Cheap flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. from $207

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United Airlines Logo
16:49 - 00:55
LAX
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IAD
5h 06mdirect
United Airlines Logo
22:20 - 00:57
IAD
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LAX
5h 37mdirect
$378United Airlines
Thu, 23 Jul - Sun, 26 Jul
United Airlines Logo
23:30 - 07:33
LAX
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IAD
5h 03mdirect
United Airlines Logo
22:20 - 00:57
IAD
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LAX
5h 37mdirect
$380United Airlines
Wed, 8 Jul - Wed, 15 Jul
Frontier Logo
06:30 - 21:58
LAX
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DCA
12h 28m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
18:00 - 00:16
DCA
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LAX
9h 16m
1 stop
$381Frontier
Fri, 29 May - Thu, 4 Jun
Frontier Logo
22:12 - 08:25
LAX
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IAD
7h 13m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
09:55 - 09:25
IAD
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LAX
26h 30m
1 stop
$384Frontier
Sun, 14 Jun - Sun, 21 Jun
Alaska Airlines Logo
11:48 - 20:00
LAX
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DCA
5h 12mdirect
Alaska Airlines Logo
09:30 - 12:06
DCA
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LAX
5h 36mdirect
$385Alaska Airlines
Wed, 28 Oct - Sat, 7 Nov
United Airlines Logo
21:30 - 05:36
LAX
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IAD
5h 06mdirect
United Airlines Logo
20:23 - 23:00
IAD
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LAX
5h 37mdirect
$385United Airlines
Sat, 23 May - Tue, 26 May
Delta Logo
08:00 - 16:01
LAX
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DCA
5h 01mdirect
Delta Logo
17:25 - 20:22
DCA
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LAX
5h 57mdirect
$387Delta
Wed, 28 Oct - Sat, 7 Nov
Southwest Logo
11:10 - 20:45
LAX
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DCA
6h 35m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
19:20 - 00:20
DCA
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LAX
8h 00m
1 stop
$399Southwest
Tue, 26 May - Thu, 28 May
Southwest Logo
09:35 - 20:50
LAX
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DCA
8h 15m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
16:55 - 22:50
DCA
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LAX
8h 55m
2 stops
$406Southwest
Wed, 3 Jun - Wed, 10 Jun
Delta Logo
07:40 - 15:40
LAX
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DCA
5h 00mdirect
Delta Logo
16:50 - 19:29
DCA
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LAX
5h 39mdirect
$413Delta
Fri, 29 May - Tue, 2 Jun

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

Our best United Airlines deals on Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. flight tickets
United Airlines
23 July
LAX16:49Los Angeles
5h 06m
IAD00:55Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
26 July
IAD22:20Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
5h 37m
LAX00:57Los Angeles
$378
United Airlines
8 July
LAX23:30Los Angeles
5h 03m
IAD07:33Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
15 July
IAD22:20Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
5h 37m
LAX00:57Los Angeles
$380
United Airlines
23 May
LAX21:30Los Angeles
5h 06m
IAD05:36Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
26 May
IAD20:23Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
5h 37m
LAX23:00Los Angeles
$385

Southwest flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.

Our best Southwest deals on Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. flight tickets
Southwest
26 May
LAX11:10Los Angeles
6h 35m
1 stop
DCA20:45Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
28 May
DCA19:20Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
8h 00m
1 stop
LAX00:20Los Angeles
$399
Southwest
1 June
LAX05:10Los Angeles
8h 55m
1 stop
IAD17:05Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
3 June
IAD06:20Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
10h 00m
2 stops
LAX13:20Los Angeles
$406
Southwest
9 June
LAX06:35Los Angeles
8h 40m
2 stops
DCA18:15Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
10 June
DCA16:55Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
8h 55m
2 stops
LAX22:50Los Angeles
$408

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Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - IAD

LAXIAD

Los Angeles

Thu 23/7

16:49-00:55

Nonstop5h 06m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 26/7

22:20-00:57

Nonstop5h 37m

$378

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - IAD

LAXIAD

Los Angeles

Wed 8/7

23:30-07:33

Nonstop5h 03m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 15/7

22:20-00:57

Nonstop5h 37m

$380

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

Fri 29/5

06:30-21:58

1 stop12h 28m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 4/6

18:00-00:16

1 stop9h 16m

$381

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - IAD

LAXIAD

Los Angeles

Sun 14/6

22:12-08:25

1 stop7h 13m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 21/6

09:55-09:25

1 stop26h 30m

$384

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

Wed 28/10

11:48-20:00

Nonstop5h 12m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 7/11

09:30-12:06

Nonstop5h 36m

$385

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - IAD

LAXIAD

Los Angeles

Sat 23/5

21:30-05:36

Nonstop5h 06m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 26/5

20:23-23:00

Nonstop5h 37m

$385

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

Wed 28/10

08:00-16:01

Nonstop5h 01m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 7/11

17:25-20:22

Nonstop5h 57m

$387

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

Tue 26/5

11:10-20:45

1 stop6h 35m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 28/5

19:20-00:20

1 stop8h 00m

$399

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

Wed 3/6

09:35-20:50

1 stop8h 15m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 10/6

16:55-22:50

2 stops8h 55m

$406
Fastest return journey

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

Fri 29/5

07:40-15:40

Nonstop5h 00m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 2/6

16:50-19:29

Nonstop5h 39m

$413

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Los Angeles and Washington, D.C.?

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 June. Flight prices, which tend to average around $454, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you don’t want to visit Washington, D.C. in June, then you should wait until July to fly from Los Angeles, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $474.

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 $442. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Sunday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to Washington, D.C. on Sunday is $636.

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 $442 when looking at flights departing in the evening. Flights to Washington, D.C. are more costly in the afternoon, with an average ticket price of $564. Departure times in the afternoon 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 from Los Angeles 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 $569 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 $404 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 33% on your flight if you consider stops on a Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. flight.

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

As of May 2026, prices for Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. flights are approximately 11% 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

$255

Fastest flight time

4h 58m

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 $255. The best return flight deal from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $442.
The fastest flight from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. takes 4h 58m
Direct flights go from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. every day.
There are 2 airports in Washington, D.C.. From Los Angeles there are direct flights to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA), Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD).

Frequently asked questions about flying from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.

  • 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 58m 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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