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$48+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to California

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WAS — LAX
Sep 24 — Oct 11
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Cheap Washington, D.C. to California flights in September & October 2024

Find cheap flight options from Washington, D.C. to California specifically for the months of September and October 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,082,863 searches. Prices were last updated on September 19, 2024.
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Sat 10/56:00 amBWI - LAX
1 stop10h 44mSpirit Airlines
Sat 10/121:11 pmLAX - BWI
Nonstop4h 59mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/18$127
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/281:25 pmBWI - LAS
1 stop14h 08mFrontier
Sun 11/312:59 amLAS - BWI
1 stop9h 44mFrontier
Deal found 9/19$128
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/249:35 pmBWI - SFO
1 stop29h 42mFrontier
Sat 11/21:42 pmSFO - BWI
1 stop29h 16mFrontier
Deal found 9/19$129
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/158:45 amBWI - LAS
1 stop13h 54mSpirit Airlines
Tue 10/227:36 pmLAS - BWI
1 stop12h 13mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/17$130
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/33:54 pmBWI - LAX
1 stop8h 42mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/121:11 pmLAX - BWI
Nonstop4h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/17$134
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/285:15 pmIAD - SAN
Nonstop5h 40mAlaska Airlines
Fri 11/18:30 amSAN - IAD
Nonstop4h 53mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 9/19$139
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/55:30 pmBWI - LAS
1 stop9h 29mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/89:31 amLAS - BWI
Nonstop4h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/18$147
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/307:00 amDCA - LAS
1 stop19h 54mFrontier
Tue 11/512:59 amLAS - DCA
1 stop17h 59mFrontier
Deal found 9/18$158
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/297:00 amDCA - LAX
1 stop11h 27mFrontier
Sat 11/28:27 amLAX - DCA
1 stop10h 32mFrontier
Deal found 9/18$168

Washington, D.C. to California 2024 flight deals

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Thu 11/79:33 amBWI - LAX
Nonstop5h 36mSpirit Airlines
Tue 11/124:49 pmLAX - BWI
Nonstop5h 02mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/19$126
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/74:31 pmBWI - LAX
1 stop8h 08mFrontier
Sat 12/1410:31 pmLAX - BWI
1 stop10h 39mFrontier
Deal found 9/19$128
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/281:25 pmBWI - LAS
1 stop14h 08mFrontier
Sun 11/312:59 amLAS - BWI
1 stop9h 44mFrontier
Deal found 9/19$128
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/249:35 pmBWI - SFO
1 stop29h 42mFrontier
Sat 11/21:42 pmSFO - BWI
1 stop29h 16mFrontier
Deal found 9/19$129
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/149:24 pmBWI - LAX
1 stop13h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/1812:59 pmLAX - BWI
Nonstop5h 03mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/19$130
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/158:45 amBWI - LAS
1 stop13h 54mSpirit Airlines
Tue 10/227:36 pmLAS - BWI
1 stop12h 13mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/17$130
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/285:15 pmIAD - SAN
Nonstop5h 40mAlaska Airlines
Fri 11/18:30 amSAN - IAD
Nonstop4h 53mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 9/19$139
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/55:30 pmBWI - LAS
1 stop9h 29mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/89:31 amLAS - BWI
Nonstop4h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/18$147
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/161:00 pmDCA - LAS
1 stop13h 51mFrontier
Wed 11/277:48 pmLAS - DCA
1 stop13h 21mFrontier
Deal found 9/17$157

Washington, D.C. to California flights leaving soon

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Thu 10/33:54 pmBWI - LAX
1 stop8h 42mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/121:11 pmLAX - BWI
Nonstop4h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/17$134
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/16:12 pmBWI - LAX
1 stop15h 01mSpirit Airlines
Wed 10/22:42 pmLAX - BWI
1 stop13h 27mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/17$141
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/263:54 pmBWI - LAS
1 stop10h 08mFrontier
Wed 10/212:59 amLAS - BWI
1 stop9h 42mFrontier
Deal found 9/18$154
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/248:15 amBWI - LAS
Nonstop5h 15mSpirit Airlines
Tue 10/111:33 pmLAS - BWI
Nonstop4h 36mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/17$162
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/257:00 amDCA - LAS
1 stop19h 54mFrontier
Tue 10/112:59 amLAS - DCA
1 stop8h 10mFrontier
Deal found 9/18$167
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/257:00 amDCA - LAX
1 stop27h 24mFrontier
Mon 9/304:27 pmLAX - DCA
1 stop16h 42mFrontier
Deal found 9/19$169
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/285:30 pmBWI - LAS
1 stop9h 29mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/57:28 amLAS - BWI
1 stop7h 12mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/18$171
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/2910:30 amBWI - SFO
1 stop13h 36mFrontier
Wed 10/26:00 amSFO - BWI
1 stop28h 41mFrontier
Deal found 9/18$224
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/263:54 pmBWI - LAX
1 stop8h 42mFrontier
Sat 9/284:27 pmLAX - BWI
1 stop18h 14mFrontier
Deal found 9/18$249

