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Cheap flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. from £93

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 5/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — WAS
5 Dec — 12 Dec1
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 86 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

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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 5 November 2025.

Fri 5/1211:59LAX - DCA
Nonstop5h 01mAlaska Airlines
Tue 9/1209:59DCA - LAX
Nonstop6h 06mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/11£181
Fri 5/1223:00LAX - IAD
Nonstop4h 51mUnited Airlines
Fri 12/1209:00IAD - LAX
Nonstop5h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/11£181
Mon 24/1105:00LAX - DCA
1 stop6h 55mUnited Airlines
Tue 2/1216:34DCA - LAX
1 stop8h 02mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/11£189
Thu 4/1215:37LAX - IAD
1 stop11h 29mAlaska Airlines
Wed 10/1207:34IAD - LAX
1 stop10h 46mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/11£196
Thu 4/1200:25LAX - DCA
1 stop6h 28mUnited Airlines
Sat 6/1218:00DCA - LAX
1 stop7h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/11£197
Thu 4/1205:45LAX - IAD
1 stop8h 20mSouthwest
Sun 4/105:00IAD - LAX
1 stop7h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 4/11£197
Thu 4/1207:00LAX - DCA
1 stop7h 15mSouthwest
Tue 9/1216:40DCA - LAX
2 stops8h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 4/11£200
Fri 5/1205:45LAX - IAD
1 stop8h 20mSouthwest
Tue 9/1207:40IAD - LAX
2 stops9h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 3/11£200
Tue 9/1211:00LAX - IAD
Nonstop4h 54mUnited Airlines
Wed 17/1206:45IAD - LAX
Nonstop5h 52mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/11£203
Tue 30/1200:25LAX - DCA
1 stop6h 34mUnited Airlines
Wed 31/1218:00DCA - LAX
1 stop9h 49mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/11£203
Fri 5/1211:59LAX - DCA
Nonstop5h 01mAlaska Airlines
Sat 6/1209:59DCA - LAX
Nonstop6h 06mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/11£204
Fri 12/1206:55LAX - IAD
Nonstop4h 55mUnited Airlines
Mon 5/122:05IAD - LAX
Nonstop5h 42mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/11£204

Cheap 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 5 November 2025.

Round-trip from

£181

One-way from

£93

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

£304

Good round-trip deal

£345 or less

Good one-way deal

£203 or less
Alaska Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines
  • 6/3-10/3
  • Nonstop
  • 10h 48m total
  • Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.
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  • Alaska Airlines
  • 5/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 7h 32m total
  • Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.
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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 5 November 2025.
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Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

Fri 6/3

12:45-20:55

Nonstop5h 10m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 10/3

09:30-12:08

Nonstop5h 38m

£181

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - IAD

LAXIAD

Los Angeles

Thu 4/12

13:30-21:22

Nonstop4h 52m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 10/12

22:08-00:59

Nonstop5h 51m

£181

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

Wed 26/11

00:25-10:53

1 stop7h 28m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 2/12

16:34-21:36

1 stop8h 02m

£189

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

Fri 16/1

00:40-11:29

1 stop7h 49m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 24/1

10:30-15:31

1 stop8h 01m

£189

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

Fri 27/2

00:55-11:36

1 stop7h 41m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 8/3

12:00-17:22

1 stop8h 22m

£193

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - IAD

LAXIAD

Los Angeles

Tue 3/2

12:30-21:55

1 stop6h 25m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 6/2

17:40-22:40

1 stop8h 00m

£197

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - IAD

LAXIAD

Los Angeles

Thu 4/12

05:45-17:05

1 stop8h 20m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 13/12

05:05-11:30

1 stop9h 25m

£197

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - IAD

LAXIAD

Los Angeles

Thu 18/12

05:10-17:05

1 stop8h 55m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 6/1

16:30-21:25

1 stop7h 55m

£197

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

Tue 9/12

00:25-09:53

1 stop6h 28m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 14/12

06:00-11:23

1 stop8h 23m

£197

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

Thu 4/12

00:25-09:53

1 stop6h 28m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 6/12

18:00-22:55

1 stop7h 55m

£197

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

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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 31 October 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 £71). Flying from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. in December is currently the most expensive (average of £126). 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 5 November 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 5 November 2025.

The most flights from LAX to WAS are scheduled on a Monday (43 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (27 on average).

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  • 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 35 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 52m. Los Angeles and Washington, D.C. are separated by a distance of 2282 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • 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: Egyptair (100%), Air China (99%), Ethiopian Air( 97%).

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.? While on average our users pay £204, our data indicates the cheapest price to be £195. The most popular route (Los Angeles - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl), is priced around £194.

  • 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.

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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..

  • 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 £71). Flying from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. in December is currently the most expensive (average of £126). 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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