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Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles from $200

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Southwest Logo
18:50 - 00:25
DCA
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LAX
8h 35m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
23:20 - 12:00
LAX
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DCA
9h 40m
1 stop
$369Southwest
Fri, 20 Mar - Mon, 23 Mar
Southwest Logo
17:05 - 00:15
DCA
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LAX
10h 10m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
23:55 - 11:15
LAX
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DCA
8h 20m
1 stop
$376Southwest
Thu, 5 Mar - Tue, 10 Mar
Frontier Logo
08:00 - 00:16
DCA
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LAX
19h 16m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
20:15 - 16:59
LAX
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DCA
17h 44m
2 stops
$380Frontier
Wed, 18 Mar - Wed, 25 Mar
Alaska Airlines Logo
09:59 - 13:03
DCA
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LAX
6h 04mdirect
Alaska Airlines Logo
08:46 - 21:59
LAX
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DCA
10h 13m
1 stop
$383Alaska Airlines
Tue, 24 Feb - Wed, 25 Feb
Southwest Logo
06:10 - 14:50
DCA
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LAX
11h 40m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
07:55 - 20:55
LAX
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DCA
10h 00m
1 stop
$385Southwest
Wed, 15 Apr - Mon, 20 Apr
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09:59 - 12:59
DCA
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LAX
6h 00mdirect
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:15 - 16:59
LAX
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DCA
7h 44m
1 stop
$389Multiple Airlines
Wed, 18 Mar - Wed, 25 Mar
Alaska Airlines Logo
09:59 - 13:03
DCA
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LAX
6h 04mdirect
Alaska Airlines Logo
12:07 - 20:05
LAX
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DCA
4h 58mdirect
$398Alaska Airlines
Tue, 24 Feb - Wed, 25 Feb
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15:55 - 00:20
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LAX
11h 25m
1 stop
JetBlue Logo
11:35 - 22:59
LAX
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DCA
8h 24m
1 stop
$400JetBlue
Wed, 18 Mar - Wed, 25 Mar
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18:10 - 00:20
DCA
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LAX
9h 10m
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JetBlue Logo
10:27 - 22:59
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DCA
9h 32m
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$402JetBlue
Wed, 18 Mar - Wed, 25 Mar
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06:00 - 11:40
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8h 40m
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10:27 - 22:59
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DCA
9h 32m
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$403JetBlue
Tue, 17 Mar - Wed, 25 Mar

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

Our best Southwest deals on Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles flight tickets
Southwest
20 Mar
DCA18:50Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
8h 35m
1 stop
LAX00:25Los Angeles
23 Mar
LAX23:20Los Angeles
9h 40m
1 stop
DCA12:00Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
$369
Southwest
5 Mar
DCA17:05Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
10h 10m
2 stops
LAX00:15Los Angeles
10 Mar
LAX23:55Los Angeles
8h 20m
1 stop
DCA11:15Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
$376
Southwest
15 Apr
DCA06:10Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
11h 40m
2 stops
LAX14:50Los Angeles
20 Apr
LAX07:55Los Angeles
10h 00m
1 stop
DCA20:55Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
$385

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

Our best JetBlue deals on Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles flight tickets
JetBlue
18 Mar
DCA15:55Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
11h 25m
1 stop
LAX00:20Los Angeles
25 Mar
LAX11:35Los Angeles
8h 24m
1 stop
DCA22:59Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
$400
JetBlue
18 Mar
DCA18:10Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
9h 10m
1 stop
LAX00:20Los Angeles
25 Mar
LAX10:27Los Angeles
9h 32m
1 stop
DCA22:59Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
$402
JetBlue
17 Mar
DCA06:00Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
8h 40m
1 stop
LAX11:40Los Angeles
24 Mar
LAX11:35Los Angeles
8h 24m
1 stop
DCA22:59Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
$403

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Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

DCA - LAX

DCALAX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 20/3

18:50-00:25

1 stop8h 35m

Los Angeles

Mon 23/3

23:20-12:00

1 stop9h 40m

$369

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

DCA - LAX

DCALAX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 5/3

17:05-00:15

2 stops10h 10m

Los Angeles

Tue 10/3

23:55-11:15

1 stop8h 20m

$376

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

DCA - LAX

DCALAX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 18/3

08:00-00:16

1 stop19h 16m

Los Angeles

Wed 25/3

20:15-16:59

2 stops17h 44m

$380

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

DCA - LAX

DCALAX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 24/2

09:59-13:03

Nonstop6h 04m

Los Angeles

Wed 25/2

08:46-21:59

1 stop10h 13m

$383

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

DCA - LAX

DCALAX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 15/4

06:10-14:50

2 stops11h 40m

Los Angeles

Mon 20/4

07:55-20:55

1 stop10h 00m

$385

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

DCA - LAX

DCALAX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 18/3

09:59-12:59

Nonstop6h 00m

Los Angeles

Wed 25/3

06:15-16:59

1 stop7h 44m

$389

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

DCA - LAX

DCALAX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 24/2

09:59-13:03

Nonstop6h 04m

Los Angeles

Wed 25/2

12:07-20:05

Nonstop4h 58m

$398

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

DCA - LAX

DCALAX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 18/3

15:55-00:20

1 stop11h 25m

Los Angeles

Wed 25/3

11:35-22:59

1 stop8h 24m

$400

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

DCA - LAX

DCALAX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 18/3

18:10-00:20

1 stop9h 10m

Los Angeles

Wed 25/3

10:27-22:59

1 stop9h 32m

$402

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

DCA - LAX

DCALAX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 17/3

06:00-11:40

1 stop8h 40m

Los Angeles

Wed 25/3

10:27-22:59

1 stop9h 32m

$403

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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 $451.

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 $1,154. 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 Thursday because tickets tend to average around $2,698. 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 $1,718 when looking at flights departing in the afternoon. Flights to Los Angeles are more costly in the evening, with an average ticket price of $2,621. 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 $535 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 $418 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 February 2026, prices for Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles flights are approximately 42% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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

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

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Best price found

$206

Fastest flight time

6h 04m

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 $206. The best return flight deal from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,837.
The fastest flight from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles takes 6h 04m
Direct flights go from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles every day.
There is 1 airport in Los Angeles. From Washington, D.C. there are direct flights to 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 6h 04m, 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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