Cheap flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. from C$ 198

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JetBlue Logo
8:40 p.m. - 8:03 a.m.
LAX
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DCA
8h 23m1 stop
JetBlue Logo
10:00 a.m. - 5:38 p.m.
DCA
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LAX
10h 38m1 stop
C$ 351JetBlue
mar., 17 feb. - vie., 27 feb.
JetBlue Logo
12:35 p.m. - 10:59 p.m.
LAX
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DCA
7h 24m1 stop
JetBlue Logo
5:20 p.m. - 11:56 p.m.
DCA
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LAX
9h 36m1 stop
C$ 353JetBlue
jue., 8 ene. - mié., 14 ene.
Alaska Airlines Logo
12:08 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
LAX
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DCA
4h 52mdirect
Alaska Airlines Logo
9:59 a.m. - 12:56 p.m.
DCA
-
LAX
5h 57mdirect
C$ 354Alaska Airlines
vie., 30 ene. - sáb., 31 ene.
United Airlines Logo
9:30 p.m. - 5:24 a.m.
LAX
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IAD
4h 54mdirect
United Airlines Logo
10:05 p.m. - 12:59 a.m.
IAD
-
LAX
5h 54mdirect
C$ 354United Airlines
vie., 9 ene. - lun., 12 ene.
United Airlines Logo
11:30 p.m. - 7:18 a.m.
LAX
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IAD
4h 48mdirect
United Airlines Logo
3:19 p.m. - 6:05 p.m.
IAD
-
LAX
5h 46mdirect
C$ 381United Airlines
lun., 5 ene. - mié., 14 ene.
Southwest Logo
5:45 a.m. - 6:20 p.m.
LAX
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DCA
9h 35m1 stop
Southwest Logo
6:50 p.m. - 12:15 a.m.
DCA
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LAX
8h 25m1 stop
C$ 381Southwest
jue., 12 feb. - lun., 16 feb.
Southwest Logo
11:00 a.m. - 8:35 p.m.
LAX
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DCA
6h 35m1 stop
Southwest Logo
10:45 a.m. - 6:20 p.m.
DCA
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LAX
10h 35m2 stops
C$ 388Southwest
jue., 8 ene. - dom., 11 ene.
Delta Logo
7:43 a.m. - 3:33 p.m.
LAX
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DCA
4h 50mdirect
Delta Logo
11:10 a.m. - 11:21 p.m.
DCA
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LAX
15h 11m1 stop
C$ 394Delta
jue., 8 ene. - dom., 18 ene.
Alaska Airlines Logo
12:08 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
LAX
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DCA
4h 52mdirect
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:56 p.m. - 9:02 a.m.
DCA
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LAX
17h 06m1 stop
C$ 395Alaska Airlines
vie., 30 ene. - lun., 9 feb.
Delta Logo
2:00 p.m. - 11:43 a.m.
LAX
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IAD
18h 43m1 stop
Delta Logo
7:49 p.m. - 10:35 a.m.
IAD
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LAX
17h 46m1 stop
C$ 434Delta
mié., 7 ene. - mar., 20 ene.

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
9 Jan
LAX9:30 p.m.Los Angeles
4h 54m
IAD5:24 a.m.Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
12 Jan
IAD10:05 p.m.Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
5h 54m
LAX12:59 a.m.Los Angeles
United Airlines
5 Jan
LAX11:30 p.m.Los Angeles
4h 48m
IAD7:18 a.m.Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
14 Jan
IAD3:19 p.m.Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
5h 46m
LAX6:05 p.m.Los Angeles
United Airlines
3 Feb
LAX1:25 p.m.Los Angeles
4h 55m
IAD9:20 p.m.Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
13 Feb
IAD10:05 p.m.Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
6h 04m
LAX1:09 a.m.Los Angeles

