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£82 Find Cheap Flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. departing on 31/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheap Flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. (LAX-WAS)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.

Wed, 27 Aug - Sat, 30 Aug
Delta Logo
07:45 - 15:46LAX-DCA
5h 01mdirect
Delta Logo
16:40 - 19:10DCA-LAX
5h 30mdirect
£179Delta
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Sat, 30 Aug - Tue, 2 Sep
United Airlines Logo
16:29 - 00:30LAX-IAD
5h 01mdirect
United Airlines Logo
22:05 - 00:34IAD-LAX
5h 29mdirect
£179United Airlines
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Wed, 27 Aug - Sun, 31 Aug
Alaska Airlines Logo
12:47 - 20:59LAX-DCA
5h 12mdirect
Alaska Airlines Logo
08:59 - 11:28DCA-LAX
5h 29mdirect
£187Alaska Airlines
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Sat, 30 Aug - Mon, 1 Sep
United Airlines Logo
16:29 - 00:30LAX-IAD
5h 01mdirect
United Airlines Logo
07:00 - 09:26IAD-LAX
5h 26mdirect
£187United Airlines
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Sat, 13 Sep - Sat, 20 Sep
American Airlines Logo
13:00 - 20:59LAX-DCA
4h 59mdirect
American Airlines Logo
17:30 - 20:09DCA-LAX
5h 39mdirect
£193American Airlines
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Wed, 27 Aug - Sat, 4 Oct
Alaska Airlines Logo
12:47 - 20:59LAX-DCA
5h 12mdirect
Alaska Airlines Logo
09:59 - 12:31DCA-LAX
5h 32mdirect
£194Alaska Airlines
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Sat, 30 Aug - Wed, 3 Sep
Southwest Logo
23:15 - 08:55LAX-DCA
6h 40m1 stop
Southwest Logo
12:45 - 18:00DCA-LAX
8h 15m2 stops
£198Southwest
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Thu, 6 Nov - Tue, 11 Nov
JetBlue Logo
10:30 - 22:54LAX-DCA
9h 24m1 stop
JetBlue Logo
09:55 - 19:02DCA-LAX
12h 07m1 stop
£200JetBlue
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Thu, 28 Aug - Sat, 30 Aug
Southwest Logo
05:05 - 18:10LAX-DCA
10h 05m2 stops
Southwest Logo
06:55 - 14:05DCA-LAX
10h 10m1 stop
£206Southwest
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Mon, 13 Oct - Thu, 16 Oct
JetBlue Logo
21:15 - 11:56LAX-DCA
11h 41m1 stop
JetBlue Logo
17:20 - 22:42DCA-LAX
8h 22m1 stop
£226JetBlue
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Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarisation of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Airlines
United Airlines

United's Priority Boarding places you in Zone 2, ensuring overhead bin space for your carry-on.


United's Economy Plus offers up to six inches more legroom than standard economy seats.

Lufthansa

Economy Flex offers free rebooking and refundable tickets for flexibility on changing plans.


Lufthansa's FlyNet Messaging is free for Miles & More members on short- and medium-haul flights.

Read more about Lufthansaby Jessica Macdonald
Airports
LAX

Parking at LAX is limited, so book in advance for the best rates. Terminal parking is a five-minute walk, while economy lots require a shuttle.

Read more about LAXby Stefanie Waldek
IAD

The Silver Line Metrorail connects IAD to downtown D.C. in about 55 minutes, offering a cost-effective travel option from the airport.

Read more about IADby Stefanie Waldek
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Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or out at sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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Currently based in Scotland after living in South Africa and the United States, Jessica has been writing travel and aviation content for more than 10 years. She regularly contributes to Travel + Leisure and TripSavvy, and has had work published by Condé Nast Traveller and The Independent. She has travelled to more than 50 countries across six continents.

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Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.?

What is the cheapest Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C..

Our data shows that the cheapest route for a return flight from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. cost £83 and was between Los Angeles (LAX) and Baltimore (BWI). On average, the best prices are found if you fly from Los Angeles (LAX) to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport (DCA). The average price for a return flight for this route is £83.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C., removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. is August, where tickets cost £232 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and November, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £344 and £311 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop stopover the cheapest option at £278 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C., removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C., you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 35% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 11 weeks before departure.


Good to know - Cheap tickets from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight£82
Best time to beat the crowds (10% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (16% more expensive on average)
Flight from Los Angeles to Reagan Washington National Airport

When to book flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

Flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travellers who flew the route from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. 
karenFlew with Alaska AirlinesLAX-IADJun 2024
Personal tips are bring your own food if you're hungry; keep foot space as open as possible for leg room; pack your patience
Verified travelerFlew with Alaska AirlinesLAX-IADJun 2024
Get to the airport on time because traffic in LA is unexpected

FAQs for booking flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. was £109 for a one-way ticket and £237 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.?

    When flying out of Los Angeles you will be using Los Angeles. You will be landing at one of these airports: Washington, D.C. Reagan-National or Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.?

    Hawaiian Airlines, Alaska Airlines, and JetBlue offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.?

    The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.?

    oneworld, SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Los Angeles and Washington, D.C., with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.?

    There are direct flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C..

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Washington, D.C. from Los Angeles is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Washington, D.C. with an airline and back to Los Angeles with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Washington, D.C. from Los Angeles up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.

  • Looking for a cheap flight from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £68 or less one-way and £254 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C..
Find which airlines fly direct from Los Angeles Airport to Washington, D.C., which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.

Monday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

Thursday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

Friday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

Saturday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

Sunday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

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Direct returns

Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles

Monday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

Thursday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

Friday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

Saturday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

Sunday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

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