How many flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. are non-stop?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 24.1% of flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. were non-stop. For flights that include stopovers, the median number of stopovers observed was 2. Travelers should consider these figures when planning their journey, as direct flights are less common on this route.

How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.?

The typical direct flight from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. has a median duration of 308 minutes, which is approximately 5 hours and 8 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median duration increases significantly to 540 minutes, or 9 hours. The distance covered on this route is 3674 kilometers.

Are there frequently good prices on flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.?

Historically, good prices on flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. are classified as frequent. This indicates that travelers typically have regular opportunities to find favorable deals on this route. The consistent availability of good prices makes it a route where diligent searching can often yield savings.

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Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.: Overview

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

Most itineraries for flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. connect at least once, with only 24.1% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting flights, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This indicates that while direct options exist, travelers should anticipate a journey that includes at least one stop.

A typical journey from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. takes 5h 8m, including connections. For non-stop flights, the median duration is also 5h 8m, while connecting flights typically take 10h 24m. This route covers a distance of 3711 km, classifying it as a medium-haul flight.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.? The most affordable months to fly are October, with a median fare of $217, followed by November at $227, and April at $230. Planning your trip during these months can result in significant savings compared to other times of the year.

Fares for cheap flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. typically range from $270–$643, with a median of $417. Right now, fares are above the typical level. Only 5% of recent fares were classified as a good price, suggesting that finding a low fare may require some flexibility. New deals appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities to find better prices.

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

Regular price: $198 - $370

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

The regular price range for flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. is between $198 and $370. The current lowest deal is $182 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Oct 3-Oct 17.

now $182

Low $198

High $370

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

The cheapest month to fly from LAX to WAS is October, with a median price of $227. The most expensive month to fly is June, with a median price of $527. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

October

Cheapest

Flights from $227

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $527

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

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

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

United Airlines

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

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Washington, D.C.

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

Frontier Airlines

$235

$193

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Washington, D.C.

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

Frontier Airlines

$263

$219

One-way

Fri, Oct 2

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Washington, D.C.

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

Frontier Airlines

$249

$216

One-way

Sat, Oct 3

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Washington, D.C.

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

Frontier Airlines

$234

$182

One-way

Sat, Oct 3

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Washington, D.C.

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

Frontier Airlines

$230

$216

One-way

Sat, Oct 3

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Washington, D.C.

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

Frontier Airlines

$308

$236

One-way

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

4 nights

Dec 12 - Dec 16

$391 → $206

47%

7 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 8

$375 → $210

44%

7 nights

Dec 8 - Dec 15

$379 → $217

43%

6 nights

Dec 9 - Dec 15

$379 → $217

43%

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 offers the lowest median price

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

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 5h 8m

Direct flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. typically take 5h 8m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 24.1% of flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. are direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers a deal at $182

Frontier Airlines recently offered a deal for $182 from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. appear frequently.

Los Angeles main airports to depart from

Los Angeles International (LAX)

Cheapest

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is a major hub for flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.

📍 ~19 km from city center (reachable by car or public transport)

💸 Flights from ~$201

Washington, D.C. main airports to arrive at

Washington Dulles International (IAD)

Cheapest

Washington Dulles International is a good option for flights to Washington, D.C.

📍 ~36 km from Washington, D.C. city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$217

Airports nearby Washington, D.C. used as alternative

Philadelphia International (PHL)

Cheapest

Philadelphia International is a major international hub with extensive route networks and competitive fares.

📍 ~225 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car or Amtrak)

💸 Flights from ~$216

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

Historically, the best prices for flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. are found when booking 7-13 days in advance. During this period, the average price is typically around $368. Booking within 0-6 days of departure usually sees a higher average price of $657. For bookings made 60+ days out, the average price is about $450, indicating that waiting until closer to the departure date, but not too close, can be more economical.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. is considered to be $270 or less. The median price for this route over the same period was $417. Prices can vary, with 75% of prices observed being $643 or less, and 25% being $270 or less.

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. The annual median price for this route is $417, suggesting that these months offer significant savings compared to the yearly average.

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Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.: Overview

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

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

Regular price: $198 - $370

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

The regular price range for flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. is between $198 and $370. The current lowest deal is $182 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Oct 3-Oct 17.

now $182

Low $198

High $370

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

October

Cheapest

Flights from $227

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $527

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

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

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

United Airlines

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

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Washington, D.C.

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

Frontier Airlines

$235

$193

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Washington, D.C.

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

Frontier Airlines

$263

$219

One-way

Fri, Oct 2

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Washington, D.C.

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

Frontier Airlines

$249

$216

One-way

Sat, Oct 3

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Washington, D.C.

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

Frontier Airlines

$234

$182

One-way

Sat, Oct 3

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Washington, D.C.

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

Frontier Airlines

$230

$216

One-way

Sat, Oct 3

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Washington, D.C.

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

Frontier Airlines

$308

$236

One-way

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

4 nights

Dec 12 - Dec 16

$391 → $206

47%

7 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 8

$375 → $210

44%

7 nights

Dec 8 - Dec 15

$379 → $217

43%

6 nights

Dec 9 - Dec 15

$379 → $217

43%

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