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$64+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to California

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WAS — LAX
Feb 25 — Mar 41
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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$127
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$64
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$327

Good round-trip deal

$348 or less

Good one-way deal

$163 or less
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From Washington, D.C. (WAS) to California
One-way flight from Washington, D.C. (WAS) 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).
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This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 3/256:00 amBWI - LAS
Nonstop5h 22mSpirit Airlines
Tue 4/19:59 pmLAS - BWI
Nonstop4h 26mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/20$127
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 5/56:12 pmBWI - LAS
1 stop8h 47mFrontier
Tue 5/1311:51 pmLAS - BWI
1 stop12h 14mFrontier
Deal found 2/20$130
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 3/114:22 pmBWI - LAS
1 stop8h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/249:59 pmLAS - BWI
Nonstop4h 26mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$132
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/2610:42 amBWI - LAX
1 stop8h 06mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/318:18 pmLAX - BWI
1 stop10h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$135
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Tue 5/65:55 amBWI - LAX
1 stop8h 32mSpirit Airlines
Thu 5/81:58 pmLAX - BWI
1 stop7h 36mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/20$136
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 4/304:11 pmBWI - LAX
1 stop8h 24mFrontier
Sat 5/1010:35 pmLAX - BWI
1 stop8h 23mFrontier
Deal found 2/20$150
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Wed 3/56:03 pmIAD - LAS
1 stop31h 12mFrontier
Wed 3/1211:47 pmLAS - IAD
1 stop12h 32mFrontier
Deal found 2/20$168
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Tue 3/47:00 amDCA - LAS
1 stop7h 09mFrontier
Wed 3/126:00 amLAS - DCA
1 stop27h 03mFrontier
Deal found 2/20$168
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Wed 5/78:01 amIAD - LAX
1 stop27h 33mFrontier
Fri 5/304:59 pmLAX - IAD
1 stop20h 24mFrontier
Deal found 2/20$208
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Tue 3/259:00 amDCA - LAX
Nonstop6h 03mMultiple Airlines
Thu 4/36:30 amLAX - DCA
1 stop12h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$209
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Sun 3/237:31 amIAD - LAX
Nonstop5h 54mAlaska Airlines
Tue 4/19:25 amLAX - IAD
Nonstop4h 57mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 2/20$209
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Fri 3/211:03 pmDCA - LAX
1 stop14h 22mFrontier
Fri 3/286:30 amLAX - DCA
1 stop12h 29mFrontier
Deal found 2/20$210

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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

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Washington, D.C.

Fly to

California

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BaltimoreLas Vegas

BWI - LAS

BWILAS

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 3/25

6:00 am-8:22 am

Nonstop5h 22m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 4/1

9:59 pm-5:25 am

Nonstop4h 26m

$127

BaltimoreLas Vegas

BWI - LAS

BWILAS

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 5/5

6:12 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 47m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 5/14

11:20 pm-9:58 am

1 stop7h 38m

$130

BaltimoreLas Vegas

BWI - LAS

BWILAS

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 3/11

4:22 pm-10:12 pm

1 stop8h 50m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 3/24

9:59 pm-5:25 am

Nonstop4h 26m

$132

BaltimoreLos Angeles

BWI - LAX

BWILAX

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 3/26

10:42 am-3:48 pm

1 stop8h 06m

Los Angeles

Mon 3/31

8:18 pm-9:35 am

1 stop10h 17m

$135

BaltimoreLos Angeles

BWI - LAX

BWILAX

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 5/6

5:55 am-11:27 am

1 stop8h 32m

Los Angeles

Thu 5/8

1:58 pm-12:34 am

1 stop7h 36m

$136

BaltimoreLos Angeles

BWI - LAX

BWILAX

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 4/30

4:11 pm-9:35 pm

1 stop8h 24m

Los Angeles

Sat 5/10

10:35 pm-9:58 am

1 stop8h 23m

$150

Washington, D.C.Las Vegas

IAD - LAS

IADLAS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 3/5

6:03 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop31h 12m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 3/11

11:24 pm-4:54 pm

1 stop14h 30m

$168

Washington, D.C.Las Vegas

DCA - LAS

DCALAS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 3/31

1:03 pm-6:23 pm

1 stop8h 20m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 4/3

12:59 am-12:04 pm

1 stop8h 05m

$169

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

IAD - LAX

IADLAX

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 5/7

8:01 am-8:34 am

1 stop27h 33m

Los Angeles

Fri 5/30

4:59 pm-4:23 pm

1 stop20h 24m

$208

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

IAD - LAX

IADLAX

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 3/23

7:31 am-10:25 am

Nonstop5h 54m

Los Angeles

Tue 4/1

9:25 am-5:22 pm

Nonstop4h 57m

$209

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

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Travel insights for flights from Washington, D.C. to California

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to California (average of $246). Flying from Washington, D.C. to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $344). 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 February 20, 2025.

When flying from Washington, D.C. to California, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 February 20, 2025.

The most flights from WAS to USCA are scheduled on a Thursday (45 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (30 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 February 20, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Washington, D.C. to California, such as Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

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    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $64 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Spirit Airlines from $66 and Hawaiian Airlines from $114 one-way.

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    The cheapest flight price from Washington, D.C. to California is $113. On average you can expect to pay $845. The most popular route, (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl), can usually be booked for $146.

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to California (average of $246). Flying from Washington, D.C. to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $344). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$63Average$235FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$84Average$235FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$138Average$441FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Sun Country AirCheapest$158Average$346FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
JetBlueCheapest$163Average$312FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$195Average$501FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$197Average$476FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$198Average$493FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$206Average$530FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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