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$123+ 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 6/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — LAX
Jun 3 — Jun 101
Wed 6/3
Wed 6/10
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to California
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 May 4, 2026.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Wed 8/198:52 am
BWI
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LAX
1 stop11h 13m
Frontier
Tue 8/259:41 am
LAX
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BWI
1 stop7h 56m
Frontier
Deal found 4/29$210
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/169:43 pm
BWI
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LAX
1 stop15h 05m
Frontier
Tue 5/263:28 pm
LAX
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BWI
1 stop13h 15m
Frontier
Deal found 4/30$215
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Thu 5/288:52 am
BWI
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LAX
1 stop11h 20m
Frontier
Wed 6/39:45 am
LAX
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BWI
1 stop23h 54m
Frontier
Deal found 4/29$216
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/249:43 pm
BWI
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LAX
1 stop15h 05m
Frontier
Fri 5/293:28 pm
LAX
-
BWI
1 stop13h 15m
Frontier
Deal found 4/30$217
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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.
Sun 5/319:43 pm
BWI
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LAX
1 stop15h 05m
Frontier
Tue 6/29:46 am
LAX
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BWI
1 stop7h 32m
Frontier
Deal found 5/1$218
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/169:43 pm
BWI
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LAX
1 stop15h 05m
Frontier
Fri 5/293:28 pm
LAX
-
BWI
1 stop13h 15m
Frontier
Deal found 4/30$220
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 5/205:17 pm
BWI
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LAX
2 stops29h 15m
Frontier
Tue 5/263:28 pm
LAX
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BWI
1 stop13h 15m
Frontier
Deal found 4/29$221
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/283:26 pm
BWI
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LAX
1 stop30h 01m
Frontier
Tue 6/29:46 am
LAX
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BWI
1 stop7h 32m
Frontier
Deal found 5/1$222
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 7/146:36 am
BWI
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LAX
1 stop13h 18m
Frontier
Sat 7/2511:24 am
LAX
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BWI
1 stop8h 36m
Frontier
Deal found 4/29$224
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Sat 5/233:26 pm
BWI
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LAX
1 stop30h 01m
Frontier
Tue 5/263:28 pm
LAX
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BWI
1 stop13h 15m
Frontier
Deal found 4/29$225
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/49:43 pm
BWI
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LAX
1 stop15h 05m
Frontier
Wed 6/102:54 pm
LAX
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BWI
1 stop13h 41m
Frontier
Deal found 4/30$226
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Fri 5/2211:51 am
BWI
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LAS
1 stop7h 24m
Frontier
Wed 5/2711:29 pm
LAS
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BWI
1 stop8h 17m
Frontier
Deal found 4/30$252

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

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Washington, D.C. to California flight deals. Data was last updated May 4, 2026.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$210
(Frontier)

One-way from

$123
(Super.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$351

Good round-trip deal

$320 or less

Good one-way deal

$188 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 May 4, 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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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

DCA - LAX

DCALAX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 6/25

6:10 pm-12:05 am

1 stop8h 55m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 7/18

7:55 am-7:55 pm

1 stop9h 00m

$297

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

IAD - LAX

IADLAX

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 7/28

10:20 pm-12:57 am

Nonstop5h 37m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Fri 8/7

11:30 pm-7:33 am

Nonstop5h 03m

$297

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

DCA - LAX

DCALAX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 6/14

2:40 pm-12:40 am

1 stop13h 00m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 6/24

6:35 am-6:15 pm

2 stops8h 40m

$303

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

DCA - LAX

DCALAX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 6/24

7:55 pm-12:10 am

1 stop7h 15m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 7/4

5:05 am-6:20 pm

2 stops10h 15m

$322

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

IAD - LAX

IADLAX

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 7/4

9:10 am-11:39 am

Nonstop5h 29m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 7/21

10:41 pm-6:47 am

Nonstop5h 06m

$327
Quickest round-trip

Washington, D.C.San Diego

IAD - SAN

IADSAN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 6/2

6:00 pm-8:23 pm

Nonstop5h 23m

San Diego

Wed 6/10

9:45 pm-5:45 am

Nonstop5h 00m

$337

BaltimoreLos Angeles

BWI - LAX

BWILAX

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 6/2

6:35 pm-9:20 pm

Nonstop5h 45m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 6/8

10:05 pm-9:10 am

1 stop8h 05m

$339

BaltimoreLos Angeles

BWI - LAX

BWILAX

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 5/26

6:59 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop7h 51m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 5/30

5:35 am-4:38 pm

1 stop8h 03m

$349

BaltimoreLos Angeles

BWI - LAX

BWILAX

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 5/28

8:15 am-11:05 am

Nonstop5h 50m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 6/6

7:50 pm-5:15 am

1 stop6h 25m

$351

BaltimoreLos Angeles

BWI - LAX

BWILAX

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 6/2

6:35 pm-9:20 pm

Nonstop5h 45m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 6/9

12:50 pm-12:15 am

1 stop8h 25m

$351

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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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. to California?

The best time to book flights from Washington, D.C. to California is 90 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to California (average of $370). Flying from Washington, D.C. to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $524). 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 May 4, 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 12% 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 May 2, 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 May 4, 2026.

The most flights from WAS to USCA are scheduled on a Friday (55 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (43 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 May 4, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines,Southwest, 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.
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,325 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,325 reviews
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,325 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,307 reviews
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,325 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,681 reviews
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,325 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,670 reviews
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,325 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.
Frontier
5.6
Fair
2,965 reviews
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,325 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.

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 5h 37m. There are 2282 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 $66 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Spirit Airlines from $74 and Southwest from $90 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 - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl, 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: Ethiopian Air (92%), United Airlines (88%), Virgin Australia( 84%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from Washington, D.C. to California is $128. On average you can expect to pay $955. The most popular route, (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl), can usually be booked for $209.

  • 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to California (average of $370). Flying from Washington, D.C. to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $524). 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 May 4, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$51Average$240FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$113Average$359FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
FrontierCheapest$117Average$277FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
JetBlueCheapest$127Average$396FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$131Average$420FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$148Average$384FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Sun Country AirCheapest$162Average$335FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
SouthwestCheapest$168Average$461FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$172Average$453FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$186Average$466FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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