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Alaska Airlines Logo
11:59 - 20:00LAX-DCA
5h 01mdirect
Alaska Airlines Logo
09:59 - 13:05DCA-LAX
6h 06mdirect
$335Alaska Airlines
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Thu, 4 Dec - Mon, 8 Dec
Alaska Airlines Logo
11:57 - 20:00LAX-DCA
5h 03mdirect
Alaska Airlines Logo
09:59 - 13:05DCA-LAX
6h 06mdirect
$350Alaska Airlines
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Wed, 19 Nov - Wed, 10 Dec
Frontier Logo
22:30 - 14:29LAX-IAD
12h 59m1 stop
Frontier Logo
05:45 - 12:47IAD-LAX
10h 02m1 stop
$356Frontier
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Mon, 1 Dec - Mon, 8 Dec
Multiple Airlines Logo
22:40 - 14:29LAX-IAD
12h 49m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
16:00 - 18:38IAD-LAX
29h 38m2 stops
$360Multiple Airlines
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Mon, 1 Dec - Mon, 8 Dec
Southwest Logo
05:40 - 15:45LAX-IAD
7h 05m1 stop
Southwest Logo
15:55 - 20:20IAD-LAX
7h 25m1 stop
$366Southwest
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Thu, 4 Dec - Sat, 6 Dec
Alaska Airlines Logo
11:59 - 20:00LAX-DCA
5h 01mdirect
Alaska Airlines Logo
09:59 - 13:05DCA-LAX
6h 06mdirect
$366Alaska Airlines
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Sat, 6 Dec - Mon, 15 Dec
Alaska Airlines Logo
11:59 - 20:00LAX-DCA
5h 01mdirect
Alaska Airlines Logo
09:59 - 13:05DCA-LAX
6h 06mdirect
$367Alaska Airlines
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Thu, 4 Dec - Wed, 10 Dec
Southwest Logo
07:00 - 17:15LAX-DCA
7h 15m1 stop
Southwest Logo
16:40 - 22:15DCA-LAX
8h 35m2 stops
$373Southwest
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Thu, 4 Dec - Wed, 10 Dec
United Airlines Logo
06:00 - 15:55LAX-DCA
6h 55m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
12:00 - 17:25DCA-LAX
8h 25m1 stop
$383United Airlines
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Sat, 28 Feb - Wed, 4 Mar
United Airlines Logo
00:55 - 11:29LAX-DCA
7h 34m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
18:07 - 22:57DCA-LAX
7h 50m1 stop
$397United Airlines
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Fri, 14 Nov - Tue, 18 Nov

Southwest flights from Los Angeles to District of Columbia

Our best Southwest deals on Los Angeles to District of Columbia flight tickets
Southwest
4 Dec
LAX05:40Los Angeles
7h 05m
1 stop
IAD15:45Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
10 Dec
IAD17:45Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
7h 30m
1 stop
LAX22:15Los Angeles
Southwest
4 Dec
LAX08:35Los Angeles
10h 25m
2 stops
IAD22:00Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
6 Dec
IAD15:55Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
7h 25m
1 stop
LAX20:20Los Angeles
Southwest
17 Dec
LAX12:40Los Angeles
6h 20m
1 stop
IAD22:00Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
31 Dec
IAD17:45Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
7h 30m
1 stop
LAX22:15Los Angeles

United Airlines flights from Los Angeles to District of Columbia

Our best United Airlines deals on Los Angeles to District of Columbia flight tickets
United Airlines
28 Feb
LAX06:00Los Angeles
6h 55m
1 stop
DCA15:55Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
4 Mar
DCA12:00Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
8h 25m
1 stop
LAX17:25Los Angeles
United Airlines
15 Nov
LAX23:30Los Angeles
4h 51m
IAD07:21Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
17 Nov
IAD20:04Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
5h 51m
LAX22:55Los Angeles
United Airlines
15 Nov
LAX22:57Los Angeles
4h 51m
IAD06:48Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
22 Nov
IAD22:08Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
5h 51m
LAX00:59Los Angeles

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Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

Thu 4/12

11:59-20:00

Nonstop5h 01m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 8/12

09:59-13:05

Nonstop6h 06m

$335

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

Wed 19/11

11:57-20:00

Nonstop5h 03m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 10/12

09:59-13:05

Nonstop6h 06m

$350

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - IAD

LAXIAD

Los Angeles

Mon 1/12

22:30-14:29

1 stop12h 59m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 8/12

05:45-12:47

1 stop10h 02m

$356

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - IAD

LAXIAD

Los Angeles

Mon 1/12

22:40-14:29

1 stop12h 49m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 8/12

16:00-18:38

2 stops29h 38m

$360

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - IAD

LAXIAD

Los Angeles

Thu 4/12

05:40-15:45

1 stop7h 05m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 6/12

15:55-20:20

1 stop7h 25m

$366

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

Sat 6/12

11:59-20:00

Nonstop5h 01m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 15/12

09:59-13:05

Nonstop6h 06m

$366

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

Thu 4/12

11:59-20:00

Nonstop5h 01m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 10/12

09:59-13:05

Nonstop6h 06m

$367

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

Thu 4/12

07:00-17:15

1 stop7h 15m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 10/12

16:40-22:15

2 stops8h 35m

$373

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

Sat 28/2

06:00-15:55

1 stop6h 55m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 4/3

12:00-17:25

1 stop8h 25m

$383

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

Fri 14/11

00:55-11:29

1 stop7h 34m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 18/11

18:07-22:57

1 stop7h 50m

$397

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The month of August is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to District of Columbia from Los Angeles, with most prices found around $489. If you aren’t able to travel to District of Columbia during the month of August, then flying in September is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $495.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to District of Columbia?

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to District of Columbia is on a Tuesday when prices can be found for as low as $596. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. On the other hand, Friday is the most expensive day to depart from Los Angeles because it is more convenient for both business and leisure travellers. As a result, prices tend to be around $1,095.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to District of Columbia?

Flying to District of Columbia from Los Angeles in the evening is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as $612 when looking at flights departing in the evening. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying at midday when prices are $689 on average. Flights to District of Columbia from Los Angeles at midday are generally more expensive because this time of day is more convenient for travellers’ schedules.

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You are more likely to see cheaper flights to District of Columbia from Los Angeles when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to District of Columbia for around $603 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to District of Columbia from Los Angeles for as low as $509 on momondo.

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Best price found

$206

Fastest flight time

4h 33m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in District of Columbia

2 airports
The best one-way flight to District of Columbia from Los Angeles in the past 72 hours is $206. The best return flight deal from Los Angeles to District of Columbia found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $612.
The fastest flight from Los Angeles to District of Columbia takes 4h 33m
Direct flights go from Los Angeles to District of Columbia every day.
There are 2 airports near District of Columbia: Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA), Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD)
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    Prices for flights from Los Angeles Airport to District of Columbia are refreshed on a daily basis.

  • How old do you have to be to fly from Los Angeles Airport to District of Columbia?

    Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Los Angeles Airport to District of Columbia.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to District of Columbia?

    The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to District of Columbia may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at District of Columbia. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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