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Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles from £58

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 29/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — LAX
7 Jul — 14 Jul1
1 adult

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 Thursday

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

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 2 July 2025.

Round-trip from

£87

One-way from

£58

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£244

Good one-way deal

£58 or less
Spirit Airlines
  • Spirit Airlines
  • 15/8-22/8
  • Nonstop
  • 10h 36m total
  • Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles
Southwest
  • Southwest
  • 29/8
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 30m total
  • Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (£17 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£7 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Los Angeles.

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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 2 July 2025.

Fri 15/805:45BWI - LAX
Nonstop5h 32mSpirit Airlines
Fri 22/822:50LAX - BWI
Nonstop5h 04mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/7£87
Thu 6/1107:07BWI - LAX
Nonstop5h 53mUnited Airlines
Sun 9/1100:05LAX - BWI
Nonstop4h 56mUnited Airlines
Deal found 30/6£116
Fri 29/815:45BWI - LAX
Nonstop5h 30mSouthwest
Sat 6/913:10LAX - BWI
1 stop6h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 30/6£123
Fri 15/807:30IAD - LAX
1 stop7h 38mFrontier
Fri 22/815:31LAX - IAD
1 stop11h 59mFrontier
Deal found 1/7£148
Tue 26/807:00BWI - LAX
1 stop10h 57mAlaska Airlines
Wed 3/917:36LAX - BWI
1 stop9h 03mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/7£170
Wed 27/808:50IAD - LAX
Nonstop5h 20mUnited Airlines
Sun 31/823:00LAX - IAD
Nonstop4h 51mUnited Airlines
Deal found 30/6£172
Fri 15/820:19IAD - LAX
Nonstop5h 29mMultiple Airlines
Fri 22/815:31LAX - IAD
1 stop11h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/7£180
Fri 22/819:20DCA - LAX
1 stop6h 55mSouthwest
Sun 31/823:45LAX - DCA
1 stop8h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 30/6£180
Sun 24/807:40IAD - LAX
1 stop9h 45mSouthwest
Sun 31/811:30LAX - IAD
1 stop6h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 29/6£180
Fri 31/1014:51DCA - LAX
1 stop8h 31mUnited Airlines
Sun 9/1123:20LAX - DCA
1 stop6h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 30/6£183
Fri 22/808:59DCA - LAX
Nonstop5h 29mAlaska Airlines
Sun 31/812:47LAX - DCA
Nonstop5h 12mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 30/6£187
Fri 15/817:10DCA - LAX
1 stop9h 49mJetBlue
Fri 22/808:00LAX - DCA
1 stop9h 59mJetBlue
Deal found 1/7£193

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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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Washington, D.C.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

BaltimoreLos Angeles

BWI - LAX

BWILAX

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 15/8

05:45-08:17

Nonstop5h 32m

Los Angeles

Fri 22/8

22:50-06:54

Nonstop5h 04m

£87

BaltimoreLos Angeles

BWI - LAX

BWILAX

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 6/11

07:07-10:00

Nonstop5h 53m

Los Angeles

Sun 9/11

00:05-08:01

Nonstop4h 56m

£116

BaltimoreLos Angeles

BWI - LAX

BWILAX

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 29/8

15:45-18:15

Nonstop5h 30m

Los Angeles

Sat 6/9

13:10-22:50

1 stop6h 40m

£123

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

IAD - LAX

IADLAX

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 15/8

07:30-12:08

1 stop7h 38m

Los Angeles

Fri 22/8

15:31-06:30

1 stop11h 59m

£148

BaltimoreLos Angeles

BWI - LAX

BWILAX

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 26/8

07:00-14:57

1 stop10h 57m

Los Angeles

Wed 3/9

17:36-05:39

1 stop9h 03m

£170

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

IAD - LAX

IADLAX

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 27/8

08:50-11:10

Nonstop5h 20m

Los Angeles

Sun 31/8

23:00-06:51

Nonstop4h 51m

£172

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

IAD - LAX

IADLAX

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 15/8

20:19-22:48

Nonstop5h 29m

Los Angeles

Fri 22/8

15:31-06:30

1 stop11h 59m

£180

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

DCA - LAX

DCALAX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 22/8

19:20-23:15

1 stop6h 55m

Los Angeles

Sun 31/8

23:45-11:05

1 stop8h 20m

£180

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

IAD - LAX

IADLAX

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 24/8

07:40-14:25

1 stop9h 45m

Los Angeles

Sun 31/8

11:30-21:25

1 stop6h 55m

£180

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

DCA - LAX

DCALAX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 31/10

14:51-20:22

1 stop8h 31m

Los Angeles

Sun 9/11

23:20-08:58

1 stop6h 38m

£183

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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 27 June 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 £575). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles in July is currently the most expensive (average of £811). 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 2 July 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles at midday. Doing so could potentially save you 82% 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 2 July 2025.

The most flights from WAS to LAX are scheduled on a Tuesday (57 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (17 on average).

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Los Angeles

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Los Angeles. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Los Angeles. Reviews last updated 2 July 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest, andDelta 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.

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
8.0
Very Good

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

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    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles round-trip from £87. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are United Airlines, from £116, and Southwest, from £123. These flights start at 66% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • 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 Southwest (£58), Spirit Airlines (£66), and American Airlines (£68).

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  • 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 £167, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is £138. When looking at the most popular route, (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Los Angeles), you can expect to pay £180 for that flight.

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  • 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 £575). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles in July is currently the most expensive (average of £811). 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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