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 $61. However, be on the lookout for offers from Frontier and Delta, 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 - Baltimore/Washington or Los Angeles - 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 $113. While the most popular route (Los Angeles - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National) can be booked for $187 on average our data indicates $955 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 Cathay Pacific (100%), Iberia (100%) and Singapore 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 53 days in advance to save up to 65% 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 $390, or $577 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 $356 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $131. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December. Opting for a August flight can save you 26% on your journey compared to booking in December

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.

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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..

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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 abril 30, 2025.

jue. 5/298:36 pmBUR - BWI

1 stop6h 34mSpirit Airlines

mar. 6/37:17 amBWI - BUR

1 stop15h 24mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 4/27

$142

sáb. 5/2411:36 amLAX - BWI

Nonstop5h 03mSpirit Airlines

lun. 5/268:44 pmBWI - LAX

Nonstop5h 42mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 4/29

$147

dom. 6/19:21 pmLAX - BWI

1 stop9h 43mMultiple Airlines

vie. 6/138:35 pmBWI - LAX

Nonstop5h 54mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/29

$166

dom. 6/19:21 pmLAX - BWI

1 stop9h 43mFrontier

jue. 6/511:09 amBWI - LAX

1 stop13h 31mFrontier

Deal found 4/29

$178

sáb. 5/245:15 pmONT - IAD

1 stop9h 40mFrontier

sáb. 5/317:25 amIAD - ONT

1 stop11h 55mFrontier

Deal found 4/29

$198

mié. 4/306:15 amLAX - DCA

1 stop26h 52mFrontier

lun. 5/121:00 pmDCA - LAX

1 stop25h 08mFrontier

Deal found 4/29

$201

mié. 6/43:48 pmLAX - IAD

1 stop11h 22mFrontier

sáb. 6/711:33 amIAD - LAX

1 stop8h 40mFrontier

Deal found 4/28

$201

dom. 5/258:00 amLAX - IAD

Nonstop5h 14mAlaska Airlines

mié. 6/47:25 pmIAD - LAX

Nonstop5h 38mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 4/28

$202

mié. 5/287:45 amLAX - DCA

Nonstop4h 55mAmerican Airlines

mié. 6/45:30 pmDCA - LAX

Nonstop5h 46mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/29

$203

jue. 5/299:35 pmLAX - IAD

Nonstop5h 02mUnited Airlines

dom. 6/110:05 pmIAD - LAX

Nonstop5h 29mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/27

$203

jue. 5/88:00 amLAX - IAD

Nonstop5h 00mHawaiian Airlines

mar. 6/37:25 pmIAD - LAX

Nonstop5h 38mHawaiian Airlines

Deal found 4/29

$204

mié. 5/288:00 amLAX - DCA

Nonstop5h 05mDelta

sáb. 6/75:15 pmDCA - LAX

Nonstop5h 40mDelta

Deal found 4/29

$207

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jue. 5/298:36 pmBUR - BWI

1 stop6h 34mSpirit Airlines

mar. 6/37:17 amBWI - BUR

1 stop15h 24mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 4/27

$142

jue. 5/2911:36 amLAX - BWI

Nonstop5h 03mMultiple Airlines

jue. 6/511:09 amBWI - LAX

