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$170+ Cheap flights from Irvine, CA 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 10/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — WAS
Jul 24 — Jul 311
Fri 7/24
Fri 7/31
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Irvine to Washington, D.C.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Irvine to Washington, D.C.. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 24, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/20. 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.
Thu 8/66:30 am
LAX
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DCA
1 stop7h 29m
Frontier
Mon 8/106:00 pm
DCA
-
LAX
2 stops18h 30m
Frontier
Deal found 6/20$297
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/19. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/612:15 pm
LAX
-
DCA
1 stop7h 10m
Southwest
Tue 8/114:50 pm
DCA
-
LAX
2 stops8h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 6/19$298
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/19. 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.
Fri 7/106:30 am
LAX
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IAD
1 stop22h 50m
Frontier
Sat 7/119:57 pm
IAD
-
LAX
1 stop13h 57m
Frontier
Deal found 6/19$298
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/20. 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.
Wed 7/159:50 am
LAX
-
DCA
1 stop9h 09m
Frontier
Sat 7/186:00 pm
DCA
-
LAX
1 stop9h 11m
Frontier
Deal found 6/20$299
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/20. 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.
Tue 7/1411:00 pm
LAX
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IAD
1 stop8h 16m
Frontier
Sat 7/189:57 pm
IAD
-
LAX
1 stop13h 57m
Frontier
Deal found 6/20$299
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/23. 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.
Thu 7/96:30 am
LAX
-
DCA
1 stop7h 29m
Frontier
Sun 7/197:00 am
DCA
-
LAX
1 stop20h 11m
Frontier
Deal found 6/23$300
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/22. 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.
Wed 7/17:55 pm
LAX
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IAD
1 stop9h 30m
Frontier
Tue 7/149:50 am
IAD
-
LAX
1 stop13h 13m
Frontier
Deal found 6/22$300
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/21. 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.
Wed 9/1611:50 am
LAX
-
DCA
Nonstop5h 10m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 9/196:59 pm
DCA
-
LAX
1 stop17h 58m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 6/21$301
This Kissandfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/21. 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 Kissandfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/69:20 pm
LAX
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IAD
Nonstop5h 06m
Frontier
Thu 8/139:50 am
IAD
-
LAX
1 stop8h 15m
Frontier
Deal found 6/21$301
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/23. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/711:48 am
LAX
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DCA
Nonstop5h 12m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 10/209:30 am
DCA
-
LAX
Nonstop5h 39m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 6/23$302
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/19. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/1011:30 pm
LAX
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IAD
Nonstop5h 03m
United Airlines
Mon 7/137:00 am
IAD
-
LAX
Nonstop5h 26m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/19$302
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/23. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/67:55 am
LAX
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DCA
2 stops9h 55m
Southwest
Tue 8/184:50 pm
DCA
-
LAX
2 stops8h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 6/23$303

Find flight deals from Irvine to Washington, D.C.

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Irvine to Washington, D.C. flight deals. Data was last updated June 24, 2026.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$297
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$170
(Southwest)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$437
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Irvine 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 June 24, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Irvine to Washington, D.C. that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - IAD

LAXIAD

Los Angeles

Thu 7/30

11:30 pm-7:33 am

Nonstop5h 03m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 8/13

10:23 pm-12:59 am

Nonstop5h 36m

$302

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

Thu 8/6

7:55 am-8:50 pm

2 stops9h 55m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 8/10

6:50 am-2:30 pm

2 stops10h 40m

$303

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

Sat 8/1

5:30 am-4:45 pm

2 stops8h 15m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 8/7

4:35 pm-11:10 pm

1 stop9h 35m

$307

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - IAD

LAXIAD

Los Angeles

Sat 8/22

11:00 pm-6:53 am

Nonstop4h 53m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 8/29

7:00 am-9:34 am

Nonstop5h 34m

$315

Los AngelesBaltimore

LAX - BWI

LAXBWI

Los Angeles

Thu 8/6

8:35 am-7:40 pm

1 stop8h 05m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 8/12

5:35 pm-11:35 pm

2 stops9h 00m

$329

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

Tue 8/4

9:05 am-8:55 pm

2 stops8h 50m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 8/12

7:25 am-3:55 pm

2 stops11h 30m

$332

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - IAD

LAXIAD

Los Angeles

Fri 9/18

10:39 pm-6:38 am

Nonstop4h 59m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 9/21

8:33 pm-11:05 pm

Nonstop5h 32m

$336
Quickest round-trip

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - IAD

LAXIAD

Los Angeles

Wed 9/16

9:39 pm-5:40 am

Nonstop5h 01m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 9/23

1:00 pm-3:23 pm

Nonstop5h 23m

$337

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

Sat 8/8

5:20 am-8:50 pm

2 stops12h 30m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 8/15

6:05 am-5:55 pm

2 stops14h 50m

$338

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

Tue 9/15

11:50 am-8:00 pm

Nonstop5h 10m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 9/20

9:30 am-11:59 am

Nonstop5h 29m

$343

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Best time to book a flight from Irvine to Washington, D.C.

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Washington, D.C. from Irvine with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Irvine to Washington, D.C.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from IR9 to WAS?

Find hourly flight availability from Irvine 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 June 24, 2026.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Irvine to Washington, D.C. is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 26% on airfare.

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

Explore weekly flight availability from Irvine 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 June 24, 2026.

The most flights from IR9 to WAS are scheduled on a Wednesday (45 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (28 on average).

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

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Irvine to Washington, D.C.. Price data was last updated on June 20, 2026.

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Washington, D.C.

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Washington, D.C.. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Washington, D.C.. Reviews last updated June 24, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Irvine to Washington, D.C., such as Alaska Airlines,Southwest, andUnited Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,573 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,573 reviews
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,573 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,242 reviews
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,573 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,886 reviews
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,573 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,754 reviews
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,573 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.
Frontier
5.6
Fair
2,866 reviews
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,573 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Irvine 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 Irvine to Washington, D.C.?

    There are many flights that can get you from Irvine to Washington, D.C. in 5h 03m. Fly via United Airlines, Southwest, or Alaska Airlines to get the fastest option. Irvine and Washington, D.C. are separated by a distance of 2282 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $55 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Southwest from $118 and JetBlue from $127 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Irvine to Washington, D.C.?

    While some choose either Los Angeles - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl or Los Angeles - Baltimore/Washington, Los Angeles - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National is the most popular route from Irvine to Washington, D.C..

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Irvine to Washington, D.C.?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Irvine to Washington, D.C. on time: Ethiopian Air (98%), Egyptair (98%), Asiana Airlines (97%).

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

    While on average a flight from Irvine to Washington, D.C. is generally $1,331, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $148. When looking at the most popular route, (Los Angeles - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National), you can expect to pay $227 for that flight.

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

    Yes. In addition to deals on Irvine to Washington, D.C. flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Irvine 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 Irvine to Washington, D.C..

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Irvine to Washington, D.C.?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Irvine 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.

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Top 8 airlines flying from Irvine to Washington, D.C.

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Irvine 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 June 24, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$99Average$279FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$128Average$337FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
DeltaCheapest$138Average$456FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$159Average$473FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$180Average$465FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
JetBlueCheapest$186Average$419FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$186Average$506FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$257Average$526FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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