Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Los Angeles (LAX) from $58

This is the cheapest one-way flight price, found on 9/27. Prices may vary by date and flight preferences.
WAS — LAX
Oct 3 — Oct 101

The best prices from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles are usually found in February or January, booked 60 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

How to find the cheapest flight from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Los Angeles (LAX)

All the information you need to plan the best WAS to LAX flight in 2023: compare Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in Los Angeles.

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Round-trip from

$217

One-way from

$79
High demand for flights, 26% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 33% potential price drop
From Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Los Angeles
One-way flight from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Los Angeles

WAS - LAX

Price

$217 - $494

LAX

Temperature

57.2 - 73.4 °F

LAX

Rainfall

0 - 3.4 inches

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles?

Travelers have found that booking a Friday departure is the best way to save up to 32% on the cost of booking your flights compared to booking on days of the week where this route is of high demand.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles?

To save on the cost of your flight from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles, book at least 60 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 41% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from $510 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as $659.

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

February is one of the best times of the year to fly to Los Angeles from Washington, D.C.. Prices for February average $441 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $184. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of June. Opting for a February flight can save you 35% on your journey compared to booking in June

When is the cheapest time to fly from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles (WAS - LAX)?

It’s typically best to fly out from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 13% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

Cheap American Airlines flights from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles

Check out some of the cheapest American Airlines flights we've come across from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles. Deals update often to give you more flight options matching your criteria
  • If you’re traveling from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles, one of the more common airlines traveling that route is American Airlines. Flights from American Airlines traveling this route typically cost $385.20 RT. This price is typically 41% more expensive than other airlines that offer Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles flights. When booking this route, the cheapest RT price found was $143. The most popular departure airport in Washington, D.C. when flying to Los Angeles is Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport. The most popular airport to fly into when visiting Los Angeles is Los Angeles Airport. When flying from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles, American Airlines flights are 13% more popular than any other airline flying that same route.

Cheap United Airlines flights from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles

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  • If you’re traveling from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles, one of the more common airlines traveling that route is United Airlines. Flights from United Airlines traveling this route typically cost $523.73 RT. This price is typically 32% more expensive than other airlines that offer Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles flights. When booking this route, the cheapest RT price found was $184. The most popular departure airport in Washington, D.C. when flying to Los Angeles is Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport. The most popular airport to fly into when visiting Los Angeles is Los Angeles Airport. When flying from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles, United Airlines flights are 11% more popular than any other airline flying that same route.

Cheap Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles flights in September & October 2023

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Non-stop flights to Los Angeles from Washington, D.C.

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One-way flights to Los Angeles from Washington, D.C.

The cheapest one-way flights from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles
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Baltimore/WashingtonLos Angeles

BWI - LAX

BWILAX

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 10/17

1 stop29h 37m

Los Angeles

Wed 10/18

Nonstop5h 00m

Baltimore/WashingtonLos Angeles

BWI - LAX

BWILAX

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 11/10

1 stop17h 38m

Los Angeles

Sat 11/11

Nonstop5h 00m

Baltimore/WashingtonLos Angeles

BWI - LAX

BWILAX

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 10/12

1 stop29h 37m

Los Angeles

Fri 10/13

Nonstop5h 00m

Baltimore/WashingtonLos Angeles

BWI - LAX

BWILAX

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 10/27

Nonstop5h 47m

Los Angeles

Fri 11/3

1 stop22h 04m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-NationalLos Angeles

DCA - LAX

DCALAX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 12/9

Nonstop6h 06m

Los Angeles

Wed 12/13

Nonstop4h 57m

Washington, D.C. Dulles IntlLos Angeles

IAD - LAX

IADLAX

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 10/21

Nonstop5h 45m

Los Angeles

Sat 10/28

Nonstop4h 59m

Washington, D.C. Dulles IntlLos Angeles

IAD - LAX

IADLAX

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 10/21

Nonstop5h 35m

Los Angeles

Tue 10/24

Nonstop4h 57m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-NationalLos Angeles

DCA - LAX

DCALAX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 11/4

Nonstop5h 55m

Los Angeles

Sat 11/11

Nonstop5h 04m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-NationalLos Angeles

DCA - LAX

DCALAX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 10/21

1 stop9h 30m

Los Angeles

Fri 10/27

1 stop8h 10m

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Reviews of airlines servicing Los Angeles

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with American Airlines, United Airlines and Avianca from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,394 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

I do not fly a lot so it is hard to judge, but everything was as booked. All on time and very pleasant. Could have better food. Did not like chooses. Ate before boarding. Worked out for the best. Thank you for a great experience.

Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,394 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,394 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

I do not fly a lot so it is hard to judge, but everything was as booked. All on time and very pleasant. Could have better food. Did not like chooses. Ate before boarding. Worked out for the best. Thank you for a great experience.

Delta
7.9
Good
3,023 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,394 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

I do not fly a lot so it is hard to judge, but everything was as booked. All on time and very pleasant. Could have better food. Did not like chooses. Ate before boarding. Worked out for the best. Thank you for a great experience.

Southwest
7.6
Good
1,521 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,394 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

I do not fly a lot so it is hard to judge, but everything was as booked. All on time and very pleasant. Could have better food. Did not like chooses. Ate before boarding. Worked out for the best. Thank you for a great experience.

Allegiant Air
7.5
Good
103 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,394 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

I do not fly a lot so it is hard to judge, but everything was as booked. All on time and very pleasant. Could have better food. Did not like chooses. Ate before boarding. Worked out for the best. Thank you for a great experience.

Sun Country Air
7.4
Good
94 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,394 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

I do not fly a lot so it is hard to judge, but everything was as booked. All on time and very pleasant. Could have better food. Did not like chooses. Ate before boarding. Worked out for the best. Thank you for a great experience.

Related info for your journey

Useful info, stats and facts about Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles flights.

What airport do you fly into for flights to Los Angeles from Washington, D.C.?

Los Angeles (LAX) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles. You should not have trouble finding flights to Los Angeles from Washington, D.C.; the airport handles an average of 41 inbound flights from Washington, D.C. per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 9 airlines have flights to the Los Angeles airport from Washington, D.C.. It is only a 9.4 mi journey from Los Angeles (LAX) to Los Angeles’s city center.

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

Yes, there are multiple flights from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles for under $100. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Spirit Airlines for just $75, but on average you can expect to pay $108.

Are there nonstop flights from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles for under $100 on Cheapflights?

Cheapflights has at least 20 direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles under $100. A good price for a nonstop flight from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles is less than $135.

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

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

What days are nonstop flights available from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles?

You can find nonstop flights on the following days: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.

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

41 flight departures from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles per day on average.
Morning (6am - Noon) - 22% of flight departures
Afternoon (Noon - 6pm) - 51% of flight departures
Evening (6pm - Midnight) - 27% of flight departures

How long is the flight from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles?

A quick flight from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles can take about 29h 37m. Spirit Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $75. There are 2296 mi between Washington, D.C. and Los Angeles.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles round-trip?

Our cheapest airline available from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles is Spirit Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $75 on this airline. Spirit Airlines is 83% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles one-way?

To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Spirit Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $58. American Airlines flights start at $79 while deals on Alaska Airlines start at $79 one-way.

What are the most popular routes from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles?

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

What are the most reliable airlines from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles?

The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles are Ethiopian Air (95%), Iberia (86%) and Egypt Air (85%).

What are the cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles?

The cheapest flight price from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles is $84. On average you can expect to pay $780. The most popular route, (Baltimore/Washington - Los Angeles), can usually be booked for $69.

What does IAD to LAX mean?

IAD and LAX are unique codes to identify airports used in the aviation industry. They are defined by IATA (International Air Transport Association) and are commonly called IATA codes. IAD to LAX refers to a flight route from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Los Angeles Airport. Baltimore/Washington Airport (BWI), Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport (DCA) are other airports near this flight route and their unique identifiers/IATA codes.

Top 8 airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles

The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users traveling from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$92Average$180FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Spirit AirlinesCheapest$94Average$278FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
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Alaska AirlinesCheapest$143Average$385FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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United AirlinesCheapest$151Average$387FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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JetBlueCheapest$155Average$324FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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American AirlinesCheapest$178Average$466FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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DeltaCheapest$184Average$524FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Sun Country AirCheapest$196Average$466FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
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Hourly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles

See what time of day planes typically take off from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles
2%of flight departuresEarly morningMidnight to 6 am
51%of flight departuresMorning6 am to noon
34%of flight departuresAfternoonNoon to 6 pm
13%of flight departuresEvening6 pm to midnight
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Weekly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles

See how many times per day planes take to the skies headed from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles
Sunday36daily flights
Monday43daily flights
Tuesday41daily flights
Wednesday42daily flights
Thursday43daily flights
Friday44daily flights
Saturday39daily flights

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