How popular is this California to Washington, D.C. flight route?

The California to Washington, D.C. flight path was viewed by 121 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

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 $78. However, be on the lookout for offers from United Airlines and Southwest, 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. Dulles Intl, Los Angeles - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National or San Francisco - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl 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 $63. While the most popular route (Los Angeles - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl) can be booked for $181 on average our data indicates $600 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 Air China (100%), Virgin Australia (97%) and United Airlines (97%).

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 58 days in advance to save up to 82% 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 58 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 $377, or $591 for flights within the next 24 hours.

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

August is one of the best times of the year to fly to Washington, D.C. from California. Prices for August average $354 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $130. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December. Opting for a August flight can save you 28% on your journey compared to booking in December

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

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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 June 12, 2025.

Thu 7/109:41 pmLAX - BWI

Nonstop4h 52mSpirit Airlines

Wed 7/166:22 pmBWI - LAX

Nonstop5h 57mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 6/9

$141

Tue 7/292:01 pmBUR - BWI

1 stop13h 04mSpirit Airlines

Mon 8/42:50 pmBWI - BUR

2 stops19h 35mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 6/11

$191

Mon 6/3011:01 pmLAX - IAD

Nonstop4h 52mUnited Airlines

Tue 7/110:16 pmIAD - LAX

Nonstop5h 29mUnited Airlines

Deal found 6/11

$197

Wed 8/135:20 amLAX - DCA

1 stop7h 55mSouthwest

Wed 8/276:00 amDCA - LAX

1 stop8h 05mSouthwest

Deal found 6/10

$201

Tue 8/128:20 amLAX - IAD

Nonstop5h 05mAlaska Airlines

Tue 8/198:19 pmIAD - LAX

Nonstop5h 29mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 6/10

$202

Wed 7/21:00 pmLAX - IAD

1 stop6h 45mSouthwest

Sat 7/56:30 amIAD - LAX

1 stop12h 30mSouthwest

Deal found 6/10

$204

Wed 8/2712:47 pmLAX - DCA

Nonstop5h 12mAlaska Airlines

Sun 8/318:59 amDCA - LAX

Nonstop5h 29mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 6/10

$209

Tue 8/56:00 amLAX - IAD

1 stop10h 19mHawaiian Airlines

Fri 8/158:19 pmIAD - LAX

Nonstop5h 29mHawaiian Airlines

Deal found 6/10

$211

Wed 8/135:21 amLAX - DCA

1 stop7h 42mUnited Airlines

Wed 8/208:30 amDCA - LAX

1 stop7h 56mUnited Airlines

Deal found 6/10

$216

Wed 8/2011:59 pmLAX - BWI

Nonstop5h 07mUnited Airlines

Sun 8/247:00 amBWI - LAX

Nonstop5h 30mUnited Airlines

Deal found 6/10

$217

Wed 8/2712:47 pmLAX - DCA

Nonstop5h 12mHawaiian Airlines

Sun 8/315:49 pmDCA - LAX

1 stop9h 10mHawaiian Airlines

Deal found 6/10

$219

Sat 7/128:55 pmLAX - BWI

Nonstop5h 05mSouthwest

Mon 7/2110:30 pmBWI - LAX

Nonstop5h 30mSouthwest

Deal found 6/11

$222

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Thu 7/109:41 pmLAX - BWI

