Travelers have found it’s best to book a flight 34 days in advance to save up to 57% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 34 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from California to Washington, D.C. 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as $379, or $625 for flights within the next 24 hours.
February is one of the best times of the year to fly to Washington, D.C. from California. Prices for February average $364 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $100. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of June. Opting for a February flight can save you 28% on your journey compared to booking in June
Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from California to Washington, D.C. as you normally would.
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$103 - $187
Route
Depart
Return
Price
Los AngelesBaltimore/Washington
LAX - BWI
LAXBWI
Los Angeles
Tue 4/9
Nonstop4h 50m
Baltimore/Washington
Wed 4/10
1 stop9h 30m
Los AngelesBaltimore/Washington
LAX - BWI
LAXBWI
Los Angeles
Tue 4/16
1 stop22h 26m
Baltimore/Washington
Wed 4/17
Nonstop5h 52m
San FranciscoWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
SFO - DCA
SFODCA
San Francisco
Tue 4/16
1 stop8h 02m
Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
Fri 4/26
1 stop8h 07m
Los AngelesBaltimore/Washington
LAX - BWI
LAXBWI
Los Angeles
Tue 4/16
Nonstop5h 03m
Baltimore/Washington
Tue 4/23
Nonstop5h 52m
San FranciscoWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
SFO - DCA
SFODCA
San Francisco
Wed 4/24
1 stop12h 32m
Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
Fri 4/26
1 stop8h 07m
Los AngelesBaltimore/Washington
LAX - BWI
LAXBWI
Los Angeles
Tue 4/16
1 stop12h 17m
Baltimore/Washington
Tue 4/23
Nonstop5h 52m
San FranciscoWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
SFO - DCA
SFODCA
San Francisco
Tue 4/23
1 stop20h 00m
Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
Fri 4/26
1 stop8h 07m
Los AngelesWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
LAX - IAD
LAXIAD
Los Angeles
Sat 4/13
Nonstop4h 54m
Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Tue 4/23
Nonstop5h 38m
Los AngelesWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
LAX - IAD
LAXIAD
Los Angeles
Wed 4/10
Nonstop4h 57m
Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Wed 4/24
Nonstop5h 44m
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It was a great flight overall. It took a long time to take off. We spent a long time waiting on the plane before departure.
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It was a great flight overall. It took a long time to take off. We spent a long time waiting on the plane before departure.
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It was a great flight overall. It took a long time to take off. We spent a long time waiting on the plane before departure.
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It was a great flight overall. It took a long time to take off. We spent a long time waiting on the plane before departure.
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Overall
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It was a great flight overall. It took a long time to take off. We spent a long time waiting on the plane before departure.
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Overall
Food
Crew
Entertainment
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It was a great flight overall. It took a long time to take off. We spent a long time waiting on the plane before departure.
5%of flight departures | Early morningMidnight to 6 am |
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48%of flight departures | Morning6 am to noon |
25%of flight departures | AfternoonNoon to 6 pm |
22%of flight departures | Evening6 pm to midnight |
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