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$46+ 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 8/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — LAX
Jul 30 — Aug 61
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How far in advance should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. to California?

Users have found that booking a flight from Washington, D.C. to California at least 31 days early can save you up to 84% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 31 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from Washington, D.C. to California for as little as $366 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as $600 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

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

September is one of the best times of the year to fly to California from Washington, D.C.. Prices for September average $346 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $107. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December. Opting for a September flight can save you 28% on your journey compared to booking in December

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from WAS to CA?

When flying from Washington, D.C. to California, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Cheap Washington, D.C. to California flights in July & August 2024

Find cheap flight options from Washington, D.C. to California specifically for the months of July and August 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,752,877 searches. Prices were last updated on July 25, 2024.
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Sat 8/247:00 amBWI - LAX
Nonstop5h 36mSpirit Airlines
Sat 8/241:48 pmLAX - BWI
1 stop7h 25mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/25$92
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Wed 8/144:30 pmBWI - LAS
1 stop8h 48mSpirit Airlines
Tue 8/2011:45 pmLAS - BWI
1 stop8h 11mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/23$99
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Wed 8/2112:24 pmBWI - LAS
1 stop12h 54mSpirit Airlines
Wed 8/289:57 pmLAS - BWI
1 stop17h 32mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/24$101
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Wed 8/1412:24 pmBWI - LAS
1 stop12h 54mSpirit Airlines
Wed 8/288:25 amLAS - BWI
1 stop7h 04mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/23$102
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Wed 8/217:10 amBWI - LAS
1 stop10h 25mSpirit Airlines
Tue 8/279:57 pmLAS - BWI
1 stop7h 13mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/24$103
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Tue 8/208:42 amBWI - LAS
1 stop13h 03mSpirit Airlines
Tue 8/279:57 pmLAS - BWI
1 stop7h 13mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/24$105
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Wed 8/289:34 pmBWI - LAX
Nonstop5h 34mSpirit Airlines
Thu 8/2910:26 amLAX - BWI
Nonstop5h 03mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/25$109
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Tue 8/137:42 amBWI - LAS
1 stop10h 22mSpirit Airlines
Tue 8/2011:45 pmLAS - BWI
1 stop8h 11mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/23$109
This FareScan deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 FareScan is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/239:34 pmBWI - LAX
Nonstop5h 34mSpirit Airlines
Mon 8/2612:07 amLAX - BWI
Nonstop5h 03mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/24$110

Washington, D.C. to California 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Washington, D.C. and California in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,752,877 searches. Data last updated July 25, 2024.
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Sat 8/247:00 amBWI - LAX
Nonstop5h 36mSpirit Airlines
Sat 8/241:48 pmLAX - BWI
1 stop7h 25mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/25$92
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Wed 8/289:34 pmBWI - LAX
Nonstop5h 34mSpirit Airlines
Thu 8/2910:26 amLAX - BWI
Nonstop5h 03mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/25$109
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Fri 8/239:34 pmBWI - LAX
Nonstop5h 34mSpirit Airlines
Mon 8/2612:07 amLAX - BWI
Nonstop5h 03mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/24$110
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Sun 9/89:40 amBWI - LAX
Nonstop5h 47mSpirit Airlines
Sat 9/211:17 pmLAX - BWI
Nonstop4h 59mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/23$111
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/217:22 pmBWI - LAX
1 stop8h 05mSpirit Airlines
Mon 8/2612:07 amLAX - BWI
Nonstop5h 03mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/24$118
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Fri 8/237:00 amBWI - LAX
Nonstop5h 36mSpirit Airlines
Mon 8/2612:07 amLAX - BWI
Nonstop5h 03mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/24$122
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Mon 8/269:34 pmBWI - LAX
Nonstop5h 34mSpirit Airlines
Tue 8/2710:26 amLAX - BWI
Nonstop5h 03mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/25$123
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Tue 9/107:00 amDCA - SFO
1 stop20h 18mFrontier
Tue 9/176:00 amSFO - DCA
1 stop27h 09mFrontier
Deal found 7/25$123
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Fri 8/169:34 pmBWI - LAX
Nonstop5h 34mSpirit Airlines
Wed 8/2112:07 amLAX - BWI
Nonstop5h 03mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/24$124

