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$208 Find Cheap Flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. departing on 11/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheapest return fare
$376
Typical prices: $742-$444
Frontier
Fri 29/5Wed 3/6
LAX - DCA • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
$379
Typical prices: $660-$403
United Airlines
Wed 10/6Tue 30/6
LAX - IAD • Direct
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Keep foot space open for more legroom on Alaska.
Arrive early due to traffic delays in Los Angeles.
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Cheap Flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. (LAX-WAS)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.

Fri, 29 May - Wed, 3 Jun
Frontier Logo
06:30 - 21:58
LAX
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DCA
12h 28m
1 stop
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07:00 - 15:36
DCA
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LAX
11h 36m
1 stop
$376Frontier
Fri, 29 May - Wed, 3 Jun
Frontier Logo
06:30 - 21:58
LAX
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DCA
12h 28m
1 stop
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07:00 - 15:36
DCA
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LAX
11h 36m
1 stop
$378Frontier
Wed, 10 Jun - Tue, 30 Jun
United Airlines Logo
21:35 - 05:41
LAX
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IAD
5h 06mdirect
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22:20 - 00:57
IAD
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LAX
5h 37mdirect
$379United Airlines
Sat, 23 May - Tue, 26 May
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21:30 - 05:36
LAX
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IAD
5h 06mdirect
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20:23 - 23:00
IAD
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LAX
5h 37mdirect
$386United Airlines
Fri, 29 May - Wed, 3 Jun
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09:00 - 23:59
LAX
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IAD
11h 59m
1 stop
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09:12 - 19:32
IAD
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LAX
13h 20m
1 stop
$390Multiple Airlines
Fri, 29 May - Tue, 2 Jun
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06:30 - 21:58
LAX
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DCA
12h 28m
1 stop
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09:59 - 12:38
DCA
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LAX
5h 39mdirect
$396Multiple Airlines
Wed, 10 Jun - Wed, 17 Jun
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22:05 - 12:00
LAX
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DCA
10h 55m
1 stop
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06:00 - 12:30
DCA
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LAX
9h 30m
1 stop
$400Southwest
Sat, 30 May - Tue, 2 Jun
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06:00 - 16:25
LAX
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IAD
7h 25m
1 stop
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06:20 - 10:30
IAD
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LAX
7h 10m
1 stop
$400Southwest
Fri, 29 May - Thu, 4 Jun
American Airlines Logo
13:53 - 00:13
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IAD
7h 20m
1 stop
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06:11 - 08:41
IAD
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LAX
5h 30mdirect
$401American Airlines
Fri, 29 May - Tue, 2 Jun
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13:53 - 00:13
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IAD
7h 20m
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06:10 - 08:45
IAD
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5h 35mdirect
$403American Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a return flight from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. departing in May.

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

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest return flight from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. costs $358 on the route between Los Angeles (LAX) and Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport (DCA). Over the past month, this route was, on average, 21% cheaper than other Los Angeles-Washington, D.C. routes. The most popular route is between Los Angeles (LAX) and Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (IAD).

What is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C., removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. is June, where tickets cost $454 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $692 and $655 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop stopover the cheapest option at $408 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C., removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C., you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 39% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$208
Best time to beat the crowds (2% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 10% lower on average.
Flight from Los Angeles to Reagan Washington National Airport

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

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

Flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travellers who flew the route from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. 
karenFlew with Alaska Airlines
LAX
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IAD
June 2024
Personal tips are bring your own food if you're hungry; keep foot space as open as possible for leg room; pack your patience
Verified travelerFlew with Alaska Airlines
LAX
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IAD
June 2024
Get to the airport on time because traffic in LA is unexpected

FAQs for booking flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.

  • Does Baltimore International Airport have a pet relief area?

    If you are traveling with a pet or security animal, it’s a good idea to bring them to a pet relief area after your flight has landed. Baltimore International Airport currently has 3 pet relief areas, one of which is located pre-security near the parking garage, and two more are found throughout the different departure terminals. These relief areas are open 24 hours a day and provide travelers with complimentary waste bags.

  • What are good hotels near Baltimore / Washington International Airport?

    The Holiday Inn is a simple choice that is located a 2-minute drive from Baltimore International Airport and offers a free shuttle service for guests. The Hilton is a modern choice that is a 3-minute drive from the airport and only a 15-minute drive from downtown Baltimore.

  • Does Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport have a prayer room?

    Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport currently has one Interfaith Chapel that is located towards the end of Concourse B. This chapel hosts several religious services every Sunday and is open to the public during the week for travelers to have personal prayer time.

  • Does Dulles International Airport have a military lounge?

    If you or a member of your family are an active military member, make sure to stop by the USO Lounge located in the Arrivals wind of Dulles International Airport. This lounge provides a variety of free amenities, including access to showers, complimentary snacks, and comfortable chairs, making it a nice place to relax after a long flight.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. was $208 for a one-way ticket and $376 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.?

    Los Angeles is served by only 1 airport and there are 2 airports in Washington, D.C.. You will leave Los Angeles from Los Angeles and you will be arriving in Washington, D.C. at one of these airports: Washington, D.C. Reagan-National or Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.?

    Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, and JetBlue offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.?

    The Boeing 737 MAX 9 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. flight route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.?

