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Explore current cheapest deals departing from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles

August 11 - August 18

Cheapest

IAD - Los Angeles

$375

$151

Round trip

August 10 - August 18

IAD - Los Angeles

$366

$161

Round trip

July 14 - July 21

Best
Earliest

IAD - Los Angeles

$269

$161

Round trip

August 10 - August 25

IAD - Los Angeles

$339

$161

Round trip

August 10 - August 12

IAD - Los Angeles

$399

$161

Round trip

August 18 - August 25

IAD - Los Angeles

$382

$162

Round trip

July 21 - August 18

IAD - Los Angeles

$241

$162

Round trip

July 20 - August 18

IAD - Los Angeles

$241

$162

Round trip

July 14 - August 12

Earliest

IAD - Los Angeles

$240

$162

Round trip

August 11 - August 25

Best

DCA - Los Angeles

$265

$174

Round trip

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

For flights from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles, fares typically range from $307 to $656, with a median of $462. Right now, current fares are above the typical level for this route. Only 1% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding particularly cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles can be challenging.
If you are looking for the cheapest time to fly from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles, February stands out as the most affordable month with a median fare of $187. December also offers competitive pricing, with a median fare of $227. Additionally, travelers can find lower fares in November, where the median price is $287.
A typical journey from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles takes about 16h 37m, including connections. This is because most itineraries for this route connect at least once. For those itineraries that do involve connections, the median number of stopovers is 2.
The route from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles covers a distance of 3674 kilometers. This classifies it as a medium-haul flight, meaning you can expect a significant travel duration.

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

Regular price: $286 - $393

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles is $286 to $393. The current lowest deal is $151 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Aug 11-Aug 18.

now $151

Low $286

High $393

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

The cheapest month to fly from Washington to Los Angeles is February, with a median price of $187. The most expensive month is June, with a median price of $590. Generally, prices are lower from January to December.

February

Cheapest

Flights from $187

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $590

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

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

Sun, Jul 12

โŒ› Last-Minute

IAD - Los Angeles

Frontier Airlines

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

Frontier Airlines

$261

$217

One-way

Tue, Jul 14

โŒ› Last-Minute

IAD - Los Angeles

Frontier Airlines

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

Frontier Airlines

$269

$161

One-way

Tue, Jul 14

โŒ› Last-Minute

IAD - Los Angeles

Frontier Airlines

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

Frontier Airlines

$240

$162

One-way

Tue, Jul 14

โŒ› Last-Minute

IAD - Los Angeles

Frontier Airlines

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

Frontier Airlines

$274

$214

One-way

Sun, Jul 19

โŒ› Last-Minute

IAD - Los Angeles

Frontier Airlines

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

Frontier Airlines

$270

$209

One-way

Mon, Jul 20

โŒ› Last-Minute

IAD - Los Angeles

Frontier Airlines

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

Frontier Airlines

$241

$162

One-way

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

7 nights

Nov 10 - Nov 17

$537ย ย โ†’ย ย $209

61%

5 nights

Nov 12 - Nov 17

$550ย ย โ†’ย ย $225

59%

6 nights

Nov 12 - Nov 18

$538ย ย โ†’ย ย $225

58%

3 nights

Nov 13 - Nov 16

$555ย ย โ†’ย ย $263

53%

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

Washington, D.C. - Los Angeles route insights

๐Ÿ’ธ Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent fares for Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles are above the typical level at $151.

๐Ÿ“… Best time to fly

February is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Historically, February is the cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles, with a median price of $187.

โฑ๏ธ Flight duration

Flights typically take 16h 37m.

The typical flight duration from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles is 16h 37m.

โœˆ๏ธ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are more common.

Connecting flights are more common, making up 62.6% of deals for this route.

๐Ÿ† Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers a recent deal.

Frontier Airlines had a recent deal for $151 from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles.

๐ŸŽฏ Booking tip

Deals appear frequently.

Historically, deals for this route appear frequently, with an average of 1.03 deals per day.

Washington, D.C. main airports to depart from

Washington Dulles International (IAD)

Cheapest

Washington Dulles International offers flights to Los Angeles, often with competitive pricing for your journey.

๐Ÿ“ ~40 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car or bus)

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$151

Baltimoreโ€“Washington International (BWI)

Baltimoreโ€“Washington International provides another option for flights from the Washington, D.C. area to Los Angeles.

๐Ÿ“ ~50 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car or train)

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$245

Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA)

Ronald Reagan Washington National is a convenient choice for flights to Los Angeles from the capital region.

๐Ÿ“ ~5 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car or metro)

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$174

Los Angeles main airports to arrive at

Los Angeles International (LAX)

Cheapest

Arrive at Los Angeles International for convenient access to the greater Los Angeles area.

๐Ÿ“ ~25 km from Los Angeles (reachable by car)

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$151

Airports nearby Los Angeles used as alternative

Hollywood Burbank (BUR)

Cheapest

Hollywood Burbank is a convenient alternative for North Los Angeles and the San Fernando Valley, often with faster security.

๐Ÿ“ ~18 km from Los Angeles (reachable by car)

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$162

John Wayne (SNA)

John Wayne is the primary airport for Orange County, offering extensive domestic service and premium cabin classes.

๐Ÿ“ ~60 km from Los Angeles (reachable by car)

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$186

Long Beach (LGB)

Long Beach is easier to navigate and less crowded than LAX, close to South Los Angeles and Long Beach.

๐Ÿ“ ~30 km from Los Angeles (reachable by car)

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$189

Ontario International (ONT)

Ontario International is a major alternative for the Inland Empire and Eastern Los Angeles, handling long-haul flights.

๐Ÿ“ ~60 km from Los Angeles (reachable by car)

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$174

San Diego International (SAN)

San Diego International is a major international hub, a robust backup for specific long-haul or domestic routes.

๐Ÿ“ ~170 km from Los Angeles (reachable by car)

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$162

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Los Angeles

Historically, the best time to purchase tickets for flights from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles is typically 60+ days before departure. During the trailing 90 days, prices averaged around $519 for tickets booked in this window. In contrast, tickets purchased 0-6 days before departure had a significantly higher average price of $951. For those planning ahead, booking 28-59 days out also offered a better average price of $558 compared to last-minute options.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles was considered to be $307 or less. The median price for this route over the same period was $462. For travelers seeking to stay within a budget, aiming for fares at or below the $307 threshold is advisable. Prices can range up to $656 or more for the upper quartile of fares.

Historically, February has been the cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles, with a median price of $187. December also offered a lower median price of $227 for this route. In the trailing 270 days, the annual median price for this route was $462, making these months notably more affordable. November, with a median price of $287, was also among the more economical options.