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

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 6.3% of flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. were non-stop. For flights that included stopovers, the median number of stopovers was 2. This suggests that travelers on this route are more likely to encounter connecting flights.

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 duration of 5 hours and 0 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median travel time extends to 11 hours and 6 minutes. The air distance between the two cities is approximately 3674 kilometers, which contributes to the longer travel times for connecting flights.

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

Based on historical data, good prices on flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. are considered frequent. This route consistently offers opportunities for travelers to find competitive fares. The pricing trends across the trailing quarter indicate that this is a route where deals appear regularly.

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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 6.3% of recent fares being non-stop. When connecting, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This suggests that while direct flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. are available, travelers should generally expect to include connections in their journey.

For those seeking cheap flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C., fares typically range from $380–$709, with a median of $509. Right now, fares are near the typical level, and only 2% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, indicating frequent opportunities to find competitive pricing.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.? The most affordable months to fly are January, with a median fare of $257, followed by February at $277, and June at $302. These months offer significantly lower median prices compared to the overall typical range.

A typical journey from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. takes 4h 59m, including connections. Given that most itineraries involve at least one stop, this median duration reflects the combined time of flying and layovers. Non-stop flights also have a median duration of 4h 59m, while connecting itineraries typically take 16h 27m.

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

Regular price: $203 - $434

Prices are currently below the regular range.

Regular prices for flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. typically range from $203 to $434. The current lowest deal is $154 with Frontier Airlines, valid for travel from January 19 to February 1.

now $154

Low $203

High $434

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

The cheapest month to fly from LAX to WAS is January, with a median price of $257. The most expensive month is May, with a median price of $1124. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

January

Cheapest

Flights from $257

May

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,124

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

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

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

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

Sat, Nov 14

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Washington, D.C.

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

Frontier Airlines

$268

$213

One-way

Sun, Nov 15

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Washington, D.C.

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

Frontier Airlines

$292

$238

One-way

Mon, Nov 16

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Washington, D.C.

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

Frontier Airlines

$265

$187

One-way

Mon, Nov 16

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Washington, D.C.

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

Frontier Airlines

$247

$217

One-way

Tue, Nov 17

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Washington, D.C.

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

Frontier Airlines

$256

$216

One-way

Tue, Nov 17

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Washington, D.C.

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

Frontier Airlines

$256

$232

One-way

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

2 nights

Dec 5 - Dec 7

$387 → $227

41%

2 nights

Dec 6 - Dec 8

$375 → $217

42%

5 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 7

$298 → $154

48%

2 nights

Dec 11 - Dec 13

$375 → $235

37%

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

Los Angeles - Washington, D.C. route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares near the typical level

Recent fares from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. are near the typical level of $509.

📅 Best time to fly

January offers the lowest median price

Historically, January has the lowest median price at $257 for flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C..

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 4h 59m

Direct flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. typically take 4h 59m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are more common

Only 6.3% of recent flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. are direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines has a deal for $154

A recent deal on Frontier Airlines from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. was found for $154.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

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 is a key departure point for flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.

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

💸 Flights from ~$152

Washington, D.C. main airports to arrive at

Washington Dulles International (IAD)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~$137

Airports nearby Washington, D.C. used as alternative

Philadelphia International (PHL)

Cheapest

Philadelphia International offers an extensive route network and carrier competition, potentially leading to lower fares.

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

💸 Flights from ~$196

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Washington, D.C.

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Business Class

From LAX

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Washington, D.C., United States

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From LAX

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From LAX

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Washington, D.C., United States

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From LAX

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Washington, D.C., United States

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$1,422

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Business Class

From LAX

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Washington, D.C., United States

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Business Class

From LAX

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Washington, D.C., United States

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Business Class

From LAX

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Washington, D.C., United States

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From LAX

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Washington, D.C., United States

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Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

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

Historically, the lowest average prices for flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. are found when booking 28-59 days in advance. During this period, the average price was $552. Booking within 0-6 days of departure typically sees prices around $833, while flights booked 7-13 days out average $862. Planning ahead by at least four weeks can lead to significant savings on this route.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. was considered to be $380 or less. The median price for this route during the same period was $509. Prices can vary, with 75% of deals observed being $709 or less.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. include January, with a median price of $257, and February, with a median price of $277. June also shows a relatively low median price of $302. The annual median price for this route is $509, indicating that certain months offer more favorable pricing.

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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: $203 - $434

Prices are currently below the regular range.

now $154

Low $203

High $434

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

The cheapest month to fly from LAX to WAS is January, with a median price of $257. The most expensive month is May, with a median price of $1124. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

January

Cheapest

Flights from $257

May

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,124

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

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

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

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

Sat, Nov 14

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Washington, D.C.

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

Frontier Airlines

$268

$213

One-way

Sun, Nov 15

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Washington, D.C.

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

Frontier Airlines

$292

$238

One-way

Mon, Nov 16

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Washington, D.C.

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

Frontier Airlines

$265

$187

One-way

Mon, Nov 16

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Washington, D.C.

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

Frontier Airlines

$247

$217

One-way

Tue, Nov 17

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Washington, D.C.

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

Frontier Airlines

$256

$216

One-way

Tue, Nov 17

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Washington, D.C.

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

Frontier Airlines

$256

$232

One-way

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

2 nights

Dec 5 - Dec 7

$387 → $227

41%

2 nights

Dec 6 - Dec 8

$375 → $217

42%

5 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 7

$298 → $154

48%

2 nights

Dec 11 - Dec 13

$375 → $235

37%

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

Los Angeles - Washington, D.C. route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares near the typical level

Recent fares from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. are near the typical level of $509.

📅 Best time to fly

January offers the lowest median price

Historically, January has the lowest median price at $257 for flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C..

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 4h 59m

Direct flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. typically take 4h 59m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are more common

Only 6.3% of recent flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. are direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines has a deal for $154

A recent deal on Frontier Airlines from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. was found for $154.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

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 is a key departure point for flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.

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

💸 Flights from ~$152

Washington, D.C. main airports to arrive at

Washington Dulles International (IAD)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~$137

Airports nearby Washington, D.C. used as alternative

Philadelphia International (PHL)

Cheapest

Philadelphia International offers an extensive route network and carrier competition, potentially leading to lower fares.

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

💸 Flights from ~$196

Washington, D.C., United States

86% AI deal score

$1,752

$1,422

Save $330

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

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

Flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. — [2026]

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Los Angeles - Washington, D.C. route insights

Recent fares near the typical level

January offers the lowest median price

Direct flights average 4h 59m

Connecting flights are more common

Frontier Airlines has a deal for $154

Deals are frequent on this route

Los Angeles main airports to depart from

Washington, D.C. main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Washington, D.C. used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Washington, D.C.

Best Elite deals to Washington, D.C.

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

How early should I book Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. flights to get the cheapest price?

What is a good price for a flight from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.?

What's the best month to fly from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.?

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

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

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

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More routes from Los Angeles

Flights to Washington, D.C. from other cities

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Los Angeles - Washington, D.C. route insights

Recent fares near the typical level

January offers the lowest median price

Direct flights average 4h 59m

Connecting flights are more common

Frontier Airlines has a deal for $154

Deals are frequent on this route

Los Angeles main airports to depart from

Washington, D.C. main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Washington, D.C. used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Washington, D.C.

Best Elite deals to Washington, D.C.

Dec 17

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

How early should I book Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. flights to get the cheapest price?

What is a good price for a flight from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.?

What's the best month to fly from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.?