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Cheap flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. from £108

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 14/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — WAS
11 Jan — 18 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. are usually found in August or September, booked 31 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

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Cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 12 December 2025.

Thu 25/1216:50LAX - IAD
Nonstop4h 55mUnited Airlines
Tue 6/108:25IAD - LAX
Nonstop5h 43mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/12£234
Thu 25/1216:50LAX - IAD
Nonstop4h 55mUnited Airlines
Mon 5/122:05IAD - LAX
Nonstop5h 42mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/12£249
Thu 25/1205:00LAX - DCA
2 stops12h 05mSouthwest
Mon 5/112:40DCA - LAX
2 stops9h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 10/12£261
Mon 29/1223:55LAX - DCA
1 stop7h 04mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/111:00DCA - LAX
1 stop8h 56mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/12£263
Fri 26/1216:50LAX - IAD
Nonstop4h 55mUnited Airlines
Mon 5/106:10IAD - LAX
Nonstop5h 53mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/12£263
Thu 25/1223:30LAX - IAD
Nonstop4h 48mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/106:10IAD - LAX
Nonstop5h 53mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/12£264
Mon 29/1223:15LAX - DCA
1 stop10h 00mSouthwest
Mon 5/118:45DCA - LAX
1 stop8h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 10/12£267
Tue 16/1223:00LAX - IAD
Nonstop4h 51mUnited Airlines
Mon 5/122:05IAD - LAX
Nonstop5h 42mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/12£269
Fri 26/1219:15LAX - DCA
1 stop11h 10mSouthwest
Mon 5/112:40DCA - LAX
2 stops9h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 10/12£271
Thu 25/1205:00LAX - DCA
2 stops12h 05mSouthwest
Thu 1/114:45DCA - LAX
1 stop9h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 10/12£272
Thu 18/1216:50LAX - IAD
Nonstop4h 55mUnited Airlines
Fri 16/118:45IAD - LAX
Nonstop5h 56mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/12£274
Wed 31/1211:45LAX - IAD
Nonstop4h 55mUnited Airlines
Tue 20/108:25IAD - LAX
Nonstop6h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/12£276

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

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Los Angeles (LAX) to Washington, D.C. (WAS). 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 12 December 2025.

Round-trip from

£190

One-way from

£108

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

£354

Good round-trip deal

£337 or less
JetBlue
  • JetBlue
  • 25/3-31/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 16h 45m total
  • Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.
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Southwest
  • Southwest
  • 14/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 11h 40m total
  • Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price (£32 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£6 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. 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 12 December 2025.
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Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

Thu 5/2

12:08-20:00

Nonstop4h 52m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 8/2

09:59-12:56

Nonstop5h 57m

£192

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

Thu 29/1

07:43-15:33

Nonstop4h 50m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 2/2

16:38-19:45

Nonstop6h 07m

£192

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - IAD

LAXIAD

Los Angeles

Thu 8/1

21:30-05:24

Nonstop4h 54m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 11/1

18:00-20:44

Nonstop5h 44m

£192

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - IAD

LAXIAD

Los Angeles

Fri 9/1

23:25-07:14

Nonstop4h 49m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 16/1

18:00-20:44

Nonstop5h 44m

£192

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - IAD

LAXIAD

Los Angeles

Thu 29/1

10:34-18:29

Nonstop4h 55m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 2/2

08:25-11:25

Nonstop6h 00m

£192

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - IAD

LAXIAD

Los Angeles

Thu 12/3

16:37-00:28

Nonstop4h 51m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 17/3

22:05-01:09

Nonstop6h 04m

£192

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

Thu 12/2

05:00-14:25

1 stop6h 25m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 16/2

16:15-22:10

1 stop8h 55m

£203

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

Mon 9/2

12:08-20:00

Nonstop4h 52m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 18/2

09:59-13:03

Nonstop6h 04m

£207

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - IAD

LAXIAD

Los Angeles

Thu 12/2

10:45-23:10

1 stop9h 25m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 15/2

16:40-21:50

1 stop8h 10m

£207

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

Thu 5/3

12:07-20:05

Nonstop4h 58m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 10/3

09:59-13:03

Nonstop6h 04m

£207

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

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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.. Price data was last updated on 5 December 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 31 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. (average of £69). Flying from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. 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 LAX to WAS?

Find hourly flight availability from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 12 December 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 54% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

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

Explore weekly flight availability from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.. 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 12 December 2025.

The most flights from LAX to WAS are scheduled on a Thursday (48 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (33 on average).

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

About 12% of weekly flights between Los Angeles and Washington, D.C. have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 152 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing in the evening are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon 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 Wednesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

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

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

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Los Angeles (LAX) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.. You should not have trouble finding flights to Washington, D.C. from Los Angeles; the airport handles an average of 40 outbound flights to Washington, D.C. per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 1 airline has flights from the Los Angeles airport to Washington, D.C.. It is only a 9.4 mi journey to Los Angeles (LAX) from Los Angeles’s city center.

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

    Departing from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. will take you 4h 50m. Los Angeles and Washington, D.C. are separated by a distance of 2304 mi. All flights are typically direct.

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

    Before booking your flight to Washington, D.C. from Los Angeles, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Asiana Airlines (94%), Egyptair (92%), Virgin Australia( 90%).

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. (average of £69). Flying from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. 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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Top airline flying from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.

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