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Cheap flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. from £88

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Delta Logo
07:59 - 15:46LAX-DCA
4h 47mdirect
Delta Logo
16:51 - 19:43DCA-LAX
5h 52mdirect
£170Delta
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Sat, 15 Nov - Sat, 13 Dec
Southwest Logo
09:20 - 22:15LAX-IAD
9h 55m1 stop
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07:40 - 16:15IAD-LAX
11h 35m2 stops
£171Southwest
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Sat, 6 Dec - Mon, 8 Dec
Southwest Logo
05:30 - 15:15LAX-IAD
6h 45m1 stop
Southwest Logo
19:50 - 00:10IAD-LAX
7h 20m1 stop
£172Southwest
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Sat, 13 Dec - Sun, 4 Jan
Southwest Logo
10:35 - 20:20LAX-DCA
6h 45m1 stop
Southwest Logo
10:40 - 19:15DCA-LAX
11h 35m2 stops
£173Southwest
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Sat, 6 Dec - Fri, 12 Dec
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06:00 - 15:55LAX-DCA
6h 55m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
06:30 - 11:57DCA-LAX
8h 27m1 stop
£174United Airlines
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Fri, 13 Feb - Sun, 22 Feb
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11:34 - 22:59LAX-DCA
8h 25m1 stop
JetBlue Logo
17:44 - 00:23DCA-LAX
9h 39m1 stop
£175JetBlue
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Thu, 20 Nov - Sat, 29 Nov
United Airlines Logo
00:25 - 09:53LAX-DCA
6h 28m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
06:30 - 11:52DCA-LAX
8h 22m1 stop
£178United Airlines
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Thu, 11 Dec - Sun, 14 Dec
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11:57 - 20:00LAX-DCA
5h 03mdirect
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09:59 - 13:05DCA-LAX
6h 06mdirect
£185Alaska Airlines
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Sat, 15 Nov - Thu, 11 Dec
Alaska Airlines Logo
15:58 - 06:23LAX-IAD
11h 25m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
07:34 - 15:20IAD-LAX
10h 46m1 stop
£192Alaska Airlines
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Wed, 12 Nov - Wed, 10 Dec
JetBlue Logo
12:07 - 22:59LAX-DCA
7h 52m1 stop
JetBlue Logo
07:00 - 13:29DCA-LAX
9h 29m1 stop
£196JetBlue
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Fri, 14 Nov - Sun, 14 Dec

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

Our best Southwest deals on Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. flight tickets
Southwest
6 Dec
LAX09:20Los Angeles
9h 55m
1 stop
IAD22:15Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
8 Dec
IAD07:40Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
11h 35m
2 stops
LAX16:15Los Angeles
£171
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Southwest
13 Dec
LAX05:30Los Angeles
6h 45m
1 stop
IAD15:15Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
4 Jan
IAD19:50Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
7h 20m
1 stop
LAX00:10Los Angeles
£172
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Southwest
6 Dec
LAX10:35Los Angeles
6h 45m
1 stop
DCA20:20Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
12 Dec
DCA10:40Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
11h 35m
2 stops
LAX19:15Los Angeles
£173
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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
13 Feb
LAX06:00Los Angeles
6h 55m
1 stop
DCA15:55Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
22 Feb
DCA06:30Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
8h 27m
1 stop
LAX11:57Los Angeles
£174
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United Airlines
12 Nov
LAX16:34Los Angeles
4h 41m
IAD00:15Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
19 Nov
IAD18:59Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
5h 51m
LAX21:50Los Angeles
£178
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United Airlines
24 Nov
LAX16:34Los Angeles
4h 41m
IAD00:15Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
8 Dec
IAD12:41Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
5h 52m
LAX15:33Los Angeles
£181
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Price

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

Sat 15/11

07:59-15:46

Nonstop4h 47m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 13/12

16:51-19:43

Nonstop5h 52m

£170

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - IAD

LAXIAD

Los Angeles

Sat 6/12

09:20-22:15

1 stop9h 55m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 8/12

07:40-16:15

2 stops11h 35m

£171

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - IAD

LAXIAD

Los Angeles

Sat 13/12

05:30-15:15

1 stop6h 45m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 4/1

19:50-00:10

1 stop7h 20m

£172

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

Sat 6/12

10:35-20:20

1 stop6h 45m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 12/12

10:40-19:15

2 stops11h 35m

£173

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

Fri 13/2

06:00-15:55

1 stop6h 55m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 22/2

06:30-11:57

1 stop8h 27m

£174

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

Thu 20/11

11:34-22:59

1 stop8h 25m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 29/11

17:44-00:23

1 stop9h 39m

£175

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

Thu 11/12

00:25-09:53

1 stop6h 28m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 14/12

06:30-11:52

1 stop8h 22m

£178

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

Sat 15/11

11:57-20:00

Nonstop5h 03m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 11/12

09:59-13:05

Nonstop6h 06m

£185

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - IAD

LAXIAD

Los Angeles

Wed 12/11

15:58-06:23

1 stop11h 25m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 10/12

07:34-15:20

1 stop10h 46m

£192

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

Fri 14/11

12:07-22:59

1 stop7h 52m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 14/12

07:00-13:29

1 stop9h 29m

£196

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Los Angeles and Washington, D.C.?

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 £238, 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 £241.

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 £273. 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 £1,531.

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 £273. 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 £921. 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 £292 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 £247 on momondo.

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You could potentially save up to 61% on your flight if you consider stops on a Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. flight.

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

As of October 2025, prices for Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. flights are approximately 33% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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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

£199

Fastest flight time

4h 41m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in Washington, D.C.

2 airports
The best one-way flight to Washington, D.C. from Los Angeles in the past 72 hours is £199. The best return flight deal from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £339.
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.?

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

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SouthwestPriceFrom £215Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,236 reviews
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Bethesda
Gettysburg
Cambridge
Ellicott City
Westminster
Arlington
Woodbridge
Owings Mills
Silver Spring
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