Washington, D.C. to California flights leaving soon

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Wed 7/316:45 amBWI - LAX
1 stop14h 27mSpirit Airlines
Wed 8/710:35 pmLAX - BWI
Nonstop5h 02mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/24$166
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Sat 8/39:40 amBWI - LAS
1 stop10h 01mSpirit Airlines
Wed 8/79:20 pmLAS - BWI
1 stop15h 56mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/24$185
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Thu 8/111:53 pmBWI - LAX
Nonstop5h 34mSpirit Airlines
Mon 8/1912:07 amLAX - BWI
Nonstop5h 03mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/24$189
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Fri 8/210:40 pmBWI - LAX
2 stops27h 58mSpirit Airlines
Mon 8/128:35 amLAX - BWI
1 stop8h 45mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/24$190
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Fri 8/27:55 pmBWI - LAX
Nonstop5h 32mSpirit Airlines
Wed 8/710:35 pmLAX - BWI
Nonstop5h 02mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/23$195
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Sun 8/411:53 pmBWI - LAX
Nonstop5h 34mSpirit Airlines
Thu 8/88:15 amLAX - BWI
Nonstop5h 01mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/23$196
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Sat 8/39:40 amBWI - LAS
1 stop10h 01mSpirit Airlines
Tue 8/64:55 pmLAS - BWI
1 stop22h 55mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/24$197
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Thu 8/111:53 pmBWI - LAX
Nonstop5h 34mSpirit Airlines
Tue 8/208:34 amLAX - BWI
1 stop13h 51mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/24$198
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Wed 7/316:45 amBWI - LAS
1 stop18h 55mSpirit Airlines
Wed 8/710:19 pmLAS - BWI
1 stop14h 57mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/24$198

One-way flights to California from Washington, D.C.

Search for one-way flight options from Washington, D.C. to California. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,752,877 searches. Data last updated July 25, 2024.
Take a look at some of the best available options we've come across on one-way flights from Washington, D.C. to California. Those seeking round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. to California should utilize the search form at the the top of the page.
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Wed 8/1412:24 pmBWI - LAS
1 stop12h 54mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/24$46
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Wed 8/289:34 pmBWI - LAX
Nonstop5h 34mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/24$48
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Wed 8/214:30 pmBWI - LAS
1 stop8h 48mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/24$49
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Sun 10/69:40 amBWI - LAX
Nonstop5h 47mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/25$54
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Tue 8/279:34 pmBWI - LAS
1 stop17h 26mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/24$54
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Sun 10/69:40 amBWI - LAX
Nonstop5h 47mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/24$55
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Sat 9/149:40 amBWI - LAX
Nonstop5h 47mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/25$59
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Sat 9/219:31 amBWI - LAX
Nonstop5h 47mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/25$60
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Tue 8/278:54 pmBWI - LAS
2 stops21h 57mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/25$60

Find flights from Washington, D.C. to California within your budget

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 2,752,877 searches. Data last updated July 25, 2024.

Fly from

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Fly to

Any airport

Budget

$92 - $199

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Baltimore/WashingtonLos Angeles

BWI - LAX

BWILAX

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 8/24

Nonstop5h 36m

Los Angeles

Sat 8/24

1 stop7h 25m

$92

Baltimore/WashingtonLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl

BWI - LAS

BWILAS

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 8/14

1 stop8h 48m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 8/20

1 stop8h 11m

$99

Washington, D.C. Dulles IntlSan Diego

IAD - SAN

IADSAN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 8/22

Nonstop5h 26m

San Diego

Wed 8/28

Nonstop5h 02m

$142

Washington, D.C. Reagan-NationalLos Angeles

DCA - LAX

DCALAX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 8/15

1 stop15h 28m

Los Angeles

Wed 8/21

1 stop16h 43m

$143

Baltimore/WashingtonLos Angeles

BWI - LAX

BWILAX

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 9/5

1 stop8h 42m

Los Angeles

Fri 9/6

Nonstop4h 59m

$151

Washington, D.C. Dulles IntlLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl

IAD - LAS

IADLAS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 8/18

2 stops10h 40m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 8/24

2 stops11h 05m

$154

Washington, D.C. Dulles IntlLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl

IAD - LAS

IADLAS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 8/16

1 stop6h 31m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 8/23

1 stop6h 27m

$173

Washington, D.C. Reagan-NationalSan Francisco

DCA - SFO

DCASFO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 8/26

2 stops13h 55m

San Francisco

Wed 9/4

2 stops11h 11m

$182

Washington, D.C. Dulles IntlLos Angeles

IAD - LAX

IADLAX

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 8/24

1 stop10h 16m

Los Angeles

Sun 9/1

Nonstop4h 54m

$199

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

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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 25, 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Washington, D.C. to California, such as Spirit Airlines, JetBlue and Frontier. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.2
Very good
5,641 reviews

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Wish the there were an electrical outlet to plug the phone. it died within 10 minutes of being in the air.

