Cheap flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Washington, D.C. (WAS) from $53

This is the cheapest one-way flight price, found on 9/20. Prices may vary by date and flight preferences.
LAX — WAS
Sep 26 — Oct 31

The best prices from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. are usually found in February or January, booked 36 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Friday and return on a Saturday

How to find the cheapest flight from Los Angeles (LAX) to Washington, D.C. (WAS)

All the information you need to plan the best LAX to WAS flight in 2023: compare Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in Washington, D.C..

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Round-trip from

$237

One-way from

$79
High demand for flights, 31% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 36% potential price drop
From Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. (WAS)
One-way flight from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. (WAS)

LAX - WAS

Price

$237 - $375

WAS

Temperature

35.6 - 80.6 °F

WAS

Rainfall

2.6 - 4 inches

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.?

It’s generally more expensive to depart on a Tuesday, if you have to leave on this day you can still search on Cheapflights to find great options that meet your needs.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.?

To save up to 39% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 36 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. from $518 1-2 weeks out and tickets from $658 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

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

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in June. For low rates, February can be a great choice for travel to Washington, D.C.. Flights to Washington, D.C. from Los Angeles in February are about $448 on average during February, but can be found for as low as $159.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. (LAX - WAS)?

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Los Angeles 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 40% on airfare.

Cheap United Airlines flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.

Consider these cheap United Airlines flights we've found departing from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.. Make sure to check back often as deals are often changing.
  • If you’re traveling from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C., one of the more common airlines traveling that route is United Airlines. Flights from United Airlines traveling this route typically cost $367.45 RT. This price is typically 43% more expensive than other airlines that offer Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. flights. When booking this route, the cheapest RT price found was $107. The most popular departure airport in Los Angeles when flying to Washington, D.C. is Los Angeles Airport. The most popular airport to fly into when visiting Washington, D.C. is Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport. When flying from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C., United Airlines flights are 13% more popular than any other airline flying that same route.

Cheap Alaska Airlines flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.

To aid your search, here are some of the cheapest Alaska Airlines flights we've found from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.. Deals frequently update to provide users with more options.
  • Alaska Airlines is one of the most popular airlines used for those traveling from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.. Flights on this route from Alaska Airlines typically cost $495.87 RT, a price that is 63% cheaper than the average Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. flight. The cheapest flight found was $143 RT. Los Angeles Airport is the most common Los Angeles airport to take off from when flying to Washington, D.C.. Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport is the most popular arrival airport in Washington, D.C.. When flying from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C., Alaska Airlines flights are 11% more popular than any other airline flying that same route.

Cheap Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. flights in September & October 2023

The best prices found for LAX to WAS flights for September, October
These are some of the most attractive deals on flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. in 2023. More deals are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly.

Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. 2023 flight deals

Cheap flights to Washington, D.C. from Los Angeles found for this year
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Non-stop flights to Washington, D.C. from Los Angeles

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Late deals on return flights to Washington, D.C. from Los Angeles, departing today and this week
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One-way flights to Washington, D.C. from Los Angeles

The cheapest one-way flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.
Users in need of a one-way flight from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. can choose from these deals. Users can also find round-trip Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. flights by using the search form above.

Find flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. within your budget

Use the slider to find flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. that fit your budget.

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Los AngelesBaltimore/Washington

LAX - BWI

LAXBWI

Los Angeles

Mon 10/16

1 stop17h 36m

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 10/17

Nonstop5h 56m

Los AngelesBaltimore/Washington

LAX - BWI

LAXBWI

Los Angeles

Mon 10/16

1 stop17h 36m

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 10/17

Nonstop5h 56m

Los AngelesBaltimore/Washington

LAX - BWI

LAXBWI

Los Angeles

Fri 10/20

1 stop12h 15m

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 10/21

Nonstop5h 56m

Los AngelesBaltimore/Washington

LAX - BWI

LAXBWI

Los Angeles

Fri 10/27

Nonstop5h 03m

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 10/31

1 stop25h 56m

Los AngelesBaltimore/Washington

LAX - BWI

LAXBWI

Los Angeles

Fri 12/8

Nonstop4h 51m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 12/13

1 stop15h 55m

Los AngelesWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

Tue 2/27

Nonstop4h 51m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 2/28

Nonstop5h 57m

Los AngelesWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

LAX - IAD

LAXIAD

Los Angeles

Sat 10/21

Nonstop4h 57m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 10/30

Nonstop5h 50m

Los AngelesWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

Tue 10/31

Nonstop5h 10m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 11/4

Nonstop5h 55m

Los AngelesWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

Fri 10/13

1 stop8h 22m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 10/20

1 stop11h 24m

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Reviews of airlines servicing Washington, D.C.

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C., such as United Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Avianca. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

The line to get in took 2 hours. When I finally got to the gate they had a computer issue and could not read my boarding pass which for once (never again) I had not printed out. Despite the fact that I had checked in the night before and had my confirmation they would not let me board. No assistance from Alaska whatsoever I was forced to walk back to the agent, wait in a huge line and miss my flight. They were not able to get me on another flight until 10 hours later. I received a $10 food voucher which barely got me a cup of coffee.

Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

The line to get in took 2 hours. When I finally got to the gate they had a computer issue and could not read my boarding pass which for once (never again) I had not printed out. Despite the fact that I had checked in the night before and had my confirmation they would not let me board. No assistance from Alaska whatsoever I was forced to walk back to the agent, wait in a huge line and miss my flight. They were not able to get me on another flight until 10 hours later. I received a $10 food voucher which barely got me a cup of coffee.

Delta
7.9
Good
3,018 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

The line to get in took 2 hours. When I finally got to the gate they had a computer issue and could not read my boarding pass which for once (never again) I had not printed out. Despite the fact that I had checked in the night before and had my confirmation they would not let me board. No assistance from Alaska whatsoever I was forced to walk back to the agent, wait in a huge line and miss my flight. They were not able to get me on another flight until 10 hours later. I received a $10 food voucher which barely got me a cup of coffee.

Southwest
7.6
Good
1,521 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

The line to get in took 2 hours. When I finally got to the gate they had a computer issue and could not read my boarding pass which for once (never again) I had not printed out. Despite the fact that I had checked in the night before and had my confirmation they would not let me board. No assistance from Alaska whatsoever I was forced to walk back to the agent, wait in a huge line and miss my flight. They were not able to get me on another flight until 10 hours later. I received a $10 food voucher which barely got me a cup of coffee.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
1,890 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

The line to get in took 2 hours. When I finally got to the gate they had a computer issue and could not read my boarding pass which for once (never again) I had not printed out. Despite the fact that I had checked in the night before and had my confirmation they would not let me board. No assistance from Alaska whatsoever I was forced to walk back to the agent, wait in a huge line and miss my flight. They were not able to get me on another flight until 10 hours later. I received a $10 food voucher which barely got me a cup of coffee.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
2,635 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

The line to get in took 2 hours. When I finally got to the gate they had a computer issue and could not read my boarding pass which for once (never again) I had not printed out. Despite the fact that I had checked in the night before and had my confirmation they would not let me board. No assistance from Alaska whatsoever I was forced to walk back to the agent, wait in a huge line and miss my flight. They were not able to get me on another flight until 10 hours later. I received a $10 food voucher which barely got me a cup of coffee.

Related info for your journey

Useful info, stats and facts about Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. flights.

What airport do you fly from for flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.?

If you book a flight to Washington, D.C. from Los Angeles, you will be flying from Los Angeles, which is the city’s only airport. Los Angeles (LAX) is located 9.4 mi from the center of Los Angeles. There are 40 flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. per day from 9 different airlines.

Can I find flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. for under $100 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. for under $100. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Spirit Airlines for just $69, but on average you can expect to pay $115.

Are there nonstop flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. for under $200 on Cheapflights?

Cheapflights has at least 20 direct flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. under $200. A good price for a nonstop flight from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. is less than $142.

Are there last-minute flights available from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. for under $200?

There are currently 20+ open flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. within the next 7 days for less than $200.

What days are nonstop flights available from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.?

Days when nonstop flights are available for this flight are: Sunday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.

How many flights depart from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. on average per day?

Travelers can expect 13 flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. on average per day.
Morning (6am - Noon) - 31% of flight departures
Afternoon (Noon - 6pm) - 54% of flight departures
Evening (6pm - Midnight) - 15% of flight departures

How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.?

There are many flights that can get you from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. in 17h 36m. Fly via Spirit Airlines to get the fastest option. Los Angeles and Washington, D.C. are separated by a distance of 2296 mi.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. round-trip?

Our cheapest airline available from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. is Spirit Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $69 on this airline. Spirit Airlines is 84% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

For one-way options, check prices for Spirit Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $53. Users have also found prices from $79 and $84 on Alaska Airlines and United Airlines, respectively.

What are the most popular routes from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.?

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.?

What are the most reliable airlines from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.?

Before booking your flight to Washington, D.C. from Los Angeles, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Air China (94%), Ethiopian Air (87%), Virgin Australia( 87%).

What are the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.?

On average you can expect to pay $764 for a flight from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.. The cheapest flight overall is $84 while the most popular route, (Los Angeles - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National) is currently priced at $198.

What does LAX to IAD mean?

These are just IATA (International Air Transport Association) codes. They are used in aviation to identify and differentiate airports. That’s why a Los Angeles Airport to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport flight would often be abbreviated as a LAX to IAD flight. This flight route has multiple associated airports, so we think it might be helpful to learn the name and codes of them as well. They are Baltimore/Washington Airport (BWI), Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport (DCA).

Top 8 airlines flying from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.

The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users traveling from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$84Average$215FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Alaska AirlinesCheapest$107Average$367FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Spirit AirlinesCheapest$110Average$284FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
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JetBlueCheapest$138Average$338FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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DeltaCheapest$143Average$496FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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American AirlinesCheapest$148Average$440FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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United AirlinesCheapest$157Average$403FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Sun Country AirCheapest$386Average$487FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
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Hourly flight availability from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.

See what time of day planes typically take off from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.
5%of flight departuresEarly morningMidnight to 6 am
62%of flight departuresMorning6 am to noon
21%of flight departuresAfternoonNoon to 6 pm
12%of flight departuresEvening6 pm to midnight
Midnight
6 AM
Noon
6 PM

Weekly flight availability from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.

See how many times per day planes take to the skies headed from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.
Sunday39daily flights
Monday45daily flights
Tuesday39daily flights
Wednesday42daily flights
Thursday42daily flights
Friday43daily flights
Saturday35daily flights
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