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$106+ Cheap flights from District of Columbia to Los Angeles (LAX)

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 10/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IAD — LAX
Oct 16 — Oct 231
Thu 10/16
Thu 10/23
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Cheap flight deals from District of Columbia to Los Angeles

Keep the following information in mind while searching for District of Columbia to Los Angeles flight deals. Data was last updated September 16, 2025.

Round-trip from

$163
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$106
(Trip.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$327

Good round-trip deal

$344 or less

Good one-way deal

$196 or less
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Cheapest flights from District of Columbia to Los Angeles
Explore the most affordable flight options available from District of Columbia to Los Angeles. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 16, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Sat 11/154:59 pmDCA - LAX
Nonstop5h 57mAmerican Airlines
Wed 11/1912:57 pmLAX - DCA
Nonstop4h 47mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/15$163
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Sat 11/15:21 pmDCA - LAX
Nonstop5h 39mAmerican Airlines
Sat 11/88:05 amLAX - DCA
Nonstop4h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/15$165
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Mon 9/291:55 pmIAD - LAX
1 stop10h 50mFrontier
Thu 10/26:15 pmLAX - IAD
1 stop12h 02mFrontier
Deal found 9/14$169
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Thu 11/66:00 amIAD - LAX
1 stop9h 28mFrontier
Mon 11/101:23 pmLAX - IAD
1 stop7h 48mFrontier
Deal found 9/14$171
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Fri 11/71:00 pmDCA - LAX
1 stop10h 27mFrontier
Sun 11/166:44 amLAX - DCA
1 stop7h 15mFrontier
Deal found 9/14$174
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/16:00 pmDCA - LAX
1 stop9h 25mFrontier
Sat 11/811:40 amLAX - DCA
1 stop7h 19mFrontier
Deal found 9/14$175
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/310:17 amIAD - LAX
1 stop10h 03mFrontier
Sun 10/52:21 pmLAX - IAD
1 stop25h 03mFrontier
Deal found 9/13$175
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/17:00 amDCA - LAX
1 stop20h 27mFrontier
Sat 10/46:45 amLAX - DCA
1 stop12h 14mFrontier
Deal found 9/15$176
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/2410:11 amIAD - LAX
1 stop10h 54mFrontier
Sun 10/262:27 pmLAX - IAD
1 stop28h 11mFrontier
Deal found 9/14$176
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Sat 10/185:21 pmDCA - LAX
Nonstop5h 39mAmerican Airlines
Tue 10/211:00 pmLAX - DCA
Nonstop4h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/15$177
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/157:00 amIAD - LAX
Nonstop5h 25mUnited Airlines
Mon 10/209:35 pmLAX - IAD
Nonstop5h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$177
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Mon 10/610:17 amIAD - LAX
1 stop10h 03mFrontier
Fri 10/107:00 pmLAX - IAD
1 stop13h 59mFrontier
Deal found 9/15$178

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from District of Columbia to Los Angeles 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 September 16, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from District of Columbia to Los Angeles that are best for you.

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District of Columbia

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Los Angeles

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

DCA - LAX

DCALAX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 10/8

4:47 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop8h 48m

Los Angeles

Mon 10/13

10:55 pm-8:58 am

1 stop7h 03m

$237

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

DCA - LAX

DCALAX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 10/25

6:25 am-11:19 am

1 stop7h 54m

Los Angeles

Sun 10/26

12:25 am-10:53 am

1 stop7h 28m

$256

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

IAD - LAX

IADLAX

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 10/18

6:30 pm-9:03 pm

Nonstop5h 33m

Los Angeles

Wed 10/22

8:15 am-4:23 pm

Nonstop5h 08m

$257

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

IAD - LAX

IADLAX

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 11/4

10:08 pm-12:59 am

Nonstop5h 51m

Los Angeles

Tue 11/11

10:57 pm-6:48 am

Nonstop4h 51m

$257

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

DCA - LAX

DCALAX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 11/5

12:55 pm-6:45 pm

1 stop8h 50m

Los Angeles

Sat 11/8

11:15 pm-12:00 pm

1 stop9h 45m

$267

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

DCA - LAX

DCALAX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 10/22

5:20 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop7h 45m

Los Angeles

Mon 10/27

11:55 pm-12:00 pm

1 stop9h 05m

$267

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

DCA - LAX

DCALAX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 11/22

5:35 pm-12:25 am

1 stop9h 50m

Los Angeles

Mon 11/24

11:40 pm-10:00 am

1 stop7h 20m

$267

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

DCA - LAX

DCALAX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 12/3

4:40 pm-10:15 pm

2 stops8h 35m

Los Angeles

Sat 12/6

7:40 am-5:10 pm

1 stop6h 30m

$272

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

DCA - LAX

DCALAX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 10/30

3:40 pm-10:40 pm

2 stops10h 00m

Los Angeles

Wed 11/5

7:35 am-6:15 pm

1 stop7h 40m

$272

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

DCA - LAX

DCALAX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 11/15

9:59 am-12:59 pm

Nonstop6h 00m

Los Angeles

Mon 11/17

11:57 am-8:00 pm

Nonstop5h 03m

$277

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

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from District of Columbia to Los Angeles (average of $246). Flying from District of Columbia to Los Angeles in March is currently the most expensive (average of $325). 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 DC to LAX?

Find hourly flight availability from District of Columbia to Los Angeles. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 16, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from District of Columbia to Los Angeles as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from District of Columbia to Los Angeles

Explore weekly flight availability from District of Columbia to Los Angeles. 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 September 16, 2025.

The most flights from USDC to LAX are scheduled on a Friday (31 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (17 on average).

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from District of Columbia to Los Angeles. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Los Angeles (LAX) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from District of Columbia to Los Angeles. It is only a 9.4 mi journey from Los Angeles (LAX) to Los Angeles’s city center.

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

    A quick flight from District of Columbia to Los Angeles can take about 8h 48m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $237. The distance from District of Columbia to Los Angeles is about 2304 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    $109 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Delta. You may also be able to find cheap deals on United Airlines and Southwest, with prices starting from $109 and $129, respectively.

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from District of Columbia to Los Angeles are Ethiopian Air (92%), Egyptair (92%) and United Airlines (87%).

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from District of Columbia to Los Angeles? While on average our users pay $1,051, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $138. The most popular route (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Los Angeles), is priced around $187.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from District of Columbia to Los Angeles (average of $246). Flying from District of Columbia to Los Angeles in March is currently the most expensive (average of $325). 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 District of Columbia to Los Angeles

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from District of Columbia to Los Angeles. 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 September 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$96Average$219FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$128Average$251FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$138Average$363FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
JetBlueCheapest$142Average$277FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$167Average$457FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$171Average$349FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$194Average$372FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$209Average$389FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$216Average$428FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Sun Country AirCheapest$327Average$360FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%

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