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Cheap flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. from $232

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 4/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — WAS
16 Jul — 23 Jul1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Los Angeles Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. are usually found in August or September, booked 67 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Friday and return on a Thursday

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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 16 June 2026.

Wed 9/921:56
LAX
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IAD
1 stop18h 13m
Frontier
Fri 11/920:00
IAD
-
LAX
1 stop25h 48m
Frontier
Deal found 12/6$401
Thu 6/823:30
LAX
-
IAD
Nonstop5h 03m
United Airlines
Wed 26/807:00
IAD
-
LAX
Nonstop5h 34m
United Airlines
Deal found 16/6$403
Mon 10/822:10
LAX
-
DCA
1 stop9h 00m
JetBlue
Tue 18/820:55
DCA
-
LAX
1 stop15h 15m
JetBlue
Deal found 15/6$404
Sat 24/1006:35
LAX
-
DCA
1 stop8h 22m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 27/1018:57
DCA
-
LAX
1 stop16h 57m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 16/6$406
Fri 21/820:56
LAX
-
DCA
1 stop13h 01m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 9/909:30
DCA
-
LAX
Nonstop5h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/6$408
Thu 6/806:00
LAX
-
IAD
Nonstop5h 08m
United Airlines
Sat 15/807:00
IAD
-
LAX
Nonstop5h 34m
United Airlines
Deal found 15/6$408
Tue 14/705:00
LAX
-
DCA
1 stop8h 10m
Southwest
Tue 21/713:00
DCA
-
LAX
1 stop10h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 16/6$413
Wed 29/723:30
LAX
-
IAD
Nonstop5h 03m
United Airlines
Sun 30/813:00
IAD
-
LAX
Nonstop5h 23m
United Airlines
Deal found 13/6$413
Tue 6/1000:55
LAX
-
DCA
2 stops10h 10m
Southwest
Fri 9/1018:55
DCA
-
LAX
1 stop7h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 15/6$420
Wed 5/823:30
LAX
-
IAD
Nonstop5h 03m
United Airlines
Wed 12/813:00
IAD
-
LAX
Nonstop5h 23m
United Airlines
Deal found 15/6$423
Thu 6/812:15
LAX
-
DCA
1 stop7h 10m
Southwest
Tue 11/811:40
DCA
-
LAX
1 stop8h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 16/6$427
Fri 7/821:20
LAX
-
IAD
Nonstop5h 06m
United Airlines
Fri 14/808:20
IAD
-
LAX
Nonstop5h 32m
United Airlines
Deal found 14/6$427

Find 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 16 June 2026.

Round-trip from

$401

One-way from

$232

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$601

Good round-trip deal

$452 or less
Frontier
  • Frontier
  • 9/9-11/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 01m total
  • Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.
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JetBlue
  • JetBlue
  • 4/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 8h 24m total
  • Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($60 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($19 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in June 2026
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 8/9

23:15-08:50

1 stop6h 35m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 11/9

16:05-22:25

2 stops9h 20m

$434

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 9/9

11:50-20:00

Nonstop5h 10m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 11/9

18:59-10:01

1 stop18h 02m

$440

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - IAD

LAXIAD

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 28/7

16:49-00:55

Nonstop5h 06m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 19/8

07:00-09:33

Nonstop5h 33m

$454

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 21/7

05:05-18:15

2 stops10h 10m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 28/7

16:55-22:55

2 stops9h 00m

$469
Fastest return journey

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - IAD

LAXIAD

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 25/8

23:00-06:53

Nonstop4h 53m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 1/9

07:00-09:34

Nonstop5h 34m

$476

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - IAD

LAXIAD

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Fri 7/8

21:20-05:26

Nonstop5h 06m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 14/8

08:20-10:52

Nonstop5h 32m

$479

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 27/7

22:12-10:10

1 stop8h 58m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 20/8

14:00-23:40

1 stop12h 40m

$483

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Fri 21/8

07:55-20:50

2 stops9h 55m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 23/8

07:25-12:55

2 stops8h 30m

$497

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 10/10

08:00-16:01

Nonstop5h 01m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 19/10

17:25-20:22

Nonstop5h 57m

$533

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Thu 13/8

07:35-15:35

Nonstop5h 00m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 19/8

16:45-19:19

Nonstop5h 34m

$547

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

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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. (average of $483). Flying from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. in June is currently the most expensive (average of $794). 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 16 June 2026.

Unlike at midday, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 43% 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 16 June 2026.

The most flights from LAX to WAS are scheduled on a Monday (52 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (39 on average).

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

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

About 12% of weekly flights between Los Angeles and Washington, D.C. have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 157 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing in the evening 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?

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

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

Booking 86 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.

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 16 June 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with United Airlines and Frontier from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,844 reviews
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Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Dynasty,May 2026

LAX - EWR

The food wasn’t nice - Hosts were not that kind.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,844 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,844 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Dynasty,May 2026

LAX - EWR

The food wasn’t nice - Hosts were not that kind.
Frontier
5.6
Fair
2,883 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,844 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Dynasty,May 2026

LAX - EWR

The food wasn’t nice - Hosts were not that kind.

Related info for your journey

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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 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 46 daily outbound flights to Washington, D.C. from 0 different airlines.

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

    For as low as $476, Alaska Airlines can have you in Washington, D.C. from Los Angeles in 5h 06m. The distance between Los Angeles and Washington, D.C. is about 3673 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

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    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. consider choosing Ethiopian Air(98%), Egyptair(98%) or Asiana Airlines(97%), as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.? While on average our users pay $466, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $365. The most popular route (Los Angeles Los Angeles - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl), is priced around $618.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. that include hotel bookings?

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

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. (average of $483). Flying from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. in June is currently the most expensive (average of $794). 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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