    There are direct flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C., United Airlines or Frontier?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. are United Airlines and Frontier. With an average price for the route of $553 and an overall rating of 7.4, United Airlines is the most popular choice. Frontier is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $459 and an overall rating of 5.6.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C..

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Washington, D.C. from Los Angeles is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Washington, D.C. with an airline and back to Los Angeles with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Washington, D.C. from Los Angeles up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $255 or less one-way and $443 or less round-trip.
  • Interested in purchasing flights from Los Angeles to Washington? Make sure to take into consideration where you will be staying in the city. While Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is a convenient choice for travelers staying in the city center, Baltimore International Airport is a better choice for those heading to the D.C. suburbs in Maryland. Finally, Dulles International Airport is a practical option for anyone that plans to stay in Virginia.
  • Planning on traveling with your family? Bring your kids to the NASA-themed play area located in Concourse B of Dulles International Airport. This play area is filled with interactive games, toys, and activities, making it an easy way for children to unwind after being cooped up in a plane for several hours.
  • Hoping to have a direct flight from Los Angeles to Washington? Consider booking your ticket with United Airlines, as this company offers many direct flights from Los Angeles International Airport to both Dulles International Airport and Baltimore International Airport. Travelers can also pay a small fee to upgrade to Economy Plus and receive more legroom.
  • If you need to unwind after your flight has landed, pay a visit to the meditation room located between Concourses D and E of Baltimore International Airport. This quiet space is open to all travelers and is a convenient place to clear your mind and de-stress after a long day of traveling.
  • For travelers who would like to use public transportation to move from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to downtown Washington, consider taking the local metro. There is a stop connected directly to the airport and it is an affordable way to move throughout the entire D.C. area.

Prefer to fly direct from Los Angeles Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Los Angeles Los Angeles to Washington, D.C..
Find which airlines fly direct from Los Angeles Los Angeles Airport to Washington, D.C., which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

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Monday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines, +2 more

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines, +2 more

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines, +2 more

Thursday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines, +2 more

Friday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines, +2 more

Saturday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines, +2 more

Sunday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

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Direct returns

Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles Los Angeles

Monday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines, +2 more

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines, +2 more

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines, +2 more

Thursday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines, +2 more

Friday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines, +2 more

Saturday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines, +2 more

Sunday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines, +2 more

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Reviews of the top airlines flying from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.4
United AirlinesOverall score based on 9680 reviews
7.3Comfort
7.7Boarding
7.1Entertainment
6.6Food
8.1Crew
Airline reviews

Was great in general, try to respect time and excuses when slight changes have been made, appreciated!

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Apr 2026
DEN - IAD
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Was great in general, try to respect time and excuses when slight changes have been made, appreciated!

Food was surprisingly delicious. Space in the seat is horrible when the seating front is reclined. Movie offerings were terrible. Crew was friendly and helpful.

My bags were misplaced!!! Im in a foreign country with no bags

The business class seat is exceptional. I wish the food is more palatable.

My flight was canceled a few hours before boarding. I was rebooked on Copa airlines and missed an important meeting .

Business class seats felt very cramped compared to other airlines.

OK, we were delayed and had to de plane and reboard.

United is one airline which regardless of how many separate United tickets in existence, if one flight breaks down, the airline will take care of all the flights.

We were delayed for about an hour from taking off due to traffic control procedures at the destination airport. But once in the air, the flight went well. The crew members were great and provided cabin service despite moderate turbulence during much of the flight.

Crew was great (professional, attentive, prompt). Snacks for 4 hrs flight is deplorable.

Plane was hot and miserable and the crew was rude!

12 hour delay required getting on and off plane 3 times - would have at least liked to have been offered a snack or drink

They didn’t offer a water, even after I asked

There's no seats that lean back with little leg space i wad uncomfortable the entire flight. Your charges for extra baggage is despicable and costly!!

Remind customers of the need to have passport or new ID for boarding.

The flight never took off and we spent 7 hours at the airport

There was no food and no entertainment, so I'm not sure why these are even in the survey, as my understanding is frontier does not ever offer food without a few, not even a snack, and there are no screens so unless the flight safety talk is our entertainment why ask how we liked it?. One of the flight attendants say in the back of the plane as people filed in to their seats, yelling orders about where to put baggage and telling people to hurry up. It was the least professional experience I've ever had on a flight.

It was ok. It was expensive to check 2 bags ($75.00 per bag), and then it took a long time to wait for shuttle to take us from one terminal to the terminal where the plane was taking off at LAX. And all of this for a flight where we had to pay for any food or drink that was not water.

When I wanted to check in 3 hours prior to boarding time, the employees mentioned “a little over an hour delay” so I waited for an hour then I went to go look for food in the terminal and most people from that flight were in the same area looking for food. Finally I decided after food to check to see if it’s anytime closer and now it’s 2 mins until boarding closes?! What are you kidding me? I didn’t receive anything via sms about boarding now nor via email or on the intercom. I luckily made it through, barely, and then there’s no room for my carry on mind you I’m in the very first row so I had to place my purse in one further row back and my carry on sections down. Not sure who pays for better seats to get your stuff placed all over the plane but that was the worst experience I’ve ever had flying with anyone.

This airline sucks. They offer low rates then charge you for everything, the app does not work well, the seats are the most uncomfortable. Maintenance issues on the flight, and you still have to sit through their credit card commercials. People are nice enough but does not make up for overall poor experience.

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