Nonstop4h 52mSpirit Airlines

Wed 7/166:22 pmBWI - LAX

Nonstop5h 57mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 6/9

$141

Mon 6/3011:01 pmLAX - IAD

Nonstop4h 52mUnited Airlines

Tue 7/110:16 pmIAD - LAX

Nonstop5h 29mUnited Airlines

Deal found 6/11

$197

Wed 8/135:20 amLAX - DCA

1 stop7h 55mSouthwest

Wed 8/276:00 amDCA - LAX

1 stop8h 05mSouthwest

Deal found 6/10

$201

Tue 8/128:20 amLAX - IAD

Nonstop5h 05mAlaska Airlines

Tue 8/198:19 pmIAD - LAX

Nonstop5h 29mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 6/10

$202

Tue 8/56:00 amLAX - IAD

1 stop10h 19mHawaiian Airlines

Fri 8/158:19 pmIAD - LAX

Nonstop5h 29mHawaiian Airlines

Deal found 6/10

$211

Tue 7/83:48 pmLAX - IAD

1 stop11h 46mFrontier

Mon 7/147:30 amIAD - LAX

1 stop7h 38mFrontier

Deal found 6/11

$225

Mon 7/711:59 pmLAX - BWI

1 stop8h 24mMultiple Airlines

Tue 7/156:22 pmBWI - LAX

Nonstop5h 57mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/12

$237

Wed 8/1310:10 pmSFO - DCA

1 stop9h 28mJetBlue

Mon 8/185:40 pmDCA - SFO

1 stop9h 55mJetBlue

Deal found 6/9

$259

Sun 8/2411:41 pmLAX - DCA

1 stop7h 39mAmerican Airlines

Sun 8/318:20 amDCA - LAX

Nonstop5h 19mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 6/11

$268

Mon 7/711:55 pmLAX - BWI

1 stop7h 55mDelta

Fri 7/117:18 pmBWI - LAX

1 stop7h 11mDelta

Deal found 6/11

$277

Sat 8/166:25 pmSFO - BWI

1 stop13h 58mSun Country Air

Sun 8/2412:23 pmBWI - SFO

1 stop13h 28mSun Country Air

Deal found 6/10

$280

Tue 7/292:01 pmBUR - BWI

1 stop13h 04mSpirit Airlines

Mon 8/42:50 pmBWI - BUR

2 stops19h 35mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 6/11

$191

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Tue 6/173:48 pmLAX - IAD

1 stop11h 42mFrontier

Mon 8/1811:04 amIAD - LAX

1 stop9h 53mFrontier

Deal found 6/9

$308

Tue 6/171:31 pmLAX - DCA

Nonstop5h 11mAlaska Airlines

Wed 8/208:59 amDCA - LAX

Nonstop5h 29mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 6/9

$329

Tue 6/178:20 amLAX - IAD

Nonstop5h 05mAlaska Airlines

Sat 8/168:19 pmIAD - LAX

Nonstop5h 29mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 6/9

$329

Tue 6/175:13 pmONT - IAD

1 stop10h 17mFrontier

Sat 6/217:30 amIAD - ONT

1 stop11h 48mFrontier

Deal found 6/12

$349

Tue 6/177:00 amSFO - IAD

1 stop20h 30mFrontier

Sat 6/211:29 pmIAD - SFO

1 stop23h 50mFrontier

Deal found 6/12

$351

Wed 6/186:15 amLAX - BWI

1 stop7h 10mMultiple Airlines

Thu 8/216:26 amBWI - LAX

Nonstop5h 34mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/9

$248

Wed 6/1812:15 pmBUR - BWI

1 stop14h 28mSpirit Airlines

Wed 6/256:00 amBWI - BUR

1 stop8h 20mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 6/11

$305

Wed 6/187:50 amLAX - IAD

1 stop7h 35mSouthwest

Wed 7/27:00 pmIAD - LAX

1 stop7h 15mSouthwest

Deal found 6/10

$348

Wed 6/186:25 amSAN - DCA

1 stop12h 34mFrontier

Tue 6/241:00 pmDCA - SAN

1 stop13h 05mFrontier

Deal found 6/11

$350

Thu 6/196:51 pmSAN - IAD

1 stop8h 39mFrontier

Tue 6/247:30 amIAD - SAN

1 stop13h 36mFrontier

Deal found 6/12

$338

Sat 6/216:52 pmLAX - BWI

1 stop7h 51mSpirit Airlines

Sat 6/288:35 pmBWI - LAX

Nonstop5h 54mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 6/10

$217

Sat 6/216:15 amLAX - DCA

1 stop12h 44mFrontier

Wed 6/256:00 pmDCA - LAX

1 stop9h 29mFrontier

Deal found 6/12

$355

One-way flights from California to Washington, D.C.
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Tue 7/159:41 pmLAX - BWI

