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Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles from $181

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 3/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — LAX
2 Apr — 9 Apr1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles are usually found in September or August, booked 33 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Saturday and return on a Thursday

Cheap 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 28 March 2025.

Round-trip from

$352

One-way from

$181

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$644

Good round-trip deal

$1,325 or less

Good one-way deal

$385 or less
Alaska Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines
  • 25/5-29/5
  • Nonstop
  • 10h 54m total
  • Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles
Hawaiian Airlines
  • Hawaiian Airlines
  • 3/5
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 58m total
  • Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($76 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($29 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 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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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 28 March 2025.

Sun 25/508:59DCA - LAX
Nonstop5h 43mAlaska Airlines
Thu 29/512:48LAX - DCA
Nonstop5h 11mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 27/3$352
Sat 26/408:59DCA - LAX
Nonstop5h 58mHawaiian Airlines
Fri 2/512:58LAX - DCA
Nonstop5h 00mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 28/3$360
Sat 3/517:05DCA - LAX
1 stop9h 52mJetBlue
Sat 10/511:45LAX - DCA
1 stop8h 13mJetBlue
Deal found 27/3$389
Thu 8/508:30DCA - LAX
1 stop8h 19mUnited Airlines
Fri 9/500:56LAX - DCA
1 stop7h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 27/3$392
Thu 8/506:00DCA - LAX
1 stop8h 35mSouthwest
Mon 12/523:00LAX - DCA
2 stops10h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 28/3$439
Mon 14/417:10DCA - LAX
Nonstop5h 52mDelta
Sat 26/408:02LAX - DCA
Nonstop4h 58mDelta
Deal found 27/3$590
Fri 16/505:00DCA - LAX
1 stop7h 20mAmerican Airlines
Sun 25/512:55LAX - DCA
Nonstop4h 57mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 27/3$631

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles that are best for you.

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Washington, D.C.

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Los Angeles

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

DCA - LAX

DCALAX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 25/5

08:59-11:42

Nonstop5h 43m

Los Angeles

Thu 29/5

12:48-20:59

Nonstop5h 11m

$352

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

DCA - LAX

DCALAX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 26/4

08:59-11:57

Nonstop5h 58m

Los Angeles

Fri 2/5

12:58-20:58

Nonstop5h 00m

$360

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

DCA - LAX

DCALAX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 3/5

17:05-23:57

1 stop9h 52m

Los Angeles

Sat 10/5

11:45-22:58

1 stop8h 13m

$389

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

DCA - LAX

DCALAX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 8/5

08:30-13:49

1 stop8h 19m

Los Angeles

Fri 9/5

00:56-11:36

1 stop7h 40m

$392

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

DCA - LAX

DCALAX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 8/5

06:00-11:35

1 stop8h 35m

Los Angeles

Mon 12/5

23:00-12:40

2 stops10h 40m

$439

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

DCA - LAX

DCALAX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 14/4

17:10-20:02

Nonstop5h 52m

Los Angeles

Sat 26/4

08:02-16:00

Nonstop4h 58m

$590

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

DCA - LAX

DCALAX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 16/5

05:00-09:20

1 stop7h 20m

Los Angeles

Sun 25/5

12:55-20:52

Nonstop4h 57m

$631

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

DCA - LAX

DCALAX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 3/5

08:59-11:57

Nonstop5h 58m

$181

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

DCA - LAX

DCALAX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 23/4

17:10-23:59

1 stop9h 49m

$187

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

DCA - LAX

DCALAX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 26/4

17:10-20:02

Nonstop5h 52m

$189

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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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

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 21 March 2025.

Booking 30 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles (average of $785). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,319). 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 28 March 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 32% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, 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 28 March 2025.

The most flights from WAS to LAX are scheduled on a Thursday (63 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (16 on average).

Rainfall in Los Angeles by month

Plan your trip to Los Angeles by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Los Angeles ranges from 0.0 - 87.0 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 87.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Los Angeles when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in Los Angeles by month

Plan your trip to Los Angeles by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Los Angeles, 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 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 14.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Los Angeles

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Los Angeles. 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 Los Angeles. Reviews last updated 28 March 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
8.0
Very Good

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Related info for your journey

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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 35 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 popular is this Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles flight route?

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

    According to our current data, Alaska Airlines ($352), Hawaiian Airlines ($360), and JetBlue ($389) offers the cheapest pricing from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles. Users have found that Alaska Airlines is 39% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $181 on Hawaiian Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Alaska Airlines from $187 and Delta from $189 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles?

    Consider Virgin Australia (96%), Air New Zealand (92%) or Air China (92%) 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles (average of $785). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,319). 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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