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$60+ 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 2/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IAD — LAX
Jan 4 — Jan 111
Sun 1/4
Sun 1/11
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 December 5, 2025.

This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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.
Fri 12/128:00 amDCA - ONT
1 stop9h 25mFrontier
Sat 12/206:45 amONT - DCA
1 stop27h 16mFrontier
Deal found 12/2$224
This deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/4. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/142:00 pmDCA - LAS
1 stop7h 46mFrontier
Mon 12/296:00 amLAS - DCA
1 stop7h 59mFrontier
Deal found 12/4$226
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/139:20 pmIAD - LAS
1 stop15h 23mFrontier
Thu 12/1810:01 pmLAS - IAD
1 stop12h 13mFrontier
Deal found 12/3$227
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/139:20 pmIAD - LAS
1 stop15h 23mFrontier
Fri 12/196:05 amLAS - IAD
1 stop9h 11mFrontier
Deal found 12/2$228
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/156:00 pmDCA - LAS
1 stop8h 42mFrontier
Wed 12/1712:59 amLAS - DCA
1 stop9h 02mFrontier
Deal found 12/3$228
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/158:00 amDCA - LAS
1 stop29h 41mFrontier
Thu 12/1812:59 amLAS - DCA
1 stop9h 02mFrontier
Deal found 12/3$229
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/319:49 amDCA - LAS
1 stop12h 51mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/77:00 amLAS - DCA
1 stop6h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/3$230
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/112:00 pmDCA - LAS
1 stop21h 38mFrontier
Sat 12/139:43 amLAS - DCA
1 stop9h 16mFrontier
Deal found 12/2$231
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/122:00 pmDCA - ONT
1 stop27h 25mFrontier
Sun 12/144:01 pmONT - DCA
1 stop18h 05mFrontier
Deal found 12/3$232
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/122:00 pmDCA - LAS
1 stop7h 46mFrontier
Thu 12/1812:59 amLAS - DCA
1 stop9h 02mFrontier
Deal found 12/2$232
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/309:58 pmIAD - LAS
1 stop14h 45mFrontier
Tue 1/610:58 pmLAS - IAD
1 stop9h 30mFrontier
Deal found 12/3$233
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/82:00 pmDCA - LAS
1 stop7h 46mFrontier
Wed 12/1711:51 amLAS - DCA
1 stop7h 08mFrontier
Deal found 12/2$233

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 December 5, 2025.

Most accurate provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Most trusted provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Round-trip from

$142
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$60
(Trip.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$486

Good round-trip deal

$286 or less

Good one-way deal

$172 or less
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($13 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 December 5, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from District of Columbia to California that are best for you.

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Washington, D.C.Ontario

DCA - ONT

DCAONT

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 2/8

6:00 pm-12:20 am

1 stop9h 20m

Ontario

Mon 2/9

6:20 am-9:59 pm

1 stop12h 39m

$148

Washington, D.C.Ontario

DCA - ONT

DCAONT

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 2/8

2:00 pm-12:20 am

1 stop13h 20m

Ontario

Wed 2/11

7:00 am-9:59 pm

1 stop11h 59m

$148

Washington, D.C.Ontario

DCA - ONT

DCAONT

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 2/1

2:00 pm-12:20 am

1 stop13h 20m

Ontario

Sat 2/7

7:15 am-4:59 pm

1 stop6h 44m

$148

Washington, D.C.Ontario

DCA - ONT

DCAONT

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 2/4

8:59 am-3:07 pm

1 stop9h 08m

Ontario

Sat 2/7

7:15 am-4:59 pm

1 stop6h 44m

$148

Washington, D.C.Ontario

DCA - ONT

DCAONT

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 2/9

6:00 pm-12:20 am

1 stop9h 20m

Ontario

Wed 2/11

7:00 am-4:59 pm

1 stop6h 59m

$148

Washington, D.C.Ontario

DCA - ONT

DCAONT

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 2/4

8:59 am-3:07 pm

1 stop9h 08m

Ontario

Thu 2/5

6:20 am-9:59 pm

1 stop12h 39m

$148

Washington, D.C.Ontario

DCA - ONT

DCAONT

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 2/6

8:00 am-12:20 am

1 stop19h 20m

Ontario

Mon 2/9

6:20 am-9:59 pm

1 stop12h 39m

$149

Washington, D.C.Las Vegas

IAD - LAS

IADLAS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 1/14

4:30 pm-8:45 pm

1 stop7h 15m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 1/21

10:15 am-9:55 pm

2 stops8h 40m

$224

Washington, D.C.Las Vegas

DCA - LAS

DCALAS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 1/8

8:59 am-3:35 pm

1 stop9h 36m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 1/16

8:10 am-9:00 pm

1 stop9h 50m

$234

Washington, D.C.Las Vegas

IAD - LAS

IADLAS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 1/8

2:24 pm-7:02 pm

1 stop7h 38m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sun 1/11

11:50 pm-7:13 am

Nonstop4h 23m

$236

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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from District of Columbia to California (average of $75). Flying from District of Columbia to California in December is currently the most expensive (average of $179). 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 December 5, 2025.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 14% on flights from District of Columbia to California by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

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 December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their District of Columbia to California flight should consider departing on Wednesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday mornings 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 December 5, 2025.

The most flights from USDC to USCA are scheduled on a Thursday (35 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (26 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 December 5, 2025.
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
11,402 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,402 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,402 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,250 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,402 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,064 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,402 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,047 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,402 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.
Frontier
5.8
Fair
3,090 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,402 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.

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, Southwest, and Alaska Airlines can get you from District of Columbia to California in just under 7h 15m. Your travel time can differ by up to 2h 21m. There are 2059 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 $70 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from District of Columbia to California (average of $75). Flying from District of Columbia to California in December is currently the most expensive (average of $179). 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 December 5, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$93Average$251FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$118Average$289FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$138Average$373FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
JetBlueCheapest$142Average$314FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$158Average$410FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Sun Country AirCheapest$162Average$363FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
SouthwestCheapest$169Average$461FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$171Average$461FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$184Average$443FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$204Average$378FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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