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$65+ Cheap flights from California to Washington, D.C. (WAS)

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 11/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — WAS
Dec 5 — Dec 121
Fri 12/5
Fri 12/12
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from California to Washington, D.C.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Washington, D.C.. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 5, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/36:08 pmLAX - BWI
1 stop12h 09mSpirit Airlines
Mon 12/810:27 amBWI - LAX
1 stop13h 48mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/3$172
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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.
Tue 11/181:23 pmLAX - BWI
1 stop20h 32mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/226:29 pmBWI - LAX
1 stop8h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/3$173
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/1510:49 amLAX - BWI
1 stop6h 42mSpirit Airlines
Tue 11/182:00 pmBWI - LAX
1 stop12h 59mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/3$174
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 12/52:16 pmLAX - BWI
1 stop16h 01mSpirit Airlines
Tue 12/96:30 amBWI - LAX
2 stops18h 54mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/3$176
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 12/56:15 amLAX - BWI
1 stop8h 46mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/125:45 amBWI - LAX
1 stop10h 02mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/2$177
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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.
Thu 12/410:39 pmLAX - BWI
1 stop9h 16mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/106:30 amBWI - LAX
2 stops17h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/4$178
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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.
Wed 12/312:43 pmSAN - BWI
1 stop7h 50mAmerican Airlines
Thu 12/41:53 pmBWI - SAN
1 stop7h 57mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/4$179
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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.
Thu 12/41:24 pmLAX - BWI
Nonstop5h 03mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/108:40 amBWI - LAX
Nonstop5h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/4$179
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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.
Tue 11/1812:59 amLAX - BWI
1 stop11h 51mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/411:14 amBWI - LAX
1 stop12h 57mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/4$180
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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.
Tue 12/211:44 pmLAX - BWI
1 stop6h 52mSpirit Airlines
Wed 12/108:30 pmBWI - LAX
1 stop16h 00mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/4$181
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/1812:59 amLAX - BWI
1 stop11h 51mSpirit Airlines
Mon 11/246:29 pmBWI - LAX
1 stop8h 21mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/5$182
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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.
Sat 11/157:00 pmLAX - BWI
1 stop12h 13mFrontier
Sat 11/228:45 pmBWI - LAX
1 stop24h 38mFrontier
Deal found 11/4$183

Cheap flight deals from California to Washington, D.C.

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Washington, D.C. flight deals. Data was last updated November 5, 2025.

Most accurate provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Most trusted provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Round-trip from

$172
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$65
(Priceline)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$397

Good round-trip deal

$264 or less

Good one-way deal

$144 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($42 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from California to Washington, D.C. 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 November 5, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Washington, D.C. that are best for you.

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Route

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Return

Price

Los AngelesBaltimore

LAX - BWI

LAXBWI

Los Angeles

Sat 12/6

1:24 pm-9:27 pm

Nonstop5h 03m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 12/8

8:40 am-11:34 am

Nonstop5h 54m

$179

Los AngelesBaltimore

LAX - BWI

LAXBWI

Los Angeles

Thu 12/4

6:30 am-2:20 pm

Nonstop4h 50m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 12/10

6:15 am-9:10 am

Nonstop5h 55m

$179

Los AngelesBaltimore

LAX - BWI

LAXBWI

Los Angeles

Mon 12/8

1:24 pm-9:27 pm

Nonstop5h 03m

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 12/14

8:40 am-11:34 am

Nonstop5h 54m

$199

Los AngelesBaltimore

LAX - BWI

LAXBWI

Los Angeles

Fri 12/5

11:00 pm-8:45 am

1 stop6h 45m

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 12/13

10:40 am-4:20 pm

2 stops8h 40m

$224

San DiegoWashington, D.C.

SAN - IAD

SANIAD

San Diego

Tue 12/9

9:25 am-5:30 pm

Nonstop5h 05m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 12/15

5:37 pm-8:29 pm

Nonstop5h 52m

$237

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - IAD

LAXIAD

Los Angeles

Wed 12/3

11:00 pm-6:51 am

Nonstop4h 51m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 12/6

12:41 pm-3:33 pm

Nonstop5h 52m

$237

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

Wed 12/31

12:25 am-9:59 am

1 stop6h 34m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 1/6

8:25 am-1:30 pm

1 stop8h 05m

$247

San DiegoWashington, D.C.

SAN - IAD

SANIAD

San Diego

Thu 12/11

12:50 pm-8:45 pm

Nonstop4h 55m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 12/17

12:45 pm-6:21 pm

1 stop8h 36m

$247

San DiegoWashington, D.C.

SAN - IAD

SANIAD

San Diego

Thu 12/4

12:50 pm-8:45 pm

Nonstop4h 55m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 12/9

10:07 am-3:04 pm

1 stop7h 57m

$247

San DiegoBaltimore

SAN - BWI

SANBWI

San Diego

Tue 12/9

7:40 pm-5:45 am

1 stop7h 05m

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 12/13

1:50 pm-5:55 pm

1 stop7h 05m

$252

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Best time to book a flight from California to Washington, D.C.

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Everything you need to know about your flight from California to Washington, D.C.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from California to Washington, D.C.?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Washington, D.C. (average of $93). Flying from California to Washington, D.C. in December is currently the most expensive (average of $158). 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 CA to WAS?

Find hourly flight availability from California to Washington, D.C.. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated November 5, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from California to Washington, D.C. is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 18% on airfare.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from California to Washington, D.C.. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their California to Washington, D.C. flight should consider departing on Saturday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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

Explore weekly flight availability from California to Washington, D.C.. 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 November 5, 2025.

The most flights from USCA to WAS are scheduled on a Wednesday (45 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (31 on average).

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from California to Washington, D.C.. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from California to Washington, D.C.?

    There are many flights that can get you from California to Washington, D.C. in 4h 50m. Fly via United Airlines, Southwest, or Alaska Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance from California to Washington, D.C. is about 2322 mi. All flights are typically nonstop.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is United Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $90. However, be on the lookout for offers from Southwest and Alaska Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from California to Washington, D.C. for a low price.

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

    Most travelers choose Los Angeles - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National, Los Angeles - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl or Los Angeles - Baltimore/Washington when deciding on the best route from California to Washington, D.C..

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from California to Washington, D.C. are Egyptair (100%), Air China (99%) and Ethiopian Air (97%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $138. While the most popular route (Los Angeles - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National) can be booked for $130 on average, our data indicates $1,015 when flying from California to Washington, D.C..

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

    Yes. In addition to deals on California to Washington, D.C. flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from California 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 California to Washington, D.C..

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California 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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from California to Washington, D.C.?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Washington, D.C. (average of $93). Flying from California to Washington, D.C. in December is currently the most expensive (average of $158). 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 California to Washington, D.C.

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from California to Washington, D.C.. 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 November 5, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$72Average$243FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$123Average$274FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$138Average$394FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$138Average$388FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
Sun Country AirCheapest$140Average$395FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
JetBlueCheapest$156Average$309FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
SouthwestCheapest$159Average$453FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$172Average$447FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$197Average$478FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$214Average$387FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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