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Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles from £76

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.
WAS — LAX
4 Jan — 11 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles are usually found in September or August, booked 60 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

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Cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 5 December 2025.

Wed 24/1208:45BWI - LAX
1 stop13h 34mSpirit Airlines
Mon 29/1206:15LAX - BWI
1 stop7h 57mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/12£174
Wed 31/1218:55DCA - LAX
1 stop7h 30mSouthwest
Wed 7/110:20LAX - DCA
1 stop9h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 3/12£180
Wed 31/1220:15IAD - LAX
Nonstop5h 55mUnited Airlines
Wed 7/113:25LAX - IAD
Nonstop4h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/12£194
Tue 16/1208:40BWI - LAX
Nonstop5h 54mUnited Airlines
Thu 29/113:25LAX - BWI
Nonstop5h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/12£197
Wed 31/1216:40IAD - LAX
1 stop7h 40mSouthwest
Wed 7/105:45LAX - IAD
1 stop8h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 4/12£199
Wed 31/1213:40DCA - LAX
1 stop11h 50mSouthwest
Mon 12/111:00LAX - DCA
1 stop9h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 1/12£201
Wed 17/1206:00BWI - LAX
1 stop7h 50mDelta
Thu 29/107:30LAX - BWI
1 stop7h 16mDelta
Deal found 2/12£220
Wed 24/1218:55DCA - LAX
1 stop7h 30mSouthwest
Tue 6/123:05LAX - DCA
1 stop8h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 4/12£221
Mon 22/1218:50DCA - LAX
1 stop9h 07mJetBlue
Sat 3/121:40LAX - DCA
1 stop8h 24mJetBlue
Deal found 3/12£222
Wed 31/1218:00DCA - LAX
1 stop9h 49mUnited Airlines
Sun 4/122:55LAX - DCA
1 stop7h 33mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/12£223
Wed 17/1211:40DCA - LAX
2 stops10h 05mSouthwest
Tue 6/107:00LAX - DCA
1 stop7h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 1/12£225
Wed 24/1215:20DCA - LAX
1 stop11h 05mSouthwest
Thu 1/105:00LAX - DCA
1 stop8h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 1/12£226

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Los Angeles (LAX). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 5 December 2025.

Round-trip from

£147

One-way from

£76

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£364

Good round-trip deal

£129 or less

Good one-way deal

£168 or less
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  • Southwest
  • 3/3-4/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 14h 10m total
  • Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles
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  • Southwest
  • 10/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 7h 40m total
  • Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles 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 858,174 searches. Data last updated 5 December 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles that are best for you.

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BaltimoreLos Angeles

BWI - LAX

BWILAX

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 12/2

06:00-09:06

Nonstop6h 06m

Los Angeles

Tue 17/2

09:00-16:53

Nonstop4h 53m

£149

BaltimoreLos Angeles

BWI - LAX

BWILAX

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 17/2

06:00-09:06

Nonstop6h 06m

Los Angeles

Tue 24/2

10:45-21:27

1 stop7h 42m

£157

BaltimoreLos Angeles

BWI - LAX

BWILAX

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 21/1

08:00-10:57

Nonstop5h 57m

Los Angeles

Sat 24/1

00:40-11:20

1 stop7h 40m

£157

BaltimoreLos Angeles

BWI - LAX

BWILAX

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 18/1

08:00-10:57

Nonstop5h 57m

Los Angeles

Sat 24/1

00:55-11:20

1 stop7h 25m

£170

BaltimoreLos Angeles

BWI - LAX

BWILAX

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 19/1

08:42-14:58

1 stop9h 16m

Los Angeles

Mon 26/1

13:25-21:26

Nonstop5h 01m

£170

BaltimoreLos Angeles

BWI - LAX

BWILAX

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 9/1

08:42-14:58

1 stop9h 16m

Los Angeles

Mon 12/1

13:25-21:26

Nonstop5h 01m

£170

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

IAD - LAX

IADLAX

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 15/1

05:30-10:10

1 stop7h 40m

Los Angeles

Wed 21/1

08:45-21:55

2 stops10h 10m

£176

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

IAD - LAX

IADLAX

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 8/1

09:05-17:05

2 stops11h 00m

Los Angeles

Wed 14/1

07:50-21:55

2 stops11h 05m

£178

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

DCA - LAX

DCALAX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 10/2

09:59-12:56

Nonstop5h 57m

Los Angeles

Sun 15/2

12:07-20:05

Nonstop4h 58m

£179

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

IAD - LAX

IADLAX

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 5/2

16:40-21:50

1 stop8h 10m

Los Angeles

Sun 8/2

06:30-15:50

1 stop6h 20m

£182

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

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles. Price data was last updated on 28 November 2025.

Booking 60 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles (average of £56). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles in December is currently the most expensive (average of £134). 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 WAS to LAX?

Find hourly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 5 December 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles at midday. Doing so could potentially save you 92% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.

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

Explore weekly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles. 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 5 December 2025.

The most flights from WAS to LAX are scheduled on a Thursday (51 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (41 on average).

How much does it cost for a return flight from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles?

How often are flights from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles delayed?

About 14% of weekly flights between Washington, D.C. and Los Angeles have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 179 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Monday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles flights?

Over the past year, Air China have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 5% of flights being delayed.

Related info for your journey

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

    Los Angeles (LAX), located 9.4 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles. 0 airlines have flights to Los Angeles from Washington, D.C. on a regular basis. Booking flights from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 45 inbound flights from Washington, D.C. per day.

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

    There are many flights that can get you from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles in 5h 57m. Fly via United Airlines, Southwest, or Alaska Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles is about 2304 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles are Alaska Airlines (£88), United Airlines (£141), and American Airlines (£168).

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

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

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

    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 Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles on time: Ethiopian Air (95%), Egyptair (94%), ITA Airways (93%).

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles 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 Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles (average of £56). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles in December is currently the most expensive (average of £134). 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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