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Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles from £78

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 22/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — LAX
17 Jan — 24 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 54 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday 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 18 December 2025.

Tue 23/1209:10DCA - LAX
1 stop11h 28mJetBlue
Thu 8/107:00LAX - DCA
1 stop8h 49mJetBlue
Deal found 16/12£255
Tue 23/1219:00DCA - LAX
1 stop8h 49mUnited Airlines
Mon 5/100:30LAX - DCA
1 stop7h 27mUnited Airlines
Deal found 16/12£262
Wed 17/1216:40IAD - LAX
1 stop7h 40mSouthwest
Thu 15/107:35LAX - IAD
1 stop6h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 16/12£262
Fri 26/1212:05DCA - LAX
1 stop10h 20mJetBlue
Thu 1/110:53LAX - DCA
1 stop8h 53mJetBlue
Deal found 16/12£277
Thu 25/1206:10IAD - LAX
Nonstop5h 53mUnited Airlines
Wed 21/110:34LAX - IAD
Nonstop4h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 16/12£284
Thu 25/1206:10IAD - LAX
Nonstop5h 53mUnited Airlines
Sun 11/123:25LAX - IAD
Nonstop4h 49mUnited Airlines
Deal found 17/12£286
Thu 18/1207:45IAD - LAX
Nonstop5h 53mUnited Airlines
Wed 21/121:30LAX - IAD
Nonstop4h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 17/12£289
Tue 23/1219:50IAD - LAX
1 stop7h 20mSouthwest
Sat 10/105:40LAX - IAD
1 stop6h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 16/12£292
Tue 23/1214:10DCA - LAX
1 stop9h 44mDelta
Sat 24/107:43LAX - DCA
Nonstop4h 50mDelta
Deal found 16/12£293
Tue 23/1206:05DCA - LAX
2 stops9h 20mSouthwest
Thu 8/111:35LAX - DCA
1 stop6h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 16/12£296
Thu 25/1211:35DCA - LAX
2 stops9h 50mSouthwest
Wed 21/110:05LAX - DCA
2 stops9h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 16/12£297
Thu 18/1207:45IAD - LAX
Nonstop5h 53mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/113:25LAX - IAD
Nonstop4h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 16/12£297

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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 18 December 2025.

Round-trip from

£164

One-way from

£78

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£379

Good round-trip deal

£129 or less

Good one-way deal

£158 or less
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  • 32h 00m total
  • Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles
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  • 1 total stop
  • 16h 39m total
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Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

DCA - LAX

DCALAX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 31/1

09:59-12:56

Nonstop5h 57m

Los Angeles

Thu 5/2

12:08-20:00

Nonstop4h 52m

£177

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

DCA - LAX

DCALAX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 14/2

16:30-19:37

Nonstop6h 07m

Los Angeles

Wed 18/2

07:44-15:34

Nonstop4h 50m

£177

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

IAD - LAX

IADLAX

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 10/1

15:19-18:05

Nonstop5h 46m

Los Angeles

Sat 17/1

08:40-16:22

Nonstop4h 42m

£177

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

DCA - LAX

DCALAX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 3/2

09:59-12:56

Nonstop5h 57m

Los Angeles

Mon 9/2

12:08-20:00

Nonstop4h 52m

£177

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

IAD - LAX

IADLAX

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 15/1

22:05-00:59

Nonstop5h 54m

Los Angeles

Tue 20/1

13:25-21:19

Nonstop4h 54m

£177

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

DCA - LAX

DCALAX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 3/2

09:59-12:56

Nonstop5h 57m

Los Angeles

Sat 7/2

12:08-20:00

Nonstop4h 52m

£177

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

IAD - LAX

IADLAX

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 15/1

22:05-00:59

Nonstop5h 54m

Los Angeles

Thu 22/1

23:25-07:14

Nonstop4h 49m

£177

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

DCA - LAX

DCALAX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 4/2

09:59-12:56

Nonstop5h 57m

Los Angeles

Mon 9/2

12:08-20:00

Nonstop4h 52m

£177

BaltimoreLos Angeles

BWI - LAX

BWILAX

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 25/3

10:12-23:46

1 stop16h 34m

Los Angeles

Tue 31/3

19:45-09:59

1 stop11h 14m

£179

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

IAD - LAX

IADLAX

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 23/1

22:05-00:59

Nonstop5h 54m

Los Angeles

Sat 31/1

08:40-16:22

Nonstop4h 42m

£185

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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 12 December 2025.

Booking 54 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 £52). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles in December is currently the most expensive (average of £126). 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 18 December 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles at midday. Doing so could potentially save you 93% 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 18 December 2025.

The most flights from WAS to LAX are scheduled on a Wednesday (46 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

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 182 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 6% of flights being delayed.

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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 14 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 46m. Fly via Alaska Airlines, Delta, or United Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles is about 2282 mi. All flights are typically direct.

  • 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. Reagan-National - Los Angeles or Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - 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: Egyptair (96%), Ethiopian Air (95%), Air China (90%).

  • 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 £52). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles in December is currently the most expensive (average of £126). 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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