One-way flights to California from Washington, D.C.

Search for one-way flight options from Washington, D.C. to California. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,082,863 searches. Data last updated September 19, 2024.
Take a look at some of the best available options we've come across on one-way flights from Washington, D.C. to California. Those seeking round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. to California should utilize the search form at the the top of the page.
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Sat 12/141:27 pmBWI - LAX
Nonstop5h 32mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/19$48
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/144:12 pmBWI - LAX
1 stop8h 19mFrontier
Deal found 9/19$63
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/712:59 pmDCA - LAX
1 stop21h 23mFrontier
Deal found 9/17$68
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/86:45 amBWI - LAS
1 stop14h 22mFrontier
Deal found 9/18$70
This FareScan deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FareScan is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/225:35 amBWI - LAS
2 stops15h 55mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/18$71
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/236:59 pmDCA - LAS
1 stop7h 55mFrontier
Deal found 9/17$82
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/174:27 pmIAD - LAS
1 stop9h 04mFrontier
Deal found 9/19$84
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Tue 10/87:00 amDCA - LAS
2 stops11h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/17$98
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/26:55 pmBWI - LAX
Nonstop5h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 9/19$99

Find flights from Washington, D.C. to California within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Washington, D.C. to California 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 3,082,863 searches. Data last updated September 19, 2024.

Fly from

Any airport

Fly to

Any airport

Budget

$96 - $255

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Baltimore/WashingtonLos Angeles

BWI - LAX

BWILAX

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 12/7

Nonstop5h 32m

Los Angeles

Sat 12/14

Nonstop5h 03m

$96

Baltimore/WashingtonLos Angeles

BWI - LAX

BWILAX

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 12/5

1 stop8h 26m

Los Angeles

Tue 12/10

Nonstop5h 03m

$115

Washington, D.C. Reagan-NationalSan Francisco

DCA - SFO

DCASFO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 11/12

1 stop8h 49m

San Francisco

Sat 11/16

1 stop7h 59m

$125

Baltimore/WashingtonLos Angeles

BWI - LAX

BWILAX

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 11/5

Nonstop5h 49m

Los Angeles

Wed 11/6

Nonstop5h 01m

$197

Washington, D.C. Dulles IntlLos Angeles

IAD - LAX

IADLAX

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 2/15

Nonstop6h 00m

Los Angeles

Sat 2/22

Nonstop4h 50m

$202

Washington, D.C. Reagan-NationalLos Angeles

DCA - LAX

DCALAX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 11/5

Nonstop6h 02m

Los Angeles

Thu 12/5

Nonstop5h 01m

$212

Baltimore/WashingtonLos Angeles

BWI - LAX

BWILAX

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 11/2

Nonstop5h 45m

Los Angeles

Wed 11/6

Nonstop4h 50m

$218

Washington, D.C. Reagan-NationalSan Francisco

DCA - SFO

DCASFO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 11/19

1 stop10h 25m

San Francisco

Tue 11/19

1 stop10h 43m

$232

Washington, D.C. Dulles IntlLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl

IAD - LAS

IADLAS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 11/17

1 stop26h 03m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 11/20

1 stop20h 17m

$255

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to California from Washington, D.C. with our price prediction graph.
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Travel insights for flights from Washington, D.C. to California

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Washington, D.C. to California including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to California (average of $88). Flying from Washington, D.C. to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of $160). 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 WAS to CA?

Find hourly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to California. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 19, 2024.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Washington, D.C. to California is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 14% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Washington, D.C. to California?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Washington, D.C. to California. Price data was last updated on September 15, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Washington, D.C. to California flight should consider departing on Wednesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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Weekly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to California

Explore weekly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to California. 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 September 19, 2024.

