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Cheap flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. from $151

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 25/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
LAX — WAS
14 May — 21 May1
1 adult
Tue 14/5
Tue 21/5

Cheap flight deals from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Los Angeles (LAX) 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 9 May 2024.

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Round-trip from

$1,530

One-way from

$196
High demand for flights, 21% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 22% potential price drop
From Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. (WAS)
One-way flight from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. (WAS)

What is the cheapest day to fly return from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.?

Users have found that leaving on a Monday can be a cost-effective option. It’s possible to save up to 87% on your flight compared to booking on days when demand is much higher.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.?

Users have found that booking a flight from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. at least 29 days early can save you up to 69% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 29 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. for as little as $570 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as $914 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.?

September can be a great time to fly to Washington, D.C. from Los Angeles with a flight ticket averaging about $546. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of September for as cheap as $166. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of June.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. (LAX - WAS)?

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 51% on flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

Cheap Alaska Airlines flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Alaska Airlines for the route between Los Angeles and Washington, D.C.. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 547,580 searches. Data last updated 9 May 2024.
Take a look at some of the lowest-priced Alaska Airlines flights heading from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.. Be sure to come back soon if the deals available don't appeal to you at this time.
Wed 29/521:40LAX - IAD
Nonstop5h 00mAlaska Airlines
Fri 31/507:00IAD - LAX
Nonstop5h 24mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 8/5$300
Wed 29/521:40LAX - IAD
Nonstop5h 00mAlaska Airlines
Thu 30/518:05IAD - LAX
Nonstop5h 35mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 8/5$345
Thu 30/509:00LAX - IAD
Nonstop5h 05mAlaska Airlines
Tue 4/607:00IAD - LAX
Nonstop5h 24mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 8/5$360
Tue 28/521:40LAX - IAD
Nonstop5h 00mAlaska Airlines
Thu 30/507:00IAD - LAX
Nonstop5h 24mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 8/5$370
Thu 30/509:25LAX - IAD
1 stop11h 34mAlaska Airlines
Tue 4/607:00IAD - LAX
Nonstop5h 24mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 8/5$374
Sat 1/621:40LAX - IAD
Nonstop5h 00mAlaska Airlines
Sat 8/618:05IAD - LAX
Nonstop5h 35mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 8/5$391
Fri 24/521:40LAX - IAD
Nonstop5h 00mAlaska Airlines
Thu 30/518:05IAD - LAX
Nonstop5h 35mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 9/5$406
Sat 25/517:40LAX - IAD
1 stop11h 00mAlaska Airlines
Wed 29/507:00IAD - LAX
Nonstop5h 24mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/5$420
Thu 30/521:40LAX - IAD
Nonstop5h 00mAlaska Airlines
Mon 3/618:05IAD - LAX
Nonstop5h 35mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 8/5$421

Cheap Sun Country Air flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Sun Country Air for the route between Los Angeles and Washington, D.C.. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 547,580 searches. Data last updated 9 May 2024.
Have a look at some of the cheapest available Sun Country Air flights departing from Los Angeles and landing in Washington, D.C.. If these deals don't fit your criteria, make sure to check back soon as new deals are always added.
Thu 4/717:55LAX - IAD
1 stop16h 02mSun Country Air
Fri 12/720:00IAD - LAX
1 stop15h 12mSun Country Air
Deal found 8/5$418
Fri 24/518:45LAX - IAD
1 stop22h 37mSun Country Air
Thu 30/508:30IAD - LAX
1 stop17h 18mSun Country Air
Deal found 9/5$433
Fri 24/518:45LAX - IAD
1 stop22h 37mSun Country Air
Mon 3/617:25IAD - LAX
1 stop8h 28mSun Country Air
Deal found 8/5$464
Sat 1/609:15LAX - IAD
1 stop8h 32mSun Country Air
Wed 12/611:16IAD - LAX
1 stop8h 19mSun Country Air
Deal found 8/5$471
Mon 3/617:35LAX - IAD
1 stop14h 33mSun Country Air
Fri 7/612:33IAD - LAX
1 stop13h 10mSun Country Air
Deal found 7/5$479
Fri 24/518:45LAX - IAD
1 stop22h 37mSun Country Air
Fri 7/612:33IAD - LAX
1 stop13h 10mSun Country Air
Deal found 8/5$494
Sat 18/518:10LAX - IAD
1 stop17h 17mSun Country Air
Wed 22/518:15IAD - LAX
1 stop16h 43mSun Country Air
Deal found 7/5$707

Cheap Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. flights in May & June 2024

