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Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles from £88

WAS — LAX
14 Oct — 21 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles Los Angeles are usually found in January or September, booked 71 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Friday and return on a Monday

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Cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles

Sun 22/1119:35 -
1 stop8h 55m
Wed 2/1213:20 -
1 stop6h 00m
Deal found 14/9£191
Sat 10/1007:30 -
1 stop8h 50m
Wed 14/1005:00 -
1 stop10h 00m
Deal found 13/9£195
Wed 14/1015:10 -
2 stops8h 25m
Wed 21/1014:10 -
1 stop6h 45m
Deal found 14/9£199
Thu 22/1015:40 -
1 stop10h 00m
Mon 26/1023:05 -
1 stop6h 25m
Deal found 13/9£205
Thu 1/1022:13 -
Nonstop5h 32m
Sat 31/1010:46 -
Nonstop4h 57m
Deal found 10/9£205
Fri 2/1007:50 -
1 stop12h 52m
Mon 5/1021:40 -
1 stop9h 37m
Deal found 10/9£208
Sat 24/1013:00 -
2 stops9h 15m
Mon 26/1023:05 -
1 stop6h 25m
Deal found 13/9£208
Mon 26/1021:06 -
2 stops20h 40m
Sun 1/1100:03 -
1 stop8h 33m
Deal found 11/9£209
Wed 2/1206:15 -
1 stop9h 05m
Wed 16/1211:30 -
1 stop8h 22m
Deal found 10/9£211
Fri 11/1206:15 -
1 stop10h 04m
Mon 14/1222:30 -
1 stop10h 30m
Deal found 11/9£214
Fri 16/1019:15 -
1 stop9h 15m
Thu 22/1008:15 -
1 stop10h 40m
Deal found 13/9£215
Fri 2/1021:32 -
1 stop23h 38m
Mon 5/1021:40 -
1 stop13h 31m
Deal found 10/9£218

Find flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles

Round-trip from

£191

One-way from

£88

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£268

Good one-way deal

£180 or less
Southwest
  • Southwest
  • 22/11-2/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 14h 55m total
  • Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles
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Southwest
  • Southwest
  • 29/10-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 9h 15m total
  • Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (£23 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£5 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2026
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BaltimoreLos Angeles

BWI Baltimore/Washington - LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

BWILAX

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 11/11

08:30-11:24

Nonstop5h 54m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

00:00-03:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£118

BaltimoreLos Angeles

BWI Baltimore/Washington - LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

BWILAX

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 6/10

20:35-23:15

Nonstop5h 40m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

00:00-03:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£118

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

DCALAX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 8/12

11:00-18:33

1 stop10h 33m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

00:00-03:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£118

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

DCALAX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 9/11

16:25-22:45

2 stops9h 20m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

00:00-03:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£118

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

DCALAX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 11/11

14:06-21:15

1 stop10h 09m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

00:00-03:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£118
Fastest return journey

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

IADLAX

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 28/2

22:10-00:35

Nonstop5h 25m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

00:00-03:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£118

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

DCALAX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 30/1

17:00-22:20

1 stop8h 20m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

00:00-03:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£118

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

IADLAX

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 24/2

18:50-21:50

Nonstop6h 00m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

00:00-03:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£118

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

DCALAX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 23/2

18:59-07:32

1 stop15h 33m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

00:00-03:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£121

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

DCALAX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 3/12

16:00-22:05

2 stops9h 05m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

00:00-03:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£121

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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

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles (average of £269). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles in March is currently the most expensive (average of £377). 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?

It’s typically best to fly out from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles at midday. Doing so could potentially save you 77% 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

The most flights from WAS to LAX are scheduled on a Friday (43 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (20 on average).

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles flights typically cost between £195 and £363 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £191 on Southwest (22 Nov–2 Dec).

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

About 13% of weekly flights between Washington, D.C. and Los Angeles have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 175 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?

Tuesday 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, United Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 10% of flights being delayed.

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

Booking 70 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Los Angeles

See what other customers who have flown with American Airlines from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
12,050 reviews
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Boarding

7.4

Overall

7.1

Comfort

7.2

Crew

7.9

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Douglas,Sept 2023

RNO - LAX

There was a maintenance issue that caused us to depart over 1 hour late.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
12,050 reviews
American Airlines
7.1
Good
12,050 reviews
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Boarding

7.4

Overall

7.1

Comfort

7.2

Crew

7.9

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Douglas,Sept 2023

RNO - LAX

There was a maintenance issue that caused us to depart over 1 hour late.

Related info for your journey

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

    Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 34 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 49m. Fly via Southwest or United Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles is about 2282 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    While some choose either Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Los Angeles Los Angeles or Baltimore/Washington - Los Angeles Los Angeles, Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Los Angeles 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 (94%), American Airlines (91%), Cathay Pacific (90%).

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

    While on average a flight from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles is generally £210, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is £110. When looking at the most popular route, (Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Los Angeles Los Angeles), you can expect to pay £225 for that flight.

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles (average of £269). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles in March is currently the most expensive (average of £377). 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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