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Cheap flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. from $173

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 28/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — WAS
25 Nov — 2 Dec1
1 adult

The best prices from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. are usually found in August or February, booked 62 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

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 20 November 2024.

Round-trip from

$356

One-way from

$173

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

August
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 17/12-1/1
  • Nonstop
  • 10h 40m total
  • Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 28/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 7h 56m total
  • Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.
High demand for flights, 16% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 15% potential price drop

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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 20 November 2024.

Tue 17/1221:21LAX - IAD
Nonstop4h 48mUnited Airlines
Wed 1/106:15IAD - LAX
Nonstop5h 52mUnited Airlines
Deal found 20/11$356
Tue 10/1210:13LAX - IAD
1 stop8h 30mAlaska Airlines
Wed 11/1217:32IAD - LAX
Nonstop5h 58mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 19/11$362
Wed 18/1206:00LAX - DCA
1 stop9h 58mJetBlue
Fri 27/1207:00DCA - LAX
1 stop9h 41mJetBlue
Deal found 20/11$375
Mon 25/1107:00LAX - DCA
1 stop11h 59mAlaska Airlines
Tue 10/1209:20DCA - LAX
Nonstop6h 08mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 18/11$416
Mon 16/1200:51LAX - DCA
1 stop7h 34mUnited Airlines
Mon 20/106:00DCA - LAX
1 stop8h 32mUnited Airlines
Deal found 18/11$419
Sat 7/1222:35LAX - IAD
1 stop8h 32mFrontier
Wed 11/1215:28IAD - LAX
1 stop8h 27mFrontier
Deal found 18/11$430
Sat 7/1218:40LAX - DCA
1 stop14h 21mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/1209:20DCA - LAX
Nonstop6h 08mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/11$445
Thu 12/1208:09LAX - DCA
Nonstop4h 51mDelta
Mon 13/117:10DCA - LAX
Nonstop6h 05mDelta
Deal found 19/11$525
Wed 11/1216:35LAX - DCA
1 stop13h 30mSouthwest
Tue 7/110:00DCA - LAX
2 stops9h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 19/11$531
Tue 10/1210:55LAX - IAD
2 stops9h 05mSouthwest
Fri 13/1216:00IAD - LAX
1 stop9h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 19/11$562
Fri 6/1200:55LAX - DCA
1 stop7h 04mAmerican Airlines
Wed 11/1214:44DCA - LAX
1 stop7h 54mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 18/11$588
Sat 23/1123:59LAX - IAD
1 stop7h 53mSun Country Air
Thu 28/1112:20IAD - LAX
1 stop7h 37mSun Country Air
Deal found 20/11$737

Find flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 726,782 searches. Data last updated 20 November 2024.

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Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - IAD

LAXIAD

Los Angeles

Tue 17/12

21:21-05:09

Nonstop4h 48m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 1/1

06:15-09:07

Nonstop5h 52m

$356

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

Thu 9/1

06:00-17:53

1 stop8h 53m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 13/1

09:00-12:03

Nonstop6h 03m

$362

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - IAD

LAXIAD

Los Angeles

Tue 10/12

10:13-21:43

1 stop8h 30m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 11/12

17:32-20:30

Nonstop5h 58m

$362

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

Tue 14/1

08:06-16:00

Nonstop4h 54m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 25/1

17:10-20:18

Nonstop6h 08m

$364

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

Tue 7/1

22:10-12:15

1 stop11h 05m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 23/1

15:00-22:31

1 stop10h 31m

$375

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

Mon 16/12

00:51-11:25

1 stop7h 34m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 20/1

06:00-11:32

1 stop8h 32m

$419

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - IAD

LAXIAD

Los Angeles

Sat 7/12

22:35-10:07

1 stop8h 32m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 11/12

15:28-20:55

1 stop8h 27m

$430

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

Sat 7/12

18:40-12:01

1 stop14h 21m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 11/12

09:20-12:28

Nonstop6h 08m

$445

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

Tue 7/1

06:55-18:05

1 stop8h 10m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 10/1

08:00-16:05

2 stops11h 05m

$493

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - IAD

LAXIAD

Los Angeles

Wed 8/1

10:20-23:05

2 stops9h 45m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 20/1

15:25-20:05

1 stop7h 40m

$493

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Travel insights for flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 15 November 2024.

Booking 62 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. (average of $1,000). Flying from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,602). 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 20 November 2024.

Unlike at midday, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 21% 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 20 November 2024.

The most flights from LAX to WAS are scheduled on a Monday (51 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (26 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 20 November 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with United Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Southwest 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.
8.1
Very Good
5,015 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

8.1
Very Good
5,015 reviews
8.1
Very Good
5,015 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

8.0
Very Good
9,458 reviews
8.1
Very Good
5,015 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

8.0
Very Good
8,758 reviews
8.1
Very Good
5,015 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

7.5
Good
3,396 reviews
8.1
Very Good
5,015 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

7.4
Good
9,172 reviews
8.1
Very Good
5,015 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

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 42 daily outbound flights to Washington, D.C. from 2 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 United Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $356 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Alaska Airlines and Delta, starting at $362 and $364 round-trip. United Airlines is currently priced 35% 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 United Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $173. Alaska Airlines flights start at $175 while deals on Delta start at $183 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. (average of $1,000). Flying from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,602). 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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