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Cheap flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. from $156

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Southwest Logo
09:35 - 22:55LAX-DCA
10h 20m1 stop
Southwest Logo
06:00 - 11:20DCA-LAX
8h 20m1 stop
$271Southwest
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Wed, 17 Dec - Sat, 10 Jan
Southwest Logo
09:55 - 23:55LAX-DCA
11h 00m2 stops
Southwest Logo
06:05 - 11:10DCA-LAX
8h 05m1 stop
$278Southwest
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Tue, 16 Dec - Sat, 10 Jan
United Airlines Logo
22:35 - 06:39LAX-IAD
5h 04mdirect
United Airlines Logo
22:14 - 00:45IAD-LAX
5h 31mdirect
$281United Airlines
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Fri, 17 Oct - Tue, 21 Oct
Southwest Logo
05:50 - 15:45LAX-IAD
6h 55m1 stop
Southwest Logo
19:50 - 00:05IAD-LAX
7h 15m1 stop
$286Southwest
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Wed, 19 Nov - Sun, 23 Nov
United Airlines Logo
10:37 - 18:39LAX-IAD
5h 02mdirect
United Airlines Logo
07:00 - 09:25IAD-LAX
5h 25mdirect
$287United Airlines
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Wed, 8 Oct - Tue, 14 Oct
Frontier Logo
13:08 - 00:15LAX-IAD
8h 07m1 stop
Frontier Logo
10:17 - 17:20IAD-LAX
10h 03m1 stop
$305Frontier
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Mon, 29 Sep - Thu, 2 Oct
Alaska Airlines Logo
11:59 - 20:00LAX-DCA
5h 01mdirect
Alaska Airlines Logo
09:59 - 13:05DCA-LAX
6h 06mdirect
$326Alaska Airlines
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Fri, 5 Dec - Sat, 6 Dec
Alaska Airlines Logo
11:57 - 20:00LAX-DCA
5h 03mdirect
Alaska Airlines Logo
09:59 - 12:59DCA-LAX
6h 00mdirect
$353Alaska Airlines
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Sat, 8 Nov - Tue, 11 Nov
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
06:00 - 17:58LAX-DCA
8h 58m1 stop
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
09:59 - 12:59DCA-LAX
6h 00mdirect
$362Hawaiian Airlines
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Fri, 14 Nov - Tue, 18 Nov
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
06:00 - 17:59LAX-DCA
8h 59m1 stop
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
09:30 - 12:08DCA-LAX
5h 38mdirect
$371Hawaiian Airlines
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Tue, 16 Dec - Sat, 10 Jan

Hawaiian Airlines flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.

Our best Hawaiian Airlines deals on Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. flight tickets
Hawaiian Airlines
14 Nov
LAX06:00Los Angeles
8h 58m
1 stop
DCA17:58Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
18 Nov
DCA09:59Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
6h 00m
LAX12:59Los Angeles
$362
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Hawaiian Airlines
16 Dec
LAX06:00Los Angeles
8h 59m
1 stop
DCA17:59Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
10 Jan
DCA09:30Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
5h 38m
LAX12:08Los Angeles
$371
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Hawaiian Airlines
14 Oct
LAX10:00Los Angeles
11h 23m
1 stop
IAD00:23Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
21 Oct
IAD06:25Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
11h 27m
1 stop
LAX14:52Los Angeles
$430
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Alaska Airlines flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.

