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£73 Find cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles

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Cheap flight deals 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 round-trip 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.
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08:50 - 11:32BWI-LAX
5h 42mdirect
22:43 - 21:34LAX-BWI
19h 51m2 stops
£84Spirit Airlines
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Wed, 29 May - Mon, 3 Jun
09:33 - 21:52BWI-LAX
15h 19m2 stops
22:43 - 21:06LAX-BWI
19h 23m2 stops
£91Spirit Airlines
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Wed, 29 May - Mon, 3 Jun
15:30 - 23:30DCA-LAX
11h 00m1 stop
21:40 - 10:41LAX-DCA
10h 01m1 stop
£193JetBlue
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Wed, 29 May - Mon, 3 Jun
07:05 - 13:35IAD-LAX
9h 30m1 stop
06:00 - 16:25LAX-IAD
7h 25m1 stop
£196Southwest
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Fri, 5 Jul - Fri, 12 Jul
09:20 - 11:52DCA-LAX
5h 32mdirect
12:56 - 20:59LAX-DCA
5h 03mdirect
£197Alaska Airlines
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Wed, 28 Aug - Wed, 4 Sep
17:38 - 20:07IAD-LAX
5h 29mdirect
08:30 - 16:33LAX-IAD
5h 03mdirect
£197Alaska Airlines
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Wed, 11 Sep - Tue, 24 Sep
06:00 - 10:56BWI-LAX
7h 56m1 stop
19:26 - 05:39LAX-BWI
7h 13m1 stop
£204Delta
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Fri, 31 May - Mon, 3 Jun
14:00 - 16:25BWI-LAX
5h 25mdirect
12:30 - 20:30LAX-BWI
5h 00mdirect
£207Southwest
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Fri, 5 Jul - Fri, 12 Jul
13:53 - 20:10BWI-LAX
9h 17m1 stop
05:25 - 16:47LAX-BWI
8h 22m1 stop
£213Delta
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Thu, 4 Jul - Sat, 27 Jul
14:30 - 23:30DCA-LAX
12h 00m1 stop
21:40 - 10:41LAX-DCA
10h 01m1 stop
£226JetBlue
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Thu, 30 May - Mon, 3 Jun

Flights from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles - Travel Insights & Trends

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.

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

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for one-way flights from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles.
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a one-way flight from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles cost £63 and was between Baltimore and Los Angeles. On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is £321.

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 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 £211 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and December, where the average cost of tickets is £378 and £365 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for 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 month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 53 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 3 days, Spirit Airlines offered the best one-way deal for that route, at £73. KAYAK users also found Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles return flights on Spirit Airlines from £84 and on JetBlue from £193.

Which airlines fly most frequently between Washington, D.C. and Los Angeles?

The airlines most regularly connecting Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles are United Airlines (15 flights per day), Alaska Airlines (5 flights per day), and American Airlines (2 flights per day).

Which airlines fly direct between Washington, D.C. and Los Angeles?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles.
There are 7 airlines that fly direct from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles. They are: Air China, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, Southwest, Spirit Airlines and United Airlines. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with Spirit Airlines at £107 for a one-way flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Spirit Airlines.

How many flights are there between Washington, D.C. and Los Angeles per day?

Each day, there are between 27 and 30 nonstop flights that take off from Washington, D.C. and land in Los Angeles, with an average flight time of 5h 36m. The most common departure time is 17:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 197 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Friday, when 15% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Sunday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Washington, D.C. and Los Angeles?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 3 cabin class options for the route. These are Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles take?

A direct flight to Los Angeles will take on average 5h 19m to travel the 2,304 miles flying distance from Washington, D.C..

What’s the earliest departure time from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Washington, D.C. at 06:10 and will be landing in Los Angeles at 08:35.

What’s the latest departure time from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles jets off at 22:34 and lands at 01:16.

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

Low season

September

High season

July

Cheapest flight

£73
Best time to beat the crowds (28% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (9% more expensive on average)
Flight from Baltimore 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.
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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.

