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Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles from $163

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 1/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — LAX
17 Oct — 24 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles are usually found in August or July, booked 60 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Monday and return on a Thursday

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

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Los Angeles (LAX). 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 17 September 2025.

Round-trip from

$262

One-way from

$163

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$490

Good round-trip deal

$2,172 or less

Good one-way deal

$1,795 or less
Frontier
  • Frontier
  • 31/10-7/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 27h 06m total
  • Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles
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Delta
  • Delta
  • 18/10
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 37m total
  • Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($83 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($28 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2025
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Cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 September 2025.

Fri 31/1008:00DCA - LAX
1 stop15h 27mFrontier
Fri 7/1121:22LAX - DCA
1 stop11h 39mFrontier
Deal found 16/9$262
Tue 4/1114:51DCA - LAX
1 stop8h 31mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/1114:18LAX - DCA
1 stop6h 41mUnited Airlines
Deal found 15/9$318
Wed 19/1114:51DCA - LAX
1 stop8h 31mUnited Airlines
Wed 3/1214:18LAX - DCA
1 stop6h 41mUnited Airlines
Deal found 15/9$348
Fri 24/1019:00DCA - LAX
1 stop7h 59mUnited Airlines
Sat 25/1000:25LAX - DCA
1 stop7h 28mUnited Airlines
Deal found 15/9$355
Wed 22/1018:59DCA - LAX
1 stop15h 33mAlaska Airlines
Wed 29/1011:57LAX - DCA
Nonstop5h 03mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 15/9$360
Sat 25/1006:00DCA - LAX
2 stops10h 20mSouthwest
Sat 8/1123:15LAX - DCA
1 stop6h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 16/9$363
Sat 25/1006:00DCA - LAX
2 stops10h 20mSouthwest
Tue 28/1023:00LAX - DCA
2 stops10h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 16/9$370
Sat 8/1107:20DCA - LAX
2 stops13h 25mSouthwest
Sun 16/1106:55LAX - DCA
1 stop6h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 16/9$372
Thu 23/1019:00DCA - LAX
1 stop7h 59mUnited Airlines
Sun 26/1023:20LAX - DCA
1 stop6h 39mUnited Airlines
Deal found 16/9$375
Fri 7/1118:00DCA - LAX
1 stop8h 59mUnited Airlines
Mon 10/1123:20LAX - DCA
1 stop6h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 15/9$376
Wed 12/1111:40DCA - LAX
2 stops10h 05mSouthwest
Mon 17/1107:10LAX - DCA
1 stop8h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 16/9$378

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Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

DCA - LAX

DCALAX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 30/10

19:25-00:20

1 stop7h 55m

Los Angeles

Fri 14/11

05:05-16:20

1 stop8h 15m

$355

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

DCA - LAX

DCALAX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 12/11

06:00-10:45

1 stop7h 45m

Los Angeles

Sat 15/11

05:30-18:05

2 stops9h 35m

$363

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

DCA - LAX

DCALAX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 28/1

11:55-21:25

2 stops12h 30m

Los Angeles

Sat 31/1

05:55-18:15

1 stop9h 20m

$378

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

DCA - LAX

DCALAX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 1/11

16:51-19:28

Nonstop5h 37m

Los Angeles

Sat 8/11

07:55-15:46

Nonstop4h 51m

$385

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

DCA - LAX

DCALAX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 20/11

11:35-18:40

1 stop10h 05m

Los Angeles

Tue 2/12

06:05-18:45

1 stop9h 40m

$400

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

DCA - LAX

DCALAX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 27/11

11:50-17:50

1 stop9h 00m

Los Angeles

Mon 8/12

11:35-22:50

2 stops8h 15m

$408

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

DCA - LAX

DCALAX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 5/11

11:35-18:25

2 stops9h 50m

Los Angeles

Thu 20/11

11:35-22:50

2 stops8h 15m

$415

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

DCA - LAX

DCALAX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 17/10

18:55-23:25

1 stop7h 30m

Los Angeles

Mon 20/10

23:55-12:00

1 stop9h 05m

$415

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

DCA - LAX

DCALAX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 11/3

09:30-12:08

Nonstop5h 38m

Los Angeles

Tue 17/3

12:45-20:55

Nonstop5h 10m

$420

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

DCA - LAX

DCALAX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 1/11

15:35-21:15

2 stops8h 40m

Los Angeles

Sat 8/11

23:15-12:00

1 stop9h 45m

$423

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Best time to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles. Price data was last updated on 12 September 2025.

Booking 60 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles (average of $774). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,241). 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?

Find hourly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 17 September 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 35% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

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

Explore weekly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 17 September 2025.

The most flights from WAS to LAX are scheduled on a Monday (49 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (38 on average).

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

Related info for your journey

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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 44 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 $385, United Airlines can have you in Los Angeles from Washington, D.C. in 5h 37m. There are 3708 km between Washington, D.C. and Los Angeles. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Consider Ethiopian Air (92%), Egyptair (92%) or United Airlines (87%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles.

  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles (average of $774). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,241). 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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