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$109+ 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 1/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IAD — LAX
nov. 29 — dic. 61
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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 octubre 30, 2025.

Most accurate provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Most trusted provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Round-trip from

$218
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$109
(Priceline)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$367

Good round-trip deal

$318 or less

Good one-way deal

$195 or less
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From District of Columbia to Los Angeles
One-way flight from District of Columbia to Los Angeles
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($35 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($13 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in October 2025
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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 octubre 30, 2025.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
sáb. 11/226:00 pmDCA - LAX
1 stop9h 09mFrontier
mié. 12/36:40 amLAX - DCA
1 stop7h 19mFrontier
Deal found 10/29$218
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 11/146:00 amIAD - LAX
1 stop9h 28mFrontier
sáb. 11/151:23 pmLAX - IAD
1 stop7h 32mFrontier
Deal found 10/30$218
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
vie. 11/146:00 amIAD - LAX
1 stop20h 59mMultiple Airlines
dom. 11/1610:49 amLAX - IAD
1 stop10h 22mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/28$219
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 12/168:00 amDCA - LAX
1 stop13h 38mFrontier
sáb. 12/208:58 pmLAX - DCA
1 stop22h 01mFrontier
Deal found 10/29$220
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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.
jue. 11/135:34 pmIAD - LAX
2 stops18h 22mFrontier
sáb. 11/151:23 pmLAX - IAD
1 stop7h 32mFrontier
Deal found 10/30$220
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
dom. 12/146:00 pmDCA - LAX
1 stop16h 42mFrontier
jue. 12/256:34 amLAX - DCA
1 stop7h 25mFrontier
Deal found 10/28$221
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
vie. 11/145:34 pmIAD - LAX
1 stop9h 25mMultiple Airlines
lun. 11/173:27 pmLAX - IAD
2 stops25h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/28$221
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
sáb. 11/82:00 pmDCA - LAX
1 stop13h 25mFrontier
jue. 11/136:44 amLAX - DCA
1 stop12h 15mFrontier
Deal found 10/28$222
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
jue. 11/138:36 pmIAD - LAX
2 stops19h 30mFrontier
mié. 12/310:45 pmLAX - IAD
1 stop21h 25mFrontier
Deal found 10/28$222
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 11/102:00 pmDCA - LAX
1 stop26h 18mFrontier
jue. 11/1312:44 pmLAX - DCA
1 stop25h 12mFrontier
Deal found 10/30$223
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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.
mié. 11/58:40 amIAD - LAX
1 stop18h 19mMultiple Airlines
lun. 11/102:25 pmLAX - IAD
2 stops26h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/27$223
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
lun. 11/106:00 pmDCA - LAX
2 stops17h 14mMultiple Airlines
mar. 11/187:00 amLAX - DCA
1 stop6h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/29$224

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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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Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

DCA - LAX

DCALAX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

mié. 2/11

6:15 am-12:55 pm

1 stop9h 40m

Los Angeles

jue. 2/19

8:40 am-10:59 pm

1 stop11h 19m

$221

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

DCA - LAX

DCALAX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

mar. 2/10

6:15 am-2:18 pm

1 stop11h 03m

Los Angeles

jue. 2/19

8:40 am-10:59 pm

1 stop11h 19m

$221

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

DCA - LAX

DCALAX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

vie. 1/30

6:15 am-12:55 pm

1 stop9h 40m

Los Angeles

dom. 2/8

10:30 am-10:47 pm

1 stop9h 17m

$225

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

DCA - LAX

DCALAX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

mar. 3/3

9:30 am-12:08 pm

Nonstop5h 38m

Los Angeles

mar. 3/10

12:45 pm-8:55 pm

Nonstop5h 10m

$237

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

DCA - LAX

DCALAX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

mar. 3/3

9:30 am-12:08 pm

Nonstop5h 38m

Los Angeles

mié. 3/11

12:45 pm-8:55 pm

Nonstop5h 10m

$237

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

DCA - LAX

DCALAX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

jue. 12/11

11:40 am-6:45 pm

2 stops10h 05m

Los Angeles

dom. 12/14

12:45 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop8h 10m

$242

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

DCA - LAX

DCALAX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

sáb. 12/6

9:59 am-1:05 pm

Nonstop6h 06m

Los Angeles

lun. 12/8

11:59 am-8:00 pm

Nonstop5h 01m

$247

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

DCA - LAX

DCALAX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

mié. 3/4

6:30 am-11:57 am

1 stop8h 27m

Los Angeles

mar. 3/10

12:25 am-9:54 am

1 stop6h 29m

$257

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

IAD - LAX

IADLAX

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

sáb. 1/17

7:00 am-2:00 pm

1 stop10h 00m

Los Angeles

sáb. 1/24

5:40 am-2:55 pm

1 stop6h 15m

$257

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

DCA - LAX

DCALAX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

mié. 2/11

9:59 am-12:56 pm

Nonstop5h 57m

Los Angeles

vie. 2/20

12:45 pm-8:55 pm

Nonstop5h 10m

$257

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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 $73). Flying from District of Columbia to Los Angeles in December is currently the most expensive (average of $178). 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 octubre 30, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from District of Columbia to Los Angeles in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 45% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from District of Columbia to Los Angeles. Price data was last updated on October 26, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their District of Columbia to Los Angeles flight should consider departing on Thursday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 5h 38m. JetBlue 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?

    $113 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from JetBlue. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Southwest and Alaska Airlines, with prices starting from $119 and $128, 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 Egyptair (94%), Air China (92%) and Ethiopian Air (90%).

  • 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 $998, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $148. The most popular route (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Los Angeles), is priced around $180.

  • 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 $73). Flying from District of Columbia to Los Angeles in December is currently the most expensive (average of $178). 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 octubre 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$95Average$217FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$128Average$253FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$138Average$363FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
JetBlueCheapest$142Average$296FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
SouthwestCheapest$169Average$348FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$179Average$368FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$180Average$451FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$209Average$388FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$216Average$425FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Sun Country AirCheapest$327Average$361FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%

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