Washington, D.C.

$259+ Cheap flights from Lake Charles (LCH) to Washington, D.C. (WAS)

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LCH — WAS
févr. 25 — mars 41
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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 février 20, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$259
(American Airlines)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

July
Provider with most accurate pricing for Lake Charles-Washington, D.C. (WAS) flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Lake Charles-Washington, D.C. (WAS) flights.
From Lake Charles to Washington, D.C. (WAS)
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($28 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($14 potential savings vs. average RT price).

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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 février 20, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
jeu. 3/136:32 pmLCH - DCA
1 stop5h 18mAmerican Airlines
mar. 3/185:18 pmDCA - LCH
1 stop6h 29mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$259
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
ven. 3/75:30 amLCH - BWI
2 stops11h 08mAmerican Airlines
mar. 3/113:13 pmBWI - LCH
1 stop8h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$294
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
jeu. 5/16:00 pmLCH - IAD
1 stop4h 58mUnited Airlines
dim. 5/46:00 amIAD - LCH
1 stop8h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$340
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
mar. 6/102:23 pmLCH - DCA
1 stop5h 33mUnited Airlines
mar. 7/16:00 amDCA - LCH
1 stop8h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$385
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
jeu. 5/112:16 pmLCH - IAD
2 stops10h 40mAmerican Airlines
dim. 5/46:18 amIAD - LCH
1 stop6h 28mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$389
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
mar. 6/107:40 amLCH - BWI
1 stop7h 45mUnited Airlines
mar. 7/13:00 pmBWI - LCH
1 stop6h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$453

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Fly from

Lake Charles

Fly to

Washington, D.C.

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Lake CharlesWashington, D.C.

LCH - DCA

LCHDCA

Lake Charles

jeu. 3/13

6:32 pm-12:50 am

1 stop5h 18m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

mar. 3/18

5:18 pm-10:47 pm

1 stop6h 29m

$259

Lake CharlesBaltimore

LCH - BWI

LCHBWI

Lake Charles

ven. 3/7

5:30 am-5:38 pm

2 stops11h 08m

Baltimore/Washington

mar. 3/11

3:13 pm-10:47 pm

1 stop8h 34m

$294

Lake CharlesWashington, D.C.

LCH - IAD

LCHIAD

Lake Charles

jeu. 5/1

6:00 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop4h 58m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

dim. 5/4

6:00 am-1:12 pm

1 stop8h 12m

$340

Lake CharlesWashington, D.C.

LCH - DCA

LCHDCA

Lake Charles

mar. 6/10

2:23 pm-8:56 pm

1 stop5h 33m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

mar. 7/1

6:00 am-1:10 pm

1 stop8h 10m

$385

Lake CharlesWashington, D.C.

LCH - IAD

LCHIAD

Lake Charles

jeu. 5/1

12:16 pm-11:56 pm

2 stops10h 40m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

dim. 5/4

6:18 am-11:46 am

1 stop6h 28m

$389

Lake CharlesBaltimore

LCH - BWI

LCHBWI

Lake Charles

ven. 3/7

7:30 am-4:43 pm

2 stops8h 13m

Baltimore/Washington

mar. 3/11

10:51 am-9:36 pm

3 stops11h 45m

$933

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Deals found on 2/20

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ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*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.

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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 $309). Flying from Lake Charles to Washington, D.C. in June is currently the most expensive (average of $389). 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 février 20, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with United Airlines and American 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.

Food

6.7

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!

Food

6.7

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!

Food

6.7

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!

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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.

  • 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 $259 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is United Airlines, starting at $340. You may be able to fly from Lake Charles to Washington, D.C. for 41% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

  • 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.

  • 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 $309). Flying from Lake Charles to Washington, D.C. in June is currently the most expensive (average of $389). 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated février 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$258Average$415FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$258Average$440FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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