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

  • Does Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport have any pet relief areas?

    If you are traveling with a pet or service animal, make sure to take note of the different pet relief areas located throughout Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. There are currently three designated zones placed outside of Terminals A, B, and C. Each of these areas is open 24 hours a day and provides guests with complimentary waste bags.

  • Are there onsite airport hotels at Los Angeles International Airport?

    While there are no hotels located on the same property as Los Angeles International Airport, there are several choices less than a 5-minute drive away. The Renaissance Los Angeles Airport Hotel is a casual choice that is only a 3-minute drive from the airport and a 10-minute drive from downtown Los Angeles, while the Hyatt Regency Los Angeles International Airport is directly across the freeway from the airport and offers a free shuttle service for guests.

  • Does Dulles International Airport have a prayer room?

    Dulles International Airport currently has one Interfaith Chapel that is located in Concourse A near Gate A32. It is free to access for all travelers, is open 24 hours a day, and contains sacred texts in a variety of languages.

  • Which terminal has the most dining options in Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport?

    National Hall is known for being the terminal in Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport that contains the most dining options. In National Hall, you can find choices such as Chick-Fil-A, Legal Sea Foods, and Matsutake Sushi, as well as small stores and food stands that offer to-go options.

  • 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 £92 for a one-way ticket and £105 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?

    Only Alaska Airlines offers 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 MAX 9 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles flight route.

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

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles, Alaska Airlines or Spirit Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles are Alaska Airlines and Spirit Airlines. With an average price for the route of £323 and an overall rating of 8.0, Alaska Airlines is the most popular choice. Spirit Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £147 and an overall rating of 6.4.

  • 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.

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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 £126 or less one-way and £346 or less round-trip.
  • Hoping to book flights from Washington to Los Angeles? Make sure to consider which part of the city you will be staying in. Los Angeles International Airport is the region’s primary travel hub and is best for visitors who will be staying in the city center. Hollywood Burbank Airport is a smaller choice that is convenient for individuals staying in Northern Los Angeles.
  • If you would prefer to have a direct flight from Washington to Los Angeles, try to fly out of Dulles International Airport, as it is the largest airport in the region and offers a high concentration of flights. If you are okay with having a layover in order to fly into a smaller airport, have your final destination be Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
  • Planning on traveling with kids? Make sure to bring them to the play area located in Concourse B of Dulles International Airport. This play area features a variety of interactive games and activities, making it a convenient area for children to blow off some steam before boarding a long flight across the country.
  • If you plan on flying with American, Delta, or United Airlines, be sure to check whether you are eligible for complimentary access to their private lounges located in the Departures terminal of Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. These lounges offer a variety of amenities, including free snacks, comfortable chairs, and high-speed WiFi.
  • Interested in using public transportation to travel from Los Angeles International Airport to the city center? Consider taking one of the airport’s free shuttle buses in order to end up at the city’s main bus center or the Metro Green Line Aviation Station.
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Find which airlines fly direct from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles

Monday

Air China, Air New Zealand, Air Tahiti Nui, +19 more

Air China, Air New Zealand, +20 more

Tuesday

Air China, Air New Zealand, Air Tahiti Nui, +19 more

Air China, Air New Zealand, +20 more

Wednesday

Air New Zealand, Air Tahiti Nui, Alaska Airlines, +18 more

Air New Zealand, Air Tahiti Nui, +19 more

Thursday

Air China, Air New Zealand, Air Tahiti Nui, +19 more

Air China, Air New Zealand, +20 more

Friday

Air China, Air New Zealand, Air Tahiti Nui, +19 more

Air China, Air New Zealand, +20 more

Saturday

Air China, Air New Zealand, Air Tahiti Nui, +20 more

Air China, Air New Zealand, +21 more

Sunday

Air China, Air New Zealand, Air Tahiti Nui, +20 more

Air China, Air New Zealand, +21 more

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Direct returns

Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.

