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Cheap flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. from £108

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Delta Logo
07:43 - 15:33
LAX
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DCA
4h 50mdirect
Delta Logo
16:38 - 19:45
DCA
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LAX
6h 07mdirect
£192Delta
Wed, 14 Jan - Sat, 17 Jan
United Airlines Logo
21:30 - 05:24
LAX
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IAD
4h 54mdirect
United Airlines Logo
18:00 - 20:44
IAD
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LAX
5h 44mdirect
£192United Airlines
Fri, 16 Jan - Mon, 19 Jan
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08:00 - 21:59
LAX
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DCA
10h 59m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
09:59 - 12:56
DCA
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LAX
5h 57mdirect
£195Alaska Airlines
Fri, 30 Jan - Mon, 9 Feb
Southwest Logo
05:55 - 15:30
LAX
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DCA
6h 35m1 stop
Southwest Logo
10:45 - 18:20
DCA
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LAX
10h 35m2 stops
£196Southwest
Sat, 10 Jan - Thu, 15 Jan
Alaska Airlines Logo
08:00 - 21:59
LAX
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DCA
10h 59m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
17:01 - 10:55
DCA
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LAX
20h 54m1 stop
£197Alaska Airlines
Wed, 21 Jan - Sat, 24 Jan
Alaska Airlines Logo
19:45 - 16:26
LAX
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IAD
17h 41m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
18:04 - 21:36
IAD
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LAX
30h 32m1 stop
£197Alaska Airlines
Fri, 23 Jan - Sun, 25 Jan
Delta Logo
09:55 - 23:10
LAX
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IAD
10h 15m1 stop
Delta Logo
07:30 - 16:38
IAD
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LAX
12h 08m1 stop
£198Delta
Thu, 22 Jan - Thu, 29 Jan
Alaska Airlines Logo
12:08 - 20:00
LAX
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DCA
4h 52mdirect
Alaska Airlines Logo
09:59 - 12:56
DCA
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LAX
5h 57mdirect
£200Alaska Airlines
Thu, 15 Jan - Tue, 20 Jan
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15:14 - 21:59
LAX
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DCA
27h 45m1 stop
Frontier Logo
18:00 - 00:08
DCA
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LAX
9h 08m1 stop
£206Frontier
Tue, 6 Jan - Fri, 9 Jan
Southwest Logo
12:30 - 22:40
LAX
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IAD
7h 10m1 stop
Southwest Logo
17:30 - 22:00
IAD
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LAX
7h 30m1 stop
£207Southwest
Thu, 15 Jan - Wed, 21 Jan

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

Our best Southwest deals on Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. flight tickets
Southwest
10 Jan
LAX05:55Los Angeles
6h 35m
1 stop
DCA15:30Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
11 Jan
DCA10:45Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
10h 35m
2 stops
LAX18:20Los Angeles
£196
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Southwest
15 Jan
LAX12:30Los Angeles
7h 10m
1 stop
IAD22:40Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
21 Jan
IAD17:30Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
7h 30m
1 stop
LAX22:00Los Angeles
£207
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Southwest
16 Feb
LAX05:25Los Angeles
6h 20m
1 stop
IAD14:45Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
20 Feb
IAD05:10Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
9h 15m
2 stops
LAX11:25Los Angeles
£211
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United Airlines flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.

Our best United Airlines deals on Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. flight tickets
United Airlines
15 Jan
LAX10:34Los Angeles
4h 55m
IAD18:29Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
19 Jan
IAD18:00Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
5h 44m
LAX20:44Los Angeles
£192
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United Airlines
19 Jan
LAX23:05Los Angeles
6h 54m
1 stop
DCA08:59Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
26 Jan
DCA06:30Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
8h 22m
1 stop
LAX11:52Los Angeles
£207
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United Airlines
18 Jan
LAX21:30Los Angeles
4h 54m
IAD05:24Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
25 Jan
IAD18:00Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
5h 44m
LAX20:44Los Angeles
£209
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Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

