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$65+ Cheap flights from District of Columbia to California

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 3/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IAD — LAX
Mar 5 — Mar 121
Thu 3/5
Thu 3/12
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from District of Columbia to California
Explore the most affordable flight options available from District of Columbia to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 3, 2026.

This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/38:00 am
DCA
-
ONT
1 stop16h 34m
Frontier
Sat 3/76:15 am
ONT
-
DCA
1 stop7h 44m
Frontier
Deal found 2/1$134
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/42:00 pm
DCA
-
ONT
1 stop10h 34m
Frontier
Sat 3/76:15 am
ONT
-
DCA
1 stop7h 44m
Frontier
Deal found 2/1$139
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/48:00 am
DCA
-
ONT
1 stop16h 34m
Frontier
Tue 3/106:15 am
ONT
-
DCA
1 stop12h 44m
Frontier
Deal found 2/3$140
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/42:00 pm
DCA
-
ONT
1 stop10h 34m
Frontier
Wed 3/116:15 am
ONT
-
DCA
1 stop12h 44m
Frontier
Deal found 2/2$142
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/242:00 pm
DCA
-
ONT
1 stop10h 34m
Frontier
Tue 3/38:40 am
ONT
-
DCA
1 stop25h 35m
Frontier
Deal found 1/31$148
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/26:00 pm
DCA
-
ONT
1 stop8h 59m
Frontier
Wed 3/116:15 am
ONT
-
DCA
1 stop12h 44m
Frontier
Deal found 2/1$152
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/242:00 pm
DCA
-
ONT
1 stop10h 34m
Frontier
Wed 3/48:40 am
ONT
-
DCA
1 stop10h 19m
Frontier
Deal found 2/1$158
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/76:00 pm
DCA
-
ONT
1 stop8h 59m
Frontier
Wed 3/186:15 am
ONT
-
DCA
1 stop7h 44m
Frontier
Deal found 2/1$162
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/252:00 pm
DCA
-
ONT
1 stop22h 34m
Frontier
Sat 2/286:00 am
ONT
-
DCA
1 stop7h 59m
Frontier
Deal found 2/2$164
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/38:00 am
DCA
-
ONT
1 stop16h 34m
Frontier
Wed 3/186:15 am
ONT
-
DCA
1 stop12h 44m
Frontier
Deal found 2/1$167
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/242:00 pm
DCA
-
ONT
1 stop10h 34m
Frontier
Thu 2/262:08 pm
ONT
-
DCA
1 stop19h 52m
Frontier
Deal found 2/1$169
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/167:04 pm
IAD
-
SAN
1 stop8h 07m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/299:35 am
SAN
-
IAD
Nonstop5h 06m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/1$239

Find flight deals from District of Columbia to California

Keep the following information in mind while searching for District of Columbia to California flight deals. Data was last updated February 3, 2026.

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$134
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$65
(Trip.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$337

Good round-trip deal

$277 or less

Good one-way deal

$158 or less
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($12 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from District of Columbia to California 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, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 3, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from District of Columbia to California that are best for you.

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District of Columbia

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California

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Washington, D.C.Ontario

DCA - ONT

DCAONT

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 4/1

6:00 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop8h 56m

Ontario

Fri 4/10

6:20 am-9:59 pm

1 stop12h 39m

$235

Washington, D.C.San Diego

IAD - SAN

IADSAN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 4/11

5:55 pm-8:46 pm

Nonstop5h 51m

San Diego

Thu 4/16

9:45 pm-5:44 am

Nonstop4h 59m

$247

Washington, D.C.San Diego

IAD - SAN

IADSAN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 4/8

5:55 pm-8:46 pm

Nonstop5h 51m

San Diego

Sun 4/12

9:45 pm-5:44 am

Nonstop4h 59m

$247

Washington, D.C.San Diego

IAD - SAN

IADSAN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 3/24

9:00 am-11:50 am

Nonstop5h 50m

San Diego

Tue 3/31

6:20 pm-6:37 am

1 stop9h 17m

$247

Washington, D.C.Ontario

DCA - ONT

DCAONT

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 3/11

6:00 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 59m

Ontario

Thu 3/19

6:15 am-4:59 pm

1 stop7h 44m

$249

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 4/28

3:00 pm-10:49 pm

1 stop10h 49m

San Francisco

Wed 5/6

2:00 pm-12:42 am

1 stop7h 42m

$257

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

DCA - LAX

DCALAX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 4/6

7:40 pm-12:05 am

1 stop7h 25m

Los Angeles

Fri 4/10

5:00 am-4:20 pm

1 stop8h 20m

$257

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 3/18

12:47 pm-7:10 pm

1 stop9h 23m

San Francisco

Wed 3/25

5:50 am-4:52 pm

1 stop8h 02m

$257

Washington, D.C.San Diego

IAD - SAN

IADSAN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 3/31

6:10 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop7h 20m

San Diego

Wed 4/1

7:35 am-5:20 pm

1 stop6h 45m

$257

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 2/21

6:00 am-10:59 am

1 stop7h 59m

San Francisco

Tue 2/24

6:05 am-6:37 pm

1 stop9h 32m

$257

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Best time to book a flight from District of Columbia to California

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Everything you need to know about your flight from District of Columbia to California

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from District of Columbia to California?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from District of Columbia to California (average of $77). Flying from District of Columbia to California in December is currently the most expensive (average of $150). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DC to CA?

Find hourly flight availability from District of Columbia to California. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 3, 2026.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 11% on flights from District of Columbia to California by exploring options for tickets at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from District of Columbia to California?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from District of Columbia to California. Price data was last updated on January 31, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their District of Columbia to California flight should consider departing on Wednesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from District of Columbia to California

Explore weekly flight availability from District of Columbia to California. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated February 3, 2026.

The most flights from USDC to USCA are scheduled on a Monday (31 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (10 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing California

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to California. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to California. Reviews last updated February 3, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from District of Columbia to California, such as Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and United Airlines. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,833 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,833 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,833 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,272 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,833 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,236 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,833 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,218 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,833 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading
Frontier
5.7
Fair
3,051 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,833 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from District of Columbia to California. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from District of Columbia to California?

    Frontier, United Airlines, and Delta can get you from District of Columbia to California in just under 5h 51m. Your travel time can differ by up to 4h 58m. There are 2248 mi between District of Columbia and California. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from District of Columbia to California one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $46 on Spirit Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Frontier from $50 and Southwest from $79 one-way.

  • Can I find deals for flights from District of Columbia to California that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on District of Columbia to California flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from District of Columbia to California?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from District of Columbia to California.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from District of Columbia to California?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from District of Columbia to California by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from District of Columbia to California?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from District of Columbia to California (average of $77). Flying from District of Columbia to California in December is currently the most expensive (average of $150). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 10 airlines flying from District of Columbia to California

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from District of Columbia to California. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 3, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$58Average$235FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$63Average$283FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$113Average$361FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
JetBlueCheapest$127Average$350FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$138Average$396FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Sun Country AirCheapest$140Average$335FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
United AirlinesCheapest$167Average$447FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$172Average$455FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$179Average$392FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$184Average$446FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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