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Today’s best flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles
Explore current cheapest deals departing from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles
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August 11 - August 18
IAD - Los Angeles
$375
$151
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August 10 - August 18
IAD - Los Angeles
$366
$161
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July 14 - July 21
IAD - Los Angeles
$269
$161
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August 10 - August 25
IAD - Los Angeles
$339
$161
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August 10 - August 12
IAD - Los Angeles
$399
$161
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August 18 - August 25
IAD - Los Angeles
$382
$162
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July 21 - August 18
IAD - Los Angeles
$241
$162
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July 20 - August 18
IAD - Los Angeles
$241
$162
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July 14 - August 12
IAD - Los Angeles
$240
$162
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August 11 - August 25
DCA - Los Angeles
$265
$174
Round trip
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Insights for flights from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles
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
Flights from $187
June
Flights from $590
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
IAD - Los Angeles
Washington, D.C. (IAD) - Los Angeles (LAX)
Frontier Airlines
$261
$217
One-way
Tue, Jul 14
IAD - Los Angeles
Washington, D.C. (IAD) - Los Angeles (LAX)
Frontier Airlines
$269
$161
One-way
Tue, Jul 14
IAD - Los Angeles
Washington, D.C. (IAD) - Los Angeles (LAX)
Frontier Airlines
$240
$162
One-way
Tue, Jul 14
IAD - Los Angeles
Washington, D.C. (IAD) - Los Angeles (LAX)
Frontier Airlines
$274
$214
One-way
Sun, Jul 19
IAD - Los Angeles
Washington, D.C. (IAD) - Los Angeles (LAX)
Frontier Airlines
$270
$209
One-way
Mon, Jul 20
IAD - Los Angeles
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
Nov 10 - Nov 17
$537 → $209
61%
Nov 12 - Nov 17
$550 → $225
59%
Nov 12 - Nov 18
$538 → $225
58%
Nov 13 - Nov 16
$555 → $263
53%
Popular Airports to fly from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles
Washington, D.C. - Los Angeles route insights
💸 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.
📅 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.
⏱️ Flight duration
Flights typically take 16h 37m.
The typical flight duration from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles is 16h 37m.
✈️ Airlines & availability
Connecting flights are more common.
Connecting flights are more common, making up 62.6% of deals for this route.
🏆 Airline highlight
Frontier Airlines offers a recent deal.
Frontier Airlines had a recent deal for $151 from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles.
🎯 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)
Washington Dulles International offers flights to Los Angeles, often with competitive pricing for your journey.
📍 ~40 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car or bus)
💸 Flights from ~$151
Baltimore–Washington International (BWI)
Baltimore–Washington International provides another option for flights from the Washington, D.C. area to Los Angeles.
📍 ~50 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car or train)
💸 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.
📍 ~5 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car or metro)
💸 Flights from ~$174
Los Angeles main airports to arrive at
Los Angeles International (LAX)
Arrive at Los Angeles International for convenient access to the greater Los Angeles area.
📍 ~25 km from Los Angeles (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$151
Airports nearby Los Angeles used as alternative
Hollywood Burbank (BUR)
Hollywood Burbank is a convenient alternative for North Los Angeles and the San Fernando Valley, often with faster security.
📍 ~18 km from Los Angeles (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$162
John Wayne (SNA)
John Wayne is the primary airport for Orange County, offering extensive domestic service and premium cabin classes.
📍 ~60 km from Los Angeles (reachable by car)
💸 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.
📍 ~30 km from Los Angeles (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$189
Ontario International (ONT)
Ontario International is a major alternative for the Inland Empire and Eastern Los Angeles, handling long-haul flights.
📍 ~60 km from Los Angeles (reachable by car)
💸 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.
📍 ~170 km from Los Angeles (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$162
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