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Cheap flights from Virginia to California from £72

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 1/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RIC — LAX
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Virginia to California

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Virginia to California flight deals. Data was last updated 21 February 2025.

Round-trip from

£175

One-way from

£72

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£282
Hawaiian Airlines
  • Hawaiian Airlines
  • 2/4-2/4
  • Nonstop
  • 10h 59m total
  • Virginia to California
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Frontier
  • Frontier
  • 1/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 7h 03m total
  • Virginia to California
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price (£37 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£11 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in February 2025
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Cheapest flights from Virginia to California
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Virginia to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 21 February 2025.

Wed 2/409:00DCA - LAX
Nonstop6h 03mHawaiian Airlines
Wed 2/413:03LAX - DCA
Nonstop4h 56mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 20/2£175
Wed 2/409:00DCA - LAX
Nonstop6h 03mAlaska Airlines
Wed 9/413:03LAX - DCA
Nonstop4h 56mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 21/2£180
Thu 20/307:31IAD - LAX
Nonstop5h 54mHawaiian Airlines
Tue 1/409:25LAX - IAD
Nonstop4h 57mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 20/2£180
Fri 16/522:05IAD - LAX
Nonstop5h 51mUnited Airlines
Tue 20/523:05LAX - IAD
Nonstop5h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 20/2£181
Sun 6/407:31IAD - LAX
Nonstop5h 54mMultiple Airlines
Sun 13/422:30LAX - IAD
1 stop13h 08mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2£184
Wed 9/407:00DCA - LAS
1 stop7h 03mFrontier
Fri 11/400:59LAS - DCA
1 stop8h 05mFrontier
Deal found 20/2£185
Thu 20/307:31IAD - LAX
Nonstop5h 54mAlaska Airlines
Thu 27/314:59LAX - IAD
1 stop11h 41mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 21/2£188
Tue 29/411:00DCA - LAX
1 stop12h 38mJetBlue
Thu 8/511:20LAX - DCA
1 stop8h 39mJetBlue
Deal found 20/2£194
Tue 11/313:03DCA - LAX
1 stop14h 22mFrontier
Fri 14/306:30LAX - DCA
1 stop12h 29mFrontier
Deal found 20/2£196
Sat 24/516:45DCA - LAX
1 stop7h 32mUnited Airlines
Mon 2/623:37LAX - DCA
1 stop8h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 20/2£196
Sun 22/608:55RDU - LAX
1 stop9h 15mJetBlue
Mon 30/607:10LAX - RDU
1 stop10h 27mJetBlue
Deal found 20/2£199
Wed 12/317:10DCA - LAX
Nonstop5h 56mDelta
Wed 19/308:15LAX - DCA
Nonstop4h 45mDelta
Deal found 19/2£200

Find flights from Virginia to California within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Virginia to California 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 858,174 searches. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

DCA - LAX

DCALAX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 2/4

09:00-12:03

Nonstop6h 03m

Los Angeles

Wed 2/4

13:03-20:59

Nonstop4h 56m

£175

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

DCA - LAX

DCALAX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 2/4

09:00-12:03

Nonstop6h 03m

Los Angeles

Wed 9/4

13:03-20:59

Nonstop4h 56m

£180

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

IAD - LAX

IADLAX

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 20/3

07:31-10:25

Nonstop5h 54m

Los Angeles

Tue 1/4

09:25-17:22

Nonstop4h 57m

£180

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

IAD - LAX

IADLAX

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 16/5

22:05-00:56

Nonstop5h 51m

Los Angeles

Tue 20/5

23:05-07:06

Nonstop5h 01m

£181

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

IAD - LAX

IADLAX

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 6/4

07:31-10:25

Nonstop5h 54m

Los Angeles

Sun 13/4

22:30-14:38

1 stop13h 08m

£184

Washington, D.C.Las Vegas

DCA - LAS

DCALAS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 9/4

07:00-11:03

1 stop7h 03m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 11/4

00:59-12:04

1 stop8h 05m

£185

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

DCA - LAX

DCALAX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 29/4

11:00-20:38

1 stop12h 38m

Los Angeles

Sat 10/5

06:00-17:53

1 stop8h 53m

£194

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

DCA - LAX

DCALAX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 11/3

13:03-00:25

1 stop14h 22m

Los Angeles

Fri 14/3

06:30-21:59

1 stop12h 29m

£196

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

DCA - LAX

DCALAX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 24/5

16:45-21:17

1 stop7h 32m

Los Angeles

Mon 2/6

23:37-10:56

1 stop8h 19m

£196

RaleighLos Angeles

RDU - LAX

RDULAX

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 22/6

08:55-15:10

1 stop9h 15m

Los Angeles

Mon 30/6

07:10-20:37

1 stop10h 27m

£199

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Best time to book a flight from Virginia to California

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Travel insights for flights from Virginia to California

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Virginia to California including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Virginia to California?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Virginia to California (average of £575). Flying from Virginia to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of £811). 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 VA to CA?

Find hourly flight availability from Virginia to California. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Virginia to California as you normally would.

Rainfall in California by month

Plan your trip to California by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in California ranges from 0.0 - 87.0 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 87.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit California when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in California by month

Plan your trip to California by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to California, 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 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 14.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing California

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to California. 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 California. Reviews last updated 21 February 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Breeze Airways and Alaska Airlines from Virginia to California have to say. 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.
Southwest
8.1
Very Good
4,401 reviews
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Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Southwest
8.1
Very Good
4,401 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very Good
4,401 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Breeze Airways
8.1
Very Good
Southwest
8.1
Very Good
4,401 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very Good
9,697 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very Good
4,401 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Delta
8.0
Very Good
8,213 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very Good
4,401 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,316 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very Good
4,401 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Related info for your journey

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  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Virginia to California one-way?

    £72 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Frontier. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Hawaiian Airlines and Alaska Airlines, with prices starting from £90 and £94, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Virginia to California that include hotel bookings?

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    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Virginia to California.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Virginia to California?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Virginia to California 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 Virginia to California?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Virginia to California (average of £575). Flying from Virginia to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of £811). 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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