Los Angeles trip from Washington Reagan (DCA): what 4 nights cost
For 2 travelers, a 4-night Los Angeles trip from Washington Reagan (DCA) runs about $1,774 to $2,484 with the round-trip flight, hotel, food and things to do. Here are three ways to spend it.
Plan it with my dates and budgetThree plans
| Plan | Flight | Hotel | Flight | Hotel | Food | Things to do | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best trip | Alaska non-stop | Moxy Downtown Los Angeles · 3★ | $810 | $880 | $744 | $50 | $2,484 |
| Best value | Spirit via Las Vegas (budget fare) | Hollywood hostel, private room · 2★ | $540 | $440 | $744 | $50 | $1,774 |
| Least cash | Alaska non-stop | Hollywood hostel, private room · 2★ | $810 | $440 | $744 | $50 | $2,044 |
Best trip skips budget airlines, Basic Economy and hostels. Best value and Least cash may use them to save money.
The Best trip, day by day
Day 1
- Malibu beaches drive$20 for 2
- Koreatown barbecueOrder: Galbi (marinated short rib) · in your food budget
Day 2
- Santa Monica Pier and beachfree
- Grand Central MarketOrder: Graze the stalls · in your food budget
Day 3
- Venice Beach boardwalkfree
- Leo's Tacos truckOrder: Al pastor, shaved off the spit · in your food budget
Day 4
- RépubliqueOrder: Pastries and fresh bread · $30 for 2 over your food budget
Flights from Washington Reagan (DCA)
Round trip for 2.
| Airline | Stops | Time each way | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spirit via Las Vegas | 1 stop | 7h 35m | $540 |
| United Basic Economy via Denver | 1 stop | 7h 37m | $620 |
| JetBlue via New York | 1 stop | 8h 18m | $680 |
| Southwest via St. Louis | 1 stop | 7h 33m | $690 |
| United via Denver | 1 stop | 7h 37m | $760 |
| Alaska non-stop | non-stop | 5h 19m | $810 |
| American non-stop | non-stop | 5h 19m | $850 |
Food: about $93 a person a day
Breakfast$16
Lunch$22
Dinner$45
Snacks and coffee$10
Restaurants worth the trip
- Grand Central MarketOrder: Graze the stalls · about $18 a person
- Leo's Tacos truckOrder: Al pastor, shaved off the spit · about $10 a person
- RépubliqueOrder: Pastries and fresh bread · about $60 a person
- In-N-Out BurgerOrder: Double-Double, Animal Style · about $10 a person
- Koreatown barbecueOrder: Galbi (marinated short rib) · about $45 a person
Questions
How much is a 4-night trip to Los Angeles from Washington Reagan (DCA)?
About $1,774 to $2,484 for 2 travelers, including the round-trip flight, 4 nights of hotel, food and things to do.
What's the cheapest flight from Washington Reagan (DCA) to Los Angeles?
Spirit via Las Vegas at about $540 round trip for 2.
How much should I budget for food in Los Angeles?
About $93 a person a day at mid-range places, or $744 for 2 over 4 days.
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