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Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles from $247

WAS — LAX
9 Dec — 16 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles are usually found in February or January, booked 71 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Thursday and return on a Thursday

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

Thu 26/1107:25 -
1 stop7h 20m
Tue 1/1213:20 -
1 stop6h 00m
Deal found 5/11$454
Thu 26/1106:39 -
Nonstop5h 52m
Thu 26/1113:15 -
Nonstop4h 57m
Deal found 5/11$454
Thu 3/1215:35 -
1 stop10h 18m
Thu 10/1206:00 -
1 stop9h 00m
Deal found 5/11$456
Sat 5/1216:40 -
Nonstop5h 53m
Wed 9/1207:35 -
Nonstop4h 46m
Deal found 4/11$461
Thu 3/1222:24 -
Nonstop5h 51m
Sat 5/1213:10 -
Nonstop4h 55m
Deal found 4/11$461
Tue 15/1206:10 -
1 stop9h 20m
Tue 5/111:55 -
2 stops8h 55m
Deal found 4/11$469
Thu 10/1220:02 -
Nonstop5h 50m
Sun 13/1216:45 -
Nonstop4h 54m
Deal found 5/11$469
Tue 8/1218:59 -
1 stop16h 38m
Mon 14/1212:03 -
Nonstop4h 57m
Deal found 4/11$476
Sat 12/1208:35 -
Nonstop5h 49m
Mon 14/1216:45 -
Nonstop4h 54m
Deal found 6/11$476
Wed 16/1222:24 -
Nonstop5h 51m
Sun 20/1221:35 -
Nonstop4h 54m
Deal found 5/11$479
Sat 5/1217:20 -
1 stop9h 39m
Tue 8/1212:03 -
Nonstop4h 57m
Deal found 5/11$483
Wed 16/1210:00 -
1 stop14h 45m
Wed 6/106:35 -
2 stops12h 40m
Deal found 5/11$485

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Round-trip from

$454

One-way from

$247

Popular in

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February

Average price

$614
Southwest
  • Southwest
  • 26/11-1/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 13h 20m total
  • Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles
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JetBlue
  • JetBlue
  • 8/12-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 9h 12m total
  • Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($18 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - LAX Los Angeles

DCALAX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 14/12

11:00-18:10

1 stop10h 10m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

00:00-03:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$261

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - LAX Los Angeles

IADLAX

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 4/1

06:50-09:40

Nonstop5h 50m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

00:00-03:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$261

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - LAX Los Angeles

DCALAX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 23/2

16:37-19:40

Nonstop6h 03m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

00:00-03:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$268

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - LAX Los Angeles

DCALAX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 16/1

16:37-19:32

Nonstop5h 55m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

00:00-03:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$275

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - LAX Los Angeles

IADLAX

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 15/12

07:00-09:51

Nonstop5h 51m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

00:00-03:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$275

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - LAX Los Angeles

DCALAX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 15/12

16:40-19:33

Nonstop5h 53m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

00:00-03:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$275

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - LAX Los Angeles

IADLAX

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 8/2

07:00-09:57

Nonstop5h 57m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

00:00-03:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$275

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - LAX Los Angeles

IADLAX

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 3/12

20:02-22:52

Nonstop5h 50m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

00:00-03:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$275

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - LAX Los Angeles

DCALAX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 4/1

16:37-19:32

Nonstop5h 55m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

00:00-03:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$304

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - LAX Los Angeles

DCALAX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 5/1

16:37-19:32

Nonstop5h 55m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

00:00-03:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$304

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

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles (average of $543). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles in March is currently the most expensive (average of $748). 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 60% 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 Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (28 on average).

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 $467 and $796 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $454 on Southwest (26 Nov–1 Dec).

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

About 13% of weekly flights between Washington, D.C. and Los Angeles have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 177 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon 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 10% of flights being delayed.

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

Booking 90 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.

Related info for your journey

  • 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 37 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 $534, United Airlines can have you in Los Angeles from Washington, D.C. in 5h 55m. 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 Cathay Pacific (96%), Ethiopian Air (90%) or Egyptair (88%) 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles (average of $543). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles in March is currently the most expensive (average of $748). 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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