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Cheap flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. from £91

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.
LAX — WAS
2 Apr — 9 Apr1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. are usually found in August or September, booked 52 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Friday and return on a Wednesday

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

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Los Angeles (LAX) to Washington, D.C. (WAS). 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 28 March 2025.

Round-trip from

£168

One-way from

£91

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

£320

Good round-trip deal

£282 or less

Good one-way deal

£88 or less
Alaska Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines
  • 1/5-2/5
  • Nonstop
  • 10h 49m total
  • Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.
Alaska Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines
  • 30/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 11h 13m total
  • Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (£19 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£5 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. (WAS).
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. (WAS).

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Cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 28 March 2025.

Thu 1/508:00LAX - IAD
Nonstop5h 00mAlaska Airlines
Fri 2/517:38IAD - LAX
Nonstop5h 49mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 28/3£168
Thu 29/512:48LAX - DCA
Nonstop5h 11mAlaska Airlines
Tue 3/617:44DCA - LAX
1 stop9h 12mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 28/3£172
Sat 17/511:40LAX - IAD
1 stop8h 35mSouthwest
Wed 28/517:30IAD - LAX
1 stop7h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 28/3£172
Wed 30/416:44LAX - IAD
Nonstop5h 01mUnited Airlines
Thu 8/522:05IAD - LAX
Nonstop5h 51mUnited Airlines
Deal found 28/3£176
Wed 30/408:02LAX - DCA
Nonstop4h 58mDelta
Sat 3/517:10DCA - LAX
Nonstop5h 52mDelta
Deal found 27/3£179
Fri 9/517:45LAX - IAD
1 stop10h 58mHawaiian Airlines
Mon 12/517:38IAD - LAX
Nonstop5h 49mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 27/3£183
Fri 9/509:55LAX - DCA
1 stop10h 03mJetBlue
Sun 11/506:00DCA - LAX
1 stop8h 10mJetBlue
Deal found 27/3£189
Thu 24/405:45LAX - DCA
1 stop6h 56mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/510:30DCA - LAX
1 stop9h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 27/3£191
Sat 26/406:10LAX - DCA
1 stop10h 45mSouthwest
Sat 3/506:30DCA - LAX
1 stop8h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 28/3£195
Fri 30/512:48LAX - DCA
Nonstop5h 11mHawaiian Airlines
Fri 6/608:59DCA - LAX
Nonstop5h 43mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 28/3£206
Wed 16/418:10LAX - IAD
1 stop14h 27mSun Country Air
Sun 20/407:30IAD - LAX
1 stop30h 25mSun Country Air
Deal found 27/3£251

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Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - IAD

LAXIAD

Los Angeles

Thu 1/5

08:00-16:00

Nonstop5h 00m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 2/5

17:38-20:27

Nonstop5h 49m

£168

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

Thu 29/5

12:48-20:59

Nonstop5h 11m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 3/6

17:44-23:56

1 stop9h 12m

£172

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - IAD

LAXIAD

Los Angeles

Sat 17/5

11:40-23:15

1 stop8h 35m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 28/5

17:30-22:10

1 stop7h 40m

£172

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - IAD

LAXIAD

Los Angeles

Wed 30/4

08:00-16:00

Nonstop5h 00m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 6/5

17:38-20:27

Nonstop5h 49m

£176

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

Wed 30/4

08:02-16:00

Nonstop4h 58m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 3/5

17:10-20:02

Nonstop5h 52m

£179

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

Fri 9/5

11:15-22:58

1 stop8h 43m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 12/5

17:05-23:44

1 stop9h 39m

£189

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

Thu 24/4

05:45-15:41

1 stop6h 56m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 1/5

10:30-16:38

1 stop9h 08m

£191

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - IAD

LAXIAD

Los Angeles

Wed 30/4

19:55-05:22

1 stop6h 27m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 20/5

10:10-15:05

1 stop7h 55m

£191

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

Sat 26/4

06:10-19:55

1 stop10h 45m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 3/5

06:30-11:35

1 stop8h 05m

£195

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

Fri 30/5

12:48-20:59

Nonstop5h 11m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 6/6

08:59-11:42

Nonstop5h 43m

£206

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

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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.. Price data was last updated on 21 March 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 52 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. (average of £565). Flying from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. in July is currently the most expensive (average of £946). 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 LAX to WAS?

Find hourly flight availability from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 28 March 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. at midday. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 51% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

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

Explore weekly flight availability from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.. 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 28 March 2025.

The most flights from LAX to WAS are scheduled on a Friday (55 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (10 on average).

Rainfall in Washington, D.C. by month

Plan your trip to Washington, D.C. by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Washington, D.C. ranges from 66.0 - 102.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 102.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Washington, D.C. when rainfall is around 66.0 mm.

Temperature in Washington, D.C. by month

Plan your trip to Washington, D.C. by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Washington, D.C., 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 27.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 2.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Washington, D.C.

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Washington, D.C.. 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 Washington, D.C.. Reviews last updated 28 March 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C., see what other customers have to say about Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

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

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

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

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
8.0
Very Good

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

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

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

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

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

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 from for flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.?

    Los Angeles (LAX) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.. You should not have trouble finding flights to Washington, D.C. from Los Angeles; the airport handles an average of 29 outbound flights to Washington, D.C. per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 0 airlines have flights from the Los Angeles airport to Washington, D.C.. It is only a 9.4 mi journey to Los Angeles (LAX) from Los Angeles’s city center.

  • How popular is this Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. flight route?

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

    According to our current data, Alaska Airlines (£168), Southwest (£172), and United Airlines (£176) offers the cheapest pricing from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.. Alaska Airlines is priced at 40% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    £91 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Alaska Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Delta and Hawaiian Airlines, with prices starting from £92 and £95, respectively.

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

    Before booking your flight to Washington, D.C. from Los Angeles, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Virgin Australia (100%), United Airlines (100%), Air New Zealand( 100%).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C..

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

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. (average of £565). Flying from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. in July is currently the most expensive (average of £946). 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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