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Cheap flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. from £103

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 27/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — WAS
30 Mar — 6 Apr1
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 May, booked 85 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Wednesday 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 28 February 2026.

Tue 12/510:55
LAX
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IAD
2 stops9h 45m
Southwest
Tue 19/517:30
IAD
-
LAX
1 stop7h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 25/2£190
Tue 24/323:50
LAX
-
DCA
1 stop9h 25m
Southwest
Tue 31/318:50
DCA
-
LAX
1 stop8h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 24/2£191
Wed 1/405:05
LAX
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IAD
1 stop7h 50m
Southwest
Mon 6/419:45
IAD
-
LAX
1 stop7h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 24/2£191
Sat 18/405:00
LAX
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DCA
2 stops8h 15m
Southwest
Wed 22/415:00
DCA
-
LAX
2 stops10h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 25/2£191
Fri 24/405:10
LAX
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IAD
1 stop8h 55m
Southwest
Mon 27/416:30
IAD
-
LAX
1 stop9h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 25/2£191
Thu 9/408:30
LAX
-
DCA
1 stop6h 40m
Southwest
Tue 14/416:50
DCA
-
LAX
2 stops8h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 26/2£192
Wed 15/410:45
LAX
-
IAD
2 stops9h 55m
Southwest
Sun 19/405:50
IAD
-
LAX
1 stop7h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 25/2£192
Mon 13/411:00
LAX
-
IAD
1 stop10h 20m
Southwest
Thu 16/416:30
IAD
-
LAX
1 stop9h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 26/2£194
Wed 1/406:30
LAX
-
DCA
1 stop8h 35m
Southwest
Tue 7/416:50
DCA
-
LAX
2 stops8h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 27/2£194
Thu 9/414:20
LAX
-
IAD
1 stop7h 00m
Southwest
Wed 15/406:20
IAD
-
LAX
2 stops9h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 27/2£194
Fri 24/406:00
LAX
-
DCA
1 stop9h 00m
Southwest
Tue 28/406:10
DCA
-
LAX
2 stops11h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 25/2£195
Fri 10/414:20
LAX
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IAD
1 stop7h 00m
Southwest
Mon 13/405:55
IAD
-
LAX
2 stops9h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 24/2£195

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 28 February 2026.

Round-trip from

£190

One-way from

£103

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

£290

Good round-trip deal

£213 or less

Good one-way deal

£190 or less
Southwest
  • Southwest
  • 12/5-19/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 17h 15m total
  • Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.
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Delta
  • Delta
  • 25/4
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 54m 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 28 February 2026.
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Return

Price

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - IAD

LAXIAD

Los Angeles

Fri 10/4

05:10-17:05

1 stop8h 55m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 15/4

06:20-13:20

2 stops10h 00m

£194

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - IAD

LAXIAD

Los Angeles

Tue 19/5

12:20-23:40

1 stop8h 20m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 26/5

17:30-22:00

1 stop7h 30m

£212

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - IAD

LAXIAD

Los Angeles

Thu 23/4

13:20-00:20

2 stops8h 00m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 25/4

05:50-12:10

2 stops9h 20m

£213

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

Wed 10/6

05:15-15:55

1 stop7h 40m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 11/6

06:00-11:25

1 stop8h 25m

£220

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

Thu 14/5

23:50-12:20

1 stop9h 30m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 21/5

15:00-22:05

1 stop10h 05m

£220

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

Thu 28/5

23:50-13:20

2 stops10h 30m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 31/5

17:15-00:15

1 stop10h 00m

£224

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

Tue 21/4

05:15-18:40

2 stops10h 25m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 26/4

18:50-00:15

1 stop8h 25m

£237

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

Wed 20/5

05:00-15:00

1 stop7h 00m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 27/5

15:00-22:10

2 stops10h 10m

£242

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - IAD

LAXIAD

Los Angeles

Tue 19/5

16:42-00:45

Nonstop5h 03m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 26/5

20:18-22:55

Nonstop5h 37m

£250

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

Wed 25/3

13:25-22:50

1 stop6h 25m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 30/3

19:20-01:15

1 stop8h 55m

£251

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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 20 February 2026.

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 85 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 £133). 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 28 February 2026.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 42% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

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 28 February 2026.

The most flights from LAX to WAS are scheduled on a Friday (42 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (31 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 154 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?

Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday 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 37 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 5h 03m. 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: Asiana Airlines (89%), Egyptair (89%), Air China( 86%).

  • 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 £420, our data indicates the cheapest price to be £250. The most popular route (Los Angeles - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National), is priced around £442.

  • 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 £133). 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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SouthwestCheapest£213Average£265FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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