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Cheap flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. from C$ 165

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Alaska Airlines Logo
12:01 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.LAX-DCA
4h 59mdirect
Alaska Airlines Logo
9:59 a.m. - 12:56 p.m.DCA-LAX
5h 57mdirect
C$ 331Alaska Airlines
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Wed, 28 Jan - Sun, 1 Feb
Southwest Logo
5:40 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.LAX-IAD
7h 05m1 stop
Southwest Logo
5:45 p.m. - 10:15 p.m.IAD-LAX
7h 30m1 stop
C$ 331Southwest
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Wed, 3 Dec - Wed, 3 Dec
Southwest Logo
11:35 a.m. - 10:50 p.m.LAX-DCA
8h 15m2 stops
Southwest Logo
6:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.DCA-LAX
7h 45m1 stop
C$ 338Southwest
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Thu, 4 Dec - Wed, 10 Dec
United Airlines Logo
11:30 p.m. - 7:21 a.m.LAX-IAD
4h 51mdirect
United Airlines Logo
6:00 p.m. - 8:38 p.m.IAD-LAX
5h 38mdirect
C$ 345United Airlines
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Sun, 23 Nov - Sun, 7 Dec
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:00 a.m. - 5:59 p.m.LAX-DCA
8h 59m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
9:59 a.m. - 1:05 p.m.DCA-LAX
6h 06mdirect
C$ 345Alaska Airlines
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Fri, 5 Dec - Mon, 8 Dec
JetBlue Logo
8:40 a.m. - 10:59 p.m.LAX-DCA
11h 19m1 stop
JetBlue Logo
6:00 a.m. - 2:19 p.m.DCA-LAX
11h 19m1 stop
C$ 349JetBlue
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Thu, 12 Feb - Tue, 17 Feb
JetBlue Logo
12:40 p.m. - 10:59 p.m.LAX-DCA
7h 19m1 stop
JetBlue Logo
6:00 a.m. - 11:49 a.m.DCA-LAX
8h 49m1 stop
C$ 355JetBlue
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Sat, 6 Dec - Thu, 11 Dec
United Airlines Logo
10:57 p.m. - 6:48 a.m.LAX-IAD
4h 51mdirect
United Airlines Logo
7:00 p.m. - 9:51 p.m.IAD-LAX
5h 51mdirect
C$ 359United Airlines
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Sat, 22 Nov - Thu, 4 Dec
Delta Logo
7:55 a.m. - 3:43 p.m.LAX-DCA
4h 48mdirect
Delta Logo
4:51 p.m. - 7:43 p.m.DCA-LAX
5h 52mdirect
C$ 388Delta
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Wed, 3 Dec - Sat, 6 Dec
Delta Logo
7:55 a.m. - 3:43 p.m.LAX-DCA
4h 48mdirect
Delta Logo
4:51 p.m. - 7:43 p.m.DCA-LAX
5h 52mdirect
C$ 394Delta
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Wed, 10 Dec - Sun, 14 Dec

Southwest flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.

Our best Southwest deals on Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. flight tickets
Southwest
3 Dec
LAX5:40 a.m.Los Angeles
7h 05m
1 stop
IAD3:45 p.m.Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
3 Dec
IAD5:45 p.m.Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
7h 30m
1 stop
LAX10:15 p.m.Los Angeles
C$ 331
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Southwest
4 Dec
LAX8:35 a.m.Los Angeles
10h 25m
2 stops
IAD10:00 p.m.Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
10 Dec
IAD7:40 a.m.Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
7h 15m
1 stop
LAX11:55 a.m.Los Angeles
C$ 338
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Southwest
19 Nov
LAX8:40 a.m.Los Angeles
10h 20m
1 stop
IAD10:00 p.m.Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
4 Dec
IAD4:40 p.m.Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
7h 40m
1 stop
LAX9:20 p.m.Los Angeles
C$ 352
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United Airlines flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.

Our best United Airlines deals on Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. flight tickets
United Airlines
23 Nov
LAX11:30 p.m.Los Angeles
4h 51m
IAD7:21 a.m.Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
7 Dec
IAD6:00 p.m.Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
5h 38m
LAX8:38 p.m.Los Angeles
C$ 345
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United Airlines
22 Nov
LAX10:57 p.m.Los Angeles
4h 51m
IAD6:48 a.m.Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
4 Dec
IAD7:00 p.m.Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
5h 51m
LAX9:51 p.m.Los Angeles
C$ 359
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United Airlines
2 Dec
LAX6:00 a.m.Los Angeles
6h 38m
1 stop
DCA3:38 p.m.Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
9 Dec
DCA6:00 a.m.Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
8h 23m
1 stop
LAX11:23 a.m.Los Angeles
C$ 381
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Customize 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, momondo users made 96,600 searches. Data last updated 30 October 2025.
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Return

Price

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

Wed 28/1

12:01 p.m.-8:00 p.m.

