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Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles from £78

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 25/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — LAX
25 Nov — 2 Dec1
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 Monday 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 20 November 2024.

Round-trip from

£156

One-way from

£78

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 25/1-28/1
  • Nonstop
  • 10h 58m total
  • Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 25/1
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 55m total
  • Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles
High demand for flights, 22% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 15% potential price drop

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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 20 November 2024.

Mon 9/1219:05IAD - LAX
Nonstop5h 50mUnited Airlines
Mon 16/1223:18LAX - IAD
Nonstop4h 48mUnited Airlines
Deal found 18/11£179
Thu 12/1209:13IAD - LAX
1 stop9h 41mAlaska Airlines
Tue 17/1208:15LAX - IAD
Nonstop4h 55mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 18/11£186
Wed 11/1211:45BWI - LAX
1 stop7h 29mDelta
Wed 15/112:00LAX - BWI
1 stop8h 19mDelta
Deal found 20/11£218
Mon 9/1218:45DCA - LAX
1 stop16h 41mAlaska Airlines
Wed 11/1213:10LAX - DCA
Nonstop4h 49mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 19/11£230
Mon 25/1117:10DCA - LAX
Nonstop5h 56mDelta
Thu 5/1208:05LAX - DCA
Nonstop4h 55mDelta
Deal found 19/11£242
Wed 11/1217:55BWI - LAX
Nonstop5h 49mUnited Airlines
Wed 15/108:25LAX - BWI
Nonstop5h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 20/11£250
Wed 11/1218:00DCA - LAX
1 stop7h 42mUnited Airlines
Sat 14/1200:51LAX - DCA
1 stop7h 34mUnited Airlines
Deal found 19/11£255
Wed 11/1206:15BWI - LAX
Nonstop6h 00mSouthwest
Sun 15/1205:30LAX - BWI
Nonstop5h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 20/11£267
Mon 9/1209:45DCA - LAX
1 stop12h 24mJetBlue
Wed 11/1206:00LAX - DCA
1 stop10h 59mJetBlue
Deal found 20/11£275
Tue 10/1207:00BWI - LAX
1 stop12h 29mAlaska Airlines
Tue 21/119:55LAX - BWI
1 stop19h 04mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 20/11£276
Tue 17/1215:00DCA - LAX
1 stop10h 35mSouthwest
Mon 6/106:55LAX - DCA
2 stops11h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 20/11£293
Sun 8/1216:00IAD - LAX
2 stops10h 50mSouthwest
Fri 10/109:05LAX - IAD
2 stops11h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 20/11£340

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 953,013 searches. Data last updated 20 November 2024.

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BaltimoreLos Angeles

BWI - LAX

BWILAX

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 25/1

18:00-20:55

Nonstop5h 55m

Los Angeles

Tue 28/1

08:25-16:28

Nonstop5h 03m

£156

BaltimoreLos Angeles

BWI - LAX

BWILAX

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 12/1

11:07-17:03

1 stop8h 56m

Los Angeles

Tue 21/1

16:18-05:05

1 stop9h 47m

£166

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

DCA - LAX

DCALAX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 25/1

09:00-12:03

Nonstop6h 03m

Los Angeles

Fri 7/2

13:05-20:59

Nonstop4h 54m

£179

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

IAD - LAX

IADLAX

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 13/5

17:00-20:00

Nonstop6h 00m

Los Angeles

Mon 19/5

22:30-06:20

Nonstop4h 50m

£179

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

DCA - LAX

DCALAX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 18/1

17:10-20:18

Nonstop6h 08m

Los Angeles

Thu 23/1

08:06-16:00

Nonstop4h 54m

£187

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

IAD - LAX

IADLAX

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 9/5

22:05-00:30

Nonstop5h 25m

Los Angeles

Sat 17/5

14:12-23:57

1 stop6h 45m

£187

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

DCA - LAX

DCALAX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 22/1

15:45-22:31

1 stop9h 46m

Los Angeles

Sat 25/1

22:10-11:00

1 stop9h 50m

£193

BaltimoreLos Angeles

BWI - LAX

BWILAX

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 28/2

18:56-08:50

1 stop16h 54m

Los Angeles

Mon 3/3

20:47-17:56

1 stop18h 09m

£202

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

DCA - LAX

DCALAX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 11/3

12:42-18:52

1 stop9h 10m

Los Angeles

Tue 18/3

14:16-23:57

1 stop6h 41m

£215

BaltimoreLos Angeles

BWI - LAX

BWILAX

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 11/12

11:45-16:14

1 stop7h 29m

Los Angeles

Wed 15/1

12:00-23:19

1 stop8h 19m

£218

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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 15 November 2024.

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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles (average of £564). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles in July is currently the most expensive (average of £774). 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 20 November 2024.

It’s typically best to fly out from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles at midday. Doing so could potentially save you 19% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, 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 20 November 2024.

The most flights from WAS to LAX are scheduled on a Tuesday (54 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (31 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 20 November 2024.
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 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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No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

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5,015 reviews

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8.7

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

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5,015 reviews

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

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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 43 inbound flights from Washington, D.C. per day.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles round-trip from £156. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Spirit Airlines, from £166, and Delta, from £179. These flights start at 45% 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 United Airlines (£78), Alaska Airlines (£90), and Delta (£94).

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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: Ethiopian Air (95%), Air New Zealand (93%), Virgin Australia (93%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles?

    While on average a flight from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles is generally £1,100, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is £442. When looking at the most popular route, (Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Los Angeles), you can expect to pay £156 for that flight.

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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 Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles 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 Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles?

    Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles (average of £564). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles in July is currently the most expensive (average of £774). 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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