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$78+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Carlsbad, CA, CA

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WAS — LAX
Feb 10 — Feb 171
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The best prices from Washington, D.C. to Carlsbad are usually found in September or February, booked 33 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Carlsbad

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Carlsbad (C4D). 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 February 5, 2025.

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Round-trip from

$137
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$78
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September

Average price

$316
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From Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Carlsbad
One-way flight from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Carlsbad
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Cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Carlsbad
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Washington, D.C. to Carlsbad. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 5, 2025.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 2/186:45 amBWI - LAX
1 stop27h 58mSpirit Airlines
Mon 2/2410:43 pmLAX - BWI
1 stop14h 08mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/3$137
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. 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 3/266:00 amBWI - LAX
1 stop12h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 3/308:18 pmLAX - BWI
1 stop8h 03mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/4$142
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. 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 4/234:11 pmBWI - LAX
1 stop8h 54mFrontier
Sat 4/2611:05 pmLAX - BWI
1 stop8h 57mFrontier
Deal found 2/4$150
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. 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.
Tue 2/186:00 pmDCA - LAX
1 stop9h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 2/261:16 pmLAX - DCA
Nonstop4h 43mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/4$204
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Fri 2/287:00 amDCA - LAX
1 stop28h 32mFrontier
Sun 3/96:30 amLAX - DCA
1 stop26h 33mFrontier
Deal found 2/4$205
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. 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 5/78:01 amIAD - LAX
1 stop14h 49mFrontier
Fri 5/304:59 pmLAX - IAD
1 stop20h 24mFrontier
Deal found 2/4$207
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/226:00 amIAD - LAX
Nonstop6h 00mUnited Airlines
Wed 2/268:56 pmLAX - IAD
Nonstop4h 51mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/4$212
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/5. 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.
Thu 3/202:50 pmIAD - LAX
1 stop8h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 3/276:19 pmLAX - IAD
1 stop8h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/5$213
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/5. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/128:00 amDCA - LAX
Nonstop5h 55mAmerican Airlines
Sat 2/158:09 amLAX - DCA
Nonstop4h 47mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/5$217
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Tue 3/49:00 amDCA - LAX
Nonstop6h 16mAlaska Airlines
Tue 3/41:16 pmLAX - DCA
Nonstop4h 43mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 2/5$221
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Sat 3/15:10 pmDCA - LAX
Nonstop6h 08mDelta
Wed 3/58:06 amLAX - DCA
Nonstop4h 54mDelta
Deal found 2/5$227
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Wed 2/193:55 pmIAD - LAX
1 stop8h 05mSouthwest
Wed 2/266:00 amLAX - IAD
1 stop8h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 2/4$228

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

Customize your flight search to find flights from Washington, D.C. to Carlsbad 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 5, 2025.

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BWI - LAX

BWILAX

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 2/18

6:45 am-7:43 am

1 stop27h 58m

Los Angeles

Mon 2/24

10:43 pm-3:51 pm

1 stop14h 08m

$137

BaltimoreLos Angeles

BWI - LAX

BWILAX

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 3/26

6:00 am-3:50 pm

1 stop12h 50m

Los Angeles

Sun 3/30

8:18 pm-7:21 am

1 stop8h 03m

$142

BaltimoreLos Angeles

BWI - LAX

BWILAX

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 4/23

4:11 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop8h 54m

Los Angeles

Sat 4/26

11:05 pm-11:02 am

1 stop8h 57m

$150

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

DCA - LAX

DCALAX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 2/18

6:00 pm-12:25 am

1 stop9h 25m

Los Angeles

Wed 2/26

1:16 pm-8:59 pm

Nonstop4h 43m

$204

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

DCA - LAX

DCALAX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 2/28

7:00 am-8:32 am

1 stop28h 32m

Los Angeles

Sun 3/9

6:30 am-12:03 pm

1 stop26h 33m

$205

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

DCA - LAX

DCALAX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 2/22

5:10 pm-8:18 pm

Nonstop6h 08m

Los Angeles

Tue 3/11

8:15 am-4:00 pm

Nonstop4h 45m

$207

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

IAD - LAX

IADLAX

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 5/7

4:31 pm-9:53 pm

1 stop8h 22m

Los Angeles

Fri 5/30

4:59 pm-4:23 pm

1 stop20h 24m

$207

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

IAD - LAX

IADLAX

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 2/22

6:00 am-9:00 am

Nonstop6h 00m

Los Angeles

Wed 2/26

8:56 pm-4:47 am

Nonstop4h 51m

$212

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

IAD - LAX

IADLAX

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 3/20

2:50 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop8h 40m

Los Angeles

Thu 3/27

6:19 pm-5:40 am

1 stop8h 21m

$213

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

DCA - LAX

DCALAX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 3/4

9:00 am-12:16 pm

Nonstop6h 16m

Los Angeles

Tue 3/4

1:16 pm-8:59 pm

Nonstop4h 43m

$221

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

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Carlsbad?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Carlsbad. Price data was last updated on January 31, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Washington, D.C. to Carlsbad may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 30 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Carlsbad (average of $246). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Carlsbad 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 C4D?

Find hourly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to Carlsbad. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 5, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Washington, D.C. to Carlsbad as you normally would.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Washington, D.C. to Carlsbad. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

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

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

Explore weekly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to Carlsbad. 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 5, 2025.

The most flights from WAS to C4D are scheduled on a Monday (41 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (33 on average).

Rainfall in Carlsbad by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Carlsbad 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 Carlsbad when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Carlsbad by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Carlsbad, 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 Carlsbad

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Carlsbad. 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 Carlsbad. Reviews last updated February 5, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta from Washington, D.C. to Carlsbad. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

8.0
Very good

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

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  • How popular is this Washington, D.C. to Carlsbad flight route?

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Spirit Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $78. Users have also found prices from $82 and $114 on Frontier and Alaska Airlines, respectively.

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    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Washington, D.C. to Carlsbad on time: Singapore Airlines (90%), Air China (86%), Air New Zealand (86%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from Washington, D.C. to Carlsbad is $67. On average you can expect to pay $939. The most popular route, (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Los Angeles), can usually be booked for $148.

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    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Carlsbad 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 Carlsbad?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Carlsbad (average of $246). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Carlsbad 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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Top 9 airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Carlsbad

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from Washington, D.C. to Carlsbad. 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 February 5, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$74Average$237FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$84Average$239FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$138Average$472FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$163Average$281FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$163Average$430FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Sun Country AirCheapest$174Average$386FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
United AirlinesCheapest$195Average$472FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$218Average$482FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$238Average$528FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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