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Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles from £93

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 15/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — LAX
22 Jan — 29 Jan1
1 adult

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

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 17 January 2025.

Round-trip from

£115

One-way from

£93

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£288
Spirit Airlines
  • Spirit Airlines
  • 10/2-24/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 16h 34m total
  • Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles
Delta
  • Delta
  • 15/2
  • Nonstop
  • 6h 08m total
  • Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles
High demand for flights, 9% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 3% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in January 2025

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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 17 January 2025.

Mon 10/208:08BWI - LAX
Nonstop6h 06mSpirit Airlines
Mon 24/215:50LAX - BWI
1 stop10h 28mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 16/1£115
Wed 19/217:45IAD - LAX
Nonstop5h 44mUnited Airlines
Thu 20/213:14LAX - IAD
1 stop7h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 16/1£174
Fri 21/218:00DCA - LAX
1 stop9h 25mFrontier
Wed 26/206:30LAX - DCA
1 stop12h 29mFrontier
Deal found 17/1£178
Sat 8/217:10DCA - LAX
Nonstop6h 08mDelta
Tue 11/208:06LAX - DCA
Nonstop4h 54mDelta
Deal found 17/1£186
Sat 8/218:00DCA - LAX
1 stop9h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/210:14LAX - DCA
2 stops22h 49mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/1£188
Tue 28/112:37IAD - LAX
1 stop11h 34mFrontier
Fri 21/222:35LAX - IAD
1 stop7h 09mFrontier
Deal found 16/1£189
Wed 10/918:35DCA - LAX
1 stop16h 05mAlaska Airlines
Sat 13/912:45LAX - DCA
Nonstop5h 10mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 17/1£194
Thu 27/212:29DCA - LAX
1 stop12h 01mJetBlue
Mon 3/320:38LAX - DCA
1 stop9h 16mJetBlue
Deal found 17/1£200
Tue 28/1019:55IAD - LAX
1 stop14h 45mAlaska Airlines
Thu 4/1217:55LAX - IAD
1 stop18h 05mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 16/1£201
Thu 6/218:05DCA - LAX
1 stop7h 53mUnited Airlines
Sat 8/200:51LAX - DCA
1 stop7h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 16/1£202
Tue 15/416:39BWI - LAX
1 stop8h 22mDelta
Wed 16/406:00LAX - BWI
1 stop7h 58mDelta
Deal found 16/1£227
Fri 28/206:35DCA - LAX
1 stop8h 33mAmerican Airlines
Tue 4/313:09LAX - DCA
Nonstop4h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 17/1£252

Find flights from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles within your budget

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BaltimoreLos Angeles

BWI - LAX

BWILAX

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 10/2

08:08-11:14

Nonstop6h 06m

Los Angeles

Mon 24/2

15:50-05:18

1 stop10h 28m

£115

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

IAD - LAX

IADLAX

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 19/2

17:45-20:29

Nonstop5h 44m

Los Angeles

Thu 20/2

13:14-23:23

1 stop7h 09m

£174

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

DCA - LAX

DCALAX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 21/2

18:00-00:25

1 stop9h 25m

Los Angeles

Wed 26/2

06:30-21:59

1 stop12h 29m

£178

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

DCA - LAX

DCALAX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 8/2

17:10-20:18

Nonstop6h 08m

Los Angeles

Tue 11/2

08:06-16:00

Nonstop4h 54m

£186

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

DCA - LAX

DCALAX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 8/2

18:00-00:35

1 stop9h 35m

Los Angeles

Wed 12/2

10:14-12:03

2 stops22h 49m

£188

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

IAD - LAX

IADLAX

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 28/1

12:37-21:11

1 stop11h 34m

Los Angeles

Fri 21/2

22:35-08:44

1 stop7h 09m

£189

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

DCA - LAX

DCALAX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 8/2

17:32-07:32

1 stop17h 00m

Los Angeles

Tue 11/2

13:05-20:59

Nonstop4h 54m

£194

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

DCA - LAX

DCALAX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 27/2

12:29-21:30

1 stop12h 01m

Los Angeles

Mon 3/3

20:38-08:54

1 stop9h 16m

£200

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

DCA - LAX

DCALAX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 6/2

18:05-22:58

1 stop7h 53m

Los Angeles

Sat 8/2

00:51-11:31

1 stop7h 40m

£202

BaltimoreLos Angeles

BWI - LAX

BWILAX

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 15/4

16:39-22:01

1 stop8h 22m

Los Angeles

Wed 16/4

06:00-16:58

1 stop7h 58m

£227

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

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Travel insights for flights from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles

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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 10 January 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 17 January 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles at midday. Doing so could potentially save you 39% 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 17 January 2025.

The most flights from WAS to LAX are scheduled on a Thursday (43 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (28 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 17 January 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles, see what other customers have to say about Frontier, Southwest and United Airlines. 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.
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Very Good
4,659 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

8.1
Very Good
4,659 reviews
8.1
Very Good
4,659 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

8.0
Very Good
9,684 reviews
8.1
Very Good
4,659 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

8.0
Very Good
8,513 reviews
8.1
Very Good
4,659 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

7.4
Good
3,199 reviews
8.1
Very Good
4,659 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

7.4
Good
8,969 reviews
8.1
Very Good
4,659 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Related info for your journey

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    Los Angeles (LAX), located 9.4 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles. 2 airlines have flights to Los Angeles from Washington, D.C. on a regular basis. Booking flights from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 35 inbound flights from Washington, D.C. per day.

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    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles round-trip from £115. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are United Airlines, from £174, and Frontier, from £178. These flights start at 61% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles one-way?

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles are Delta (£93), Alaska Airlines (£93), and United Airlines (£97).

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    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles on time: Spirit Airlines (91%), Singapore Airlines (90%), Air China (86%).

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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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