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Cheap flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. from $160

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 28/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — WAS
9 Jul — 16 Jul1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. are usually found in August or September, booked 57 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Tuesday and return on a Friday

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 4 July 2025.

Round-trip from

$285

One-way from

$160

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$513

Good one-way deal

$150 or less
Frontier
  • Frontier
  • 2/8-9/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 27h 08m total
  • Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.
Southwest
  • Southwest
  • 28/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 11h 35m total
  • Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($100 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 July 2025
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 4 July 2025.

Sat 2/815:48LAX - IAD
1 stop11h 46mFrontier
Sat 9/807:30IAD - LAX
1 stop15h 22mFrontier
Deal found 3/7$285
Thu 9/1013:25LAX - IAD
1 stop7h 05mSouthwest
Sun 12/1018:35IAD - LAX
1 stop8h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 2/7$303
Thu 7/805:05LAX - DCA
1 stop10h 05mSouthwest
Mon 11/816:40DCA - LAX
2 stops8h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 2/7$310
Sat 2/808:20LAX - IAD
Nonstop5h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sat 9/807:30IAD - LAX
1 stop15h 22mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/7$341
Sat 30/812:47LAX - DCA
Nonstop5h 12mAlaska Airlines
Sun 31/808:59DCA - LAX
Nonstop5h 29mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/7$361
Sat 30/808:00LAX - DCA
1 stop9h 59mJetBlue
Wed 3/911:00DCA - LAX
1 stop12h 05mJetBlue
Deal found 3/7$403
Wed 23/708:20LAX - IAD
Nonstop5h 05mAlaska Airlines
Wed 23/720:19IAD - LAX
Nonstop5h 29mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/7$412
Tue 22/723:59LAX - IAD
Nonstop5h 06mUnited Airlines
Sat 26/722:17IAD - LAX
Nonstop5h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/7$453
Wed 23/723:55LAX - IAD
1 stop8h 48mSun Country Air
Wed 30/712:40IAD - LAX
1 stop7h 31mSun Country Air
Deal found 3/7$479
Mon 21/708:20LAX - IAD
Nonstop5h 05mHawaiian Airlines
Sat 26/720:19IAD - LAX
Nonstop5h 29mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 3/7$490
Sat 2/806:15LAX - DCA
1 stop12h 42mFrontier
Sat 9/818:00DCA - LAX
1 stop9h 27mFrontier
Deal found 3/7$502

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - IAD

LAXIAD

Los Angeles

Sat 2/8

15:48-06:34

1 stop11h 46m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 9/8

07:30-19:52

1 stop15h 22m

$285

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - IAD

LAXIAD

Los Angeles

Thu 9/10

13:25-23:30

1 stop7h 05m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 12/10

18:35-23:35

1 stop8h 00m

$303

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

Thu 7/8

05:05-18:10

1 stop10h 05m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 11/8

16:40-22:25

2 stops8h 45m

$310

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - IAD

LAXIAD

Los Angeles

Sat 2/8

08:20-16:25

Nonstop5h 05m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 9/8

07:30-19:52

1 stop15h 22m

$341

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

Sat 30/8

12:47-20:59

Nonstop5h 12m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 31/8

08:59-11:28

Nonstop5h 29m

$361

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

Sat 30/8

08:00-20:59

1 stop9h 59m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 2/9

06:30-12:05

1 stop8h 35m

$403

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - IAD

LAXIAD

Los Angeles

Wed 23/7

08:20-16:25

Nonstop5h 05m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 23/7

20:19-22:48

Nonstop5h 29m

$412

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - IAD

LAXIAD

Los Angeles

Thu 31/7

07:00-19:19

1 stop9h 19m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 5/8

20:19-22:48

Nonstop5h 29m

$437

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - IAD

LAXIAD

Los Angeles

Tue 22/7

23:59-08:05

Nonstop5h 06m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 26/7

22:17-00:46

Nonstop5h 29m

$453

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - IAD

LAXIAD

Los Angeles

Wed 23/7

23:55-11:43

1 stop8h 48m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 30/7

12:40-17:11

1 stop7h 31m

$479

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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.

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 27 June 2025.

Booking 57 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 4 July 2025.

Unlike at midday, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 37% on flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

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 4 July 2025.

The most flights from LAX to WAS are scheduled on a Thursday (55 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (21 on average).

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 4 July 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest, andDelta 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.

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

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

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

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

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. is Frontier. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $285 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Southwest and Alaska Airlines, starting at $303 and $361 round-trip. Frontier is currently priced 47% 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 Southwest, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $160. Delta flights start at $166 while deals on United Airlines start at $166 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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