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Today’s best flight deals from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.

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August 18 - August 31

Cheapest

LAX - Washington, D.C.

$366

$150

Round trip

August 12 - August 18

LAX - Washington, D.C.

$390

$153

Round trip

August 4 - August 18

LAX - Washington, D.C.

$350

$158

Round trip

July 21 - July 27

Best

Earliest

LAX - Washington, D.C.

$308

$161

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July 28 - August 10

LAX - Washington, D.C.

$285

$161

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July 21 - August 10

Earliest

LAX - Washington, D.C.

$284

$161

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August 12 - August 26

LAX - Washington, D.C.

$359

$164

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August 18 - August 26

LAX - Washington, D.C.

$385

$167

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August 12 - August 19

Best

LAX - Washington, D.C.

$407

$169

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August 19 - August 26

Best

LAX - Washington, D.C.

$412

$169

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Insights for flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.

Most itineraries from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. connect at least once, with only 27.3% of recent fares being non-stop. For those flights that do include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This means you will likely encounter at least one layover when searching for cheap flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.

Right now, fares from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. typically range from $227–$607, with a median of $359. Current fares are above the typical level, and only 13% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find better prices.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.? The data indicates that October is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $217. Following closely are November, with a median fare of $227, and April, with a median fare of $230. Planning your trip during these months could result in lower costs.

A typical journey from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. takes 12h 31m, including connections. This duration accounts for the fact that most itineraries involve at least one stopover, reflecting the overall travel time you can expect for this route. The total distance covered on this route is 3711 km, classifying it as a medium-haul flight.

How much is a round trip from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.

Regular price: $280 - $400

Prices for flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is typically between $280 and $400. The current lowest deal is $150 with Frontier Airlines for travel from August 18 to August 31.

now $150

Low $280

High $400

The cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.

The cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Washington is October, with a median price of $217. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $497. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

October

Cheapest

Flights from $217

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $497

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Last-minute flights going from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.

Thu, Jun 18

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Washington, D.C.

Los Angeles (LAX) - Washington, D.C. (BWI)

Frontier Airlines

$898

$403

One-way

Mon, Jun 22

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Washington, D.C.

Los Angeles (LAX) - Washington, D.C. (BWI)

Frontier Airlines

$933

$456

One-way

Wed, Jun 24

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Washington, D.C.

Los Angeles (LAX) - Washington, D.C. (BWI)

Frontier Airlines

$890

$431

One-way

Tue, Jul 7

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Washington, D.C.

Los Angeles (LAX) - Washington, D.C. (DCA)

Frontier Airlines

$365

$212

One-way

Wed, Jul 8

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Washington, D.C.

Los Angeles (LAX) - Washington, D.C. (IAD)

Frontier Airlines

$298

$213

One-way

Fri, Jul 10

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Washington, D.C.

Los Angeles (LAX) - Washington, D.C. (DCA)

Frontier Airlines

$347

$214

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.

5 nights

Jun 18 - Jun 23

$898 → $403

55%

3 nights

Jun 22 - Jun 25

$933 → $456

51%

1 night

Jun 24 - Jun 25

$890 → $431

52%

2 nights

Aug 24 - Aug 26

$428 → $184

57%

Popular Airports to fly from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.

Los Angeles - Washington, D.C. route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. are above the typical level.

📅 Best time to fly

October is historically cheapest at $217

Historically, October has the cheapest median price at $217 for flights from LAX to WAS.

⏱️ Flight duration

Typically 12h 31m to Washington, D.C.

Flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. typically take 12h 31m with connecting flights.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 72.7% of deals, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers deals from $150

Frontier Airlines recently offered a deal for $150 from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Deals for flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. appear frequently, more than once a day.

Los Angeles main airports to depart from

Los Angeles International (LAX)

Cheapest

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is a major hub, offering many direct flights to Washington, D.C.

📍 ~20 km from city center (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$150

Washington, D.C. main airports to arrive at

Washington Dulles International (IAD)

Cheapest

Washington Dulles International is a convenient arrival airport for flights to the Washington, D.C. area.

📍 ~40 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$150

Baltimore–Washington International (BWI)

Baltimore–Washington International is an arrival option for travelers heading to the Washington, D.C. region.

📍 ~50 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$245

Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA)

Ronald Reagan Washington National is a close arrival airport for accessing Washington, D.C. directly.

📍 ~5 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$169

Airports nearby Washington, D.C. used as alternative

Philadelphia International (PHL)

Cheapest

Philadelphia International is a major international hub with extensive connectivity, often a viable alternative for trans-Atlantic routes.

📍 ~200 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by high-speed Amtrak rail service)

💸 Flights from ~$218

Richmond International (RIC)

Richmond International is Virginia's largest airport outside the D.C. metro area, offering a strong domestic network.

📍 ~160 km from Washington, D.C. (requires a ~2-hour drive south)

💸 Flights from ~$223

Harrisburg International (MDT)

Harrisburg International is a convenient alternative for travelers in northern D.C. suburbs or Maryland with reliable service.

📍 ~165 km from Washington, D.C.

💸 Flights from ~$355

Norfolk International (ORF)

Norfolk International offers significant passenger volume and carrier variety with good flight availability.

📍 ~290 km from Washington, D.C.

💸 Flights from ~$218

Charlottesville–Albemarle (CHO)

Charlottesville–Albemarle provides reliable regional service with connections to major hubs and an efficient terminal.

📍 ~160 km from Washington, D.C.

💸 Flights from ~$370

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Washington, D.C.

Historically, the lowest prices for flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. are found when booking between 7 and 13 days in advance. During this period, the average price was $368. Booking 0-6 days before departure typically resulted in a higher average price of $657. For bookings made 60 or more days out, the average price was $450.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. was considered to be $227 or less. The median price for this route was $359. Prices typically began to increase significantly above $607.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. include October, with a median price of $217, and November, with a median price of $227. April also shows a competitive median price of $230. These months typically offer prices below the annual median of $359 for this route.

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