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Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles from £75

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 8/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — LAX
5 May — 12 May1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles are usually found in September or August, booked 30 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday 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 30 April 2025.

Round-trip from

£154

One-way from

£75

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£296

Good round-trip deal

£197 or less

Good one-way deal

£68 or less
Alaska Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines
  • 31/5-9/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 14h 40m total
  • Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles
Spirit Airlines
  • Spirit Airlines
  • 8/6
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 42m 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 April 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Los Angeles.
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 30 April 2025.

Sat 31/519:25IAD - LAX
Nonstop5h 38mAlaska Airlines
Wed 9/719:25LAX - IAD
1 stop9h 02mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 29/4£154
Sun 18/506:00IAD - LAX
Nonstop5h 48mUnited Airlines
Sun 25/506:20LAX - IAD
Nonstop5h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 29/4£155
Thu 8/517:38IAD - LAX
Nonstop5h 49mHawaiian Airlines
Sat 10/508:00LAX - IAD
Nonstop5h 00mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 29/4£158
Tue 26/807:00BWI - LAX
1 stop10h 57mAlaska Airlines
Wed 3/917:36LAX - BWI
1 stop8h 57mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 29/4£160
Mon 30/606:05BWI - LAX
Nonstop5h 31mUnited Airlines
Wed 2/708:46LAX - BWI
Nonstop5h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 30/4£169
Sat 31/508:59DCA - LAX
Nonstop5h 43mAlaska Airlines
Thu 7/813:31LAX - DCA
Nonstop5h 11mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 29/4£169
Wed 28/517:15DCA - LAX
Nonstop5h 40mDelta
Wed 9/707:59LAX - DCA
Nonstop5h 01mDelta
Deal found 29/4£173
Thu 19/608:15BWI - LAX
1 stop15h 05mSpirit Airlines
Wed 25/621:30LAX - BWI
1 stop6h 34mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 29/4£178
Fri 30/509:40DCA - LAX
1 stop7h 48mUnited Airlines
Fri 6/623:55LAX - DCA
1 stop7h 32mUnited Airlines
Deal found 29/4£184
Thu 3/722:30BWI - LAX
Nonstop5h 30mSouthwest
Tue 8/720:55LAX - BWI
Nonstop5h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 29/4£185
Fri 4/716:10IAD - LAX
1 stop7h 25mSouthwest
Fri 11/705:25LAX - IAD
1 stop8h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 28/4£185
Sat 31/508:59DCA - LAX
Nonstop5h 43mHawaiian Airlines
Sat 31/512:48LAX - DCA
Nonstop5h 11mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 28/4£195

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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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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

IAD - LAX

IADLAX

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 31/5

19:25-22:03

Nonstop5h 38m

Los Angeles

Wed 9/7

19:25-07:27

1 stop9h 02m

£154

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

IAD - LAX

IADLAX

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 18/5

06:00-08:48

Nonstop5h 48m

Los Angeles

Sun 25/5

06:20-14:23

Nonstop5h 03m

£155

BaltimoreLos Angeles

BWI - LAX

BWILAX

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 26/8

07:00-14:57

1 stop10h 57m

Los Angeles

Wed 3/9

17:36-05:33

1 stop8h 57m

£160

BaltimoreLos Angeles

BWI - LAX

BWILAX

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 30/6

06:05-08:36

Nonstop5h 31m

Los Angeles

Wed 2/7

08:46-16:55

Nonstop5h 09m

£169

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

DCA - LAX

DCALAX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 31/5

08:59-11:42

Nonstop5h 43m

Los Angeles

Tue 5/8

13:31-21:42

Nonstop5h 11m

£169

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

DCA - LAX

DCALAX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 28/5

17:15-19:55

Nonstop5h 40m

Los Angeles

Wed 9/7

07:59-16:00

Nonstop5h 01m

£173

BaltimoreLos Angeles

BWI - LAX

BWILAX

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 19/6

08:15-20:20

1 stop15h 05m

Los Angeles

Wed 25/6

21:30-07:04

1 stop6h 34m

£178

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

DCA - LAX

DCALAX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 30/5

09:40-14:28

1 stop7h 48m

Los Angeles

Fri 6/6

23:55-10:27

1 stop7h 32m

£184

BaltimoreLos Angeles

BWI - LAX

BWILAX

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 3/7

22:30-01:00

Nonstop5h 30m

Los Angeles

Tue 8/7

20:55-05:00

Nonstop5h 05m

£185

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

IAD - LAX

IADLAX

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 4/7

16:10-20:35

1 stop7h 25m

Los Angeles

Fri 11/7

05:25-17:05

1 stop8h 40m

£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 25 April 2025.

Booking 30 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 30 April 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles at midday. Doing so could potentially save you 57% 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 30 April 2025.

The most flights from WAS to LAX are scheduled on a Tuesday (57 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (16 on average).

Rainfall in Los Angeles by month

Plan your trip to Los Angeles by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Los Angeles ranges from 0.0 - 87.0 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 87.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Los Angeles when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in Los Angeles by month

Plan your trip to Los Angeles by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Los Angeles, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 14.0 C).

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 30 April 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles, see what other customers have to say about Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

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

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

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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    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. 2 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 30 inbound flights from Washington, D.C. per day.

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    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles round-trip from £154. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are United Airlines, from £155, and Delta, from £173. These flights start at 42% 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 Spirit Airlines (£75), Southwest (£85), and Hawaiian Airlines (£85).

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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 £280, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is £66. When looking at the most popular route, (Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Los Angeles), you can expect to pay £272 for that flight.

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    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 £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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