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Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles from $165

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JetBlue Logo
06:15 - 12:55DCA-LAX
9h 40m1 stop
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09:00 - 22:59LAX-DCA
10h 59m1 stop
$335JetBlue
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Wed, 11 Feb - Sat, 14 Feb
JetBlue Logo
06:15 - 12:55DCA-LAX
9h 40m1 stop
JetBlue Logo
10:30 - 22:47LAX-DCA
9h 17m1 stop
$341JetBlue
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Fri, 30 Jan - Sun, 8 Feb
United Airlines Logo
18:00 - 22:55DCA-LAX
7h 55m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
00:25 - 10:53LAX-DCA
7h 28m1 stop
$350United Airlines
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Sat, 13 Dec - Sat, 13 Dec
JetBlue Logo
06:05 - 14:20DCA-LAX
11h 15m1 stop
JetBlue Logo
09:00 - 22:57LAX-DCA
10h 57m1 stop
$353JetBlue
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Tue, 24 Feb - Wed, 25 Feb
United Airlines Logo
12:00 - 17:14DCA-LAX
8h 14m1 stop
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14:18 - 23:59LAX-DCA
6h 41m1 stop
$359United Airlines
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Fri, 5 Dec - Tue, 9 Dec
Southwest Logo
11:50 - 18:45DCA-LAX
9h 55m1 stop
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07:10 - 20:30LAX-DCA
10h 20m2 stops
$367Southwest
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Fri, 5 Dec - Mon, 8 Dec
Southwest Logo
08:25 - 17:40DCA-LAX
12h 15m1 stop
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05:45 - 18:05LAX-DCA
9h 20m2 stops
$376Southwest
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Sat, 6 Dec - Wed, 10 Dec
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18:35 - 07:40DCA-LAX
16h 05m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
21:30 - 17:32LAX-DCA
17h 02m1 stop
$388Alaska Airlines
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Sat, 21 Feb - Wed, 25 Feb
Alaska Airlines Logo
09:59 - 12:56DCA-LAX
5h 57mdirect
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12:45 - 20:55LAX-DCA
5h 10mdirect
$390Alaska Airlines
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Tue, 10 Feb - Thu, 19 Feb
Delta Logo
16:51 - 19:43DCA-LAX
5h 52mdirect
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07:55 - 15:43LAX-DCA
4h 48mdirect
$422Delta
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JetBlue flights from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles

Our best JetBlue deals on Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles flight tickets
JetBlue
11 Feb
DCA06:15Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
9h 40m
1 stop
LAX12:55Los Angeles
14 Feb
LAX09:00Los Angeles
10h 59m
1 stop
DCA22:59Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
$335
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JetBlue
30 Jan
DCA06:15Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
9h 40m
1 stop
LAX12:55Los Angeles
8 Feb
LAX10:30Los Angeles
9h 17m
1 stop
DCA22:47Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
$341
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JetBlue
24 Feb
DCA06:05Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
11h 15m
1 stop
LAX14:20Los Angeles
25 Feb
LAX09:00Los Angeles
10h 57m
1 stop
DCA22:57Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
$353
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Southwest flights from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles

Our best Southwest deals on Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles flight tickets
Southwest
5 Dec
DCA11:50Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
9h 55m
1 stop
LAX18:45Los Angeles
8 Dec
LAX07:10Los Angeles
10h 20m
2 stops
DCA20:30Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
$367
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Southwest
6 Dec
DCA08:25Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
12h 15m
1 stop
LAX17:40Los Angeles
10 Dec
LAX05:45Los Angeles
9h 20m
2 stops
DCA18:05Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
$376
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Southwest
3 Dec
DCA16:45Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
8h 30m
2 stops
LAX22:15Los Angeles
8 Dec
LAX09:55Los Angeles
11h 00m
2 stops
DCA23:55Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
$384
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, momondo users made 78,305 searches. Data last updated 30 October 2025.
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Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

DCA - LAX

DCALAX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 11/2

06:15-12:55

1 stop9h 40m

Los Angeles

Sat 14/2

09:00-22:59

1 stop10h 59m

$335

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

DCA - LAX

DCALAX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 30/1

06:15-12:55

1 stop9h 40m

Los Angeles

Sun 8/2

10:30-22:47

1 stop9h 17m

$341

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

DCA - LAX

DCALAX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 13/12

18:00-22:55

1 stop7h 55m

Los Angeles

Sat 13/12

00:25-10:53

1 stop7h 28m

$350

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

DCA - LAX

DCALAX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 24/2

06:05-14:20

1 stop11h 15m

Los Angeles

Wed 25/2

09:00-22:57

1 stop10h 57m

$353

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

DCA - LAX

DCALAX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 5/12

12:00-17:14

1 stop8h 14m

Los Angeles

Tue 9/12

14:18-23:59

1 stop6h 41m

$359

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

DCA - LAX

DCALAX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 5/12

11:50-18:45

1 stop9h 55m

Los Angeles

Mon 8/12

07:10-20:30

2 stops10h 20m

$367

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

DCA - LAX

DCALAX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 6/12

08:25-17:40

1 stop12h 15m

Los Angeles

Wed 10/12

05:45-18:05

2 stops9h 20m

$376

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

DCA - LAX

DCALAX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 21/2

18:35-07:40

1 stop16h 05m

Los Angeles

Wed 25/2

21:30-17:32

1 stop17h 02m

$388

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

DCA - LAX

DCALAX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 10/2

09:59-12:56

Nonstop5h 57m

Los Angeles

Thu 19/2

12:45-20:55

Nonstop5h 10m

$390

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

DCA - LAX

DCALAX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 3/12

16:51-19:43

Nonstop5h 52m

Los Angeles

Sun 7/12

07:55-15:43

Nonstop4h 48m

$422

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Los Angeles?

The month of August is another great option to travel to Los Angeles, with average flight prices from Washington, D.C. averaging around $473.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Los Angeles?

According to our data, Friday is the cheapest day to fly to Los Angeles from Washington, D.C.. The lowest ticket price found for a Friday departure recently was $1,214. Keep in mind that prices can always vary depending on your route and whether or not you are flying domestic or international. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Wednesday because tickets tend to average around $3,316. These prices are subject to change though, so be sure to set up a Price Alert for flights to Los Angeles.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Los Angeles?

Flying to Los Angeles from Washington, D.C. in the afternoon is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as $1,782 when looking at flights departing in the afternoon. Flights to Los Angeles are more costly in the evening, with an average ticket price of $4,388. Departure times in the evening fall within the peak daily travel times, which is why tickets can be more expensive.

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

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How far in advance should I book a flight to Los Angeles?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Los Angeles from Washington, D.C. when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Los Angeles for around $568 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Los Angeles from Washington, D.C. for as low as $420 on momondo.

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

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles 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 Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles flights?

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

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

As of October 2025, prices for Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles flights are approximately 22% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Cheap Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles (WAS to LAX) flight deals and tips

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

Best price found

$1,442

Fastest flight time

5h 37m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in Los Angeles

1 airport
The best one-way flight to Los Angeles from Washington, D.C. in the past 72 hours is $1,442. The best return flight deal from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $2,198.
The fastest flight from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles takes 5h 37m
Direct flights go from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles every day.
There is 1 airport near Los Angeles: Los Angeles (LAX)
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  • How far is Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles by plane?

    Los Angeles is 3695.7 km away from Washington, D.C.. Flights usually cover this in 5h 38m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.

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

    Prices for flights from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles Airport were last updated today.

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

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Los Angeles Airport?

    The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Los Angeles Airport 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 Los Angeles Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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

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