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$64+ 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 3/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — WAS
Mar 5 — Mar 121
Thu 3/5
Thu 3/12
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Washington, D.C.

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 February 3, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 3/38:40 am
ONT
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DCA
1 stop10h 19m
Frontier
Tue 3/102:00 pm
DCA
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ONT
1 stop12h 59m
Frontier
Deal found 2/1$145
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/216:00 am
ONT
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DCA
1 stop7h 59m
Frontier
Tue 3/32:00 pm
DCA
-
ONT
1 stop10h 34m
Frontier
Deal found 1/31$148
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/38:40 am
ONT
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DCA
1 stop10h 19m
Frontier
Sat 3/76:00 pm
DCA
-
ONT
1 stop8h 59m
Frontier
Deal found 2/2$150
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/286:00 am
ONT
-
DCA
1 stop7h 59m
Frontier
Tue 3/32:00 pm
DCA
-
ONT
1 stop10h 34m
Frontier
Deal found 2/3$158
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/262:08 pm
ONT
-
DCA
1 stop28h 51m
Frontier
Wed 3/48:00 am
DCA
-
ONT
1 stop16h 34m
Frontier
Deal found 2/1$162
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/38:40 am
ONT
-
DCA
1 stop10h 19m
Frontier
Thu 3/52:00 pm
DCA
-
ONT
1 stop12h 59m
Frontier
Deal found 2/1$167
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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.
Thu 2/262:08 pm
ONT
-
DCA
1 stop19h 52m
Frontier
Tue 3/38:00 am
DCA
-
ONT
1 stop16h 34m
Frontier
Deal found 2/1$169
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/216:00 am
ONT
-
DCA
1 stop7h 59m
Frontier
Wed 2/252:00 pm
DCA
-
ONT
1 stop10h 34m
Frontier
Deal found 2/2$174
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/196:05 am
ONT
-
DCA
1 stop7h 54m
Frontier
Wed 2/252:00 pm
DCA
-
ONT
1 stop10h 34m
Frontier
Deal found 2/1$184
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/308:26 am
ONT
-
BWI
1 stop23h 46m
Frontier
Tue 5/53:06 pm
BWI
-
ONT
1 stop8h 33m
Frontier
Deal found 2/2$200
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 3/37:18 pm
LAX
-
BWI
1 stop12h 09m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/103:19 pm
BWI
-
LAX
1 stop24h 41m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/1$215
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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.
Tue 2/247:18 pm
LAX
-
BWI
1 stop12h 09m
Spirit Airlines
Sat 2/2810:06 am
BWI
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LAX
1 stop16h 44m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/3$216

Find 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 February 3, 2026.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$145
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$64
(Trip.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$322

Good round-trip deal

$266 or less

Good one-way deal

$178 or less
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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 February 3, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Washington, D.C. that are best for you.

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OntarioWashington, D.C.

ONT - DCA

ONTDCA

Ontario

Fri 3/6

6:15 am-4:59 pm

1 stop7h 44m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 3/10

2:00 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop12h 59m

$207

OntarioWashington, D.C.

ONT - DCA

ONTDCA

Ontario

Wed 2/25

8:40 am-4:59 pm

1 stop29h 19m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 3/1

6:00 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 59m

$215

OntarioWashington, D.C.

ONT - DCA

ONTDCA

Ontario

Thu 3/12

6:15 am-4:59 pm

1 stop7h 44m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 3/16

6:00 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 59m

$238

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

Wed 5/20

8:00 am-10:59 pm

1 stop11h 59m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 5/26

3:59 pm-10:32 pm

1 stop9h 33m

$255

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

Mon 4/13

10:45 am-10:45 pm

1 stop9h 00m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 4/17

7:20 pm-12:20 am

1 stop8h 00m

$257

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - IAD

SFOIAD

San Francisco

Sat 3/7

10:20 am-11:10 pm

1 stop9h 50m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 3/10

12:47 pm-7:19 pm

1 stop9h 32m

$257

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - IAD

SFOIAD

San Francisco

Thu 3/5

6:30 am-5:20 pm

1 stop7h 50m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 3/11

7:05 am-3:48 pm

1 stop11h 43m

$257

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

Mon 2/23

6:35 am-5:55 pm

1 stop8h 20m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 3/3

6:40 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop7h 45m

$257

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - IAD

SFOIAD

San Francisco

Tue 5/5

5:50 am-4:15 pm

1 stop7h 25m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 5/9

12:42 pm-8:39 pm

1 stop10h 57m

$257

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - IAD

SFOIAD

San Francisco

Tue 3/3

6:40 am-5:27 pm

1 stop7h 47m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 3/10

7:05 am-3:48 pm

1 stop11h 43m

$257

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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 $179). 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 February 3, 2026.

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 28% 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 January 31, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their California to Washington, D.C. flight should consider departing on Wednesday mornings 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 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 February 3, 2026.

The most flights from USCA to WAS are scheduled on a Monday (37 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (27 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 7h 44m. Fly via Frontier, JetBlue, or Southwest to get the fastest option. The distance from California to Washington, D.C. is about 2258 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 $48. However, be on the lookout for offers from Frontier and American 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 - 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 Egyptair (92%), Asiana Airlines (88%) and Air New Zealand (85%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $146. While the most popular route (Los Angeles - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National) can be booked for $169 on average, our data indicates $1,116 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 $179). 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 9 airlines flying from California to Washington, D.C.

Discover the top 9 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 February 3, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$50Average$216FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$97Average$263FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$113Average$354FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
JetBlueCheapest$122Average$371FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$138Average$394FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$159Average$440FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$172Average$445FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$178Average$450FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$197Average$382FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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