1 stop13h 31mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/29

$152

sáb. 5/1010:35 pmLAX - BWI

1 stop8h 23mFrontier

mar. 5/1310:40 amBWI - LAX

1 stop10h 03mFrontier

Deal found 4/29

$181

dom. 5/258:00 amLAX - IAD

Nonstop5h 14mAlaska Airlines

sáb. 5/317:25 pmIAD - LAX

Nonstop5h 38mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 4/28

$202

mié. 5/287:45 amLAX - DCA

Nonstop4h 55mAmerican Airlines

mié. 6/45:30 pmDCA - LAX

Nonstop5h 46mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/29

$203

jue. 5/299:35 pmLAX - IAD

Nonstop5h 02mUnited Airlines

dom. 6/110:05 pmIAD - LAX

Nonstop5h 29mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/27

$203

jue. 5/88:00 amLAX - IAD

Nonstop5h 00mHawaiian Airlines

sáb. 5/317:25 pmIAD - LAX

Nonstop5h 38mHawaiian Airlines

Deal found 4/29

$204

mié. 5/288:00 amLAX - DCA

Nonstop5h 05mDelta

mar. 6/105:10 pmDCA - LAX

Nonstop5h 35mDelta

Deal found 4/29

$207

vie. 7/48:24 pmLAX - DCA

1 stop9h 15mJetBlue

mié. 7/95:10 pmDCA - LAX

1 stop9h 34mJetBlue

Deal found 4/28

$265

mar. 6/1012:10 pmSFO - BWI

1 stop20h 13mSun Country Air

mar. 6/1712:25 pmBWI - SFO

1 stop7h 49mSun Country Air

Deal found 4/29

$285

mié. 6/46:52 pmLAX - BWI

1 stop8h 18mSpirit Airlines

sáb. 6/77:17 amBWI - LAX

1 stop9h 49mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 4/29

$147

mié. 6/255:20 amLAX - DCA

2 stops9h 20mSouthwest

vie. 7/46:10 amDCA - LAX

1 stop8h 30mSouthwest

Deal found 4/28

$298

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jue. 5/13:41 pmLAX - IAD

1 stop11h 50mFrontier

mar. 5/1311:47 amIAD - LAX

1 stop12h 48mFrontier

Deal found 4/29

$201

sáb. 5/36:15 amLAX - DCA

1 stop26h 52mFrontier

jue. 5/81:00 pmDCA - LAX

1 stop23h 52mFrontier

Deal found 4/29

$201

dom. 5/48:56 pmSFO - BWI

1 stop17h 26mFrontier

mar. 5/610:40 amBWI - SFO

1 stop29h 35mFrontier

Deal found 4/29

$231

lun. 5/510:35 pmLAX - IAD

1 stop8h 52mMultiple Airlines

vie. 5/307:25 pmIAD - LAX

Nonstop5h 38mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/29

$202

mar. 5/64:59 pmLAX - BWI

1 stop18h 56mFrontier

sáb. 5/1010:56 amBWI - LAX

1 stop13h 39mFrontier

Deal found 4/29

$181

mar. 5/610:35 pmLAX - IAD

1 stop13h 15mFrontier

mié. 5/147:45 amIAD - LAX

1 stop27h 49mFrontier

Deal found 4/29

$201

mar. 5/61:08 pmONT - IAD

1 stop14h 23mFrontier

mar. 5/137:45 amIAD - ONT

1 stop7h 23mFrontier

Deal found 4/29

$205

mié. 5/711:36 amLAX - BWI

Nonstop5h 03mSpirit Airlines

mar. 5/138:44 pmBWI - LAX

Nonstop5h 42mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 4/29

$151

mié. 5/710:35 pmLAX - BWI

1 stop8h 23mMultiple Airlines

mar. 5/132:59 pmBWI - LAX

1 stop7h 49mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/29

$168

mié. 5/71:59 pmLAX - DCA

1 stop19h 08mFrontier

lun. 5/121:00 pmDCA - LAX

1 stop25h 08mFrontier

Deal found 4/29

$201

mié. 5/78:36 pmBUR - BWI

1 stop6h 34mSpirit Airlines

mar. 5/137:17 amBWI - BUR

1 stop15h 24mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 4/29

$212

jue. 5/88:00 amLAX - IAD

Nonstop5h 00mHawaiian Airlines

mar. 6/37:25 pmIAD - LAX

Nonstop5h 38mHawaiian Airlines

Deal found 4/29

$204

One-way flights from California to Washington, D.C.
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mié. 5/284:18 pmBUR - BWI