The most flights from WAS to USCA are scheduled on a Thursday (51 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (32 on average).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Washington, D.C. to California?

Our users search for these airlines the most when looking for flights from Washington, D.C. to California. Data last updated on September 19, 2024.

When booking a flight from Washington, D.C. to California, you may want to consider flying on United Airlines, Alaska Airlines or American Airlines as they are the most popular for this route.

United Airlines

United Airlines

From $195

Alaska Airlines

Alaska Airlines

From $118

American Airlines

American Airlines

From $198

Delta

Delta

From $143

Rainfall in California by month

Plan your trip to California by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in California ranges from 0.0 - 3.4 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit California when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in California by month

Plan your trip to California by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to California, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing California

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to California. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to California. Reviews last updated September 19, 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Washington, D.C. to California, such as Delta, Frontier and Sun Country Air. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.2
Very good
5,315 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

Southwest
8.2
Very good
5,315 reviews
Southwest
8.2
Very good
5,315 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,367 reviews
Southwest
8.2
Very good
5,315 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

Delta
8.0
Very good
9,069 reviews
Southwest
8.2
Very good
5,315 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

Porter Airlines
7.7
Good
313 reviews
Southwest
8.2
Very good
5,315 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

JetBlue
7.5
Good
3,672 reviews
Southwest
8.2
Very good
5,315 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

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  • Can I find flights from Washington, D.C. to California for under $100 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Washington, D.C. to California for under $100. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Spirit Airlines for just $96, but on average you can expect to pay $164.

  • Are there nonstop flights from Washington, D.C. to California for under $200 on Cheapflights?

    Cheapflights has at least 20 direct flights from Washington, D.C. to California under $200. A good price for a nonstop flight from Washington, D.C. to California is less than $246.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from Washington, D.C. to California for under $200?

    There are currently 20+ open flights from Washington, D.C. to California within the next 7 days for less than $200.

  • What days are nonstop flights available from Washington, D.C. to California?

    Nonstop flights are available for this route on the following days: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.

  • How many flights depart from Washington, D.C. to California on average per day?

    On average, you can expect to see 30 flights from Washington, D.C. to California a day.
    Early Morning (Midnight to 6am) - 13% of flight departures
    Morning (6am - Noon) - 50% of flight departures
    Afternoon (Noon - 6pm) - 33% of flight departures
    Evening (6pm - Midnight) - 3% of flight departures

  • How long is the flight from Washington, D.C. to California?

    Departing from Washington, D.C. to California will take you 5h 32m. There are 2296 mi between Washington, D.C. and California. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Washington, D.C. to California one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $48 on Spirit Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Frontier from $63 and Southwest from $99 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Washington, D.C. to California?

    While some choose either Baltimore/Washington - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl or Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Los Angeles, Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl is the most popular route from Washington, D.C. to California.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Washington, D.C. to California?

    Before booking your flight to California from Washington, D.C., check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Egyptair (91%), Air New Zealand (87%), Virgin Australia( 87%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from Washington, D.C. to California is $103. On average you can expect to pay $905. The most popular route, (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl), can usually be booked for $230.

  • What does IAD to LAX mean?

    IAD stands for Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport, while LAX stands for Los Angeles Airport. These codes are often called IATA codes, a set of identifiers established by IATA (International Air Transport Association) that is widely used by airlines and the aviation industry. This flight route has multiple associated airports, so we think it might be helpful to learn the name and codes of them as well. They are San Francisco Airport (SFO), San Diego Airport (SAN), Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport (SNA), San Jose Airport (SJC), Sacramento Intl Airport (SMF).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to California that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Washington, D.C. to California flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Washington, D.C. to California with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Washington, D.C. to California flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to California that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Washington, D.C. to California flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to California?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to California.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Washington, D.C. to California?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Washington, D.C. to California by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to California that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to California offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Washington, D.C. to California?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Washington, D.C. to California flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Washington, D.C. to California flight deals updated?

    The Washington, D.C. to California flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 9/19.

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

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to California (average of $88). Flying from Washington, D.C. to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of $160). 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 9 airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to California

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from Washington, D.C. to California. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,082,863 searches. Data last updated September 19, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$63Average$226FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$84Average$249FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$118Average$475FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
JetBlueCheapest$139Average$334FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$143Average$431FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Sun Country AirCheapest$155Average$353FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
United AirlinesCheapest$195Average$504FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$198Average$483FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$278Average$500FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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