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$68+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to California

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WAS — LAX
May 20 — May 271
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Cheap 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 15, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$127
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$68
(Booking.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$337

Good round-trip deal

$192 or less

Good one-way deal

$115 or less
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From Washington, D.C. (WAS) to California
One-way flight from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to California
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($32 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($12 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 2025
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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 May 15, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/141:37 pmBWI - LAX
Nonstop5h 32mSpirit Airlines
Mon 11/1712:59 pmLAX - BWI
Nonstop5h 03mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/14$124
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/78:44 pmBWI - LAS
1 stop13h 35mSpirit Airlines
Tue 6/108:35 amLAS - BWI
1 stop8h 04mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/14$146
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/65:20 pmBWI - LAS
1 stop9h 16mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/108:35 amLAS - BWI
1 stop8h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$159
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/167:30 amIAD - LAS
Nonstop4h 59mFrontier
Wed 8/2710:54 pmLAS - IAD
Nonstop4h 36mFrontier
Deal found 5/14$162
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/245:48 pmBWI - LAX
1 stop9h 44mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/2811:36 amLAX - BWI
Nonstop5h 03mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/14$171
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. 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.
Thu 6/56:00 pmDCA - LAS
1 stop8h 36mFrontier
Sat 6/712:59 amLAS - DCA
1 stop8h 01mFrontier
Deal found 5/15$186
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/226:49 pmBWI - LAX
1 stop8h 36mFrontier
Sat 8/309:31 pmLAX - BWI
1 stop8h 51mFrontier
Deal found 5/15$200
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/287:25 amIAD - LAX
1 stop7h 41mFrontier
Wed 6/47:03 pmLAX - IAD
1 stop12h 06mFrontier
Deal found 5/15$200
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/125:30 pmDCA - LAX
Nonstop5h 33mAmerican Airlines
Sun 8/318:15 amLAX - DCA
Nonstop5h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/15$203
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/67:00 amDCA - LAX
1 stop20h 27mFrontier
Sun 8/106:15 amLAX - DCA
1 stop26h 49mFrontier
Deal found 5/15$204
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/247:25 pmIAD - LAX
Nonstop5h 38mHawaiian Airlines
Wed 5/286:00 amLAX - IAD
1 stop9h 59mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 5/14$205
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/315:25 pmDCA - LAX
Nonstop5h 46mDelta
Wed 9/38:00 amLAX - DCA
Nonstop5h 20mDelta
Deal found 5/15$207

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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 15, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Washington, D.C. to California that are best for you.

Fly from

Washington, D.C.

Fly to

California

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BaltimoreLos Angeles

BWI - LAX

BWILAX

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 6/4

8:44 pm-11:26 pm

Nonstop5h 42m

Los Angeles

Mon 6/9

11:36 am-7:39 pm

Nonstop5h 03m

$127

BaltimoreLas Vegas

BWI - LAS

BWILAS

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 6/7

8:44 pm-7:19 am

1 stop13h 35m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 6/10

8:35 am-7:39 pm

1 stop8h 04m

$146

BaltimoreLas Vegas

BWI - LAS

BWILAS

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 6/6

5:20 pm-11:36 pm

1 stop9h 16m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 6/10

8:35 am-7:39 pm

1 stop8h 04m

$159

Washington, D.C.Las Vegas

IAD - LAS

IADLAS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 6/8

7:40 am-9:40 am

Nonstop5h 00m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 6/12

12:58 pm-12:04 am

1 stop8h 06m

$163

BaltimoreLos Angeles

BWI - LAX

BWILAX

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 5/24

5:48 pm-12:32 am

1 stop9h 44m

Los Angeles

Wed 5/28

11:36 am-7:39 pm

Nonstop5h 03m

$171

Washington, D.C.Las Vegas

DCA - LAS

DCALAS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 6/5

6:00 pm-11:36 pm

1 stop8h 36m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 6/7

12:59 am-12:00 pm

1 stop8h 01m

$186

BaltimoreLas Vegas

BWI - LAS

BWILAS

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 6/5

2:04 pm-9:06 pm

1 stop10h 02m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 6/9

6:00 am-4:25 pm

1 stop7h 25m

$190

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

IAD - LAX

IADLAX

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 5/28

7:25 am-12:06 pm

1 stop7h 41m

Los Angeles

Wed 6/4

7:03 pm-10:09 am

1 stop12h 06m

$200

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

DCA - LAX

DCALAX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 8/12

5:30 pm-8:03 pm

Nonstop5h 33m

Los Angeles

Sun 8/31

8:15 am-4:22 pm

Nonstop5h 07m

$203

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

DCA - LAX

DCALAX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 8/6

7:00 am-12:27 am

1 stop20h 27m

Los Angeles

Sun 8/10

6:15 am-12:04 pm

1 stop26h 49m

$204

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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to California (average of $246). Flying from Washington, D.C. to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $327). 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 15, 2025.

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.

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 15, 2025.

The most flights from WAS to USCA are scheduled on a Thursday (63 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (55 on average).

Rainfall in California by month

Plan your trip to California by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in California ranges from 0.0 - 3.4 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit California when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in California by month

Plan your trip to California by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to California, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

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 15, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Washington, D.C. to California, such as Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
8.0
Very good

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

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  • 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 $68 on Spirit Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Frontier from $92 and American Airlines from $106 one-way.

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

    The cheapest flight price from Washington, D.C. to California is $97. On average you can expect to pay $853. The most popular route, (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Los Angeles), can usually be booked for $194.

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to California (average of $246). Flying from Washington, D.C. to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $327). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$63Average$230FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$84Average$250FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$98Average$377FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
Sun Country AirCheapest$142Average$362FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
JetBlueCheapest$155Average$313FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$167Average$421FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$188Average$407FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$195Average$490FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$198Average$455FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$208Average$491FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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