Wed 14/1

07:43-15:33

Nonstop4h 50m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 17/1

16:38-19:45

Nonstop6h 07m

£192

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - IAD

LAXIAD

Los Angeles

Fri 16/1

21:30-05:24

Nonstop4h 54m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 19/1

18:00-20:44

Nonstop5h 44m

£192

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

Fri 30/1

08:00-21:59

1 stop10h 59m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 9/2

09:59-12:56

Nonstop5h 57m

£195

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

Sat 10/1

05:55-15:30

1 stop6h 35m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 15/1

10:45-18:20

2 stops10h 35m

£196

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

Wed 21/1

08:00-21:59

1 stop10h 59m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 24/1

17:01-10:55

1 stop20h 54m

£197

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - IAD

LAXIAD

Los Angeles

Fri 23/1

19:45-16:26

1 stop17h 41m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 25/1

18:04-21:36

1 stop30h 32m

£197

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - IAD

LAXIAD

Los Angeles

Thu 22/1

09:55-23:10

1 stop10h 15m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 29/1

07:30-16:38

1 stop12h 08m

£198

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

Thu 15/1

12:08-20:00

Nonstop4h 52m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 20/1

09:59-12:56

Nonstop5h 57m

£200

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

Tue 6/1

15:14-21:59

1 stop27h 45m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 9/1

18:00-00:08

1 stop9h 08m

£206

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - IAD

LAXIAD

Los Angeles

Thu 15/1

12:30-22:40

1 stop7h 10m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 21/1

17:30-22:00

1 stop7h 30m

£207

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Washington, D.C.?

The cheapest month to fly to Washington, D.C. from Los Angeles is in August. Flight prices, which tend to average around £237, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you don’t want to visit Washington, D.C. in August, then you should wait until September to fly from Los Angeles, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of £237.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Washington, D.C.?

On average, the least expensive day to fly to Washington, D.C. from Los Angeles is on a Friday. momondo users have found tickets for Friday departures for as low as £272. However, this price may fluctuate depending on the airline, the season, and holidays. On the other hand, Tuesday is the most expensive day to depart from Los Angeles because it is more convenient for both business and leisure travellers. As a result, prices tend to be around £1,526.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Washington, D.C.?

At midday is the cheapest time of day to fly from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. when you can find flight prices for as low as £272. Flying to Washington, D.C. at midday is an ideal time because this is during off-peak travel hours. Flights to Washington, D.C. are more costly in the evening, with an average ticket price of £570. Departure times in the evening fall within the peak daily travel times, which is why tickets can be more expensive.

What is the cheapest Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight to Washington, D.C.?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Washington, D.C. from Los Angeles when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Washington, D.C. for around £290 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Washington, D.C. from Los Angeles for as low as £218 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. flights?

There are 3 cabin classes available to choose from on Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Can stopping save me money on Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. flights?

No. A direct flight is the cheapest option for a flight between Los Angeles to Washington, D.C..

How have Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. flight prices changed over time?

As of December 2025, prices for Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. flights are approximately 15% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.

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Cheap Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. (LAX to WAS) flight deals and tips

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Best price found

£338

Fastest flight time

4h 50m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in Washington, D.C.

2 airports
The best flight deal from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £338
The fastest flight from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. takes 4h 50m
Direct flights go from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. every day.
There are 2 airports in Washington, D.C.. From Los Angeles there are direct flights to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA), Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD).
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  • How far is Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. by plane?

    The distance between Los Angeles and Washington, D.C. is about 2296.4 mi. 4h 50m is a normal flight duration for this route.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Los Angeles Airport to Washington, D.C.?

    Prices for flights from Los Angeles Airport to Washington, D.C. were last updated today.

  • How old do you have to be to fly from Los Angeles Airport to Washington, D.C.?

    The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Los Angeles Airport to Washington, D.C..

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Washington, D.C.?

    The necessary travel and health documents for your Washington, D.C. trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

  • What is the most popular plane model from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.?

Best airlines flying from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.

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Rating
Free Cancellation
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SouthwestPriceFrom £214Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,253 reviews
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  • Southwest Flights From Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.

    Southwest operates around 4 flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. every week. The average price of these flights found in the last 72 hours has been £267, but momondo users have found Southwest deals from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. from as low as £214 round-trip. Southwest has been scored 8.0/10 in 4,253 reviews.

Travelling to a place near Washington, D.C.?

Book flights to Washington, D.C. if you plan to visit one of these locations
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Woodbridge
Silver Spring
Owings Mills
National Harbor

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Fly into one of these airports located in Washington, D.C.

Airports listed have a maximum distance of 22.4 mi from Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport
Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport