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$107+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) 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 5/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — LAX
Apr 14 — Apr 211
Tue 4/14
Tue 4/21
1 adult, Economy
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Washington, D.C. to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 15, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 4/610:00 pm
BWI
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LAS
2 stops27h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 4/1411:59 pm
LAS
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BWI
1 stop10h 42m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/10$231
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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.
Sun 4/262:42 pm
BWI
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LAS
1 stop23h 44m
Frontier
Wed 4/2912:19 pm
LAS
-
BWI
1 stop9h 25m
Frontier
Deal found 3/11$232
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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.
Mon 4/66:38 pm
BWI
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LAX
1 stop8h 51m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 4/106:44 pm
LAX
-
BWI
1 stop11h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/10$233
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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 4/215:49 pm
BWI
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LAS
2 stops19h 57m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 4/2811:35 pm
LAS
-
BWI
1 stop8h 47m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/15$233
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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.
Thu 4/94:05 pm
BWI
-
LAX
1 stop10h 51m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 4/161:25 pm
LAX
-
BWI
1 stop27h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/10$234
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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.
Fri 4/310:00 pm
BWI
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LAS
1 stop28h 41m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 4/710:14 am
LAS
-
BWI
1 stop20h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/11$234
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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 5/126:45 am
BWI
-
LAX
1 stop13h 27m
Frontier
Fri 5/153:28 pm
LAX
-
BWI
1 stop13h 15m
Frontier
Deal found 3/13$235
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 3/243:19 pm
BWI
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LAS
1 stop10h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/3111:59 pm
LAS
-
BWI
2 stops21h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/10$235
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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.
Wed 4/84:05 pm
BWI
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LAX
1 stop10h 51m
Spirit Airlines
Tue 4/144:07 pm
LAX
-
BWI
1 stop12h 13m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/14$236
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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.
Sun 5/1011:05 am
BWI
-
LAS
1 stop14h 34m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 5/136:45 am
LAS
-
BWI
1 stop13h 12m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/11$236
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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 7/2912:16 pm
BWI
-
LAX
1 stop13h 35m
Frontier
Tue 8/411:59 pm
LAX
-
BWI
1 stop8h 17m
Frontier
Deal found 3/15$237
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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 4/285:49 pm
BWI
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LAS
2 stops19h 57m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 5/111:49 pm
LAS
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BWI
1 stop8h 46m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/11$237

Find flight deals from Washington, D.C. to California

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$231
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$107
(Expedia)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$477

Good round-trip deal

$317 or less

Good one-way deal

$148 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Washington, D.C. 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 March 15, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Washington, D.C. to California that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

IAD - LAX

IADLAX

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 5/8

5:55 am-12:35 pm

2 stops9h 40m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 5/12

10:45 am-11:40 pm

2 stops9h 55m

$263

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

DCA - LAX

DCALAX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 4/14

6:10 am-11:25 am

1 stop8h 15m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 4/21

7:30 am-6:40 pm

2 stops8h 10m

$282

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

DCA - LAX

DCALAX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 4/22

4:50 pm-10:30 pm

2 stops8h 40m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 4/28

11:55 pm-11:05 am

1 stop8h 10m

$282

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

DCA - LAX

DCALAX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 5/13

6:10 am-2:50 pm

2 stops11h 40m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 5/20

5:15 am-6:40 pm

2 stops10h 25m

$282

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

IAD - LAX

IADLAX

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 6/3

6:20 am-1:00 pm

2 stops9h 40m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 6/9

3:15 pm-12:50 am

1 stop6h 35m

$282

Washington, D.C.San Diego

IAD - SAN

IADSAN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 4/22

6:30 am-11:55 am

1 stop8h 25m

San Diego

Sat 4/25

9:45 pm-5:44 am

Nonstop4h 59m

$287

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

IAD - LAX

IADLAX

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 4/29

5:30 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop7h 30m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 5/4

6:10 am-3:50 pm

1 stop6h 40m

$287

BaltimoreLos Angeles

BWI - LAX

BWILAX

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 4/22

6:23 am-9:14 am

Nonstop5h 51m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 4/28

9:00 am-5:08 pm

Nonstop5h 08m

$297

BaltimoreLos Angeles

BWI - LAX

BWILAX

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 6/10

7:00 am-9:29 am

Nonstop5h 29m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 6/10

11:15 pm-7:24 am

Nonstop5h 09m

$297

Washington, D.C.San Diego

IAD - SAN

IADSAN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 4/11

8:31 am-11:16 am

Nonstop5h 45m

San Diego

Sat 4/18

9:45 pm-5:44 am

Nonstop4h 59m

$297

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Best time to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to California

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Washington, D.C. to California

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to California?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to California (average of $77). Flying from Washington, D.C. to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $169). 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 WAS to CA?

Find hourly flight availability from Washington, D.C. 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 March 15, 2026.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Washington, D.C. to California is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 11% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Washington, D.C. to California?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Washington, D.C. to California. Price data was last updated on March 14, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. to California

Explore weekly flight availability from Washington, D.C. 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 March 15, 2026.

The most flights from WAS to USCA are scheduled on a Sunday (48 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (30 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Washington, D.C. to California?

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 March 15, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest,Alaska Airlines, andUnited Airlines from Washington, D.C. to California have to say. 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.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,318 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,318 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,318 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,052 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,318 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,429 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,318 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,471 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,318 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Frontier
5.7
Fair
3,032 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,318 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. to California?

    Departing from Washington, D.C. to California will take you 7h 45m. There are 2412 mi between Washington, D.C. and California. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Washington, D.C. to California one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $50 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Spirit Airlines from $72 and Southwest from $92 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Washington, D.C. to California?

    While some choose either Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Los Angeles Los Angeles or Baltimore/Washington - Los Angeles Los Angeles, Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl is the most popular route from Washington, D.C. to California.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Washington, D.C. to California?

    Before booking your flight to California from Washington, D.C., check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Virgin Australia (81%), Air China (80%), United Airlines( 78%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to California?

    The cheapest flight price from Washington, D.C. to California is $138. On average you can expect to pay $962. The most popular route, (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl), can usually be booked for $191.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to California that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Washington, D.C. to California flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to California?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Washington, D.C. to California?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. to California?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to California (average of $77). Flying from Washington, D.C. to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $169). 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 Washington, D.C. to California

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Washington, D.C. 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 March 15, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$67Average$234FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$99Average$277FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$113Average$361FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
DeltaCheapest$125Average$395FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$127Average$379FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Sun Country AirCheapest$142Average$335FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
United AirlinesCheapest$167Average$446FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$171Average$456FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$173Average$368FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$184Average$438FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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