Nonstop4h 52mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 6/11

$78

Wed 9/1011:21 amBUR - BWI

2 stops16h 18mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 6/11

$91

Wed 8/2011:59 pmLAX - BWI

Nonstop5h 07mUnited Airlines

Deal found 6/10

$99

Sat 8/235:30 amLAX - DCA

2 stops13h 05mSouthwest

Deal found 6/9

$111

Tue 8/128:20 amLAX - IAD

Nonstop5h 05mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 6/10

$111

Wed 7/2311:20 amLAX - IAD

1 stop20h 48mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/10

$112

Wed 8/133:48 pmLAX - IAD

1 stop11h 46mFrontier

Deal found 6/11

$113

Tue 8/55:21 amLAX - DCA

1 stop7h 42mUnited Airlines

Deal found 6/9

$116

Sun 8/3112:47 pmLAX - DCA

Nonstop5h 12mHawaiian Airlines

Deal found 6/10

$117

Fri 7/41:31 pmLAX - DCA

Nonstop5h 11mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 6/10

$119

Wed 8/1310:48 amSAN - IAD

Nonstop5h 11mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 6/10

$119

Mon 6/308:20 amLAX - IAD

Nonstop5h 05mHawaiian Airlines

Deal found 6/10

$119

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Thu 7/10

9:41 pm-5:33 am

Nonstop4h 52m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 7/16

6:22 pm-9:19 pm

Nonstop5h 57m

$141

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Tue 7/29

2:01 pm-6:05 am

1 stop13h 04m

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Mon 8/4

2:50 pm-7:25 am

2 stops19h 35m

$191

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - IAD

LAXIAD

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Mon 6/30

11:01 pm-6:53 am

Nonstop4h 52m

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Tue 7/1

10:16 pm-12:45 am

Nonstop5h 29m

$197

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

Wed 8/13

5:20 am-4:15 pm

1 stop7h 55m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 8/27

6:00 am-11:05 am

1 stop8h 05m

$201

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - IAD

LAXIAD

Los Angeles

Tue 8/12

8:20 am-4:25 pm

Nonstop5h 05m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 8/19

8:19 pm-10:48 pm

Nonstop5h 29m

$202

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - IAD

LAXIAD

Los Angeles

Wed 7/2

1:00 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop6h 45m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 7/5

6:30 am-4:00 pm

1 stop12h 30m

$204

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

Wed 8/27

12:47 pm-8:59 pm

Nonstop5h 12m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 8/31

8:59 am-11:28 am

Nonstop5h 29m

$209

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - IAD

LAXIAD

Los Angeles

Tue 8/5

6:00 am-7:19 pm

1 stop10h 19m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 8/15

8:19 pm-10:48 pm

Nonstop5h 29m

$211

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

Wed 8/13

5:21 am-4:03 pm

1 stop7h 42m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 8/20

8:30 am-1:26 pm

1 stop7h 56m

$216

Los AngelesBaltimore

LAX - BWI

LAXBWI

Los Angeles

Wed 8/20

11:59 pm-8:06 am

Nonstop5h 07m

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 8/24

7:00 am-9:30 am

Nonstop5h 30m

$217

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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 $241). Flying from California to Washington, D.C. in March is currently the most expensive (average of $290). 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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Weekly flight availability from California to Washington, D.C.

The most flights from USCA to WAS are scheduled on a Thursday (56 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (28 on average).

Rainfall in Washington, D.C. by month

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.

Temperature in Washington, D.C. by month

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).

Reviews of airlines servicing Washington, D.C.

See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from California to Washington, D.C. have to say. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

10,000 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

10,000 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

10,000 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,287 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

10,000 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,950 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

10,000 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Hawaiian Airlines

7.9

Good

2,494 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

10,000 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,790 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

10,000 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

How popular is this California to Washington, D.C. flight route?
The California to Washington, D.C. flight path was viewed by 121 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.
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 $78. However, be on the lookout for offers from United Airlines and Southwest, 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. Dulles Intl, Los Angeles - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National or San Francisco - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl 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 Air China (100%), Virgin Australia (97%) and United Airlines (97%).
What are the cheapest flights from California to Washington, D.C.?
Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $63. While the most popular route (Los Angeles - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl) can be booked for $181 on average our data indicates $600 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 $241). Flying from California to Washington, D.C. in March is currently the most expensive (average of $290). 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.

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Spirit Airlines	Cheapest$48	Average$233	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time65%
Frontier	Cheapest$93	Average$239	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
Hawaiian Airlines	Cheapest$113	Average$374	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time85%
JetBlue	Cheapest$122	Average$307	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
Delta	Cheapest$133	Average$424	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
American Airlines	Cheapest$157	Average$449	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
United Airlines	Cheapest$178	Average$471	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Alaska Airlines	Cheapest$206	Average$406	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%
Sun Country Air	Cheapest$218	Average$515	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time83%
Southwest	Cheapest$253	Average$476	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%

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Reviews of airlines servicing Washington, D.C.

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