Cheap flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. from $191

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Southwest Logo
23:00 - 10:00LAX-DCA
8h 00m1 stop
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15:10 - 20:40DCA-LAX
8h 30m1 stop
$380Southwest
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Thu, 1 Jan - Mon, 5 Jan
Southwest Logo
05:50 - 15:45LAX-IAD
6h 55m1 stop
Southwest Logo
19:50 - 00:10IAD-LAX
7h 20m1 stop
$380Southwest
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Thu, 25 Dec - Fri, 2 Jan
United Airlines Logo
06:00 - 15:55LAX-DCA
6h 55m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
12:00 - 17:22DCA-LAX
8h 22m1 stop
$382United Airlines
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Sat, 28 Feb - Sat, 7 Mar
United Airlines Logo
00:55 - 11:36LAX-DCA
7h 41m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
12:00 - 17:22DCA-LAX
8h 22m1 stop
$388United Airlines
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Fri, 27 Feb - Sat, 7 Mar
Alaska Airlines Logo
17:37 - 06:06LAX-IAD
9h 29m1 stop
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07:34 - 15:20IAD-LAX
10h 46m1 stop
$394Alaska Airlines
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Thu, 4 Dec - Tue, 9 Dec
United Airlines Logo
00:25 - 10:53LAX-DCA
7h 28m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
10:30 - 15:30DCA-LAX
8h 00m1 stop
$396United Airlines
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Thu, 4 Dec - Sat, 6 Dec
Alaska Airlines Logo
07:00 - 17:32LAX-DCA
7h 32m1 stop
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09:30 - 12:08DCA-LAX
5h 38mdirect
$411Alaska Airlines
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Tue, 3 Mar - Tue, 10 Mar
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
12:45 - 20:55LAX-DCA
5h 10mdirect
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
09:30 - 12:08DCA-LAX
5h 38mdirect
$427Hawaiian Airlines
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Tue, 3 Mar - Wed, 4 Mar
JetBlue Logo
22:45 - 12:02LAX-DCA
10h 17m1 stop
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16:55 - 23:59DCA-LAX
10h 04m1 stop
$457JetBlue
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Tue, 2 Dec - Tue, 9 Dec
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22:45 - 12:02LAX-DCA
10h 17m1 stop
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06:00 - 13:20DCA-LAX
10h 20m1 stop
$485JetBlue
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Tue, 2 Dec - Tue, 9 Dec

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

Our best Southwest deals on Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. flight tickets
Southwest
25 Dec
LAX05:50Los Angeles
6h 55m
1 stop
IAD15:45Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
2 Jan
IAD19:50Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
7h 20m
1 stop
LAX00:10Los Angeles
Southwest
4 Dec
LAX05:45Los Angeles
8h 20m
1 stop
IAD17:05Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
4 Jan
IAD05:00Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
7h 35m
1 stop
LAX09:35Los Angeles
Southwest
1 Jan
LAX05:00Los Angeles
12h 05m
2 stops
DCA20:05Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
5 Jan
DCA17:30Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
8h 35m
1 stop
LAX23:05Los Angeles

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

Our best Delta deals on Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. flight tickets
Delta
2 Dec
LAX07:55Los Angeles
4h 48m
DCA15:43Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
6 Dec
DCA16:51Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
5h 52m
LAX19:43Los Angeles
Delta
31 Jan
LAX09:55Los Angeles
10h 15m
1 stop
IAD23:10Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
4 Feb
IAD07:30Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
12h 08m
1 stop
LAX16:38Los Angeles
Delta
3 Dec
LAX11:40Los Angeles
8h 47m
1 stop
IAD23:27Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
6 Dec
IAD06:03Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
12h 27m
2 stops
LAX15:30Los Angeles

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Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

Thu 1/1

23:00-10:00

1 stop8h 00m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 5/1

15:10-20:40

1 stop8h 30m

$380

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - IAD

LAXIAD

Los Angeles

Thu 25/12

05:50-15:45

1 stop6h 55m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 2/1

19:50-00:10

1 stop7h 20m

$380

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

Sat 28/2

06:00-15:55

1 stop6h 55m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 7/3

12:00-17:22

1 stop8h 22m

$382

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

Fri 27/2

00:55-11:36

1 stop7h 41m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 7/3

12:00-17:22

1 stop8h 22m

$388

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - IAD

LAXIAD

Los Angeles

Thu 4/12

17:37-06:06

1 stop9h 29m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 9/12

07:34-15:20

1 stop10h 46m

$394

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

Thu 4/12

00:25-10:53

1 stop7h 28m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 6/12

10:30-15:30

1 stop8h 00m

$396

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

Tue 3/3

07:00-17:32

1 stop7h 32m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 10/3

09:30-12:08

Nonstop5h 38m

$411

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

Tue 3/3

12:45-20:55

Nonstop5h 10m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 4/3

09:30-12:08

Nonstop5h 38m

$427

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

Tue 2/12

22:45-12:02

1 stop10h 17m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 9/12

16:55-23:59

1 stop10h 04m

$457

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

Tue 2/12

22:45-12:02

1 stop10h 17m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 9/12

06:00-13:20

1 stop10h 20m

$485

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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 $488, 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 September to fly from Los Angeles, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $494.

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

Our data shows that Tuesday is the least expensive day to fly to Washington, D.C.. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as $595. 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 $1,093.

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 $611 when looking at flights departing in the evening. Flights to Washington, D.C. are more costly at midday, with an average ticket price of $687. 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 $601 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 $508 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 November 2025, prices for Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. flights are approximately 1% 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

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Fastest flight time

4h 33m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in Washington, D.C.

2 airports
The fastest flight from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. takes 4h 33m
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)
  • 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 41m 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.?

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