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Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles from £81

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 27/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — LAX
29 Apr — 6 May1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles are usually found in September or August, booked 30 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Los Angeles (LAX). 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 24 April 2025.

Round-trip from

£129

One-way from

£81

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£299

Good round-trip deal

£199 or less

Good one-way deal

£67 or less
Spirit Airlines
  • Spirit Airlines
  • 7/6-14/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 14h 44m total
  • Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles
Spirit Airlines
  • Spirit Airlines
  • 27/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 10h 02m total
  • Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (£17 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£7 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Los Angeles.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Los Angeles.

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Cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 24 April 2025.

Sat 7/607:17BWI - LAX
1 stop9h 49mSpirit Airlines
Sat 14/611:33LAX - BWI
Nonstop4h 55mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 23/4£129
Sat 31/519:25IAD - LAX
Nonstop5h 38mAlaska Airlines
Wed 4/618:45LAX - IAD
1 stop9h 51mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 23/4£156
Tue 2/909:00DCA - LAX
Nonstop5h 29mAlaska Airlines
Wed 3/906:00LAX - DCA
1 stop8h 59mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 23/4£163
Sat 7/616:24IAD - LAX
1 stop8h 11mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/619:55LAX - IAD
1 stop8h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/4£166
Sat 24/522:05IAD - LAX
Nonstop5h 29mUnited Airlines
Wed 25/621:35LAX - IAD
Nonstop5h 02mUnited Airlines
Deal found 23/4£166
Wed 28/519:25IAD - LAX
Nonstop5h 38mHawaiian Airlines
Tue 3/606:00LAX - IAD
1 stop9h 59mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 23/4£167
Fri 4/716:10IAD - LAX
1 stop7h 25mSouthwest
Wed 16/709:30LAX - IAD
1 stop10h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 24/4£172
Tue 8/706:05BWI - LAX
Nonstop5h 31mUnited Airlines
Sat 12/723:59LAX - BWI
Nonstop5h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 23/4£178
Tue 19/809:59DCA - LAX
Nonstop5h 34mHawaiian Airlines
Tue 26/806:00LAX - DCA
1 stop8h 59mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 24/4£178
Tue 8/717:00DCA - LAX
1 stop8h 10mUnited Airlines
Thu 10/723:37LAX - DCA
1 stop7h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 23/4£186
Fri 4/706:10DCA - LAX
1 stop8h 30mSouthwest
Tue 15/722:50LAX - DCA
1 stop8h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 23/4£187
Wed 30/717:15BWI - LAX
2 stops8h 45mSouthwest
Tue 5/821:00LAX - BWI
Nonstop5h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 23/4£190

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles 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 24 April 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles that are best for you.

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Washington, D.C.

Fly to

Los Angeles

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BaltimoreLos Angeles

BWI - LAX

BWILAX

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 7/6

07:17-14:06

1 stop9h 49m

Los Angeles

Sat 14/6

11:33-19:28

Nonstop4h 55m

£129

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

IAD - LAX

IADLAX

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 31/5

19:25-22:03

Nonstop5h 38m

Los Angeles

Wed 4/6

18:45-07:36

1 stop9h 51m

£156

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

DCA - LAX

DCALAX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 2/9

09:00-11:29

Nonstop5h 29m

Los Angeles

Wed 3/9

06:00-17:59

1 stop8h 59m

£163

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

IAD - LAX

IADLAX

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 7/6

16:24-21:35

1 stop8h 11m

Los Angeles

Tue 10/6

19:55-07:36

1 stop8h 41m

£166

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

IAD - LAX

IADLAX

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 24/5

22:05-00:34

Nonstop5h 29m

Los Angeles

Wed 25/6

21:35-05:37

Nonstop5h 02m

£166

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

IAD - LAX

IADLAX

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 28/5

19:25-22:03

Nonstop5h 38m

Los Angeles

Tue 3/6

06:00-18:59

1 stop9h 59m

£167

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

DCA - LAX

DCALAX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 3/6

08:59-11:42

Nonstop5h 43m

Los Angeles

Wed 4/6

12:48-20:59

Nonstop5h 11m

£171

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

IAD - LAX

IADLAX

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 4/7

16:10-20:35

1 stop7h 25m

Los Angeles

Wed 16/7

09:30-22:45

1 stop10h 15m

£172

BaltimoreLos Angeles

BWI - LAX

BWILAX

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 8/7

06:05-08:36

Nonstop5h 31m

Los Angeles

Sat 12/7

23:59-08:07

Nonstop5h 08m

£178

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

DCA - LAX

DCALAX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 8/7

17:00-22:10

1 stop8h 10m

Los Angeles

Thu 10/7

23:37-09:57

1 stop7h 20m

£186

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

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles. Price data was last updated on 18 April 2025.

Booking 30 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles. 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 Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles (average of £575). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles 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 WAS to LAX?

Find hourly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 24 April 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles at midday. Doing so could potentially save you 57% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.

Weekly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles

Explore weekly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles. 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 24 April 2025.

The most flights from WAS to LAX are scheduled on a Thursday (59 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (41 on average).

Rainfall in Los Angeles by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in Los Angeles by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Los Angeles. 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 Los Angeles. Reviews last updated 24 April 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles, see what other customers have to say about Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta. 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.

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
8.0
Very Good

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles (average of £575). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles 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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