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$69+ Cheap flights from California to Washington, D.C. (WAS)

LAX — WAS
Nov 20 — Nov 271
Fri 11/20
Fri 11/27
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from California to Washington, D.C.

Tue 11/248:23 am -
1 stop17h 47m
Sun 12/68:55 pm -
1 stop13h 37m
Deal found 10/19$287
Thu 12/36:00 am -
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Deal found 10/19$288
Wed 11/256:00 am -
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Wed 12/27:00 am -
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Deal found 10/18$289
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Thu 11/1212:03 am -
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Wed 12/912:06 pm -
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Mon 11/97:36 pm -
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Wed 11/117:00 am -
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Deal found 10/20$291
Tue 11/248:23 am -
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Thu 12/310:33 pm -
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Tue 11/177:03 pm -
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Mon 11/231:09 pm -
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Wed 12/212:22 pm -
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Fri 12/257:40 am -
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Deal found 10/19$293
Mon 11/169:57 pm -
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Wed 11/1812:31 pm -
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Fri 11/139:57 pm -
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Sun 11/157:00 am -
1 stop30h 47m
Deal found 10/20$294

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$287
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One-way from

$69
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Average price

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$390 or less

Good one-way deal

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SacramentoWashington, D.C.

SMF Sacramento Intl - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

SMFIAD

Sacramento Intl

Wed 10/28

1:10 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop7h 49m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$129

SacramentoWashington, D.C.

SMF Sacramento Intl - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

SMFIAD

Sacramento Intl

Wed 10/28

1:37 pm-11:26 pm

1 stop6h 49m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$129

SacramentoWashington, D.C.

SMF Sacramento Intl - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

SMFIAD

Sacramento Intl

Sat 11/7

6:56 pm-5:44 am

1 stop7h 48m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$129

San DiegoBaltimore

SAN San Diego - BWI Baltimore/Washington

SANBWI

San Diego

Tue 12/8

6:35 am-2:20 pm

Nonstop4h 45m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$138

San DiegoBaltimore

SAN San Diego - BWI Baltimore/Washington

SANBWI

San Diego

Sun 11/15

10:35 pm-8:30 am

1 stop6h 55m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$152

Los AngelesBaltimore

LAX Los Angeles - BWI Baltimore/Washington

LAXBWI

Los Angeles

Sat 11/14

7:55 am-5:05 pm

1 stop6h 10m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$158

Los AngelesBaltimore

LAX Los Angeles - BWI Baltimore/Washington

LAXBWI

Los Angeles

Sun 11/15

11:10 pm-8:30 am

1 stop6h 20m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$158

Los AngelesBaltimore

LAX Los Angeles - BWI Baltimore/Washington

LAXBWI

Los Angeles

Thu 11/26

11:10 pm-10:45 am

2 stops8h 35m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$163

San FranciscoBaltimore

SFO San Francisco - BWI Baltimore/Washington

SFOBWI

San Francisco

Sun 11/15

9:25 pm-5:30 am

Nonstop5h 05m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$167

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX Los Angeles - DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

Mon 11/9

11:10 pm-8:20 am

1 stop6h 10m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$169

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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Washington, D.C. (average of $385). Flying from California to Washington, D.C. in June is currently the most expensive (average of $535). 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?

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 24% on airfare.

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

The most flights from USCA to WAS are scheduled on a Tuesday (43 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (7 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from California to Washington, D.C.?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
California to Washington, D.C. flights typically cost between $305 and $558 in November.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $287 on Frontier (Nov 24-Dec 6).

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

The price you pay for your flight from California to Washington, D.C. may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 68 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

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

Related info for your journey

  • 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 44m. Fly via Southwest, United Airlines, or Alaska Airlines 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 Frontier, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $74. However, be on the lookout for offers from Alaska 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 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 Sun Country Air (100%), Egyptair (91%) and American Airlines (90%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $168. While the most popular route (Los Angeles - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl) can be booked for $270 on average, our data indicates $1,400 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Washington, D.C. (average of $385). Flying from California to Washington, D.C. in June is currently the most expensive (average of $535). 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 7 airlines flying from California to Washington, D.C.

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$118Average$325FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$128Average$448FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$174Average$516FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
JetBlueCheapest$186Average$418FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$197Average$438FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$245Average$483FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$246Average$501FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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