Find cheap flight options from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 547,580 searches. Prices were last updated on 9 May 2024.
The lowest fares we've come across on flights travelling from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. in May and June 2024. More deals are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly.
Wed 29/521:40LAX - IAD
Nonstop5h 00mAlaska Airlines
Fri 31/507:00IAD - LAX
Nonstop5h 24mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 8/5$300
Wed 29/521:40LAX - IAD
Nonstop5h 00mAlaska Airlines
Thu 30/518:05IAD - LAX
Nonstop5h 35mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 8/5$345
Thu 30/521:40LAX - IAD
Nonstop5h 00mAlaska Airlines
Sat 1/618:05IAD - LAX
Nonstop5h 35mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/5$360
Sun 2/623:45LAX - DCA
1 stop8h 14mJetBlue
Mon 10/618:30DCA - LAX
1 stop9h 25mJetBlue
Deal found 8/5$368
Tue 28/521:40LAX - IAD
Nonstop5h 00mAlaska Airlines
Thu 30/507:00IAD - LAX
Nonstop5h 24mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 8/5$370
Thu 30/509:25LAX - IAD
1 stop11h 34mAlaska Airlines
Fri 31/518:05IAD - LAX
Nonstop5h 35mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 8/5$374
Sat 1/621:40LAX - IAD
Nonstop5h 00mAlaska Airlines
Sat 8/618:05IAD - LAX
Nonstop5h 35mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 8/5$391
Wed 29/512:54LAX - DCA
Nonstop5h 05mAlaska Airlines
Sat 1/609:15DCA - LAX
Nonstop5h 40mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/5$406
Fri 24/509:00LAX - IAD
Nonstop5h 05mAlaska Airlines
Fri 31/518:05IAD - LAX
Nonstop5h 35mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 8/5$406

Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Los Angeles and Washington, D.C. in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 547,580 searches. Data last updated 9 May 2024.
The lowest fares we've come across on flights travelling from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. in May and June 2024. More deals are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly.
Wed 29/521:40LAX - IAD
Nonstop5h 00mAlaska Airlines
Fri 31/507:00IAD - LAX
Nonstop5h 24mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 8/5$300
Wed 29/521:40LAX - IAD
Nonstop5h 00mAlaska Airlines
Thu 30/518:05IAD - LAX
Nonstop5h 35mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 8/5$345
Thu 30/521:40LAX - IAD
Nonstop5h 00mAlaska Airlines
Sat 1/618:05IAD - LAX
Nonstop5h 35mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/5$360
Sun 2/623:45LAX - DCA
1 stop8h 14mJetBlue
Mon 10/618:30DCA - LAX
1 stop9h 25mJetBlue
Deal found 8/5$368
Tue 28/521:40LAX - IAD
Nonstop5h 00mAlaska Airlines
Wed 29/518:05IAD - LAX
Nonstop5h 35mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 8/5$370
Thu 30/509:25LAX - IAD
1 stop11h 34mAlaska Airlines
Tue 4/607:00IAD - LAX
Nonstop5h 24mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 8/5$374
Sat 1/621:40LAX - IAD
Nonstop5h 00mAlaska Airlines
Sat 8/618:05IAD - LAX
Nonstop5h 35mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 8/5$391
Wed 29/512:54LAX - DCA
Nonstop5h 05mAlaska Airlines
Sat 1/609:15DCA - LAX
Nonstop5h 40mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/5$406
Fri 24/509:00LAX - IAD
Nonstop5h 05mAlaska Airlines
Wed 29/507:00IAD - LAX
Nonstop5h 24mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 8/5$406

Direct flights to Washington, D.C. from Los Angeles

Discover direct flight options from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.. Find direct flights with no stopovers, providing a convenient travel experience. Explore direct flight options based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 547,580 searches. Data last updated 9 May 2024.
To help reduce your travel time, choose from one of these non-stop flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.. If you're looking for other options for flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C., make sure to update the search form at the top of page.
Wed 29/521:40LAX - IAD
Nonstop5h 00mAlaska Airlines
Fri 31/507:00IAD - LAX
Nonstop5h 24mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 8/5$300
Sun 26/512:54LAX - DCA
Nonstop5h 05mAlaska Airlines
Wed 29/509:30DCA - LAX
Nonstop5h 40mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/5$345
Tue 28/521:40LAX - IAD
Nonstop5h 00mAlaska Airlines
Tue 4/607:00IAD - LAX
Nonstop5h 24mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/5$345
Thu 30/521:40LAX - IAD
Nonstop5h 00mAlaska Airlines
Fri 31/518:05IAD - LAX
Nonstop5h 35mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/5$360
Tue 28/521:40LAX - IAD
Nonstop5h 00mAlaska Airlines
Wed 29/518:05IAD - LAX
Nonstop5h 35mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 8/5$370
Thu 30/512:54LAX - DCA
Nonstop5h 05mAlaska Airlines
Sat 1/609:15DCA - LAX
Nonstop5h 40mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/5$391
Sat 1/621:40LAX - IAD
Nonstop5h 00mAlaska Airlines
Sat 8/618:05IAD - LAX
Nonstop5h 35mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 8/5$391
Wed 29/512:54LAX - DCA
Nonstop5h 05mAlaska Airlines
Sat 1/609:15DCA - LAX
Nonstop5h 40mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/5$406
Fri 24/509:00LAX - IAD
Nonstop5h 05mAlaska Airlines
Wed 29/507:00IAD - LAX
Nonstop5h 24mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 8/5$406

Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. for spontaneous travel. Discover available flights and compare prices based on user searches. Secure great deals and offers for spontaneous trips with quick booking options. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 547,580 searches. Data last updated 9 May 2024.
Users seeking a last-minute flight from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. should consider booking one of these fares. It's wise to confirm all flight details are correct before booking.
Wed 15/521:20LAX - IAD
Nonstop4h 50mAlaska Airlines
Fri 31/518:05IAD - LAX
Nonstop5h 35mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 8/5$430
Fri 17/509:00LAX - IAD
Nonstop5h 05mAlaska Airlines
Thu 30/507:00IAD - LAX
Nonstop5h 24mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 8/5$467
Sat 18/509:25LAX - IAD
1 stop11h 34mAlaska Airlines
Sun 26/507:00IAD - LAX
Nonstop5h 24mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 8/5$481
Sat 18/509:00LAX - IAD
Nonstop5h 05mAlaska Airlines
Tue 28/507:00IAD - LAX
Nonstop5h 24mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/5$513
Sat 18/509:25LAX - IAD
1 stop11h 34mAlaska Airlines
Tue 28/507:00IAD - LAX
Nonstop5h 24mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/5$526
Sat 18/512:54LAX - DCA
Nonstop5h 05mAlaska Airlines
Sun 26/508:00DCA - LAX
1 stop11h 32mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/5$541
Fri 17/509:00LAX - IAD
Nonstop5h 05mAlaska Airlines
Thu 30/507:00IAD - LAX
1 stop10h 51mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 8/5$541
Sat 18/509:25LAX - DCA
1 stop9h 34mAlaska Airlines
Sun 26/508:00DCA - LAX
1 stop11h 32mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 8/5$557
Sat 18/518:55LAX - IAD
1 stop9h 45mAlaska Airlines
Sun 26/507:00IAD - LAX
1 stop9h 12mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 8/5$572

One-way flights to Washington, D.C. from Los Angeles

Search for one-way flight options from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 547,580 searches. Data last updated 9 May 2024.
Users travelling one-way from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. can select one of these great deals. For those needing a return trip from Los Angeles, there is a search form available above.
Wed 25/908:30LAX - IAD
Nonstop5h 03mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/5$151
Sun 26/512:54LAX - DCA
Nonstop5h 05mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/5$158
Wed 29/522:13LAX - DCA
1 stop11h 02mJetBlue
Deal found 8/5$184
Thu 30/508:05LAX - DCA
Nonstop5h 08mDelta
Deal found 6/5$196
Wed 29/521:40LAX - IAD
Nonstop5h 00mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 8/5$196
Sun 26/512:54LAX - DCA
Nonstop5h 05mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 8/5$204
Mon 3/621:40LAX - IAD
Nonstop5h 00mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/5$211
Sun 26/507:00LAX - DCA
1 stop11h 59mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/5$218
Mon 3/623:59LAX - IAD
1 stop8h 09mSun Country Air
Deal found 7/5$218

Find flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Los Angeles 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 547,580 searches. Data last updated 9 May 2024.

