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$69+ 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 3/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IAD — LAX
feb. 25 — mar. 41
mié. 2/25
mié. 3/4
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 enero 26, 2026.

This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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.
mié. 3/42:00 pm
DCA
-
ONT
1 stop10h 34m
Frontier
mié. 3/116:15 am
ONT
-
DCA
1 stop7h 44m
Frontier
Deal found 1/24$140
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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.
mié. 2/252:00 pm
DCA
-
ONT
1 stop10h 34m
Frontier
mar. 3/38:40 am
ONT
-
DCA
1 stop25h 35m
Frontier
Deal found 1/24$147
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 2/216:00 pm
DCA
-
ONT
1 stop16h 59m
Frontier
mar. 2/248:35 am
ONT
-
DCA
1 stop25h 40m
Frontier
Deal found 1/26$148
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
mar. 2/242:00 pm
DCA
-
ONT
1 stop10h 34m
Frontier
mié. 3/48:40 am
ONT
-
DCA
1 stop29h 19m
Frontier
Deal found 1/26$154
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 2/252:00 pm
DCA
-
ONT
1 stop10h 34m
Frontier
mié. 3/48:40 am
ONT
-
DCA
1 stop29h 19m
Frontier
Deal found 1/24$155
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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.
mar. 2/242:00 pm
DCA
-
ONT
1 stop10h 34m
Frontier
sáb. 2/286:00 am
ONT
-
DCA
1 stop12h 59m
Frontier
Deal found 1/25$158
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
lun. 2/236:00 pm
DCA
-
ONT
1 stop30h 34m
Frontier
mar. 3/38:40 am
ONT
-
DCA
1 stop10h 19m
Frontier
Deal found 1/26$161
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
sáb. 2/142:00 pm
DCA
-
ONT
1 stop12h 59m
Frontier
sáb. 2/216:00 am
ONT
-
DCA
1 stop7h 59m
Frontier
Deal found 1/26$164
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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.
mié. 2/252:00 pm
DCA
-
ONT
1 stop10h 34m
Frontier
vie. 3/66:15 am
ONT
-
DCA
1 stop27h 47m
Frontier
Deal found 1/24$165
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 2/112:00 pm
DCA
-
ONT
1 stop22h 34m
Frontier
mié. 2/187:30 am
ONT
-
DCA
1 stop26h 45m
Frontier
Deal found 1/24$166
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
lun. 2/236:00 pm
DCA
-
ONT
1 stop8h 59m
Frontier
sáb. 2/286:00 am
ONT
-
DCA
1 stop12h 59m
Frontier
Deal found 1/26$168
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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.
sáb. 2/146:00 pm
DCA
-
ONT
1 stop8h 59m
Frontier
mié. 2/187:30 am
ONT
-
DCA
1 stop26h 45m
Frontier
Deal found 1/25$170

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 enero 26, 2026.

Most accurate provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Most trusted provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Round-trip from

$140
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$69
(Trip.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$369

Good round-trip deal

$277 or less

Good one-way deal

$158 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($47 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($11 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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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 enero 26, 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

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Depart

Return

Price

Washington, D.C.Ontario

DCA - ONT

DCAONT

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

sáb. 5/2

6:00 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop8h 55m

Ontario

vie. 5/8

12:59 am-4:59 pm

1 stop13h 00m

$201

Washington, D.C.Ontario

DCA - ONT

DCAONT

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

mar. 2/24

2:00 pm-9:34 pm

1 stop10h 34m

Ontario

dom. 3/8

6:15 am-1:02 pm

1 stop27h 47m

$244

Washington, D.C.San Diego

IAD - SAN

IADSAN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

mié. 2/25

7:05 am-3:46 pm

1 stop11h 41m

San Diego

mar. 3/3

9:28 am-5:27 pm

Nonstop4h 59m

$247

Washington, D.C.San Diego

IAD - SAN

IADSAN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

mié. 4/1

5:15 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop8h 15m

San Diego

mié. 4/8

9:45 pm-5:44 am

Nonstop4h 59m

$247

Washington, D.C.San Diego

IAD - SAN

IADSAN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

sáb. 4/18

5:55 pm-8:46 pm

Nonstop5h 51m

San Diego

mié. 4/22

8:45 am-7:00 pm

1 stop7h 15m

$247

Washington, D.C.San Diego

IAD - SAN

IADSAN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

sáb. 4/25

5:55 pm-8:46 pm

Nonstop5h 51m

San Diego

sáb. 5/2

6:05 pm-6:12 am

1 stop9h 07m

$247

Washington, D.C.Las Vegas

DCA - LAS

DCALAS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

mié. 4/1

6:00 am-1:40 pm

1 stop10h 40m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

dom. 4/5

8:55 pm-8:09 am

1 stop8h 14m

$251

Washington, D.C.San Diego

DCA - SAN

DCASAN

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

mié. 3/11

4:50 pm-9:45 pm

1 stop7h 55m

San Diego

lun. 3/16

10:40 pm-8:25 am

1 stop6h 45m

$251

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

DCA - LAX

DCALAX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

vie. 2/20

6:00 am-12:06 pm

1 stop9h 06m

Los Angeles

lun. 3/2

10:00 pm-9:32 am

1 stop8h 32m

$254

Washington, D.C.San Diego

IAD - SAN

IADSAN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

mié. 3/11

6:10 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop7h 20m

San Diego

lun. 3/16

7:50 am-7:05 pm

1 stop8h 15m

$256

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to California from District of Columbia with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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 enero 26, 2026.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 12% 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 24, 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 enero 26, 2026.

The most flights from USDC to USCA are scheduled on a Sunday (25 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (17 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 enero 26, 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
11,792 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

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
11,792 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,792 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

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
4,268 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,792 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

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
9,200 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,792 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

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
11,189 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,792 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

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
3,058 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,792 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

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, Alaska Airlines, and United Airlines can get you from District of Columbia to California in just under 8h 15m. Your travel time can differ by up to 3h 26m. 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 enero 26, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$58Average$264FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$63Average$281FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$113Average$361FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
JetBlueCheapest$127Average$350FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$138Average$402FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Sun Country AirCheapest$140Average$335FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
United AirlinesCheapest$166Average$450FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$171Average$455FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$179Average$393FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$184Average$445FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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