1 stop10h 52mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 4/28

$61

lun. 6/1610:18 pmLAX - BWI

1 stop28h 25mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 4/29

$96

mar. 5/201:08 pmONT - IAD

1 stop14h 23mFrontier

Deal found 4/29

$97

mié. 5/710:35 pmLAX - BWI

1 stop8h 23mFrontier

Deal found 4/29

$98

mié. 5/218:00 amLAX - DCA

Nonstop5h 05mDelta

Deal found 4/29

$114

jue. 7/178:20 amLAX - IAD

Nonstop5h 05mHawaiian Airlines

Deal found 4/28

$114

lun. 5/126:15 amLAX - DCA

1 stop12h 44mFrontier

Deal found 4/28

$115

dom. 6/89:21 pmLAX - IAD

1 stop14h 21mFrontier

Deal found 4/29

$115

jue. 5/812:06 pmBUR - BWI

1 stop26h 16mFrontier

Deal found 4/29

$117

mar. 6/36:45 pmLAX - IAD

1 stop9h 51mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 4/28

$118

lun. 6/28:37 pmSAN - DCA

1 stop12h 23mFrontier

Deal found 4/28

$121

jue. 6/126:15 amSAN - IAD

1 stop21h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/29

$121

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BUR - BWI

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Burbank Bob Hope

jue. 5/29

8:36 pm-6:10 am

1 stop6h 34m

Baltimore/Washington

mar. 6/3

7:17 am-7:41 pm

1 stop15h 24m

$142

Los AngelesBaltimore

LAX - BWI

LAXBWI

Los Angeles

mié. 6/4

6:52 pm-6:10 am

1 stop8h 18m

Baltimore/Washington

sáb. 6/7

7:17 am-2:06 pm

1 stop9h 49m

$147

Los AngelesBaltimore

LAX - BWI

LAXBWI

Los Angeles

jue. 5/29

6:00 am-9:51 pm

2 stops12h 51m

Baltimore/Washington

mié. 6/11

10:34 am-9:40 pm

1 stop14h 06m

$163

Los AngelesBaltimore

LAX - BWI

LAXBWI

Los Angeles

mié. 5/21

10:35 pm-10:01 am

1 stop8h 26m

Baltimore/Washington

jue. 5/29

3:29 pm-9:29 pm

1 stop9h 00m

$178

OntarioWashington, D.C.

ONT - IAD

ONTIAD

Ontario

sáb. 5/24

5:15 pm-5:55 am

1 stop9h 40m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

mié. 5/28

7:25 am-11:43 am

1 stop7h 18m

$198

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

sáb. 5/3

6:15 am-12:07 pm

1 stop26h 52m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

jue. 5/8

1:00 pm-9:52 am

1 stop23h 52m

$201

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - IAD

LAXIAD

Los Angeles

mié. 6/4

3:48 pm-6:10 am

1 stop11h 22m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

sáb. 6/7

11:33 am-5:13 pm

1 stop8h 40m

$201

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - IAD

LAXIAD

Los Angeles

dom. 5/25

8:00 am-4:14 pm

Nonstop5h 14m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

mié. 6/4

7:25 pm-10:03 pm

Nonstop5h 38m

$202

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

mié. 5/28

7:45 am-3:40 pm

Nonstop4h 55m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

mié. 6/4

5:30 pm-8:16 pm

Nonstop5h 46m

$203

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - IAD

LAXIAD

Los Angeles

jue. 5/29

4:45 pm-12:44 am

Nonstop4h 59m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

dom. 6/1

8:20 pm-10:49 pm

Nonstop5h 29m

$203

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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 $309). Flying from California to Washington, D.C. in June is currently the most expensive (average of $373). 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 Tuesday (51 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (18 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 Breeze Airways, Alaska Airlines and Southwest 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.

Breeze Airways

8.1

Very good

160 reviews

Reviews

1 / 11

10.0

Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Breeze Airways

8.1

Very good

160 reviews

Breeze Airways

8.1

Very good

160 reviews

Reviews

1 / 11

10.0

Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,961 reviews

Breeze Airways

8.1

Very good

160 reviews

Reviews

1 / 11

10.0

Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,295 reviews

Breeze Airways

8.1

Very good

160 reviews

Reviews

1 / 11

10.0

Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,929 reviews

Breeze Airways

8.1

Very good

160 reviews

Reviews

1 / 11

10.0

Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Hawaiian Airlines

7.9

Good

2,405 reviews

Breeze Airways

8.1

Very good

160 reviews

Reviews

1 / 11

10.0

Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

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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 $61. However, be on the lookout for offers from Frontier and Delta, 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 - Baltimore/Washington or Los Angeles - 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 Cathay Pacific (100%), Iberia (100%) and Singapore Airlines (97%).
What are the cheapest flights from California to Washington, D.C.?
Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $113. While the most popular route (Los Angeles - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National) can be booked for $187 on average our data indicates $955 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 $309). Flying from California to Washington, D.C. in June is currently the most expensive (average of $373). 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.

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Spirit Airlines	Cheapest$48	Average$234	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time65%
Frontier	Cheapest$90	Average$242	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
JetBlue	Cheapest$122	Average$344	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
Delta	Cheapest$133	Average$426	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
American Airlines	Cheapest$157	Average$470	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Sun Country Air	Cheapest$157	Average$372	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time83%
Hawaiian Airlines	Cheapest$158	Average$371	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time85%
United Airlines	Cheapest$178	Average$488	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Alaska Airlines	Cheapest$206	Average$428	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%
Southwest	Cheapest$256	Average$478	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%

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