
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $297 (Southwest) |
One-way from | $169 (Kiwi.com) |
Popular in | March |
Cheapest in | August |
Average price | $437 |
Good round-trip deal | $432 or less |
Good one-way deal | $238 or less |
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Fly to
Route
Depart
Return
Los AngelesWashington, D.C.
LAX - DCA
LAXDCA
Los Angeles
Tue 8/11
7:30 am-8:55 pm
2 stops10h 25m
Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
Sun 8/16
7:35 pm-11:25 pm
1 stop6h 50m
Los AngelesWashington, D.C.
LAX - IAD
LAXIAD
Los Angeles
Wed 8/12
11:00 pm-6:53 am
Nonstop4h 53m
Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Tue 8/18
5:42 pm-8:18 pm
Nonstop5h 36m
Los AngelesWashington, D.C.
LAX - DCA
LAXDCA
Los Angeles
Thu 7/23
6:35 am-4:20 pm
1 stop6h 45m
Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
Thu 7/30
6:10 pm-12:10 am
1 stop9h 00m
Los AngelesWashington, D.C.
LAX - IAD
LAXIAD
Los Angeles
Thu 8/27
10:39 pm-6:38 am
Nonstop4h 59m
Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Mon 8/31
7:00 am-9:34 am
Nonstop5h 34m
Los AngelesWashington, D.C.
LAX - DCA
LAXDCA
Los Angeles
Sun 9/6
6:55 am-7:20 pm
2 stops9h 25m
Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
Sun 9/20
6:55 pm-11:00 pm
1 stop7h 05m
Los AngelesWashington, D.C.
LAX - DCA
LAXDCA
Los Angeles
Wed 8/12
11:48 am-8:00 pm
Nonstop5h 12m
Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
Tue 8/18
9:59 am-12:27 pm
Nonstop5h 28m
Los AngelesWashington, D.C.
LAX - DCA
LAXDCA
Los Angeles
Fri 7/17
7:30 am-3:32 pm
Nonstop5h 02m
Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
Fri 7/24
4:45 pm-7:19 pm
Nonstop5h 34m
Los AngelesWashington, D.C.
LAX - DCA
LAXDCA
Los Angeles
Wed 7/22
8:40 am-10:40 pm
1 stop11h 00m
Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
Fri 7/24
3:35 pm-8:20 pm
1 stop7h 45m
Los AngelesBaltimore
LAX - BWI
LAXBWI
Los Angeles
Wed 8/5
11:05 pm-7:14 am
Nonstop5h 09m
Baltimore/Washington
Mon 8/10
7:23 pm-9:52 pm
Nonstop5h 29m
Los AngelesWashington, D.C.
LAX - DCA
LAXDCA
Los Angeles
Thu 7/23
7:30 am-3:32 pm
Nonstop5h 02m
Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
Wed 8/5
12:27 pm-7:17 pm
1 stop9h 50m
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
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| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy- | Trust Score*1 star | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*1 star | |
| Price Accuracy- | Trust Score*1 star | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy- | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars |
Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. (average of $341). Flying from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. in May is currently the most expensive (average of $513). 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.
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 25% on airfare.
The most flights from LAX to WAS are scheduled on a Friday (50 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (35 on average).
Denver (DEN) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 31% of 1-stop itineraries from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. on Cheapflights.
Atlanta (ATL) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $160.
Flights via Chicago (ORD) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 7h 13m.
Flights via Chicago (ORD) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 00m.
About 12% of weekly flights between Los Angeles and Washington, D.C. have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 154 minutes.
Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.
Thursday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Wednesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Over the last year, United Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 10% of flights being delayed.
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C., you should look to book at least 86 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.
Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. flight should consider departing on Thursday afternoons 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.
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| Cheapest$159 | Average$382 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% | |
| Cheapest$180 | Average$432 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
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