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

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From Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles

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 31 inbound flights from Washington, D.C. per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 10 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.

Which airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles have flexible cancellations due to COVID-19?

United Airlines, Spirit Airlines, and Alaska Airlines are some of the carriers that may have flexible cancellation policies. You can use our site to filter for other airlines that may also have this kind of flexibility.

Can I find flights from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles for under $300 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles for under $300. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Spirit Airlines for just $202, but on average you can expect to pay $243.

Are there nonstop flights from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles for under $300 on Cheapflights?

Cheapflights has at least 20 direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles under $300. A good price for a nonstop flight from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles is less than $262.

Are there last-minute flights available from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles for under $400?

There are currently 20+ open flights from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles within the next 7 days for less than $400.

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

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

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

29 flight departures from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles per day on average.
Morning (6am - Noon) - 17% of flight departures
Afternoon (Noon - 6pm) - 72% of flight departures
Evening (6pm - Midnight) - 10% 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 5h 31m. Spirit Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $202. There are 2296 mi between Washington, D.C. and Los Angeles. All flights are typically nonstop.

What are the cheapest airlines flying 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 $202 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and United Airlines, starting at $246 and $246 round-trip. Spirit Airlines is 27% 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 $96. Delta flights start at $123 while deals on United Airlines start at $123 one-way.

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 Iberia (100%), Egypt Air (93%) and Ethiopian Air (89%).

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

The cheapest flight price from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles is $20. On average you can expect to pay $1,247. The most popular route, (Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Los Angeles), can usually be booked for $246.

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

While some choose either Baltimore/Washington - Los Angeles or Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Los Angeles, Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Los Angeles is the most popular route from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles.

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

Before booking your flight from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles check out the most popular airlines for this route: Major Airline, American Airlines or Alaska Airlines.