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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. flights typically cost between £168 and £345 in October. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was £132 on Frontier (3 Oct-10 Oct).

Question 1

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

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Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. flights typically cost between £168 and £345 in October.
The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was £132 on Frontier (3 Oct-10 Oct).

Question 2

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

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Departing from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. will take you 4h 51m. Los Angeles and Washington, D.C. are separated by a distance of 2282 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

Question 3

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

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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 52 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Question 4

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

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Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. (average of £599). Flying from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. in July is currently the most expensive (average of £947). 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.

Question 5

What is the cheapest day to fly from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.?

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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. flight should consider departing on Friday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Question 6

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

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The most flights from LAX to WAS are scheduled on a Tuesday (45 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (16 on average).

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Washington, D.C. ranges from 66.0 - 102.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 102.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Washington, D.C. when rainfall is around 66.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Washington, D.C., 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 27.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 2.0 C).

Question 9

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

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Looking for the cheapest flight from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.? While on average our users pay £178, our data indicates the cheapest price to be £176. The most popular route (Los Angeles - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National), is priced around £180.

Question 10

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

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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: Brussels Airlines (82%), United Airlines (79%), Air China( 77%).

Question 11

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.?

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Departing on a Thursday is a good option for securing a great price. You can expect to save up to 417% when planning your travel around this day of the week.

Question 12

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

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To save up to 56% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 53 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. from £279 1-2 weeks out and tickets from £449 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

Question 13

What is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.?

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February is one of the best times of the year to fly to Washington, D.C. from Los Angeles. Prices for February average £264 per person but you can even find prices for as low as £102. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December. Opting for a February flight can save you 27% on your journey compared to booking in December

Question 14

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from LAX to WAS?

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A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. at midday. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 53% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

Question 15

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

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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 26 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.

Question 16

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

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

Question 17

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

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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..

Question 18

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

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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.

Question 19

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.?

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Cheapflights goes through 900+ travel sites to look for the best flight deals for flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.. Too many options? Cheapflights also provides filters for things like airlines, price ranges, and number of stops to help you make a decision easily.

Question 20

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.?

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Cheapflights simply makes it quick and affordable to book flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. by bringing together all flight options from hundreds of airlines and agencies online — and put it in one place for you to choose from. Plus, Cheapflights is 100% free to use for all.

Question 21

Can Cheapflights find flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. with no change fees?

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Users can book flights with no change fees policies with our dedicated filters. Book flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. flexibly with Cheapflights today.

Question 22

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. become cheaper?

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Yes, Cheapflights has a feature called Price Alert, which notifies users when flight prices change. Track prices for your flight to Washington, D.C. from Los Angeles today and book when prices fit your budget.

Round-trip from	£132
One-way from	£81
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	£244
Good one-way deal	£66 or less

Cheap flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. from £81

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 31/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. are usually found in February or January, booked 52 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

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