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$59+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to California

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WAS — LAX
11月 24 — 12月 11
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to California (USCA). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 11月 19, 2024.

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This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/17. 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.
周四 12/511:39 amBWI - LAX
1 stop14h 42mSpirit Airlines
周二 12/105:30 amLAX - BWI
1 stop12h 30mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/17$168
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周五 12/135:30 amBWI - LAS
1 stop13h 27mSpirit Airlines
周五 12/203:12 pmLAS - BWI
Nonstop4h 34mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/18$188
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周一 12/26:00 amBWI - LAS
1 stop17h 49mMultiple Airlines
周一 1/63:12 pmLAS - BWI
Nonstop4h 34mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/18$189
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周一 12/98:38 amBWI - LAX
1 stop11h 49mMultiple Airlines
周二 12/106:40 pmLAX - BWI
2 stops34h 27mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/18$192
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周二 12/175:54 pmBWI - LAS
1 stop30h 01mFrontier
周五 12/206:30 amLAS - BWI
1 stop7h 33mFrontier
Deal found 11/18$198
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周二 12/31:01 pmDCA - LAX
1 stop14h 31mFrontier
周三 12/118:30 amLAX - DCA
1 stop10h 26mFrontier
Deal found 11/18$208
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周一 12/95:32 pmIAD - LAX
Nonstop5h 58mMultiple Airlines
周三 12/1110:35 pmLAX - IAD
1 stop10h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/18$208
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周三 12/111:01 pmDCA - LAS
1 stop13h 53mFrontier
周六 1/116:25 amLAS - DCA
1 stop7h 37mFrontier
Deal found 11/17$208
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周一 11/2510:10 pmIAD - LAX
Nonstop5h 49mUnited Airlines
周四 11/2811:00 pmLAX - IAD
1 stop9h 53mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/18$212
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周一 11/258:40 amDCA - LAX
Nonstop6h 04mAmerican Airlines
周四 11/288:00 amLAX - DCA
Nonstop4h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/17$213
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周日 12/85:57 pmIAD - LAS
1 stop30h 57mFrontier
周三 12/1111:00 pmLAS - IAD
1 stop10h 20mFrontier
Deal found 11/18$225
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周一 12/91:01 pmDCA - LAX
1 stop7h 39mMultiple Airlines
周三 12/111:10 pmLAX - DCA
Nonstop4h 49mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/18$233

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 2,638,201 searches. Data last updated 11月 19, 2024.

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BWI - LAX

BWILAX

Baltimore/Washington

周四 12/5

11:39 am-11:21 pm

1 stop14h 42m

Los Angeles

周二 12/10

5:30 am-9:00 pm

1 stop12h 30m

$168

BaltimoreLas Vegas

BWI - LAS

BWILAS

Baltimore/Washington

周五 12/13

5:30 am-3:57 pm

1 stop13h 27m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

周五 12/20

3:12 pm-10:46 pm

Nonstop4h 34m

$188

BaltimoreLas Vegas

BWI - LAS

BWILAS

Baltimore/Washington

周一 12/2

6:00 am-8:49 pm

1 stop17h 49m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

周一 1/6

3:12 pm-10:46 pm

Nonstop4h 34m

$189

BaltimoreLos Angeles

BWI - LAX

BWILAX

Baltimore/Washington

周一 12/9

8:38 am-5:27 pm

1 stop11h 49m

Los Angeles

周二 12/10

6:40 pm-8:07 am

2 stops34h 27m

$192

BaltimoreLas Vegas

BWI - LAS

BWILAS

Baltimore/Washington

周二 12/17

5:54 pm-8:55 pm

1 stop30h 01m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

周四 12/19

12:59 am-1:26 pm

1 stop9h 27m

$198

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

DCA - LAX

DCALAX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

周二 12/3

7:00 am-5:40 pm

1 stop13h 40m

Los Angeles

周二 12/10

8:30 am-9:56 pm

1 stop10h 26m

$208

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

IAD - LAX

IADLAX

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

周一 12/9

5:32 pm-8:30 pm

Nonstop5h 58m

Los Angeles

周三 12/11

10:35 pm-12:20 pm

1 stop10h 45m

$208

Washington, D.C.Las Vegas

DCA - LAS

DCALAS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

周三 1/15

1:01 pm-11:42 pm

1 stop13h 41m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

周六 1/18

9:53 pm-12:06 pm

1 stop11h 13m

$208

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

DCA - LAX

DCALAX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

周六 3/1

6:00 pm-12:25 am

1 stop9h 25m

Los Angeles

周三 3/5

1:16 pm-8:59 pm

Nonstop4h 43m

$209

Washington, D.C.Las Vegas

IAD - LAS

IADLAS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

周一 2/3

6:05 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop30h 45m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

周四 2/6

11:00 pm-10:44 am

1 stop8h 44m

$212

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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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to California (average of $240). Flying from Washington, D.C. to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of $321). 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 11月 19, 2024.

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 11月 19, 2024.

The most flights from WAS to USCA are scheduled on a Monday (55 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (44 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 11月 19, 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Washington, D.C. to California, such as Spirit Airlines, American Airlines and United Airlines. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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Very good
123 reviews

Crew

8.9

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

6.6

Food

6.7

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 8

Good flight on Breeze, on time, comfortable, friendly pilot and crew

8.2
Very good
123 reviews
8.2
Very good
123 reviews

Crew

8.9

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

6.6

Food

6.7

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 8

Good flight on Breeze, on time, comfortable, friendly pilot and crew

8.1
Very good
5,022 reviews
8.2
Very good
123 reviews

Crew

8.9

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

6.6

Food

6.7

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 8

Good flight on Breeze, on time, comfortable, friendly pilot and crew

8.0
Very good
8,766 reviews
8.2
Very good
123 reviews

Crew

8.9

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

6.6

Food

6.7

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 8

Good flight on Breeze, on time, comfortable, friendly pilot and crew

8.0
Very good
9,451 reviews
8.2
Very good
123 reviews

Crew

8.9

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

6.6

Food

6.7

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 8

Good flight on Breeze, on time, comfortable, friendly pilot and crew

7.8
Good
288 reviews
8.2
Very good
123 reviews

Crew

8.9

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

6.6

Food

6.7

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 8

Good flight on Breeze, on time, comfortable, friendly pilot and crew

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 $59 on Spirit Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Frontier from $63 and United Airlines from $99 one-way.

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    Before booking your flight to California from Washington, D.C., check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Ethiopian Air (95%), Air New Zealand (93%), Virgin Australia( 93%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from Washington, D.C. to California is $108. On average you can expect to pay $1,045. The most popular route, (Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Los Angeles), can usually be booked for $146.

  • 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.

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    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.

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to California (average of $240). Flying from Washington, D.C. to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of $321). 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 2,638,201 searches. Data last updated 11月 19, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$63Average$232FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$84Average$254FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$132Average$465FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$143Average$428FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Sun Country AirCheapest$158Average$353FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
American AirlinesCheapest$198Average$483FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$206Average$501FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$214Average$504FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
JetBlueCheapest$222Average$324FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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