Fly from

Any airport

Fly to

Any airport

Budget

$300 - $505

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

LAX - IAD

LAXIAD

Los Angeles

Wed 29/5

Nonstop5h 00m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 31/5

Nonstop5h 24m

$300

Los AngelesWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

Tue 20/8

1 stop10h 49m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 28/8

1 stop10h 41m

$322

Los AngelesWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

Tue 20/8

1 stop10h 49m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 26/8

1 stop10h 41m

$338

Los AngelesWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

Sun 26/5

Nonstop5h 05m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 29/5

Nonstop5h 40m

$345

Los AngelesWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

Wed 21/8

1 stop9h 58m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 27/8

1 stop8h 47m

$368

Los AngelesWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

LAX - IAD

LAXIAD

Los Angeles

Thu 4/7

1 stop16h 02m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 12/7

1 stop15h 12m

$418

Los AngelesWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

LAX - IAD

LAXIAD

Los Angeles

Wed 29/5

1 stop6h 56m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 31/5

Nonstop5h 21m

$473

Los AngelesWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

Thu 22/8

Nonstop5h 05m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 27/8

Nonstop5h 25m

$499

Los AngelesWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

Thu 4/7

Nonstop5h 05m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 8/7

Nonstop5h 35m

$505

Flights are sorted by cheapest first

Deals found on 8/5

When is the best time to book a flight from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.. Price data was last updated on 3 May 2024.
Booking 71 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.
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When is the cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.. Price data was last updated on 5 May 2024.
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Midday
Afternoon
Evening
All times are departure.
Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. flight should consider departing on Tuesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to Washington, D.C. by month

Plan your trip from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. is currently $193 while a return flight costs $396. Price data was last updated on 5 May 2024.

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. (average of $1,020). Flying from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,626). 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.

January

$1,813

February

$1,551

March

$1,615

April

$1,851

May

$2,263

June

$2,473

July

$2,275

August

$2,151

September

$2,415

October

$1,881

November

$1,979

December

$2,456

Temperature and rainfall in Washington, D.C. by month

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

WAS

Temperature

2 - 27 °C

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 9 May 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Sun Country Air and United Airlines from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. to help guide your decision. 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.
Southwest
8.2
Very Good
6,072 reviews

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

I was very relaxed and calm so I took a brief nap. The flight was pretty smooth.

Southwest
8.2
Very Good
6,072 reviews
Southwest
8.2
Very Good
6,072 reviews

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

I was very relaxed and calm so I took a brief nap. The flight was pretty smooth.

8.1
Very Good
9,141 reviews
Southwest
8.2
Very Good
6,072 reviews

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

I was very relaxed and calm so I took a brief nap. The flight was pretty smooth.

8.1
Very Good
10,789 reviews
Southwest
8.2
Very Good
6,072 reviews

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

I was very relaxed and calm so I took a brief nap. The flight was pretty smooth.

7.6
Good
4,525 reviews
Southwest
8.2
Very Good
6,072 reviews

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

I was very relaxed and calm so I took a brief nap. The flight was pretty smooth.

7.4
Good
11,043 reviews
Southwest
8.2
Very Good
6,072 reviews

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

I was very relaxed and calm so I took a brief nap. The flight was pretty smooth.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.?

    Located just 15.1 km from the city centre, Los Angeles is the airport most travellers will use when flying to Washington, D.C. from Los Angeles. Booking flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Washington, D.C. should be relatively easy as there are 40 daily outbound flights to Washington, D.C. from 3 different airlines.

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

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. for under $300. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Alaska Airlines for just $300, but on average you can expect to pay $365.

  • Are there direct flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. for under $300 on Cheapflights?

    Cheapflights has 20 direct flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. under $300. A good price for a direct flight from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. is less than $408.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. for under $500?

    There are currently 20+ open flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. within the next 7 days for less than $500.

  • What days are direct flights available from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.?

    You can find direct flights on the following days: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.

  • How many flights depart from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. on average per day?

    28 flight departures from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. per day on average.
    Morning (6am - Noon) - 54% of flight departures
    Evening (6pm - Midnight) - 46% of flight departures

  • How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.?

    For as low as $300, Alaska Airlines can have you in Washington, D.C. from Los Angeles in 5h. The distance between Los Angeles and Washington, D.C. is about 3695 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. is Alaska Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $300 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Frontier and JetBlue, starting at $322 and $368 round-trip. Alaska Airlines is currently priced 45% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Alaska Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $151. JetBlue flights start at $184 while deals on Delta start at $196 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. consider choosing Egypt Air(96%), Lufthansa(92%) or Air China(89%), as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.? While on average our users pay $487, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $264. The most popular route (Los Angeles - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl), is priced around $488.

  • What does LAX to IAD mean?

    These are just IATA (International Air Transport Association) codes. They are used in aviation to identify and differentiate airports. That’s why a Los Angeles Airport to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport flight would often be abbreviated as a LAX to IAD flight. While you’re still figuring out your travel plans, it’s not a bad idea to learn the names and codes of other airports around these areas: Baltimore/Washington Airport (BWI), Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport (DCA).

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    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. with specific airlines?

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

    Many airlines flying from Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.?

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  • How recently were the Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. flight deals updated?

    The Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 8/5.

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