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$74+ Cheap flights from District of Columbia to California

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IAD — LAX
Jul 7 — Jul 141
Mon 7/7
Mon 7/14
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap 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 July 2, 2025.

Round-trip from

$153
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$77
(Priceline)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$336

Good round-trip deal

$318 or less

Good one-way deal

$183 or less
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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 July 2, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/127:30 amIAD - LAS
Nonstop4h 59mFrontier
Tue 7/1511:00 pmLAS - IAD
Nonstop4h 34mFrontier
Deal found 7/2$153
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/174:55 pmDCA - LAS
Nonstop5h 00mSouthwest
Fri 8/229:20 amLAS - DCA
Nonstop4h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 6/30$159
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
Sat 8/167:00 amDCA - LAS
1 stop11h 07mFrontier
Mon 8/189:14 amLAS - DCA
1 stop28h 45mFrontier
Deal found 6/30$160
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/309:00 amDCA - LAS
Nonstop5h 12mAmerican Airlines
Tue 8/512:02 pmLAS - DCA
Nonstop4h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/2$169
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/310:10 pmIAD - LAS
Nonstop5h 04mUnited Airlines
Sat 8/98:30 amLAS - IAD
Nonstop4h 37mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/30$177
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
Mon 8/189:59 amDCA - LAS
1 stop9h 28mHawaiian Airlines
Wed 8/2010:17 amLAS - DCA
1 stop8h 42mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 7/1$177
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
Tue 8/127:30 amIAD - LAX
1 stop15h 22mFrontier
Wed 8/202:15 pmLAX - IAD
1 stop27h 33mFrontier
Deal found 6/30$180
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/51:00 pmDCA - LAX
1 stop7h 18mFrontier
Mon 9/86:35 amLAX - DCA
1 stop7h 39mFrontier
Deal found 7/2$185
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/3011:00 amDCA - LAX
1 stop7h 20mSouthwest
Sat 8/25:25 amLAX - DCA
1 stop7h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 7/2$199
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/217:59 pmIAD - LAS
1 stop17h 33mAlaska Airlines
Thu 7/247:00 amLAS - IAD
1 stop8h 59mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/30$201
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/226:58 pmDCA - LAS
1 stop18h 34mAlaska Airlines
Fri 7/2510:17 amLAS - DCA
1 stop7h 42mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/30$201
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
Sat 8/236:00 pmDCA - ONT
1 stop8h 50mFrontier
Sun 8/2412:59 amONT - DCA
1 stop8h 12mFrontier
Deal found 7/2$219

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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 July 2, 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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District of Columbia

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California

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Depart

Return

Price

Washington, D.C.Las Vegas

IAD - LAS

IADLAS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 7/12

7:30 am-9:29 am

Nonstop4h 59m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 7/15

11:00 pm-6:34 am

Nonstop4h 34m

$153

Washington, D.C.Las Vegas

DCA - LAS

DCALAS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 8/17

4:55 pm-6:55 pm

Nonstop5h 00m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 8/22

9:20 am-4:55 pm

Nonstop4h 35m

$159

Washington, D.C.Las Vegas

DCA - LAS

DCALAS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 8/16

7:00 am-3:07 pm

1 stop11h 07m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 8/18

9:14 am-4:59 pm

1 stop28h 45m

$160

Washington, D.C.Las Vegas

DCA - LAS

DCALAS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 7/30

9:00 am-11:12 am

Nonstop5h 12m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 8/5

12:02 pm-7:54 pm

Nonstop4h 52m

$169

Washington, D.C.Las Vegas

IAD - LAS

IADLAS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 8/3

10:10 pm-12:14 am

Nonstop5h 04m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 8/9

8:30 am-4:07 pm

Nonstop4h 37m

$177

Washington, D.C.Las Vegas

DCA - LAS

DCALAS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 8/18

9:59 am-4:27 pm

1 stop9h 28m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 8/20

10:17 am-9:59 pm

1 stop8h 42m

$177

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

IAD - LAX

IADLAX

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 8/12

7:30 am-7:52 pm

1 stop15h 22m

Los Angeles

Wed 8/20

2:15 pm-8:48 pm

1 stop27h 33m

$180

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

DCA - LAX

DCALAX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 9/5

1:00 pm-5:18 pm

1 stop7h 18m

Los Angeles

Mon 9/8

6:35 am-5:14 pm

1 stop7h 39m

$185

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

DCA - LAX

DCALAX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 7/30

11:00 am-3:20 pm

1 stop7h 20m

Los Angeles

Sat 8/2

5:25 am-3:40 pm

1 stop7h 15m

$199

Washington, D.C.Las Vegas

IAD - LAS

IADLAS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 7/21

7:59 pm-10:32 am

1 stop17h 33m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 7/24

7:00 am-6:59 pm

1 stop8h 59m

$201

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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 $246). Flying from District of Columbia to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $326). 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 July 2, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from District of Columbia to California as you normally would.

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 July 2, 2025.

The most flights from USDC to USCA are scheduled on a Wednesday (36 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (11 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 July 2, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from District of Columbia to California, such as Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta. 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
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,272 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,983 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.8
Good
2,540 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,861 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 $77 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include United Airlines from $80 and American Airlines from $80 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.

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  • 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 $246). Flying from District of Columbia to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $326). 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 July 2, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$63Average$237FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$89Average$268FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$138Average$382FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
Sun Country AirCheapest$142Average$357FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
JetBlueCheapest$155Average$316FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$167Average$421FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$183Average$444FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$198Average$401FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$201Average$463FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$246Average$479FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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