Southwest
8.2
Very good
5,641 reviews
Southwest
8.2
Very good
5,641 reviews

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Wish the there were an electrical outlet to plug the phone. it died within 10 minutes of being in the air.

Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,365 reviews
Southwest
8.2
Very good
5,641 reviews

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Wish the there were an electrical outlet to plug the phone. it died within 10 minutes of being in the air.

Delta
8.0
Very good
9,630 reviews
Southwest
8.2
Very good
5,641 reviews

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Wish the there were an electrical outlet to plug the phone. it died within 10 minutes of being in the air.

JetBlue
7.6
Good
3,996 reviews
Southwest
8.2
Very good
5,641 reviews

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Wish the there were an electrical outlet to plug the phone. it died within 10 minutes of being in the air.

Porter Airlines
7.6
Good
344 reviews
Southwest
8.2
Very good
5,641 reviews

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Wish the there were an electrical outlet to plug the phone. it died within 10 minutes of being in the air.

Related info for your journey

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  • Can I find flights from Washington, D.C. to California for under $100 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Washington, D.C. to California for under $100. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Spirit Airlines for just $92, but on average you can expect to pay $110.

  • Are there nonstop flights from Washington, D.C. to California for under $200 on Cheapflights?

    Cheapflights has at least 20 direct flights from Washington, D.C. to California under $200. A good price for a nonstop flight from Washington, D.C. to California is less than $131.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from Washington, D.C. to California for under $200?

    There are currently 20+ open flights from Washington, D.C. to California within the next 7 days for less than $200.

  • What days are nonstop flights available from Washington, D.C. to California?

    Nonstop flights are available for this route on the following days: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.

  • How many flights depart from Washington, D.C. to California on average per day?

    On average, you can expect to see 17 flights from Washington, D.C. to California a day.
    Early Morning (Midnight to 6am) - 29% of flight departures
    Morning (6am - Noon) - 18% of flight departures
    Afternoon (Noon - 6pm) - 53% of flight departures

  • How long is the flight from Washington, D.C. to California?

    Departing from Washington, D.C. to California will take you 5h 36m. There are 2296 mi between Washington, D.C. and California. Generally, flights for this route are nonstop.

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

    While some choose either Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Los Angeles or Baltimore/Washington - Los Angeles, Baltimore/Washington - 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: United Airlines (83%), Virgin Australia (82%), Egypt Air( 81%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from Washington, D.C. to California is $108. On average you can expect to pay $1,064. The most popular route, (Baltimore/Washington - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl), can usually be booked for $102.

  • What does IAD to LAX mean?

    IAD stands for Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport, while LAX stands for Los Angeles Airport. These codes are often called IATA codes, a set of identifiers established by IATA (International Air Transport Association) that is widely used by airlines and the aviation industry. This flight route has multiple associated airports, so we think it might be helpful to learn the name and codes of them as well. They are San Francisco Airport (SFO), San Diego Airport (SAN), Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport (SNA), San Jose Airport (SJC), Ontario Airport (ONT).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to California that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Washington, D.C. to California flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Washington, D.C. to California with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Washington, D.C. to California flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to California that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to California offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Washington, D.C. to California?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Washington, D.C. to California flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Washington, D.C. to California flight deals updated?

    The Washington, D.C. to California flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 7/25.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Washington, D.C. to California?

    When booking a flight from Washington, D.C. to California, you may want to consider flying on American Airlines, Alaska Airlines or Delta as they are the most popular for this route.

  • 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 $238). Flying from Washington, D.C. to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of $323). 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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Discover the top 8 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 2,752,877 searches. Data last updated July 25, 2024.
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Spirit AirlinesCheapest$73Average$239FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$88Average$253FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$102Average$462FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$119Average$435FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$130Average$356FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Sun Country AirCheapest$152Average$342FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
United AirlinesCheapest$188Average$504FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$198Average$471FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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