Our best Alaska Airlines deals on Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. flight tickets
Alaska Airlines
5 Dec
LAX11:59Los Angeles
5h 01m
DCA20:00Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
6 Dec
DCA09:59Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
6h 06m
LAX13:05Los Angeles
$326
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Alaska Airlines
8 Nov
LAX11:57Los Angeles
5h 03m
DCA20:00Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
11 Nov
DCA09:59Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
6h 00m
LAX12:59Los Angeles
$353
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Alaska Airlines
1 Oct
LAX10:00Los Angeles
11h 23m
1 stop
IAD00:23Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
8 Oct
IAD06:25Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
9h 44m
1 stop
LAX13:09Los Angeles
$385
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Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

Wed 17/12

09:35-22:55

1 stop10h 20m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 10/1

06:00-11:20

1 stop8h 20m

$271

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

Tue 16/12

09:55-23:55

2 stops11h 00m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 10/1

06:05-11:10

1 stop8h 05m

$278

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - IAD

LAXIAD

Los Angeles

Fri 17/10

22:35-06:39

Nonstop5h 04m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 21/10

22:14-00:45

Nonstop5h 31m

$281

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - IAD

LAXIAD

Los Angeles

Wed 19/11

05:50-15:45

1 stop6h 55m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 23/11

19:50-00:05

1 stop7h 15m

$286

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - IAD

LAXIAD

Los Angeles

Wed 8/10

10:37-18:39

Nonstop5h 02m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 14/10

07:00-09:25

Nonstop5h 25m

$287

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - IAD

LAXIAD

Los Angeles

Mon 29/9

13:08-00:15

1 stop8h 07m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 2/10

10:17-17:20

1 stop10h 03m

$305

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

Fri 5/12

11:59-20:00

Nonstop5h 01m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 6/12

09:59-13:05

Nonstop6h 06m

$326

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

Sat 8/11

11:57-20:00

Nonstop5h 03m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 11/11

09:59-12:59

Nonstop6h 00m

$353

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

Fri 14/11

06:00-17:58

1 stop8h 58m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 18/11

09:59-12:59

Nonstop6h 00m

$362

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

Tue 16/12

06:00-17:59

1 stop8h 59m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 10/1

09:30-12:08

Nonstop5h 38m

$371

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

The cheapest month to fly to Washington, D.C. from Los Angeles is in August. Flight prices, which tend to average around $477, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you don’t want to visit Washington, D.C. in August, then you should wait until February to fly from Los Angeles, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $486.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Washington, D.C.?

Our data shows that Thursday is the least expensive day to fly to Washington, D.C.. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as $521. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Friday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to Washington, D.C. on Friday is $1,067.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Washington, D.C.?

Flying to Washington, D.C. from Los Angeles in the evening is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as $582 when looking at flights departing in the evening. Flights to Washington, D.C. are more costly at midday, with an average ticket price of $791. Departure times at midday fall within the peak daily travel times, which is why tickets can be more expensive.

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

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Washington, D.C. from Los Angeles when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Washington, D.C. for around $589 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Washington, D.C. from Los Angeles for as low as $493 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. flights?

There are 3 cabin classes available to choose from on Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Can stopping save me money on Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. flights?

No. A direct flight is the cheapest option for a flight between Los Angeles to Washington, D.C..

How have Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. flight prices changed over time?

As of September 2025, prices for Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. flights are approximately 9% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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Cheap Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. (LAX to WAS) flight deals and tips

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.

Best price found

$321

Fastest flight time

4h 41m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in Washington, D.C.

2 airports
The best one-way flight to Washington, D.C. from Los Angeles in the past 72 hours is $321. The best return flight deal from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $220.
The fastest flight from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. takes 4h 41m
Direct flights go from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. every day.
There are 2 airports near Washington, D.C.: Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA), Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD)
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  • How far is Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. by plane?

    Los Angeles and Washington, D.C. are 3695.7 km apart from one another. 4h 48m is a normal flight duration for this route.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Los Angeles Airport to Washington, D.C.?

    Prices for flights from Los Angeles Airport to Washington, D.C. are updated daily.

  • How old do you have to be to fly from Los Angeles Airport to Washington, D.C.?

    The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Los Angeles Airport to Washington, D.C..

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Washington, D.C.?

    The travel and health documents required for your trip to Washington, D.C. can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Washington, D.C.. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

  • What is the most popular plane model from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.?

  • What is the most popular airline from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.?

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Fly into one of these airports located in Washington, D.C.

Airports listed have a maximum distance of 36.1 km from Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport
Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport