Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles from $203

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 14/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — LAX
17 tammi — 24 tammi1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles are usually found in September or August, booked 54 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Saturday and return on a Tuesday

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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 18 joulukuu 2025.

ti 23/1209:10DCA - LAX
1 stop11h 28mJetBlue
to 8/107:00LAX - DCA
1 stop8h 49mJetBlue
Deal found 16/12$515
ti 23/1219:00DCA - LAX
1 stop8h 49mUnited Airlines
ma 5/100:30LAX - DCA
1 stop7h 27mUnited Airlines
Deal found 16/12$529
pe 26/1212:05DCA - LAX
1 stop10h 20mJetBlue
to 1/110:53LAX - DCA
1 stop8h 53mJetBlue
Deal found 16/12$559
ti 23/1214:10DCA - LAX
1 stop9h 44mDelta
to 22/107:43LAX - DCA
Nonstop4h 50mDelta
Deal found 16/12$592
ti 23/1206:05DCA - LAX
2 stops9h 20mSouthwest
ti 6/123:05LAX - DCA
1 stop8h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 16/12$599
to 25/1211:35DCA - LAX
2 stops9h 50mSouthwest
ti 6/110:05LAX - DCA
2 stops9h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 16/12$600
to 18/1210:30DCA - LAX
1 stop8h 01mUnited Airlines
to 8/105:50LAX - DCA
1 stop7h 07mUnited Airlines
Deal found 17/12$608
ti 23/1206:05DCA - LAX
2 stops9h 20mSouthwest
to 8/105:00LAX - DCA
1 stop8h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 16/12$614
su 21/1217:30DCA - LAX
1 stop9h 35mSouthwest
pe 9/107:00LAX - DCA
1 stop7h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 16/12$615
ke 24/1215:00DCA - LAX
1 stop8h 56mDelta
to 8/107:43LAX - DCA
Nonstop4h 50mDelta
Deal found 16/12$623
ti 23/1215:15DCA - LAX
1 stop10h 25mSouthwest
ke 7/110:20LAX - DCA
1 stop9h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 18/12$636

Find 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 18 joulukuu 2025.

Round-trip from

$358

One-way from

$203

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$766

Good round-trip deal

$2,191 or less

Good one-way deal

$388 or less
Alaska Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines
  • 14/1-17/1
  • Nonstop
  • 10h 49m total
  • Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles
Southwest
  • Southwest
  • 14/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 9h 10m total
  • Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($103 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($34 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Los Angeles.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Los Angeles.

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Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

DCA - LAX

DCALAX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

la 21/2

09:59-13:03

Nonstop6h 04m

Los Angeles

ti 24/2

12:07-20:05

Nonstop4h 58m

$358

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

DCA - LAX

DCALAX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

to 22/1

09:59-12:56

Nonstop5h 57m

Los Angeles

ti 27/1

12:08-20:00

Nonstop4h 52m

$373

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

DCA - LAX

DCALAX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

pe 16/1

14:00-18:47

1 stop7h 47m

Los Angeles

ti 20/1

05:50-15:57

1 stop7h 07m

$381

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

DCA - LAX

DCALAX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

su 14/6

06:30-12:00

1 stop8h 30m

Los Angeles

la 20/6

06:00-19:59

1 stop10h 59m

$385

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

DCA - LAX

DCALAX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

pe 13/2

15:05-21:15

1 stop9h 10m

Los Angeles

ti 17/2

23:15-10:00

1 stop7h 45m

$388

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

DCA - LAX

DCALAX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

ti 20/1

16:38-19:45

Nonstop6h 07m

Los Angeles

pe 20/2

07:44-15:34

Nonstop4h 50m

$388

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

DCA - LAX

DCALAX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

la 17/1

16:38-19:45

Nonstop6h 07m

Los Angeles

to 19/2

07:44-15:34

Nonstop4h 50m

$388

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

DCA - LAX

DCALAX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

to 12/3

19:40-00:05

1 stop7h 25m

Los Angeles

ma 16/3

05:05-16:45

1 stop8h 40m

$388

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

DCA - LAX

DCALAX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

to 15/1

12:00-17:20

1 stop8h 20m

Los Angeles

ma 19/1

00:30-10:56

1 stop7h 26m

$388

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

DCA - LAX

DCALAX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

la 10/1

16:38-19:45

Nonstop6h 07m

Los Angeles

la 17/1

07:43-15:33

Nonstop4h 50m

$388

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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 December 2025.

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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles (average of $106). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles in December is currently the most expensive (average of $254). 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 18 joulukuu 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles at midday. Doing so could potentially save you 87% 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

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 18 joulukuu 2025.

The most flights from WAS to LAX are scheduled on a Wednesday (46 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

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

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

About 14% of weekly flights between Washington, D.C. and Los Angeles have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 182 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?

Monday 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, Air China have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 6% 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 14 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 $358, Alaska Airlines can have you in Los Angeles from Washington, D.C. in 5h 57m. 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 Egyptair (96%), Ethiopian Air (95%) or Air China (90%) 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 $1,620, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $1,516. The most popular route (Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Los Angeles), is priced around $1,199.

  • 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.

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    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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles (average of $106). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles in December is currently the most expensive (average of $254). 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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