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

For as low as $363, Southwest can have you in Los Angeles from Washington, D.C. in 8h 30m. There are 3708 km between Washington, D.C. and Los Angeles.

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

Looking for the cheapest flight from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles? While on average our users pay $1,434, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $386. The most popular route (Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Los Angeles), is priced around $448.

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

Consider Egyptair (87%), Air China (83%) or United Airlines (83%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles.

What airport do you fly into for flights to Los Angeles from Washington, D.C.?

Most people fly into Los Angeles (LAX) if they book a flight to Los Angeles from Washington, D.C.. On average, Los Angeles has 39 inbound flights from Washington, D.C. per day from 0 airlines. Los Angeles is conveniently located just 15.1 km from Los Angeles’s city centre.

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Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles flights typically cost between $389 and $674 in March. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was $363 on Southwest (6 Mar-12 Mar). Find deals

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

Booking 54 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles (average of $122). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles in March is currently the most expensive (average of $266). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from WAS to LAX?

It’s typically best to fly out from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles at midday. Doing so could potentially save you 84% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.

Weekly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles

The most flights from WAS to LAX are scheduled on a Friday (45 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (34 on average).

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How often are flights from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles delayed?

About 15% of weekly flights between Washington, D.C. and Los Angeles have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 181 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles flights?

Over the past year, United Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 11% of flights being delayed.

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What airport do you fly into for flights to Los Angeles from Washington, D.C.?
Most people fly into Los Angeles (LAX) if they book a flight to Los Angeles from Washington, D.C.. On average, Los Angeles has 39 inbound flights from Washington, D.C. per day from 0 airlines. Los Angeles is conveniently located just 15.1 km from Los Angeles’s city centre.
How long is the flight from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles?
For as low as $363, Southwest can have you in Los Angeles from Washington, D.C. in 8h 30m. There are 3708 km between Washington, D.C. and Los Angeles.
What are the most reliable airlines from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles?
Consider Egyptair (87%), Air China (83%) or United Airlines (83%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles.
What are the cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles?
Looking for the cheapest flight from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles? While on average our users pay $1,434, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $386. The most popular route (Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Los Angeles), is priced around $448.
Can I find deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles 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 Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles?
Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles (average of $122). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles in March is currently the most expensive (average of $266). 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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