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$62+ Cheap flights from California to District of Columbia

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LAX — IAD
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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3 stars

Round-trip from

$150
(Frontier)

One-way from

$62
(Trip.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$331

Good round-trip deal

$345 or less

Good one-way deal

$169 or less
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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.
Sun 3/912:59 amONT - DCA
1 stop8h 04mFrontier
Wed 3/121:03 pmDCA - ONT
1 stop14h 01mFrontier
Deal found 2/20$150
This Frontier 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/111:03 pmLAS - IAD
1 stop12h 20mFrontier
Sun 5/44:00 pmIAD - LAS
1 stop7h 37mFrontier
Deal found 2/19$170
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Thu 4/312:25 pmSNA - DCA
1 stop6h 34mFrontier
Sun 4/67:00 amDCA - SNA
1 stop7h 35mFrontier
Deal found 2/19$173
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 5/52:42 pmONT - IAD
1 stop12h 49mFrontier
Thu 5/88:01 amIAD - ONT
1 stop12h 44mFrontier
Deal found 2/20$180
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.
Fri 5/236:15 amLAX - DCA
1 stop12h 44mFrontier
Tue 5/276:00 pmDCA - LAX
1 stop9h 27mFrontier
Deal found 2/20$220
This Frontier 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/283:05 pmLAX - IAD
1 stop12h 27mFrontier
Sun 6/17:32 amIAD - LAX
1 stop7h 33mFrontier
Deal found 2/19$223
This Expedia 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/612:58 pmLAX - DCA
Nonstop5h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/131:00 pmDCA - LAX
1 stop14h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$224
This Orbitz 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/268:00 amLAX - IAD
Nonstop5h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/611:47 amIAD - LAX
1 stop12h 48mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$224
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Thu 4/311:00 pmLAS - IAD
1 stop12h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mon 4/76:35 amIAD - LAS
1 stop13h 22mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$226
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Wed 3/191:03 pmLAX - DCA
Nonstop4h 56mHawaiian Airlines
Wed 3/269:00 amDCA - LAX
Nonstop6h 03mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 2/19$227
This Alaska Airlines 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/269:25 amLAX - IAD
Nonstop4h 57mAlaska Airlines
Mon 4/77:31 amIAD - LAX
Nonstop5h 54mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 2/19$227
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Wed 5/214:50 pmLAX - IAD
Nonstop5h 00mUnited Airlines
Mon 6/210:05 pmIAD - LAX
Nonstop5h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/19$228

Find flights from California to District of Columbia within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from California to District of Columbia 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.

Fly from

California

Fly to

District of Columbia

Route

Depart

Return

Price

OntarioWashington, D.C.

ONT - DCA

ONTDCA

Ontario

Sun 3/9

12:59 am-12:03 pm

1 stop8h 04m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 3/12

1:03 pm-12:04 am

1 stop14h 01m

$150

Las VegasWashington, D.C.

LAS - IAD

LASIAD

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 5/1

11:03 pm-2:23 pm

1 stop12h 20m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 5/4

4:00 pm-8:37 pm

1 stop7h 37m

$170

Santa AnaWashington, D.C.

SNA - DCA

SNADCA

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 4/3

12:25 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop6h 34m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 4/6

7:00 am-11:35 am

1 stop7h 35m

$173

OntarioWashington, D.C.

ONT - IAD

ONTIAD

Ontario

Mon 5/5

2:42 pm-6:31 am

1 stop12h 49m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 5/8

8:01 am-5:45 pm

1 stop12h 44m

$180

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

Sun 3/16

6:30 am-12:03 pm

1 stop26h 33m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 3/21

6:00 pm-12:25 am

1 stop9h 25m

$220

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - IAD

LAXIAD

Los Angeles

Fri 2/28

10:35 pm-8:44 am

1 stop7h 09m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 3/5

6:03 pm-7:18 pm

1 stop28h 15m

$223

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

Tue 5/6

12:58 pm-8:58 pm

Nonstop5h 00m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 5/13

1:00 pm-12:30 am

1 stop14h 30m

$224

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - IAD

LAXIAD

Los Angeles

Sat 4/26

8:00 am-4:00 pm

Nonstop5h 00m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 5/6

11:47 am-9:35 pm

1 stop12h 48m

$224

Las VegasWashington, D.C.

LAS - IAD

LASIAD

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 4/3

11:00 pm-2:35 pm

1 stop12h 35m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 4/7

6:35 am-4:57 pm

1 stop13h 22m

$226

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

Wed 3/19

1:03 pm-8:59 pm

Nonstop4h 56m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 3/26

9:00 am-12:03 pm

Nonstop6h 03m

$227

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Travel insights for flights from California to District of Columbia

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from California to District of Columbia including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to District of Columbia (average of $309). Flying from California to District of Columbia in June is currently the most expensive (average of $389). 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 CA to DC?

Find hourly flight availability from California to District of Columbia. 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.

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

Weekly flight availability from California to District of Columbia

Explore weekly flight availability from California to District of Columbia. 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 USCA to USDC are scheduled on a Thursday (26 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (12 on average).

Rainfall in District of Columbia by month

Plan your trip to District of Columbia by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in District of Columbia ranges from 2.6 - 4.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.0 in. February is typically the driest time to visit District of Columbia when rainfall is around 2.6 in.

Temperature in District of Columbia by month

Plan your trip to District of Columbia by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to District of Columbia, 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 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 35.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing District of Columbia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to District of Columbia. 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 District of Columbia. Reviews last updated February 20, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from California to District of Columbia, such as Southwest, Breeze Airways and Alaska Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

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.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

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.

Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
150 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

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.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,697 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

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.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,219 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

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.

Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,317 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Frontier, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $62. Hawaiian Airlines flights start at $114 while deals on Sun Country Air start at $118 one-way.

  • Can I find deals for flights from California to District of Columbia that include hotel bookings?

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to District of Columbia (average of $309). Flying from California to District of Columbia in June is currently the most expensive (average of $389). 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 California to District of Columbia

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from California to District of Columbia. 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 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$48Average$244FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$89Average$246FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
JetBlueCheapest$121Average$329FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$138Average$437FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$138Average$448FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Sun Country AirCheapest$157Average$382FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
American AirlinesCheapest$177Average$497FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$204Average$502FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$231Average$499FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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