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Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles from £88

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 30/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — LAX
3 Apr — 10 Apr1
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 29 March 2025.

Round-trip from

£150

One-way from

£88

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£314
Spirit Airlines
  • Spirit Airlines
  • 16/5-25/5
  • Nonstop
  • 10h 45m total
  • Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles
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Alaska Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines
  • 30/4
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 58m total
  • Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (£18 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£7 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 29 March 2025.

Fri 16/520:44BWI - LAX
Nonstop5h 42mSpirit Airlines
Sun 25/511:36LAX - BWI
Nonstop5h 03mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 28/3£150
Mon 5/517:38IAD - LAX
Nonstop5h 49mAlaska Airlines
Wed 28/508:00LAX - IAD
Nonstop5h 14mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 27/3£168
Sun 25/508:59DCA - LAX
Nonstop5h 43mAlaska Airlines
Thu 29/512:48LAX - DCA
Nonstop5h 11mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 27/3£171
Sat 26/408:59DCA - LAX
Nonstop5h 58mHawaiian Airlines
Sat 3/512:58LAX - DCA
Nonstop5h 00mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 28/3£175
Sat 26/417:38IAD - LAX
Nonstop5h 49mHawaiian Airlines
Mon 5/508:00LAX - IAD
Nonstop5h 00mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 28/3£175
Wed 28/517:30IAD - LAX
1 stop7h 40mSouthwest
Wed 4/608:45LAX - IAD
1 stop10h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 28/3£176
Tue 22/718:02BWI - LAX
Nonstop5h 31mUnited Airlines
Tue 29/723:59LAX - BWI
Nonstop5h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 28/3£183
Mon 30/606:59DCA - LAX
1 stop11h 11mJetBlue
Fri 4/710:05LAX - DCA
1 stop9h 54mJetBlue
Deal found 28/3£189
Fri 31/1007:30BWI - LAX
1 stop11h 02mAlaska Airlines
Tue 4/1118:05LAX - BWI
1 stop8h 40mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 28/3£190
Tue 8/717:00DCA - LAX
1 stop8h 10mUnited Airlines
Mon 14/700:56LAX - DCA
1 stop7h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 28/3£191
Wed 21/522:05IAD - LAX
Nonstop5h 51mUnited Airlines
Wed 28/521:35LAX - IAD
Nonstop5h 02mUnited Airlines
Deal found 28/3£194
Fri 2/517:55DCA - LAX
1 stop7h 35mSouthwest
Tue 6/523:00LAX - DCA
2 stops10h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 28/3£195

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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 29 March 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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Route

Depart

Return

Price

BaltimoreLos Angeles

BWI - LAX

BWILAX

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 16/5

20:44-23:26

Nonstop5h 42m

Los Angeles

Sun 25/5

11:36-19:39

Nonstop5h 03m

£150

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

IAD - LAX

IADLAX

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 5/5

17:38-20:27

Nonstop5h 49m

Los Angeles

Wed 28/5

08:00-16:14

Nonstop5h 14m

£168

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

DCA - LAX

DCALAX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 25/5

08:59-11:42

Nonstop5h 43m

Los Angeles

Thu 29/5

12:48-20:59

Nonstop5h 11m

£171

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

DCA - LAX

DCALAX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 26/4

08:59-11:57

Nonstop5h 58m

Los Angeles

Sat 3/5

12:58-20:58

Nonstop5h 00m

£175

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

IAD - LAX

IADLAX

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 26/4

17:38-20:27

Nonstop5h 49m

Los Angeles

Mon 5/5

08:00-16:00

Nonstop5h 00m

£175

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

IAD - LAX

IADLAX

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 28/5

17:30-22:10

1 stop7h 40m

Los Angeles

Wed 4/6

08:45-22:35

1 stop10h 50m

£176

BaltimoreLos Angeles

BWI - LAX

BWILAX

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 22/7

18:02-20:33

Nonstop5h 31m

Los Angeles

Tue 29/7

23:59-08:07

Nonstop5h 08m

£183

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

DCA - LAX

DCALAX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 30/6

06:59-15:10

1 stop11h 11m

Los Angeles

Fri 4/7

10:05-22:59

1 stop9h 54m

£189

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

DCA - LAX

DCALAX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 8/7

15:30-20:54

1 stop8h 24m

Los Angeles

Tue 22/7

05:40-15:48

1 stop7h 08m

£191

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

IAD - LAX

IADLAX

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 21/5

22:05-00:56

Nonstop5h 51m

Los Angeles

Wed 28/5

21:35-05:37

Nonstop5h 02m

£194

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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 28 March 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 29 March 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 29 March 2025.

The most flights from WAS to LAX are scheduled on a Friday (62 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (18 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 29 March 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.
Southwest
8.1
Very Good
4,273 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Southwest
8.1
Very Good
4,273 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very Good
4,273 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very Good
9,798 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very Good
4,273 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,895 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very Good
4,273 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,335 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very Good
4,273 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,609 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very Good
4,273 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Los Angeles from Washington, D.C.?

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

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    Within the past month, 2 users have taken a look at flights from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles.

  • 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 £150. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Alaska Airlines, from £168, and Hawaiian Airlines, from £175. These flights start at 46% 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 Alaska Airlines (£88), Hawaiian Airlines (£88), and United Airlines (£92).

  • What are the most popular routes from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles?

    While some choose either Baltimore/Washington - Los Angeles or Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Los Angeles, Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Los Angeles is the most popular route from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles?

    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: Virgin Australia (96%), Air New Zealand (92%), Air China (92%).

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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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Alaska AirlinesCheapest£190Average£227FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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