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This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Reagan-National to Los Angeles departing on 15/8. 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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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest return fare
$380
Typical prices: $460-$776
Alaska Airlines
Tue 20/10Wed 28/10
DCA - LAX • Direct
Cheapest one-way flight
$212
Typical prices: $235-$453
Alaska Airlines
Sat 15/8
DCA - LAX • 1 stop
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You can fly direct with Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta. Average duration is 5h 36m
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Our data shows that travellers who book at least 4 weeks in advance save around 41% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheap Flights from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles (DCA-LAX)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from Reagan-National to Los Angeles

Tue, 20 Oct - Wed, 28 Oct
Alaska Airlines Logo
09:30 - 12:09
DCA
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LAX
5h 39mdirect
Alaska Airlines Logo
11:48 - 20:00
LAX
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DCA
5h 12mdirect
$380Alaska Airlines
Sat, 29 Aug - Thu, 10 Sep
JetBlue Logo
14:15 - 23:40
DCA
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LAX
12h 25m
1 stop
JetBlue Logo
22:20 - 11:20
LAX
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DCA
10h 00m
1 stop
$383JetBlue
Tue, 20 Oct - Wed, 28 Oct
Alaska Airlines Logo
09:30 - 12:09
DCA
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LAX
5h 39mdirect
Alaska Airlines Logo
06:35 - 17:57
LAX
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DCA
8h 22m
1 stop
$394Alaska Airlines
Wed, 2 Sep - Tue, 8 Sep
JetBlue Logo
14:00 - 23:40
DCA
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LAX
12h 40m
1 stop
JetBlue Logo
08:00 - 19:56
LAX
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DCA
8h 56m
1 stop
$397JetBlue
Tue, 21 Jul - Wed, 29 Jul
Southwest Logo
16:55 - 22:55
DCA
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LAX
9h 00m
2 stops
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06:35 - 18:00
LAX
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DCA
8h 25m
1 stop
$402Southwest
Tue, 21 Jul - Tue, 28 Jul
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16:55 - 22:55
DCA
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LAX
9h 00m
2 stops
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05:05 - 18:15
LAX
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DCA
10h 10m
2 stops
$409Southwest
Tue, 21 Jul - Tue, 28 Jul
Southwest Logo
16:55 - 22:55
DCA
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LAX
9h 00m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
05:05 - 18:15
LAX
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DCA
10h 10m
1 stop
$410Southwest
Tue, 1 Sep - Sat, 12 Sep
Alaska Airlines Logo
09:30 - 11:59
DCA
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LAX
5h 29mdirect
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07:16 - 17:59
LAX
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DCA
7h 43m
1 stop
$416Alaska Airlines
Mon, 28 Sep - Thu, 1 Oct
Southwest Logo
06:50 - 11:30
DCA
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LAX
7h 40m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
05:00 - 16:50
LAX
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DCA
8h 50m
1 stop
$417Southwest
Tue, 28 Jul - Tue, 4 Aug
Southwest Logo
18:35 - 23:10
DCA
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LAX
7h 35m
1 stop
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08:40 - 22:20
LAX
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DCA
10h 40m
1 stop
$423Southwest
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Reagan-National to Los Angeles flights

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

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

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

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Los Angeles clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Los Angeles on a Wednesday and more expensive on a Sunday. On your return trip to Washington, D.C., you should consider flying back on a Tuesday, and avoid Saturdays for better deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Los Angeles, 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 Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Los Angeles is September, where tickets cost $517 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and May, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $753 and $743 respectively.

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

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 $754 on average.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Los Angeles, 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 Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Los Angeles, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 41% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonApril
Cheapest flight$212
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 5% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (5% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from Reagan-National to Los Angeles

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Reagan-National to Los Angeles 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.

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

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Los Angeles was $212 for a one-way ticket and $380 for a return.

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

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

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

    The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles flight route.

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

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

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

    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 Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles.

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

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

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

    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 Los Angeles with an airline and back to Washington, D.C. with another airline.

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

    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 Los Angeles from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Los Angeles

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $347 or less one-way and $2,007 or less round-trip.

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

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

Direct departures

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National to Los Angeles Los Angeles

Monday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,Delta

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines, +1 more

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,Delta

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines, +1 more

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,Delta

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines, +1 more

Thursday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,Delta

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines, +1 more

Friday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,Delta

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines, +1 more

Saturday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,Delta

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines, +1 more

Sunday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,Delta

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines, +1 more

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Direct returns

Los Angeles Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Monday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,Delta

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines, +1 more

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,Delta

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines, +1 more

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,Delta

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines, +1 more

Thursday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,Delta

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines, +1 more

Friday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,Delta

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines, +1 more

Saturday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,Delta

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines, +1 more

Sunday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,Delta

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines, +1 more

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