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, travelers typically experience a median of 2 stopovers. This indicates that while direct options are available, a significant portion of routes involve connections.

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 5 hours and 8 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median travel time is approximately 9 hours. The total 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 considered frequent. This suggests that travelers have regular opportunities to find favorable deals on this route. The pricing patterns observed over the trailing 30 days indicate consistent availability of competitive fares.

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2026-08-25 – 2026-08-30
LAX - Washington, D.C.
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$413
$162
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2026-08-13 – 2026-08-17
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2026-08-27 – 2026-09-01
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2026-08-18 – 2026-08-27
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Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.: Overview

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 24.1% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting flights, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This means that while direct flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. are available, you will likely encounter itineraries with connections.

Right now, if you are looking for cheap flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C., fares typically range from $270–$643, with a median of $417. Current fares are above the typical level. Only about 5% of recent fares were classified as a good price.

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. These months offer significantly lower median prices compared to the overall typical fare.

A typical journey from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. takes about 5h 8m, including connections. This median duration accounts for both non-stop and connecting itineraries. For non-stop flights, the median flight time is 5h 8m, while connecting flights typically take around 10h 24m.

The distance between Los Angeles and Washington, D.C. is approximately 3711 kilometers. This route is classified as a medium-haul journey, indicating a significant but not extremely long flight duration.

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

Regular price: $307 - $430

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

Regular prices for flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. typically range from $307 to $430. The current lowest deal is $162 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Aug 25-Aug 30.

now $162

Low $307

High $430

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

Flights from Los Angeles to Washington are cheapest in October and December, 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.

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Washington, D.C.

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

Frontier Airlines

$458

$206

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Washington, D.C.

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

Frontier Airlines

$407

$200

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Washington, D.C.

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

Frontier Airlines

$358

$202

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Washington, D.C.

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

Frontier Airlines

$448

$208

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Washington, D.C.

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

Frontier Airlines

$445

$233

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Washington, D.C.

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

Southwest Airlines

$413

$245

One-way

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

4 nights

Aug 13 - Aug 17

$442 → $167

62%

4 nights

Aug 25 - Aug 29

$447 → $194

57%

4 nights

Aug 10 - Aug 14

$458 → $206

55%

5 nights

Aug 25 - Aug 30

$413 → $162

61%

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 at $162.

📅 Best time to fly

October is historically cheapest at $227

Historically, October is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. at $227.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 5h 8m

The typical direct flight from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. takes 5h 8m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are more common

Only 24.1% of flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. are direct, with 2 stopovers typical.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers a recent deal at $162

Frontier Airlines had a recent deal for $162 from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. via Skyscanner.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently 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 Airport is a major hub for flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.

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

💸 Flights from ~$151

Washington, D.C. main airports to arrive at

Washington Dulles International (IAD)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~$151

Airports nearby Washington, D.C. used as alternative

Philadelphia International (PHL)

Cheapest

Philadelphia International offers an extensive network and competitive fares, but expect significant travel distance and traffic.

📍 ~220 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car or Amtrak)

💸 Flights from ~$191

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

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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 6 days of departure usually sees prices rise to an average of $657. For bookings made 60 or more days out, the average price is approximately $450, indicating that last-minute deals can be significantly cheaper than very early bookings for this route.

Based on historical data from the trailing 90 days, 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 across the trailing quarter was $417. Prices can vary, with 75% of deals observed being $643 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 competitive pricing, with a median of $230. These months typically offer prices significantly lower than the annual median price of $417 for this route.

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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: $307 - $430

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

Regular prices for flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. typically range from $307 to $430. The current lowest deal is $162 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Aug 25-Aug 30.

now $162

Low $307

High $430

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.

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Washington, D.C.

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

Frontier Airlines

$458

$206

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Washington, D.C.

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

Frontier Airlines

$407

$200

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Washington, D.C.

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

Frontier Airlines

$358

$202

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Washington, D.C.

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

Frontier Airlines

$448

$208

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Washington, D.C.

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

Frontier Airlines

$445

$233

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Washington, D.C.

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

Southwest Airlines

$413

$245

One-way

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

4 nights

Aug 13 - Aug 17

$442 → $167

62%

4 nights

Aug 25 - Aug 29

$447 → $194

57%

4 nights

Aug 10 - Aug 14

$458 → $206

55%

5 nights

Aug 25 - Aug 30

$413 → $162

61%

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