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Cheap flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. from $189

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 30/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — WAS
1 Apr — 8 Apr1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. are usually found in August or September, booked 52 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Friday and return on a Wednesday

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 27 March 2025.

Round-trip from

$344

One-way from

$189

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$656

Good one-way deal

$302 or less
Alaska Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines
  • 5/7-15/7
  • Nonstop
  • 10h 34m total
  • Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 30/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 7h 42m total
  • Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($85 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($21 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 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 27 March 2025.

Sat 5/708:20LAX - IAD
Nonstop5h 05mAlaska Airlines
Tue 15/720:19IAD - LAX
Nonstop5h 29mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 25/3$344
Sat 24/512:37LAX - DCA
1 stop7h 05mUnited Airlines
Sat 31/509:40DCA - LAX
1 stop7h 48mUnited Airlines
Deal found 26/3$352
Tue 15/414:14LAX - IAD
1 stop6h 45mUnited Airlines
Sun 20/422:05IAD - LAX
Nonstop5h 51mUnited Airlines
Deal found 25/3$352
Tue 15/406:10LAX - DCA
1 stop8h 50mSouthwest
Sat 19/406:30DCA - LAX
1 stop8h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 26/3$354
Tue 15/413:03LAX - DCA
Nonstop4h 56mHawaiian Airlines
Sat 19/408:59DCA - LAX
Nonstop6h 03mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 25/3$360
Sat 26/408:00LAX - IAD
Nonstop5h 00mHawaiian Airlines
Sat 3/517:38IAD - LAX
Nonstop5h 49mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 27/3$360
Sat 26/408:02LAX - DCA
Nonstop4h 58mDelta
Sat 3/517:10DCA - LAX
Nonstop5h 52mDelta
Deal found 27/3$376
Wed 16/408:00LAX - DCA
1 stop10h 59mAlaska Airlines
Wed 23/408:59DCA - LAX
Nonstop5h 58mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 26/3$384
Fri 9/511:15LAX - DCA
1 stop8h 43mJetBlue
Tue 13/517:40DCA - LAX
1 stop10h 33mJetBlue
Deal found 27/3$388
Thu 1/505:20LAX - IAD
1 stop9h 35mSouthwest
Mon 5/517:35IAD - LAX
1 stop8h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 26/3$392
Sun 11/516:59LAX - IAD
1 stop20h 37mFrontier
Sun 18/517:26IAD - LAX
1 stop27h 17mFrontier
Deal found 27/3$457
Thu 17/406:30LAX - DCA
1 stop12h 29mFrontier
Mon 21/407:00DCA - LAX
1 stop9h 45mFrontier
Deal found 26/3$458

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Washington, D.C.

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - IAD

LAXIAD

Los Angeles

Sat 5/7

08:20-16:25

Nonstop5h 05m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 15/7

20:19-22:48

Nonstop5h 29m

$344

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

Sat 24/5

12:37-22:42

1 stop7h 05m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 31/5

09:40-14:28

1 stop7h 48m

$352

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - IAD

LAXIAD

Los Angeles

Tue 15/4

14:14-23:59

1 stop6h 45m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 20/4

22:05-00:56

Nonstop5h 51m

$352

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

Tue 15/4

06:10-18:00

1 stop8h 50m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 19/4

06:30-11:35

1 stop8h 05m

$354

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - IAD

LAXIAD

Los Angeles

Sat 26/4

08:00-16:00

Nonstop5h 00m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 3/5

17:38-20:27

Nonstop5h 49m

$360

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

Tue 15/4

13:03-20:59

Nonstop4h 56m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 19/4

08:59-12:02

Nonstop6h 03m

$360

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

Sat 26/4

08:02-16:00

Nonstop4h 58m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 3/5

17:10-20:02

Nonstop5h 52m

$376

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

Fri 9/5

11:15-22:58

1 stop8h 43m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 13/5

16:15-01:13

1 stop11h 58m

$388

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - IAD

LAXIAD

Los Angeles

Thu 1/5

05:20-17:55

1 stop9h 35m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 4/5

05:15-10:30

1 stop8h 15m

$392

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - IAD

LAXIAD

Los Angeles

Sun 11/5

16:59-16:36

1 stop20h 37m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 18/5

17:26-17:43

1 stop27h 17m

$457

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

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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 21 March 2025.

Booking 52 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 27 March 2025.

Unlike at midday, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 27% 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 27 March 2025.

The most flights from LAX to WAS are scheduled on a Monday (49 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (15 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 27 March 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, 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.

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

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

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

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

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

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

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

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

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

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

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

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 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 39 daily outbound flights to Washington, D.C. from 1 airline.

  • 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 $344 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are United Airlines and Southwest, starting at $352 and $354 round-trip. Alaska Airlines is currently priced 40% 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 $189. Alaska Airlines flights start at $195 while deals on Hawaiian Airlines start at $203 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 Ethiopian Air(95%), Air China(94%) or Asiana Airlines(93%), 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 $354, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $259. The most popular route (Los Angeles - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National), is priced around $461.

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    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. 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 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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