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Cheap flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. from £80

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United Airlines Logo
21:35 - 05:38LAX-IAD
5h 03mdirect
United Airlines Logo
07:00 - 09:25IAD-LAX
5h 25mdirect
£145United Airlines
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Wed, 15 Oct - Sun, 19 Oct
United Airlines Logo
21:35 - 05:38LAX-IAD
5h 03mdirect
United Airlines Logo
07:00 - 09:25IAD-LAX
5h 25mdirect
£152United Airlines
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Fri, 10 Oct - Sun, 12 Oct
Frontier Logo
06:35 - 21:59LAX-DCA
12h 24m1 stop
Frontier Logo
07:00 - 17:18DCA-LAX
13h 18m1 stop
£153Frontier
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Thu, 2 Oct - Sun, 5 Oct
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11:59 - 20:00LAX-DCA
5h 01mdirect
Alaska Airlines Logo
09:59 - 13:05DCA-LAX
6h 06mdirect
£155Alaska Airlines
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Fri, 5 Dec - Wed, 10 Dec
Alaska Airlines Logo
07:00 - 17:32LAX-DCA
7h 32m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
18:35 - 07:40DCA-LAX
16h 05m1 stop
£174Alaska Airlines
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Thu, 22 Jan - Sat, 24 Jan
Frontier Logo
06:35 - 23:39LAX-IAD
14h 04m2 stops
Frontier Logo
22:09 - 12:13IAD-LAX
17h 04m2 stops
£177Frontier
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Thu, 2 Oct - Sun, 5 Oct
Southwest Logo
05:30 - 16:05LAX-DCA
7h 35m1 stop
Southwest Logo
15:45 - 22:20DCA-LAX
9h 35m2 stops
£193Southwest
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Wed, 15 Oct - Wed, 22 Oct
Southwest Logo
08:30 - 23:05LAX-IAD
11h 35m2 stops
Southwest Logo
15:50 - 20:10IAD-LAX
7h 20m1 stop
£193Southwest
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Tue, 28 Oct - Fri, 31 Oct
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
11:57 - 20:00LAX-DCA
5h 03mdirect
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
09:59 - 12:59DCA-LAX
6h 00mdirect
£202Hawaiian Airlines
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Wed, 5 Nov - Sun, 9 Nov
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
10:00 - 00:23LAX-IAD
11h 23m1 stop
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
06:25 - 13:09IAD-LAX
9h 44m1 stop
£203Hawaiian Airlines
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Hawaiian Airlines flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.

Our best Hawaiian Airlines deals on Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. flight tickets
Hawaiian Airlines
5 Nov
LAX11:57Los Angeles
5h 03m
DCA20:00Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
9 Nov
DCA09:59Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
6h 00m
LAX12:59Los Angeles
£202
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Hawaiian Airlines
7 Oct
LAX10:00Los Angeles
11h 23m
1 stop
IAD00:23Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
8 Oct
IAD06:25Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
9h 44m
1 stop
LAX13:09Los Angeles
£203
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Hawaiian Airlines
6 Oct
LAX17:15Los Angeles
11h 18m
1 stop
IAD07:33Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
8 Oct
IAD06:25Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
11h 27m
1 stop
LAX14:52Los Angeles
£218
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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 Oct
LAX21:35Los Angeles
5h 03m
IAD05:38Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
19 Oct
IAD07:00Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
5h 25m
LAX09:25Los Angeles
£145
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United Airlines
10 Oct
LAX21:35Los Angeles
5h 03m
IAD05:38Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
12 Oct
IAD07:00Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
5h 25m
LAX09:25Los Angeles
£152
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United Airlines
20 Feb
LAX00:25Los Angeles
6h 29m
1 stop
DCA09:54Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
24 Feb
DCA12:00Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
8h 25m
1 stop
LAX17:25Los Angeles
£156
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, momondo users made 279,928 searches. Data last updated 16 September 2025.
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Price

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - IAD

LAXIAD

Los Angeles

Wed 15/10

21:35-05:38

Nonstop5h 03m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 19/10

07:00-09:25

Nonstop5h 25m

£145

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - IAD

LAXIAD

Los Angeles

Fri 10/10

21:35-05:38

Nonstop5h 03m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 12/10

07:00-09:25

Nonstop5h 25m

£152

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

Thu 2/10

06:35-21:59

1 stop12h 24m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 5/10

07:00-17:18

1 stop13h 18m

£153

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

Fri 5/12

11:59-20:00

Nonstop5h 01m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 10/12

09:59-13:05

Nonstop6h 06m

£155

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

Thu 22/1

07:00-17:32

1 stop7h 32m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 24/1

18:35-07:40

1 stop16h 05m

£174

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - IAD

LAXIAD

Los Angeles

Thu 2/10

06:35-23:39

2 stops14h 04m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 5/10

22:09-12:13

2 stops17h 04m

£177

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

Wed 15/10

05:30-16:05

1 stop7h 35m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 22/10

15:45-22:20

2 stops9h 35m

£193

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - IAD

LAXIAD

Los Angeles

Tue 28/10

08:30-23:05

2 stops11h 35m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 31/10

15:50-20:10

1 stop7h 20m

£193

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

Wed 5/11

11:57-20:00

Nonstop5h 03m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 9/11

09:59-12:59

Nonstop6h 00m

£202

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - IAD

LAXIAD

Los Angeles

Tue 7/10

10:00-00:23

1 stop11h 23m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 8/10

06:25-13:09

1 stop9h 44m

£203

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.

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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 £233, 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 February to fly from Los Angeles, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of £238.

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 £268. 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 £1,502.

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 £268. 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 £561. 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 £288 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 £241 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 September 2025, prices for Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. flights are approximately 12% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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Cheap Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. (LAX to WAS) flight deals and tips

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Fastest flight time

4h 41m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in Washington, D.C.

2 airports
The fastest flight from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. takes 4h 41m
Direct flights go from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. every day.
There are 2 airports near Washington, D.C.: 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 41m 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.?

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SouthwestPriceFrom £211Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,242 reviews
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Westminster
Arlington
Woodbridge
Owings Mills
Silver Spring
National Harbor

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momondo does allow users to show only those flights to Washington, D.C. from Los Angeles which offer a flexible booking policy as well as other useful filters and features.

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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