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Cheap flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. from $178

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 1/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — WAS
5 May — 12 May1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. are usually found in August or September, booked 52 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

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 30 April 2025.

Round-trip from

$315

One-way from

$178

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$565

Good round-trip deal

$350 or less

Good one-way deal

$177 or less
Alaska Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines
  • 25/5-3/6
  • Nonstop
  • 10h 52m total
  • Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.
Hawaiian Airlines
  • Hawaiian Airlines
  • 1/8
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 11m total
  • Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($98 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($23 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. (WAS).
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. (WAS).

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Cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 30 April 2025.

Sun 25/508:00LAX - IAD
Nonstop5h 14mAlaska Airlines
Sat 7/619:25IAD - LAX
Nonstop5h 38mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 29/4$315
Thu 29/516:45LAX - IAD
Nonstop4h 59mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/620:20IAD - LAX
Nonstop5h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 29/4$317
Tue 6/506:46LAX - IAD
1 stop7h 36mHawaiian Airlines
Sat 10/507:00IAD - LAX
1 stop11h 06mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 28/4$322
Wed 28/508:00LAX - DCA
Nonstop5h 05mDelta
Tue 3/617:15DCA - LAX
Nonstop5h 40mDelta
Deal found 29/4$323
Tue 12/806:00LAX - DCA
1 stop8h 58mAlaska Airlines
Mon 18/809:59DCA - LAX
Nonstop5h 34mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 29/4$339
Sat 24/512:37LAX - DCA
1 stop7h 05mUnited Airlines
Wed 28/514:00DCA - LAX
1 stop8h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 28/4$340
Sun 25/506:00LAX - DCA
1 stop8h 38mHawaiian Airlines
Thu 29/517:00DCA - LAX
1 stop9h 59mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 29/4$392
Wed 17/906:00LAX - DCA
1 stop9h 00mJetBlue
Wed 24/917:15DCA - LAX
1 stop10h 03mJetBlue
Deal found 29/4$414
Sun 8/623:55LAX - IAD
1 stop8h 48mSun Country Air
Thu 12/612:40IAD - LAX
1 stop13h 04mSun Country Air
Deal found 29/4$445
Wed 28/505:25LAX - IAD
2 stops9h 30mSouthwest
Thu 29/514:10IAD - LAX
1 stop10h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 28/4$465
Sat 31/508:30LAX - DCA
1 stop10h 15mSouthwest
Tue 3/611:35DCA - LAX
2 stops10h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 29/4$590

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Washington, D.C.

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Return

Price

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - IAD

LAXIAD

Los Angeles

Sun 25/5

08:00-16:14

Nonstop5h 14m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 7/6

19:25-22:03

Nonstop5h 38m

$315

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - IAD

LAXIAD

Los Angeles

Thu 29/5

16:45-00:44

Nonstop4h 59m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 1/6

20:20-22:49

Nonstop5h 29m

$317

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

Wed 28/5

08:00-16:05

Nonstop5h 05m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 3/6

17:15-19:55

Nonstop5h 40m

$323

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

Tue 12/8

06:00-17:58

1 stop8h 58m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 18/8

09:59-12:33

Nonstop5h 34m

$339

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

Sat 24/5

12:37-22:42

1 stop7h 05m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 28/5

14:00-19:11

1 stop8h 11m

$340

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - IAD

LAXIAD

Los Angeles

Sat 10/5

08:00-16:00

Nonstop5h 00m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 13/5

07:00-15:08

1 stop11h 08m

$347

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

Sun 25/5

06:00-17:38

1 stop8h 38m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 29/5

17:00-23:59

1 stop9h 59m

$392

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

Wed 17/9

06:00-18:00

1 stop9h 00m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 24/9

17:15-00:18

1 stop10h 03m

$414

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - IAD

LAXIAD

Los Angeles

Sun 8/6

23:55-11:43

1 stop8h 48m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 12/6

12:40-22:44

1 stop13h 04m

$445

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - IAD

LAXIAD

Los Angeles

Wed 28/5

05:25-17:55

2 stops9h 30m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 29/5

14:10-21:15

1 stop10h 05m

$465

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

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

How far ahead should I 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 25 April 2025.

Booking 52 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.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. (average of $1,013). Flying from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,608). 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 LAX to WAS?

Find hourly flight availability from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 30 April 2025.

Unlike at midday, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 28% on flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

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

Explore weekly flight availability from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.. 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 30 April 2025.

The most flights from LAX to WAS are scheduled on a Tuesday (51 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (18 on average).

Rainfall in Washington, D.C. by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Washington, D.C. ranges from 66.0 - 102.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 102.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Washington, D.C. when rainfall is around 66.0 mm.

Temperature in Washington, D.C. by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Washington, D.C., use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 27.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 2.0 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 30 April 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta 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.

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
8.0
Very Good

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

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  • 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 30 daily outbound flights to Washington, D.C. from 1 airline.

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    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 $315 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are United Airlines and Delta, starting at $317 and $323 round-trip. Alaska Airlines is currently priced 43% 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 Hawaiian Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $178. United Airlines flights start at $178 while deals on Southwest start at $194 one-way.

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

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. (average of $1,013). Flying from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,608). 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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