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$88+ Cheap flights from District of Columbia to California

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IAD — LAX
Apr 27 — May 41
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Cheap flight deals from District of Columbia to California

Keep the following information in mind while searching for District of Columbia to California flight deals. Data was last updated April 22, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$186
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$88
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$397

Good round-trip deal

$306 or less

Good one-way deal

$158 or less
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From District of Columbia to California
One-way flight from District of Columbia to California
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($31 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($11 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
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Cheapest flights from District of Columbia to California
Explore the most affordable flight options available from District of Columbia to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 22, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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.
Thu 5/87:00 amDCA - LAS
1 stop7h 06mFrontier
Tue 5/137:30 amLAS - DCA
1 stop6h 29mFrontier
Deal found 4/22$186
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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.
Wed 5/77:45 amIAD - LAS
Nonstop5h 15mFrontier
Mon 5/1211:03 pmLAS - IAD
1 stop8h 24mFrontier
Deal found 4/22$187
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/136:30 amIAD - LAS
1 stop10h 41mMultiple Airlines
Sat 5/1711:00 pmLAS - IAD
Nonstop4h 31mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/21$189
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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.
Tue 6/39:59 amDCA - LAS
1 stop8h 54mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/710:10 amLAS - DCA
1 stop7h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/21$192
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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.
Tue 8/198:59 amDCA - LAS
1 stop8h 10mAlaska Airlines
Wed 8/2710:29 amLAS - DCA
1 stop8h 30mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/22$197
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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.
Fri 5/307:25 pmIAD - LAX
Nonstop5h 38mAlaska Airlines
Thu 6/128:20 amLAX - IAD
Nonstop5h 05mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/22$207
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 5/66:00 pmDCA - LAX
1 stop9h 30mFrontier
Fri 5/910:37 amLAX - DCA
1 stop8h 22mFrontier
Deal found 4/22$208
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 5/153:32 pmIAD - LAX
1 stop9h 03mFrontier
Wed 5/213:41 pmLAX - IAD
1 stop11h 14mFrontier
Deal found 4/22$208
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/211:00 pmDCA - LAX
1 stop14h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sat 5/2412:48 pmLAX - DCA
Nonstop5h 11mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/22$213
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/107:45 amIAD - LAX
1 stop13h 03mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/138:00 amLAX - IAD
Nonstop5h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/22$213
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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.
Tue 5/66:30 amIAD - LAS
1 stop10h 41mAlaska Airlines
Wed 5/710:08 amLAS - IAD
1 stop10h 50mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/22$220
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Mon 5/196:00 pmDCA - SNA
1 stop20h 28mFrontier
Thu 5/2212:01 pmSNA - DCA
1 stop6h 58mFrontier
Deal found 4/22$221

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Customize your flight search to find flights from District of Columbia 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 22, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from District of Columbia to California that are best for you.

Fly from

District of Columbia

Fly to

California

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Washington, D.C.Las Vegas

DCA - LAS

DCALAS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 5/8

7:00 am-11:06 am

1 stop7h 06m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 5/13

7:30 am-4:59 pm

1 stop6h 29m

$186

Washington, D.C.Las Vegas

IAD - LAS

IADLAS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 5/7

7:45 am-10:00 am

Nonstop5h 15m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 5/12

11:03 pm-10:27 am

1 stop8h 24m

$187

Washington, D.C.Las Vegas

IAD - LAS

IADLAS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 5/13

5:00 pm-10:24 pm

1 stop8h 24m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 5/15

11:00 pm-6:31 am

Nonstop4h 31m

$189

Washington, D.C.Las Vegas

DCA - LAS

DCALAS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 6/3

9:59 am-3:53 pm

1 stop8h 54m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 6/7

10:10 am-9:05 pm

1 stop7h 55m

$192

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

IAD - LAX

IADLAX

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 5/30

7:25 pm-10:03 pm

Nonstop5h 38m

Los Angeles

Thu 6/12

8:20 am-4:25 pm

Nonstop5h 05m

$207

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

DCA - LAX

DCALAX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 5/6

6:00 pm-12:30 am

1 stop9h 30m

Los Angeles

Sun 5/11

6:10 am-4:59 pm

1 stop7h 49m

$208

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

IAD - LAX

IADLAX

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 5/15

3:32 pm-9:35 pm

1 stop9h 03m

Los Angeles

Wed 5/21

3:41 pm-5:55 am

1 stop11h 14m

$208

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

DCA - LAX

DCALAX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 5/21

1:00 pm-12:30 am

1 stop14h 30m

Los Angeles

Sat 5/24

12:48 pm-8:59 pm

Nonstop5h 11m

$213

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

IAD - LAX

IADLAX

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 5/10

7:45 am-5:48 pm

1 stop13h 03m

Los Angeles

Tue 5/13

8:00 am-4:00 pm

Nonstop5h 00m

$213

Washington, D.C.Las Vegas

DCA - LAS

DCALAS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 5/20

9:59 am-3:53 pm

1 stop8h 54m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sun 5/25

6:00 am-5:38 pm

1 stop8h 38m

$215

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Best time to book a flight from District of Columbia to California

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Everything you need to know about your flight from District of Columbia to California

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from District of Columbia to California?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from District of Columbia to California (average of $246). Flying from District of Columbia to California in June is currently the most expensive (average of $328). 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 DC to CA?

Find hourly flight availability from District of Columbia 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 April 22, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from District of Columbia to California as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from District of Columbia to California

Explore weekly flight availability from District of Columbia 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 April 22, 2025.

The most flights from USDC to USCA are scheduled on a Tuesday (38 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (23 on average).

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 April 22, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from District of Columbia to California have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
8.0
Very good

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

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  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from District of Columbia to California one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $88 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include United Airlines from $108 and Southwest from $108 one-way.

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from District of Columbia to California?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from District of Columbia to California (average of $246). Flying from District of Columbia to California in June is currently the most expensive (average of $328). 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 10 airlines flying from District of Columbia to California

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from District of Columbia 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 22, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$63Average$234FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$89Average$255FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$98Average$384FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
DeltaCheapest$119Average$423FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$156Average$318FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Sun Country AirCheapest$160Average$344FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$188Average$420FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$195Average$495FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$198Average$471FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$208Average$504FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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