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Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles from £70

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 5/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — LAX
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
1 adult

The best prices from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles are usually found in September or August, booked 33 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Thursday

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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 21 February 2025.

Round-trip from

£145

One-way from

£70

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£259
Spirit Airlines
  • Spirit Airlines
  • 6/4-13/4
  • Nonstop
  • 10h 54m total
  • Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles
Spirit Airlines
  • Spirit Airlines
  • 5/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 32h 56m total
  • Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (£19 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£8 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 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 21 February 2025.

Sun 6/406:30BWI - LAX
Nonstop5h 59mSpirit Airlines
Sun 13/409:58LAX - BWI
Nonstop4h 55mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 20/2£145
Sun 6/406:30BWI - LAX
Nonstop5h 59mMultiple Airlines
Sun 13/422:30LAX - BWI
1 stop9h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2£147
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
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
Wed 12/317:10DCA - LAX
Nonstop5h 56mDelta
Wed 19/308:15LAX - DCA
Nonstop4h 45mDelta
Deal found 19/2£200

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

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 21 February 2025.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

BaltimoreLos Angeles

BWI - LAX

BWILAX

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 6/4

06:30-09:29

Nonstop5h 59m

Los Angeles

Sun 13/4

09:58-17:53

Nonstop4h 55m

£145

BaltimoreLos Angeles

BWI - LAX

BWILAX

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 6/4

06:30-09:29

Nonstop5h 59m

Los Angeles

Sun 13/4

22:30-11:03

1 stop9h 33m

£147

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.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

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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 14 February 2025.

Booking 33 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 21 February 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles at midday. Doing so could potentially save you 82% 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 21 February 2025.

The most flights from WAS to LAX are scheduled on a Thursday (45 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (30 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 21 February 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles, see what other customers have to say about Southwest, Alaska Airlines 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.

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

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

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

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

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

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

8.0
Very Good

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

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

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

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

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

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

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    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles round-trip from £145. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Hawaiian Airlines, from £175, and United Airlines, from £181. These flights start at 49% 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 Spirit Airlines (£70), Frontier (£72), and Hawaiian Airlines (£90).

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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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