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

Our best Southwest deals on Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. flight tickets
Southwest
12 Feb
LAX5:45 a.m.Los Angeles
9h 35m
1 stop
DCA6:20 p.m.Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
16 Feb
DCA6:50 p.m.Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
8h 25m
1 stop
LAX12:15 a.m.Los Angeles
Southwest
13 Jan
LAX8:45 a.m.Los Angeles
10h 10m
2 stops
IAD9:55 p.m.Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
18 Jan
IAD5:30 p.m.Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
7h 30m
1 stop
LAX10:00 p.m.Los Angeles
Southwest
13 Jan
LAX8:45 a.m.Los Angeles
10h 10m
2 stops
IAD9:55 p.m.Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
21 Jan
IAD9:05 a.m.Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
11h 00m
2 stops
LAX5:05 p.m.Los Angeles

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Return

Price

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

mar. 17/2

8:40 p.m.-8:03 a.m.

1 stop8h 23m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

vie. 27/2

10:00 a.m.-5:38 p.m.

1 stop10h 38m

C$ 351

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

jue. 8/1

12:35 p.m.-10:59 p.m.

1 stop7h 24m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

mié. 14/1

5:20 p.m.-11:56 p.m.

1 stop9h 36m

C$ 352

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

vie. 30/1

12:08 p.m.-8:00 p.m.

Nonstop4h 52m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

sáb. 31/1

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

Nonstop5h 57m

C$ 354

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - IAD

LAXIAD

Los Angeles

vie. 9/1

9:30 p.m.-5:24 a.m.

Nonstop4h 54m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

lun. 12/1

10:05 p.m.-12:59 a.m.

Nonstop5h 54m

C$ 354

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - IAD

LAXIAD

Los Angeles

lun. 5/1

11:30 p.m.-7:18 a.m.

Nonstop4h 48m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

mié. 14/1

3:19 p.m.-6:05 p.m.

Nonstop5h 46m

C$ 381

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

jue. 12/2

5:45 a.m.-6:20 p.m.

1 stop9h 35m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

lun. 16/2

6:50 p.m.-12:15 a.m.

1 stop8h 25m

C$ 381

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

jue. 8/1

11:00 a.m.-8:35 p.m.

1 stop6h 35m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

dom. 11/1

10:45 a.m.-6:20 p.m.

2 stops10h 35m

C$ 388

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

jue. 8/1

7:43 a.m.-3:33 p.m.

Nonstop4h 50m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

dom. 18/1

11:10 a.m.-11:21 p.m.

1 stop15h 11m

C$ 394

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

vie. 30/1

12:08 p.m.-8:00 p.m.

Nonstop4h 52m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

lun. 9/2

6:56 p.m.-9:02 a.m.

1 stop17h 06m

C$ 395

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - IAD

LAXIAD

Los Angeles

mié. 7/1

2:00 p.m.-11:43 a.m.

1 stop18h 43m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

mar. 20/1

7:49 p.m.-10:35 a.m.

1 stop17h 46m

C$ 434

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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$ 436.

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 Sunday. Travellers who choose to depart for Washington, D.C. on a Sunday will often find tickets for as low as C$ 741. The most expensive day to fly to Washington, D.C. is Tuesday, with ticket prices averaging around C$ 1,093.

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$ 553. Flying to Washington, D.C. in the morning is an ideal time because this is during off-peak travel hours. In the evening is when there is more demand to fly to Washington, D.C., so prices are often more expensive at around C$ 1,359 per ticket.

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

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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$ 535 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$ 441 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 December 2025, prices for Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. flights are approximately 14% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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

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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 48m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in Washington, D.C.

2 airports
The fastest flight from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. takes 4h 48m
Direct flights go from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. every day.
There are 2 airports in Washington, D.C.. From Los Angeles there are direct flights to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA), Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD).
  • 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 48m, 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.?

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Gettysburg
Alexandria
Fairfax
Linthicum Heights
Silver Spring
Bethesda
Gaithersburg
Reston
Herndon
Laurel
Arlington
Capitol Heights
Manassas
Fredericksburg
Woodbridge
Rockville
McLean
National Harbor
Tysons

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