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Cheap flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. from £126

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 16/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — WAS
14 Aug — 21 Aug1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. are usually found in September or August, booked 62 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Thursday

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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 15 July 2026.

Fri 4/912:49
LAX
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IAD
Nonstop4h 59m
United Airlines
Mon 7/907:00
IAD
-
LAX
Nonstop5h 34m
United Airlines
Deal found 14/7£220
Mon 3/823:40
LAX
-
DCA
1 stop10h 10m
Southwest
Thu 6/815:30
DCA
-
LAX
1 stop10h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 13/7£222
Sat 29/811:50
LAX
-
DCA
Nonstop5h 10m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 5/909:30
DCA
-
LAX
Nonstop5h 29m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 13/7£224
Fri 11/911:50
LAX
-
DCA
Nonstop5h 10m
Alaska Airlines
Sun 20/909:30
DCA
-
LAX
Nonstop5h 29m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 11/7£226
Fri 25/922:30
LAX
-
IAD
Nonstop4h 59m
United Airlines
Sun 27/922:13
IAD
-
LAX
Nonstop5h 32m
United Airlines
Deal found 14/7£226
Sun 2/822:40
LAX
-
DCA
2 stops14h 05m
Southwest
Mon 10/816:35
DCA
-
LAX
1 stop9h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 12/7£226
Sat 12/911:50
LAX
-
DCA
Nonstop5h 10m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 22/909:30
DCA
-
LAX
Nonstop5h 29m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 12/7£227
Sat 12/911:50
LAX
-
DCA
Nonstop5h 10m
Alaska Airlines
Fri 18/909:30
DCA
-
LAX
Nonstop5h 29m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 13/7£229
Tue 11/806:00
LAX
-
IAD
Nonstop5h 04m
United Airlines
Sun 16/807:00
IAD
-
LAX
Nonstop5h 34m
United Airlines
Deal found 13/7£229
Thu 6/816:49
LAX
-
IAD
Nonstop5h 06m
United Airlines
Thu 13/807:00
IAD
-
LAX
Nonstop5h 34m
United Airlines
Deal found 10/7£230
Tue 11/808:10
LAX
-
DCA
1 stop10h 40m
JetBlue
Fri 28/806:10
DCA
-
LAX
1 stop8h 13m
JetBlue
Deal found 11/7£231
Tue 11/811:48
LAX
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DCA
Nonstop5h 12m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 15/818:59
DCA
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LAX
1 stop15h 33m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 11/7£232

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 15 July 2026.

Round-trip from

£220

One-way from

£126

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£323

Good round-trip deal

£215 or less
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 4/9-7/9
  • Nonstop
  • 10h 33m total
  • Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.
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Southwest
  • Southwest
  • 16/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 9h 50m total
  • Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.
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Price

Cheapest return flight

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

Thu 10/12

08:00-16:01

Nonstop5h 01m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 14/12

17:25-20:22

Nonstop5h 57m

£226

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

Sat 15/8

05:35-18:40

2 stops10h 05m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 22/8

10:40-17:45

2 stops10h 05m

£226

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

Tue 25/8

12:25-23:55

2 stops8h 30m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 30/8

07:25-12:55

2 stops8h 30m

£234

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

Sat 24/10

06:35-17:57

1 stop8h 22m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 27/10

18:57-08:54

1 stop16h 57m

£241

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - IAD

LAXIAD

Los Angeles

Fri 14/8

16:15-00:16

Nonstop5h 01m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 17/8

15:26-18:00

Nonstop5h 34m

£242

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

Sat 8/8

06:55-16:55

1 stop7h 00m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 15/8

06:55-16:45

1 stop12h 50m

£244

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

Wed 2/9

00:50-13:40

2 stops9h 50m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 7/9

06:50-11:30

1 stop7h 40m

£244

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

Tue 11/8

12:25-23:55

2 stops8h 30m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 19/8

16:50-22:25

2 stops8h 35m

£248

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

Wed 12/8

08:50-23:32

1 stop11h 42m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 19/8

17:00-23:39

1 stop9h 39m

£250

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - IAD

LAXIAD

Los Angeles

Thu 22/10

21:30-05:31

Nonstop5h 01m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 26/10

22:23-01:13

Nonstop5h 50m

£252

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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.

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. (average of £255). Flying from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. in May is currently the most expensive (average of £383). 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 15 July 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 afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 46% on your trip compared to booking a flight at midday.

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 15 July 2026.

The most flights from LAX to WAS are scheduled on a Monday (46 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (26 on average).

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

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 153 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Thursday 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.

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

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

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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 37 outbound flights to Washington, D.C. per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 0 airlines have 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 01m. 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: Ethiopian Air (97%), Air China (96%), Egyptair( 96%).

  • 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. (average of £255). Flying from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. in May is currently the most expensive (average of £383). 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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