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Cheap flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. from $183

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 21/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — WAS
26 Jan — 2 Feb1
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 21 January 2025.

Round-trip from

$364

One-way from

$183

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$560

Good round-trip deal

$682 or less

Good one-way deal

$378 or less
Alaska Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines
  • 21/2-25/2
  • Nonstop
  • 10h 59m total
  • Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.
Alaska Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines
  • 21/2
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 43m total
  • Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($104 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($22 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 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 21 January 2025.

Fri 21/213:16LAX - DCA
Nonstop4h 43mAlaska Airlines
Tue 25/209:00DCA - LAX
Nonstop6h 16mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 20/1$364
Wed 12/300:22LAX - IAD
Nonstop4h 47mUnited Airlines
Sun 16/306:00IAD - LAX
Nonstop6h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 21/1$364
Wed 12/208:06LAX - DCA
Nonstop4h 54mDelta
Sat 1/317:10DCA - LAX
Nonstop6h 08mDelta
Deal found 21/1$372
Mon 3/320:38LAX - DCA
1 stop9h 06mJetBlue
Tue 18/317:15DCA - LAX
1 stop9h 44mJetBlue
Deal found 21/1$393
Wed 3/917:55LAX - IAD
1 stop18h 05mAlaska Airlines
Mon 8/919:55IAD - LAX
1 stop14h 45mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 21/1$395
Mon 10/200:51LAX - DCA
1 stop7h 40mUnited Airlines
Thu 20/211:00DCA - LAX
1 stop8h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 21/1$396
Sat 15/206:45LAX - DCA
2 stops10h 00mSouthwest
Tue 18/214:00DCA - LAX
1 stop8h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 21/1$406
Sat 15/205:35LAX - IAD
2 stops13h 15mSouthwest
Sat 22/217:25IAD - LAX
1 stop7h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 21/1$488
Sat 12/723:55LAX - IAD
1 stop8h 48mSun Country Air
Thu 17/712:40IAD - LAX
1 stop13h 04mSun Country Air
Deal found 21/1$521
Tue 18/221:10LAX - IAD
1 stop18h 45mDelta
Tue 25/212:05IAD - LAX
1 stop14h 23mDelta
Deal found 21/1$590

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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 647,157 searches. Data last updated 21 January 2025.

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Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

Fri 21/2

13:16-20:59

Nonstop4h 43m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 25/2

09:00-12:16

Nonstop6h 16m

$364

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - IAD

LAXIAD

Los Angeles

Wed 12/3

00:22-08:09

Nonstop4h 47m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 16/3

06:00-09:01

Nonstop6h 01m

$364

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

Wed 12/2

08:06-16:00

Nonstop4h 54m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 1/3

17:10-20:18

Nonstop6h 08m

$372

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

Mon 3/3

20:38-08:44

1 stop9h 06m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 18/3

17:15-23:59

1 stop9h 44m

$393

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

Mon 10/2

00:51-11:31

1 stop7h 40m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 20/2

11:00-16:17

1 stop8h 17m

$396

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

Sat 15/2

06:45-19:45

2 stops10h 00m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 18/2

14:00-19:10

1 stop8h 10m

$406

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - IAD

LAXIAD

Los Angeles

Thu 20/3

21:50-05:40

Nonstop4h 50m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 25/3

07:31-10:25

Nonstop5h 54m

$444

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - IAD

LAXIAD

Los Angeles

Sat 15/2

05:35-21:50

2 stops13h 15m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 22/2

17:25-22:10

1 stop7h 45m

$488

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - IAD

LAXIAD

Los Angeles

Sat 12/7

23:55-11:43

1 stop8h 48m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 17/7

12:40-22:44

1 stop13h 04m

$521

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - IAD

LAXIAD

Los Angeles

Tue 18/2

21:10-18:55

1 stop18h 45m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 25/2

12:05-23:28

1 stop14h 23m

$590

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

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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 17 January 2025.

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 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 21 January 2025.

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 21 January 2025.

The most flights from LAX to WAS are scheduled on a Monday (34 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (27 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 21 January 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with United Airlines, Alaska Airlines 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.
8.1
Very Good
4,662 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

8.1
Very Good
4,662 reviews
8.1
Very Good
4,662 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

8.0
Very Good
9,706 reviews
8.1
Very Good
4,662 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

8.0
Very Good
8,521 reviews
8.1
Very Good
4,662 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

7.4
Good
3,201 reviews
8.1
Very Good
4,662 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

7.4
Good
8,985 reviews
8.1
Very Good
4,662 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

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 31 daily outbound flights to Washington, D.C. from 2 different airlines.

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

  • 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 Alaska Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $364 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are United Airlines and Delta, starting at $364 and $372 round-trip. Alaska Airlines is currently priced 37% 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 Alaska Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $183. United Airlines flights start at $183 while deals on JetBlue start at $197 one-way.

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. consider choosing Spirit Airlines(92%), Southwest(88%) or Singapore Airlines(85%), as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

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

    Yes. In addition to deals on Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

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