33 pm-9:39 pm

1 stop6h 06m

$258

Lake CharlesWashington, D.C.

LCH - IAD

LCHIAD

Lake Charles

Wed 1/29

3:59 pm-10:09 pm

1 stop5h 10m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 2/2

8:25 am-3:24 pm

1 stop7h 59m

$258

Lake CharlesWashington, D.C.

LCH - DCA

LCHDCA

Lake Charles

Wed 1/29

5:32 am-2:39 pm

2 stops8h 07m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 2/2

6:06 am-11:39 am

1 stop6h 33m

$263

Lake CharlesWashington, D.C.

LCH - IAD

LCHIAD

Lake Charles

Wed 1/29

5:32 am-7:35 pm

2 stops13h 03m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 2/2

6:10 am-11:39 am

1 stop6h 29m

$263

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Lake Charles to Washington, D.C. in October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*Cancellation Policy
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 starsCancellation PolicyAirline Policy
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 starsCancellation PolicyAirline Policy

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Lake Charles-Washington, D.C. flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Lake Charles-Washington, D.C. flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Lake Charles-Washington, D.C. flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Lake Charles-Washington, D.C. flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Lake Charles-Washington, D.C. flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Travel insights for flights from Lake Charles to Washington, D.C.

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Lake Charles to Washington, D.C. including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Lake Charles to Washington, D.C.?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Lake Charles to Washington, D.C. (average of $241). Flying from Lake Charles to Washington, D.C. in January is currently the most expensive (average of $273). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Rainfall in Washington, D.C. by month

Plan your trip to Washington, D.C. by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Washington, D.C. ranges from 2.6 - 4.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.0 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Washington, D.C. when rainfall is around 2.6 in.

Temperature in Washington, D.C. by month

Plan your trip to Washington, D.C. by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Washington, D.C., use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 35.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Washington, D.C.

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Washington, D.C.. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Washington, D.C.. Reviews last updated October 31, 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with American Airlines and United Airlines from Lake Charles to Washington, D.C. by reading reviews from past customers. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,240 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Terribly delayed flight, missed ongoing flight, hotel very downmarket Food voucher not accepted in hotel

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,240 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,240 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Terribly delayed flight, missed ongoing flight, hotel very downmarket Food voucher not accepted in hotel

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,240 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Terribly delayed flight, missed ongoing flight, hotel very downmarket Food voucher not accepted in hotel

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Lake Charles to Washington, D.C.?

    Lake Charles (LCH), located 6.1 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Lake Charles to Washington, D.C.. 2 airlines have flights from Lake Charles to Washington, D.C. on a regular basis. Booking flights from Lake Charles to Washington, D.C. should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Washington, D.C. per day.

  • Can I find flights from Lake Charles to Washington, D.C. for under $300 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Lake Charles to Washington, D.C. for under $300. The cheapest flight booked recently is on American Airlines for just $258, but on average you can expect to pay $315.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from Lake Charles to Washington, D.C. for under $300?

    There are currently 5+ open flights from Lake Charles to Washington, D.C. within the next 7 days for less than $300.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Lake Charles to Washington, D.C. round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Lake Charles to Washington, D.C. is American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $258 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is United Airlines, starting at $288. You may be able to fly from Lake Charles to Washington, D.C. for 45% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the most popular routes from Lake Charles to Washington, D.C.?

    The most popular route from Lake Charles to Washington, D.C. is Lake Charles - Baltimore/Washington. You may also consider Lake Charles - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl or Lake Charles - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National.

  • What does LCH to BWI mean?

    Lake Charles Airport is LCH and Baltimore/Washington Airport is BWI. These codes are created by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and airlines use them to identify the departing and arrival airports in the flight routes they service. This flight route has multiple associated airports, so we think it might be helpful to learn the name and codes of them as well. They are Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (IAD), Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport (DCA).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Lake Charles to Washington, D.C. that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Lake Charles to Washington, D.C. flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Lake Charles to Washington, D.C. with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Lake Charles to Washington, D.C. flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Lake Charles to Washington, D.C. that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Lake Charles to Washington, D.C. flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Lake Charles to Washington, D.C.?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Lake Charles to Washington, D.C..

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Lake Charles to Washington, D.C.?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Lake Charles to Washington, D.C. by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Lake Charles to Washington, D.C. that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Lake Charles to Washington, D.C. offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Lake Charles to Washington, D.C.?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Lake Charles to Washington, D.C. flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Lake Charles to Washington, D.C. flight deals updated?

    The Lake Charles to Washington, D.C. flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 10/31.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Lake Charles to Washington, D.C.?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Lake Charles to Washington, D.C. (average of $241). Flying from Lake Charles to Washington, D.C. in January is currently the most expensive (average of $273). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Lake Charles to Washington, D.C.

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Lake Charles to Washington, D.C.. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,570,725 searches. Data last updated October 31, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$232Average$385FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$266Average$542FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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