District of Columbia

$138+ Cheap flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to District of Columbia

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 3/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — IAD
Mar 11 — Mar 181
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Cheap flight deals from Los Angeles to District of Columbia

Cheapest flights from Los Angeles to District of Columbia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Los Angeles to District of Columbia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 9, 2026.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 4/78:58 pm
LAX
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DCA
1 stop22h 01m
Frontier
Sun 4/127:00 am
DCA
-
LAX
1 stop20h 12m
Frontier
Deal found 2/9$256
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/7. 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 2/2710:50 pm
LAX
-
IAD
1 stop7h 44m
Frontier
Sun 3/17:14 pm
IAD
-
LAX
1 stop15h 25m
Frontier
Deal found 2/7$256
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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.
Sat 3/77:45 am
LAX
-
DCA
1 stop7h 50m
Southwest
Sun 3/87:35 pm
DCA
-
LAX
1 stop8h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 2/9$257
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/7. 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.
Fri 4/105:10 am
LAX
-
IAD
1 stop8h 55m
Southwest
Mon 4/135:55 am
IAD
-
LAX
1 stop7h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 2/7$257
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 4/78:58 pm
LAX
-
DCA
1 stop12h 04m
Frontier
Tue 4/287:00 am
DCA
-
LAX
2 stops10h 30m
Frontier
Deal found 2/9$258
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 2/265:14 pm
LAX
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IAD
1 stop13h 11m
Frontier
Sun 3/88:09 am
IAD
-
LAX
2 stops36h 03m
Frontier
Deal found 2/9$258
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/7. 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 2/276:00 am
LAX
-
DCA
1 stop7h 59m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 3/73:40 pm
DCA
-
LAX
1 stop10h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/7$259
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/7. 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.
Fri 2/2710:50 pm
LAX
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IAD
1 stop7h 44m
Frontier
Sat 3/75:05 am
IAD
-
LAX
1 stop10h 20m
Frontier
Deal found 2/7$259
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/7. 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 2/276:00 am
LAX
-
DCA
1 stop7h 59m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 3/66:00 am
DCA
-
LAX
1 stop9h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/7$260
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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.
Wed 3/1110:43 pm
LAX
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IAD
1 stop29h 41m
Frontier
Tue 3/177:00 am
IAD
-
LAX
1 stop9h 00m
Frontier
Deal found 2/8$260
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/7. 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 2/269:16 pm
LAX
-
DCA
2 stops12h 44m
Frontier
Sun 3/16:00 pm
DCA
-
LAX
1 stop16h 46m
Frontier
Deal found 2/7$261
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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.
Mon 3/25:50 am
LAX
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DCA
2 stops9h 45m
Southwest
Sat 3/76:50 pm
DCA
-
LAX
1 stop8h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 2/8$262

Find flight deals from Los Angeles to District of Columbia

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Los Angeles to District of Columbia flight deals. Data was last updated February 9, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$256
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$138
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$362

Good round-trip deal

$330 or less

Good one-way deal

$214 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Los Angeles-Washington, D.C. (WAS) flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Los Angeles-Washington, D.C. (WAS) flights.
From Los Angeles to District of Columbia
One-way flight from Los Angeles to District of Columbia
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($54 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($9 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Los Angeles to District of Columbia.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Los Angeles to District of Columbia.

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Los Angeles to District of Columbia 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 February 9, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Los Angeles to District of Columbia that are best for you.

Fly from

Los Angeles

Fly to

District of Columbia

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

Tue 3/24

8:45 am-6:25 pm

1 stop6h 40m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 3/31

6:10 am-1:45 pm

1 stop10h 35m

$257

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

Thu 3/12

11:30 pm-12:10 pm

1 stop9h 40m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 3/16

4:35 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop9h 05m

$257

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

Thu 3/5

11:30 pm-12:10 pm

1 stop9h 40m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 3/7

1:15 pm-8:15 pm

1 stop10h 00m

$257

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

Mon 3/9

12:15 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop7h 40m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 3/16

6:50 pm-12:25 am

1 stop8h 35m

$257

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - IAD

LAXIAD

Los Angeles

Sat 2/28

5:45 am-3:45 pm

1 stop7h 00m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 3/6

7:35 pm-12:15 am

1 stop7h 40m

$257

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - IAD

LAXIAD

Los Angeles

Sat 3/7

6:05 am-4:05 pm

1 stop7h 00m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 3/10

4:45 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop7h 30m

$257

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - IAD

LAXIAD

Los Angeles

Wed 4/8

12:20 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop8h 20m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 4/11

5:50 am-10:30 am

1 stop7h 40m

$257

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - IAD

LAXIAD

Los Angeles

Fri 4/10

5:10 am-5:05 pm

1 stop8h 55m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 4/13

5:55 am-10:00 am

1 stop7h 05m

$257

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - IAD

LAXIAD

Los Angeles

Tue 3/24

2:30 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop6h 10m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 4/1

4:45 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop8h 55m

$257

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

Mon 3/2

6:35 am-5:55 pm

1 stop8h 20m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 3/3

11:55 am-9:25 pm

2 stops12h 30m

$262

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Best time to book a flight from Los Angeles to District of Columbia

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Los Angeles to District of Columbia

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Los Angeles to District of Columbia?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to District of Columbia (average of $93). Flying from Los Angeles to District of Columbia in December is currently the most expensive (average of $179). 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 LAX to DC?

Find hourly flight availability from Los Angeles to District of Columbia. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 9, 2026.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Los Angeles to District of Columbia is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 30% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Los Angeles to District of Columbia?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Los Angeles to District of Columbia. Price data was last updated on January 31, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Los Angeles to District of Columbia flight should consider departing on Thursday afternoons 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing District of Columbia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to District of Columbia. 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 District of Columbia. Reviews last updated February 9, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines from Los Angeles to District of Columbia. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Los Angeles to District of Columbia?

    Most people fly from Los Angeles (LAX) if they book a flight from Los Angeles to District of Columbia. Los Angeles is conveniently located just 9.4 mi from Los Angeles’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Los Angeles to District of Columbia?

    For as low as $257, Southwest can have you in District of Columbia from Los Angeles in 9h 40m. There are 2304 mi between Los Angeles and District of Columbia.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Los Angeles to District of Columbia one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Spirit Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $48. Frontier flights start at $70 while deals on Southwest start at $79 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Los Angeles to District of Columbia?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Los Angeles to District of Columbia on time: Egyptair (92%), Asiana Airlines (88%), Air New Zealand (85%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to District of Columbia?

    The cheapest flight price from Los Angeles to District of Columbia is $147. On average you can expect to pay $1,093. The most popular route, (Los Angeles - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National), can usually be booked for $195.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Los Angeles to District of Columbia that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Los Angeles to District of Columbia flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Los Angeles to District of Columbia?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Los Angeles to District of Columbia.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Los Angeles to District of Columbia?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Los Angeles to District of Columbia 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 Los Angeles to District of Columbia?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to District of Columbia (average of $93). Flying from Los Angeles to District of Columbia in December is currently the most expensive (average of $179). 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 9 airlines flying from Los Angeles to District of Columbia

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from Los Angeles to District of Columbia. 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 February 9, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$50Average$191FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$97Average$250FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$113Average$337FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
JetBlueCheapest$122Average$381FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$138Average$433FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$159Average$345FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$179Average$375FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$186Average$398FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$214Average$402FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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