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This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles departing on 4/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheap Flight Deals from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles (WAS-LAX)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent return flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles

KAYAK's recommended return flight deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles.
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Alaska Airlines Logo
09:59 - 12:33DCA-LAX
5h 34mdirect
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06:00 - 17:59LAX-DCA
8h 59m1 stop
$340Alaska Airlines
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Tue, 12 Aug - Wed, 27 Aug
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06:25 - 11:19DCA-LAX
7h 54m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
05:25 - 16:03LAX-DCA
7h 38m1 stop
$341United Airlines
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Sat, 23 Aug - Sun, 31 Aug
Frontier Logo
18:00 - 00:29DCA-LAX
9h 29m1 stop
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06:15 - 16:57LAX-DCA
7h 42m1 stop
$351Frontier
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Wed, 4 Jun - Mon, 9 Jun
Alaska Airlines Logo
08:59 - 11:42DCA-LAX
5h 43mdirect
Alaska Airlines Logo
12:48 - 20:59LAX-DCA
5h 11mdirect
$356Alaska Airlines
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Wed, 28 May - Fri, 30 May
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
09:59 - 12:33DCA-LAX
5h 34mdirect
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
06:00 - 17:59LAX-DCA
8h 59m1 stop
$371Hawaiian Airlines
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Tue, 19 Aug - Tue, 26 Aug
JetBlue Logo
13:45 - 21:24DCA-LAX
10h 39m1 stop
JetBlue Logo
21:00 - 09:00LAX-DCA
9h 00m1 stop
$415JetBlue
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Wed, 28 May - Sun, 8 Jun
Delta Logo
17:15 - 19:55DCA-LAX
5h 40mdirect
Delta Logo
08:00 - 16:05LAX-DCA
5h 05mdirect
$434Delta
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Tue, 27 May - Fri, 30 May
Delta Logo
17:15 - 19:55DCA-LAX
5h 40mdirect
Delta Logo
08:00 - 16:05LAX-DCA
5h 05mdirect
$442Delta
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Sat, 17 May - Wed, 21 May
JetBlue Logo
18:45 - 00:41DCA-LAX
8h 56m1 stop
JetBlue Logo
20:25 - 07:38LAX-DCA
8h 13m1 stop
$468JetBlue
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Tue, 12 Aug - Mon, 25 Aug
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
08:59 - 11:42DCA-LAX
5h 43mdirect
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
12:48 - 20:59LAX-DCA
5h 11mdirect
$642Hawaiian Airlines
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Fri, 23 May - Fri, 30 May

KAYAK's insights & trends for Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles.
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a return flight from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles cost $749 and was between Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport (DCA) and Los Angeles (LAX). On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is $749.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
For Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Saturday is the most expensive. Flying from Los Angeles back to Washington, D.C., the best deals are generally found on Saturday, with Monday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles is September, where tickets cost $487 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $756 and $622 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
No, with an average price for the route of $1,356, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below average price on the flight from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles, you should book around 4 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 18 weeks before departure.

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Low season

February

High season

December

Cheapest flight

$147
Best time to beat the crowds (10% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (33% more expensive on average)
Flight from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles

When to book flights from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

Flights from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travellers who flew the route from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles 
Verified travelerFlew with Alaska AirlinesIAD-LAXMar 2025
The flight attendants were chatting among themselves when we boarded. Didn't even acknowledge us. Not good. Good at deboarding. Bathroom I used was clean. Loved having 3 bathrooms in the economy cabin. Plane was new and clean. Love that.
Verified travelerFlew with Alaska AirlinesDCA-LAXJuly 2024
Easy access via metro, and by car with parking available walking distance from the terminal. Lots of seating and dining options near the flight boarding gates.
BillFlew with Alaska AirlinesIAD-LAXJune 2024
At Dulles, you can spend 30 minutes getting to your AFTER clearing TSA

FAQs for booking flights from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles

  • Does Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport have any pet relief areas?

    If you are traveling with a pet or service animal, make sure to take note of the different pet relief areas located throughout Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. There are currently three designated zones placed outside of Terminals A, B, and C. Each of these areas is open 24 hours a day and provides guests with complimentary waste bags.

  • Are there onsite airport hotels at Los Angeles International Airport?

    While there are no hotels located on the same property as Los Angeles International Airport, there are several choices less than a 5-minute drive away. The Renaissance Los Angeles Airport Hotel is a casual choice that is only a 3-minute drive from the airport and a 10-minute drive from downtown Los Angeles, while the Hyatt Regency Los Angeles International Airport is directly across the freeway from the airport and offers a free shuttle service for guests.

  • Does Dulles International Airport have a prayer room?

    Dulles International Airport currently has one Interfaith Chapel that is located in Concourse A near Gate A32. It is free to access for all travelers, is open 24 hours a day, and contains sacred texts in a variety of languages.

  • Which terminal has the most dining options in Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport?

    National Hall is known for being the terminal in Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport that contains the most dining options. In National Hall, you can find choices such as Chick-Fil-A, Legal Sea Foods, and Matsutake Sushi, as well as small stores and food stands that offer to-go options.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles was $94 for a one-way ticket and $217 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles?

    When flying out of Washington, D.C. you will be using Washington, D.C. Reagan-National. You will be landing at Los Angeles, also known as Los Angeles.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles?

    Alaska Airlines, and Hawaiian Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles?

    The Boeing 737 MAX 9 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles?

    oneworld, SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Washington, D.C. and Los Angeles, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles?

    There are direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Los Angeles from Washington, D.C. is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Los Angeles with an airline and back to Washington, D.C. with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Los Angeles from Washington, D.C. up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $1,458 or less one-way.
  • Hoping to book flights from Washington to Los Angeles? Make sure to consider which part of the city you will be staying in. Los Angeles International Airport is the region’s primary travel hub and is best for visitors who will be staying in the city center. Hollywood Burbank Airport is a smaller choice that is convenient for individuals staying in Northern Los Angeles.
  • If you would prefer to have a direct flight from Washington to Los Angeles, try to fly out of Dulles International Airport, as it is the largest airport in the region and offers a high concentration of flights. If you are okay with having a layover in order to fly into a smaller airport, have your final destination be Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
  • Planning on traveling with kids? Make sure to bring them to the play area located in Concourse B of Dulles International Airport. This play area features a variety of interactive games and activities, making it a convenient area for children to blow off some steam before boarding a long flight across the country.
  • If you plan on flying with American, Delta, or United Airlines, be sure to check whether you are eligible for complimentary access to their private lounges located in the Departures terminal of Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. These lounges offer a variety of amenities, including free snacks, comfortable chairs, and high-speed WiFi.
  • Interested in using public transportation to travel from Los Angeles International Airport to the city center? Consider taking one of the airport’s free shuttle buses in order to end up at the city’s main bus center or the Metro Green Line Aviation Station.
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Prefer to fly direct from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles?

Find which airlines fly direct from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles

Monday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

Thursday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

Friday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

Saturday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

Sunday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

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Direct returns

Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.

Monday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

Thursday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

Friday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

Saturday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

Sunday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

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