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Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles from $167

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Southwest Logo
06:55 - 14:05DCA-LAX
10h 10m1 stop
Southwest Logo
11:40 - 23:15LAX-DCA
8h 35m1 stop
$364Southwest
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Sat, 30 Aug - Sun, 31 Aug
Delta Logo
16:40 - 19:10DCA-LAX
5h 30mdirect
Delta Logo
07:50 - 15:51LAX-DCA
5h 01mdirect
$379Delta
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Sat, 30 Aug - Tue, 2 Sep
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
08:59 - 11:34DCA-LAX
5h 35mdirect
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
12:47 - 20:59LAX-DCA
5h 12mdirect
$385Hawaiian Airlines
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Wed, 24 Sep - Wed, 24 Sep
Alaska Airlines Logo
08:59 - 11:28DCA-LAX
5h 29mdirect
Alaska Airlines Logo
12:47 - 20:59LAX-DCA
5h 12mdirect
$395Alaska Airlines
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Tue, 26 Aug - Sat, 30 Aug
Alaska Airlines Logo
08:59 - 11:28DCA-LAX
5h 29mdirect
Alaska Airlines Logo
19:55 - 21:59LAX-DCA
23h 04m2 stops
$398Alaska Airlines
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Sun, 31 Aug - Tue, 2 Sep
JetBlue Logo
06:30 - 15:10DCA-LAX
11h 40m1 stop
JetBlue Logo
06:00 - 18:05LAX-DCA
9h 05m1 stop
$407JetBlue
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Thu, 28 Aug - Sat, 27 Sep
Frontier Logo
13:00 - 00:27DCA-LAX
14h 27m1 stop
Frontier Logo
06:30 - 16:59LAX-DCA
7h 29m1 stop
$413Frontier
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Wed, 20 Aug - Mon, 25 Aug
Frontier Logo
07:00 - 17:32DCA-LAX
13h 32m1 stop
Frontier Logo
06:30 - 16:59LAX-DCA
7h 29m1 stop
$427Frontier
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Thu, 21 Aug - Fri, 22 Aug
JetBlue Logo
06:30 - 13:10DCA-LAX
9h 40m1 stop
JetBlue Logo
21:45 - 09:56LAX-DCA
9h 11m1 stop
$438JetBlue
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Thu, 28 Aug - Fri, 3 Oct
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
08:59 - 11:28DCA-LAX
5h 29mdirect
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
12:47 - 20:59LAX-DCA
5h 12mdirect
$487Hawaiian Airlines
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Thu, 21 Aug - Tue, 2 Sep

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

Our best Alaska Airlines deals on Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles flight tickets
Alaska Airlines
26 Aug
DCA08:59Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
5h 29m
LAX11:28Los Angeles
30 Aug
LAX12:47Los Angeles
5h 12m
DCA20:59Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
$395
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Alaska Airlines
31 Aug
DCA08:59Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
5h 29m
LAX11:28Los Angeles
2 Sept
LAX19:55Los Angeles
23h 04m
2 stops
DCA21:59Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
$398
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Alaska Airlines
26 Aug
DCA08:00Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
9h 57m
1 stop
LAX14:57Los Angeles
30 Aug
LAX12:47Los Angeles
5h 12m
DCA20:59Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
$410
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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
30 Aug
DCA06:55Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
10h 10m
1 stop
LAX14:05Los Angeles
31 Aug
LAX11:40Los Angeles
8h 35m
1 stop
DCA23:15Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
$364
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Southwest
30 Aug
DCA11:35Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
10h 05m
2 stops
LAX18:40Los Angeles
3 Sept
LAX06:45Los Angeles
8h 15m
1 stop
DCA18:00Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
$402
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Southwest
30 Aug
DCA19:05Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
7h 05m
1 stop
LAX23:10Los Angeles
6 Sept
LAX05:30Los Angeles
13h 05m
2 stops
DCA21:35Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
$411
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Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

DCA - LAX

DCALAX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 30/8

06:55-14:05

1 stop10h 10m

Los Angeles

Sun 31/8

11:40-23:15

1 stop8h 35m

$364

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

DCA - LAX

DCALAX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 30/8

16:40-19:10

Nonstop5h 30m

Los Angeles

Tue 2/9

07:50-15:51

Nonstop5h 01m

$379

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

DCA - LAX

DCALAX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 24/9

08:59-11:34

Nonstop5h 35m

Los Angeles

Wed 24/9

12:47-20:59

Nonstop5h 12m

$385

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

DCA - LAX

DCALAX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 26/8

08:59-11:28

Nonstop5h 29m

Los Angeles

Sat 30/8

12:47-20:59

Nonstop5h 12m

$395

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

DCA - LAX

DCALAX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 31/8

08:59-11:28

Nonstop5h 29m

Los Angeles

Tue 2/9

19:55-21:59

2 stops23h 04m

$398

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

DCA - LAX

DCALAX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 28/8

06:30-15:10

1 stop11h 40m

Los Angeles

Sat 27/9

06:00-18:05

1 stop9h 05m

$407

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

DCA - LAX

DCALAX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 20/8

13:00-00:27

1 stop14h 27m

Los Angeles

Mon 25/8

06:30-16:59

1 stop7h 29m

$413

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

DCA - LAX

DCALAX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 21/8

07:00-17:32

1 stop13h 32m

Los Angeles

Fri 22/8

06:30-16:59

1 stop7h 29m

$427

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

DCA - LAX

DCALAX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 28/8

06:30-13:10

1 stop9h 40m

Los Angeles

Fri 3/10

21:45-09:56

1 stop9h 11m

$438

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

DCA - LAX

DCALAX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 21/8

08:59-11:28

Nonstop5h 29m

Los Angeles

Tue 2/9

12:47-20:59

Nonstop5h 12m

$487

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Los Angeles?

The month of September is another great option to travel to Los Angeles, with average flight prices from Washington, D.C. averaging around $474.

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 $1,230. 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 $3,357. 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 morning is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as $1,963 when looking at flights departing in the morning. Flights to Los Angeles are more costly in the evening, with an average ticket price of $2,992. Departure times in the evening fall within the peak daily travel times, which is why tickets can be more expensive.

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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 $477 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 $341 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 July 2025, prices for Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles flights are approximately 17% cheaper 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

$167

Fastest flight time

5h 27m

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 $167. The best return flight deal from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $364.
The fastest flight from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles takes 5h 27m
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 29m, 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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