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5 nonstop, 35 with 1 connection, 6 with 2 · ranked by overall best · 11 hidden by your Most reliable time setting (they leave at other times of day) · showing the top 3
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Fares seen on this date: nonstop from 171 · any route from 147 (recent searches, one way, per person; each card opens the live price)
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Why this is our top pick
- This morning flight leaves in the most reliable time of day on this route: its best departures have an 84% reliability rating vs 67% for midday departures.
- American trips we compared arrive on time 76% of the time on average, 4 points more often than United, Delta, Alaska and 1 other airline (72%).
- It has the same 30 in of legroom as the next-best option (American 3283 on the Boeing 737 MAX 8); it arrives on time 5 points more often.
5:00 AM2:59 PMLAX → DCA
United · UA 2754 / UA 789
6h 59m1 stop
1h 13m in DEN
One ticket
85%arrive on time92% connections madeCheck fares
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LAX → DCA
Los Angeles to Washington: 1,457 nonstop flights a year
On time (12 months)
80%
Cancelled
1.3%
avg delay 16 min
Best time to leave
Before 9 AM
85% on time vs 74% noon to 3 PM
Most reliable airline
American
81% chance on time
Lowest nonstop fare seen in the next two months: $171 (Southwest 2234 on 2026-11-18). Fares open on our travel partner (Aviasales). Pick the flight number you chose here.
Airlines on this route
Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.
- American Airlines81%
730 flights · 82% on time as flown · 1.2% cancel
- Delta Air Lines80%
363 flights · 81% on time as flown · 1.7% cancel
- Alaska Airlines74%
364 flights · 74% on time as flown · 1.0% cancel
On time by departure time
All airlines, scheduled local departure, Jun 2025 to May 2026.
- Before 9 AM85%
728 flights · avg delay 13 min
- 9 AM to noon81%
117 flights · avg delay 15 min
- Noon to 3 PM74%
612 flights · avg delay 20 min
Best day: Saturday (86%). Worst: Friday (77%).
Smarter routing
Nearby airports that run more on time
LAX → IAD 85% chance on time
Los Angeles International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport · 2,429 flights a year · 23 mi from your airports · yours: 79%
LAX → BWI 83% chance on time
Los Angeles International Airport to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport · 1,751 flights a year · 30 mi from your airports · yours: 79%
Historical odds, not a guarantee. Built from the US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics on-time reports (Jun 2025 to May 2026), FAA ground stop and delay program advisories, and 20 years of airport weather observations. Covers US airlines that report to the DOT; schedules are flights operated recently, so confirm times when you book. ATIS Alerts is not affiliated with any airline. Fares are what Aviasales travelers saw in recent searches (USD, one way, 1 adult), not live quotes; the partner site shows the current price. Fare links go to our travel partner and may earn us a commission at no cost to you. Affiliate disclosure