Nonstop4h 59m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 1/2

9:59 a.m.-12:56 p.m.

Nonstop5h 57m

C$ 331

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - IAD

LAXIAD

Los Angeles

Wed 3/12

5:40 a.m.-3:45 p.m.

1 stop7h 05m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 3/12

5:45 p.m.-10:15 p.m.

1 stop7h 30m

C$ 331

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

Thu 4/12

11:35 a.m.-10:50 p.m.

2 stops8h 15m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 10/12

6:00 a.m.-10:45 a.m.

1 stop7h 45m

C$ 338

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - IAD

LAXIAD

Los Angeles

Sun 23/11

11:30 p.m.-7:21 a.m.

Nonstop4h 51m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 7/12

6:00 p.m.-8:38 p.m.

Nonstop5h 38m

C$ 345

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

Fri 5/12

6:00 a.m.-5:59 p.m.

1 stop8h 59m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 8/12

9:59 a.m.-1:05 p.m.

Nonstop6h 06m

C$ 345

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

Thu 12/2

8:40 a.m.-10:59 p.m.

1 stop11h 19m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 17/2

6:00 a.m.-2:19 p.m.

1 stop11h 19m

C$ 349

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

Sat 6/12

12:40 p.m.-10:59 p.m.

1 stop7h 19m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 11/12

6:00 a.m.-11:49 a.m.

1 stop8h 49m

C$ 355

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - IAD

LAXIAD

Los Angeles

Sat 22/11

10:57 p.m.-6:48 a.m.

Nonstop4h 51m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 4/12

7:00 p.m.-9:51 p.m.

Nonstop5h 51m

C$ 359

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

Wed 3/12

7:55 a.m.-3:43 p.m.

Nonstop4h 48m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 6/12

4:51 p.m.-7:43 p.m.

Nonstop5h 52m

C$ 388

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

Wed 10/12

7:55 a.m.-3:43 p.m.

Nonstop4h 48m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 14/12

4:51 p.m.-7:43 p.m.

Nonstop5h 52m

C$ 394

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

If you aren’t able to travel during the month of August, then book flights to Washington, D.C. from Los Angeles during September instead. Flights to Washington, D.C. in September, while not as cheap as those in August, still average around C$ 448.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Washington, D.C.?

The cheapest day to depart from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. is on a Tuesday. Travellers who choose to depart for Washington, D.C. on a Tuesday will often find tickets for as low as C$ 582. The most expensive day to fly to Washington, D.C. is Monday, with ticket prices averaging around C$ 1,170.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Washington, D.C.?

In the morning is the cheapest time of day to fly from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. when you can find flight prices for as low as C$ 547. Flying to Washington, D.C. in the morning is an ideal time because this is during off-peak travel hours. At noon is when there is more demand to fly to Washington, D.C., so prices are often more expensive at around C$ 752 per ticket.

What is the cheapest Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. flight route?

Fly from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National for the best Los Angeles - Washington, D.C. flight prices

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Washington, D.C. from Los Angeles when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Washington, D.C. for around C$ 544 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Washington, D.C. from Los Angeles for as low as C$ 461 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. flights?

There are 2 cabin classes available to choose from on Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Can stopping save me money on Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. flights?

You could potentially save up to 38% on your flight if you consider stops on a Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. flight.

How have Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. flight prices changed over time?

As of October 2025, prices for Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. flights are approximately 36% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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Cheap Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. (LAX to WAS) flight deals and tips

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.

Fastest flight time

4h 33m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in Washington, D.C.

2 airports
The fastest flight from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. takes 4h 33m
Direct flights go from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. every day.
There are 2 airports near Washington, D.C.: Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA), Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD)
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  • How far is Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. by plane?

    The distance between Los Angeles and Washington, D.C. is about 3695.7 km. Flights usually cover this in 4h 46m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Los Angeles Airport to Washington, D.C.?

    Prices for flights from Los Angeles Airport to Washington, D.C. are updated daily.

  • How old do you have to be to fly from Los Angeles Airport to Washington, D.C.?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Los Angeles Airport to Washington, D.C..

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Washington, D.C.?

    The required travel and health documents for your Washington, D.C. trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Washington, D.C.. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

  • What is the most popular plane model from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.?

Travelling to a place near Washington, D.C.?

Book flights to Washington, D.C. if you plan to visit one of these locations
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Fairfax
Linthicum Heights
Silver Spring
Bethesda
Reston
Herndon
Laurel
Capitol Heights
Arlington
Manassas
Fredericksburg
Woodbridge
Rockville
McLean
National Harbor
Tysons

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Fly into one of these airports located in Washington, D.C.

Airports listed have a maximum distance of 36.1 km from Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport
Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport