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£101 Find Cheap Flights from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles departing on 18/2. 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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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Everything you should know

Cheapest return fare
£186
Overall average: £305
JetBlue
Mon 4/5Fri 8/5
DCA - LAX • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
£187
Typical prices: £251-£398
Alaska Airlines
Wed 25/2Fri 6/3
DCA - LAX • Direct
Our travellers' advice
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The LAX FlyAway bus offers quick access to the city.
Alaska Airlines at Dulles has ample seating near gates.
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When to book
4 weeks
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Our data shows that travellers who book at least 4 weeks in advance save around 45% compared to booking last minute.
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September
Cheapest • 18% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles (WAS-LAX)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles

Mon, 4 May - Fri, 8 May
JetBlue Logo
18:40 - 00:57
DCA
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LAX
9h 17m
1 stop
JetBlue Logo
10:50 - 22:59
LAX
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DCA
9h 09m
1 stop
£186JetBlue
Wed, 25 Feb - Tue, 3 Mar
Alaska Airlines Logo
09:59 - 13:03
DCA
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LAX
6h 04mdirect
Alaska Airlines Logo
12:07 - 20:05
LAX
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DCA
4h 58mdirect
£187Alaska Airlines
Sat, 21 Feb - Tue, 24 Feb
Southwest Logo
16:30 - 21:10
IAD
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LAX
7h 40m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
05:45 - 16:50
LAX
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IAD
8h 05m
1 stop
£187Southwest
Wed, 18 Mar - Wed, 25 Mar
JetBlue Logo
10:05 - 17:38
DCA
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LAX
10h 33m
1 stop
JetBlue Logo
10:27 - 22:59
LAX
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DCA
9h 32m
1 stop
£188JetBlue
Tue, 24 Feb - Tue, 3 Mar
Southwest Logo
09:30 - 16:50
DCA
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LAX
10h 20m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
12:30 - 23:20
LAX
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DCA
7h 50m
2 stops
£191Southwest
Tue, 24 Feb - Wed, 4 Mar
Southwest Logo
17:30 - 22:00
IAD
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LAX
7h 30m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
07:50 - 21:55
LAX
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IAD
11h 05m
2 stops
£191Southwest
Fri, 1 May - Tue, 5 May
United Airlines Logo
22:05 - 00:52
IAD
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LAX
5h 47mdirect
United Airlines Logo
08:25 - 16:24
LAX
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IAD
4h 59mdirect
£194United Airlines
Fri, 13 Mar - Wed, 25 Mar
Spirit Airlines Logo
16:05 - 23:56
BWI
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LAX
10h 51m
1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
19:01 - 09:09
LAX
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BWI
11h 08m
1 stop
£196Spirit Airlines
Wed, 11 Mar - Tue, 31 Mar
United Airlines Logo
15:45 - 18:42
IAD
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LAX
5h 57mdirect
United Airlines Logo
22:35 - 06:37
LAX
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IAD
5h 02mdirect
£197United Airlines
Fri, 13 Mar - Fri, 20 Mar
Spirit Airlines Logo
16:05 - 23:56
BWI
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LAX
10h 51m
1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
19:01 - 09:09
LAX
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BWI
11h 08m
1 stop
£233Spirit Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles flights

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

How much is a return flight from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles departing in May.

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

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest return flight from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles costs £118 on the route between Baltimore (BWI) and Los Angeles (LAX). Over the past month, this route was, on average, 40% cheaper than other Washington, D.C.-Los Angeles routes. It is also the most popular route.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles, 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 Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles is September, where tickets cost £213 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £349 and £292 respectively.

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

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.

No, with an average price for the route of £229, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles, 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 Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 45% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 18 weeks before departure.

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

 
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KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Good to know - Cheap tickets from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles

Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flight£101
Best time to beat the crowds (18% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (7% more expensive on average)
Flight from Reagan Washington National Airport to Los Angeles

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

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles 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 Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travellers who flew the route from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles 
Verified travelerFlew with Alaska Airlines
DCA
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LAX
Jul 2024
Easy access via metro, and by car with parking available walking distance from the terminal. Lots of seating and dining options near the flight boarding gates.
BillFlew with Alaska Airlines
IAD
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LAX
Jun 2024
At Dulles, you can spend 30 minutes getting to your AFTER clearing TSA

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

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles was £101 for a one-way ticket and £186 for a return.

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

    Washington, D.C. is served by 2 major airports and there is only 1 main airport in Los Angeles. You will leave Washington, D.C. from one of these airports: Washington, D.C. Reagan-National or Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl. You will be arriving at Los Angeles.

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

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

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

    The Boeing 737-900 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles flight route.

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

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

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

    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 Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Los Angeles from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles?

    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 Los Angeles with an airline and back to Washington, D.C. with another airline.

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

    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 Los Angeles from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles

  • Looking for a cheap flight from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £159 or less one-way and £125 or less round-trip.

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

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

Direct departures

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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Direct returns

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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