Monday

Air China, Air New Zealand, Air Tahiti Nui, +20 more

Air China, Air New Zealand, +21 more

Tuesday

Air China, Air New Zealand, Air Tahiti Nui, +19 more

Air China, Air New Zealand, +20 more

Wednesday

Air China, Air New Zealand, Air Tahiti Nui, +20 more

Air China, Air New Zealand, +21 more

Thursday

Air China, Air New Zealand, Air Tahiti Nui, +19 more

Air China, Air New Zealand, +20 more

Friday

Air China, Air New Zealand, Air Tahiti Nui, +20 more

Air China, Air New Zealand, +21 more

Saturday

Air New Zealand, Air Tahiti Nui, Alaska Airlines, +20 more

Air New Zealand, Air Tahiti Nui, +21 more

Sunday

Air China, Air New Zealand, Air Tahiti Nui, +19 more

Air China, Air New Zealand, +20 more

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Top airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 9116 reviews
7.3Food
8.2Boarding
8.6Crew
7.9Comfort
7.3Entertainment
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Pleasant flight, now wifi, but did get pushed to the exit row gracefully cause I am a tall man. Was a pleasant thank you.

8.0 ExcellentCountry, Apr 2024PAE - LAX
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Pleasant flight, now wifi, but did get pushed to the exit row gracefully cause I am a tall man. Was a pleasant thank you.

Long flights are best when the seats have movies and shows to watch.

The absolute coldest flight I’ve ever been on, even with a sweater and zip up sweatshirt. Was miserable the entire flight.

The cabin temperature was very warm. Flight attendant did not help when my 3 YO needed to go to the bathroom and it was close to landing time. She knocked and opened the door. I would appreciate more empathy towards the situation.

The flight was diverted and departed from San Jose instead of San Francisco. This could’ve been executed more smoothly because after arriving in San Jose it seemed like nothing was being processed correctly as needed for the gate agents to do their jobs well and the flight to leave on time

watching out the window as the loaders bounced the luggage onto the carts as it was deplaned made me understand why some of my bags have been destroyed on the airline.

I went Premium otherwise it would have been a long wait. On board I only asked for a cup of hot water and got lukewarm. Cabin crew have poor to no service. But great flight; it went smooth.

Great flight Pilot was friendly and kept us informed when small delay to de ice plane

Once again, AA overbooked this flight, stranding passengers in between blizzards in Jackson. At least this time the agent took volunteers - on my flight TO Jackson from LAX, AA simply cut off boarding midway through Group 7 without warning. This flight was mostly fine, with the exception of the flight attendants. They stowed my carry-on (and a few others') at the front of the plane, but didn't pull the bags out upon landing, nor even communicate to that there were bags there to the crew. The crew had to go searching for my bag after I explained it should've been on the valet cart. When I got to the shuttle, my flight attendants were already on it. Seems they were in a hurry to clock out... at the expense of me and other passengers who had trusted them with our luggage.

Delayed take off for 30 minutes and then 50 minutes on the tarmac before we could get to our gate... a total of one hour delay on the ground at LAX. Additionally, they put on the seatbelt sign for 2 hours so no one could use the toilet and then one hour on the tarmac with again not being able to use the toilet... not a great flight.

They charged me 212.00 for a heavy check in bag at the gate. The pricing and process was so confusing - as if it was designed to purposefully gouge customers who need to board plane. That experience combined with the outrageous price charged will prevent me from ever flying Spirit again. And I’ll be sure to tell the story to anyone who cares to hear.

The text told me it was changed to Terminal E and Gate D5. But with no one on site to ask questions there was confusion on where to go as all the gates were E's. Then we took the skyline to the D area. We left to get something to eat. No announcement was made but my daughter happened to asked and they told her our gate was moved to D12. I will not fly Spirit again.

Its so random that they only allow 40 pounds on checked bags when all airlines take 55. They then charge you for each 10 extra pounds, so my checked suitcase was $130 and the flight $30 ... its like whattt, im for sure not traveling with Spirit again

So bad. The check in process was laborious and the check in agent didn't seem to know how to manage the process efficiently and was confused about how to check in my son's sports equipment. The baggage fees were outrageous and so expensive. $90 for a carry on bag? And $200 additional for 2 check ins. The security lines were insanely long and the terminal was not very nice in the Spirit area. $5 for a water on board. It was my first and last time flying Spirit - I tried to save $ by flying them due to the accommodating schedule but I should have paid for Southwest, because it would've actually ended up less expensive due to the free bags with Southwest. There were no charging ports on the airplane, no wifi and really uncomfortable seating. The flight crew were great though, courteous and efficient in their boarding. Flight was delayed 1 hour, but we made up 15 minutes in flight.

My experience was better than expected. What I did find not so great was the seats. Very little room, they did not recline and the tray table was the size of a post card. There was no food to try, just standard snacks that you had to pay for and I don’t know of any entertainment. I would fly again even though everything was an upcharge. Flight was on time with little disturbance

thy don't even ofer water we have to buy it for $4.49 and paid for our cary on bags $100 each we never will fly in this company again.

Super cool and laid back, three lovely ladies. Couldn’t ask for better service.

It was fine. Boarding was a little rude. On flight staff was great. The cost to purchase everything was a bit annoying but I get that's the business model.

I liked the fast check in and boarding. The flight fare could be a lot less than what I paid…..

The cost of the ticket was great its literally 1/3 of an equivalent swa ticket

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Cheapest flights to Los Angeles from Washington, D.C. found in 2024

Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
17/5Fri
1 stopSpirit Airlines
13h 41mBWI-LAX
£73
17/5Fri
directSpirit Airlines
5h 41mBWI-LAX
£74
4/6Tue
directDelta
5h 45mDCA-LAX
£75
17/5Fri
2 stops
18h 15mIAD-LAX
£92
29/5Wed
1 stopJetBlue
11h 00mDCA-LAX
£96
31/8Sat
directAlaska Airlines
5h 32mDCA-LAX
£99
26/5Sun
directAlaska Airlines
5h 24mIAD-LAX
£99
5/6Wed
1 stopJetBlue
13h 15mDCA-LAX
£101
18/6Tue
1 stopDelta
7h 00mBWI-LAX
£102
17/5Fri
3 stops
27h 51mIAD-LAX
£132

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Last minute flights from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles that are departing in the next 10 days.
4/5Sat
directAlaska Airlines
5h 38mIAD-LAX
6/5Mon
directAlaska Airlines
4h 50mLAX-IAD
£325
30/4Tue
directAlaska Airlines
5h 38mIAD-LAX
21/5Tue
directAlaska Airlines
5h 05mLAX-IAD
£331
4/5Sat
directDelta
5h 52mDCA-LAX
4/5Sat
multi-stopDelta
7h 05mLAX-DCA
£368
30/4Tue
multi-stopDelta
7h 24mDCA-LAX
4/5Sat
directDelta
4h 59mLAX-DCA
£398
2/5Thu
multi-stopSun Country Air
25h 23mIAD-LAX
9/5Thu
multi-stopSun Country Air
22h 47mLAX-IAD
£419
1/5Wed
multi-stopJetBlue
12h 13mDCA-LAX
2/6Sun
multi-stopJetBlue
8h 14mLAX-DCA
£432
2/5Thu
multi-stopSun Country Air
25h 23mIAD-LAX
4/5Sat
multi-stopSun Country Air
21h 12mLAX-IAD
£435
30/4Tue
directUnited Airlines
5h 44mIAD-LAX
12/5Sun
directUnited Airlines
4h 58mLAX-IAD
£439
30/4Tue
directUnited Airlines
5h 42mIAD-LAX
13/5Mon
multi-stopUnited Airlines
7h 31mLAX-IAD
£446
2/5Thu
multi-stopJetBlue
11h 57mDCA-LAX
9/5Thu
multi-stopJetBlue
8h 14mLAX-DCA
£631

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Washington, D.C. - Los Angeles Flights

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Return flight deals:

Los Angeles - Washington, D.C.

Cabin classes:

£2,123
£1,210
£235

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