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 5h 01m. Fly via Spirit Airlines, United Airlines, or Southwest to get the fastest option. The distance from California to Washington, D.C. is about 2282 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

The cheapest airline one-way is Spirit Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $75. However, be on the lookout for offers from Southwest and United Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from California to Washington, D.C. for a low price.

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 California to Washington, D.C.?

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

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 $165 on average, our data indicates $1,024 when flying 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 Brussels Airlines (86%), Austrian Airlines (85%) and United Airlines (82%).

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

When booking a flight from California to Washington, D.C., you may want to consider flying on American Airlines, Alaska Airlines or Delta as they are the most popular for this route.

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

Travelers have found it’s best to book a flight 53 days in advance to save up to 71% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 53 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from California to Washington, D.C. 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as $378, or $608 for flights within the next 24 hours.

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

September is one of the best times of the year to fly to Washington, D.C. from California. Prices for September average $357 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $107. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December. Opting for a September flight can save you 26% on your journey compared to booking in December

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Thu 12/1111:18 amLAX - BWI

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Mon 12/156:00 amBWI - LAX

Nonstop5h 49mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 9/9

$112

Tue 9/3011:10 pmLAX - BWI

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Nonstop5h 42mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$113

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Nonstop4h 59mSpirit Airlines

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Nonstop5h 42mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 9/11

$115

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Nonstop5h 46mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$116

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$118

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$119

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Deal found 9/9

$120

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1 stop13h 39mSpirit Airlines

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Nonstop5h 42mSpirit Airlines

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Nonstop5h 42mSpirit Airlines

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Deal found 9/10

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$62

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$74

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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 5h 01m. Fly via Spirit Airlines, United Airlines, or Southwest to get the fastest option. The distance from California to Washington, D.C. is about 2282 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from California to Washington, D.C. one-way?
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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 San Francisco - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National 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 Brussels Airlines (86%), Austrian Airlines (85%) and United Airlines (82%).
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 $165 on average, our data indicates $1,024 when flying from California to Washington, D.C..
Can I find deals for flights from California to Washington, D.C. that include hotel bookings?
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Frontier	Cheapest$76	Average$262	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
Spirit Airlines	Cheapest$80	Average$244	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time65%
Hawaiian Airlines	Cheapest$138	Average$387	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time85%
Delta	Cheapest$138	Average$401	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
JetBlue	Cheapest$156	Average$310	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
Southwest	Cheapest$159	Average$463	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%
American Airlines	Cheapest$172	Average$446	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
United Airlines	Cheapest$201	Average$479	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Alaska Airlines	Cheapest$214	Average$396	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%
Sun Country Air	Cheapest$218	Average$313	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time83%

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