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

One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $74 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Southwest from $105 and JetBlue from $116 one-way.

Weekly flight availability from Irvine to Washington, D.C.

The most flights from IR9 to WAS are scheduled on a Friday (45 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 on average).

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Washington, D.C. ranges from 2.6 - 4.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.0 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Washington, D.C. when rainfall is around 2.6 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Washington, D.C., use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 35.6 F).

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

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

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

While on average a flight from Irvine to Washington, D.C. is generally $1,400, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $168. When looking at the most popular route, (Los Angeles - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl), you can expect to pay $212 for that flight.

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

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 Irvine to Washington, D.C. on time: Sun Country Air (100%), Egyptair (91%), American Airlines (90%).

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

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

Can I find deals for flights from Irvine to Washington, D.C. that include hotel bookings?

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What is the cheapest time of day to fly from IR9 to WAS?

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Irvine to Washington, D.C. is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 36% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Irvine to Washington, D.C.?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Irvine to Washington, D.C. flight should consider departing on Friday evenings 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 Washington, D.C.

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Irvine to Washington, D.C., such as Alaska Airlines,Southwest, andUnited Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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7.9

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Franzi,Mar 2026

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7.9

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7.9

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13,122 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

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Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

Southwest

7.9

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Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

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I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

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SFO - PDX

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2,520 reviews

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What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Irvine to Washington, D.C. one-way?
One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $74 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Southwest from $105 and JetBlue from $116 one-way.
What are the most popular routes from Irvine to Washington, D.C.?
While some choose either Los Angeles - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National or Los Angeles - Baltimore/Washington, Los Angeles - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl is the most popular route from Irvine to Washington, D.C..
What are the most reliable airlines from Irvine to Washington, D.C.?
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 Irvine to Washington, D.C. on time: Sun Country Air (100%), Egyptair (91%), American Airlines (90%).
What are the cheapest flights from Irvine to Washington, D.C.?
While on average a flight from Irvine to Washington, D.C. is generally $1,400, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $168. When looking at the most popular route, (Los Angeles - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl), you can expect to pay $212 for that flight.
Can I find deals for flights from Irvine to Washington, D.C. that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Irvine to Washington, D.C. flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Irvine to Washington, D.C.?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Irvine to Washington, D.C..
Can I find deals for business class flights from Irvine to Washington, D.C.?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Irvine to Washington, D.C. by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Top 7 airlines flying from Irvine to Washington, D.C.

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Frontier	Cheapest$118	Average$333	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
Delta	Cheapest$168	Average$486	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
JetBlue	Cheapest$186	Average$435	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
American Airlines	Cheapest$208	Average$527	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Southwest	Cheapest$245	Average$503	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%
United Airlines	Cheapest$246	Average$512	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Alaska Airlines	Cheapest$256	Average$498	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%

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What is the cheapest time of day to fly from IR9 to WAS?

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Irvine to Washington, D.C. is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 36% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Irvine to Washington, D.C.?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Irvine to Washington, D.C. flight should consider departing on Friday evenings 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.

Weekly flight availability from Irvine to Washington, D.C.

The most flights from IR9 to WAS are scheduled on a Friday (45 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing Washington, D.C.

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Irvine to Washington, D.C., such as Alaska Airlines,Southwest, andUnited Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Related info for your journey

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

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

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

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

Can I find deals for flights from Irvine to Washington, D.C. that include hotel bookings?

How can I find direct flights from Irvine to Washington, D.C.?

Can I find deals for business class flights from Irvine to Washington, D.C.?

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