What are the cheapest airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles round-trip?

Our cheapest airline available from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles is Spirit Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $140 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are United Airlines and Southwest, starting at $197 and $211 round-trip. Spirit Airlines is 61% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Spirit Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $82. United Airlines flights start at $89 while deals on American Airlines start at $99 one-way.

What are the most popular routes from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles?

While some choose either Baltimore/Washington - Los Angeles or Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Los Angeles, Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Los Angeles is the most popular route from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles.

What are the cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles?

The cheapest flight price from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles is $113. On average you can expect to pay $855. The most popular route, (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Los Angeles), can usually be booked for $217.

What are the most reliable airlines from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles?

The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles are Air China (87%), Ethiopian Air (87%) and United Airlines (82%).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles?

Before booking your flight from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles check out the most popular airlines for this route: American Airlines, Alaska Airlines or Delta.

Where are the most common layover locations when flying from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles?

Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles flights have a layover in Chicago most of the time. Dallas sees the next most layovers on Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles flights. Charlotte sees the third most layovers on flights from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles.

Where are the least popular layover locations for Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles flights?

Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles flights have a layover in Atlanta the least frequently. Atlanta is followed by Denver in terms of the least popular layover location on flights from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles.

What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Chicago?

If you're on a layover in Chicago and looking for things to do, consider visiting Magnificent Mile, Grant Park, or River North. Magnificent Mile, Grant Park, and River North are located about 15.5 mi, 16.2 mi, and 15.0 mi, respectively from Chicago O'Hare Intl. Travelers in need of a car in Chicago can rent one for about $48 per day.

What are some popular points of interest to see during a layover in Dallas?

Most Dallas visitors opt to spend their time at American Airlines Center, Dos Equis Pavilion, and Majestic Theatre. American Airlines Center, Dos Equis Pavilion and Majestic Theatre are located about 15.0 mi, 18.3 mi, and 16.1 mi, respectively from Dallas/Fort Worth if you are interested in checking them out. Those landing in Dallas looking to spend some time exploring during their layover can rent a car for about $50 per day.

What are points of interest worth seeing during a layover in Charlotte?

Most Charlotte visitors opt to spend their time at Carowind, Mint Museum Uptown, and North Carolina Blumenthal Performing Arts Center. Travelers on a layover in Charlotte can visit Carowind, Mint Museum Uptown, and North Carolina Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, by traveling 8.2 mi, 5.4 mi, and 5.8 mi, respectively after landing at Charlotte Douglas. Travelers can book a car rental at Charlotte Douglas for about $44 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles?

Travelers have found that booking a Tuesday departure is the best way to save up to 48% on the cost of booking your flights compared to booking on days of the week where this route is of high demand.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles?

To save on the cost of your flight from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles, book at least 34 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 77% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from $377 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as $608.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles?

September is one of the best times of the year to fly to Los Angeles from Washington, D.C.. Prices for September average $364 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $121. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December. Opting for a September flight can save you 32% on your journey compared to booking in December

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What airport do you fly into for flights to Los Angeles from Washington, D.C.?

Los Angeles (LAX) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles. You should not have trouble finding flights to Los Angeles from Washington, D.C.; the airport handles an average of 37 inbound flights from Washington, D.C. per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 10 airlines have flights to the Los Angeles airport from Washington, D.C.. It is only a 9.4 mi journey from Los Angeles (LAX) to Los Angeles’s city center.

Can I find deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

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After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles.

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 26, 2025.

Fri 3/286:30 amBWI - LAX

1 stop12h 20mSpirit Airlines

Tue 4/112:32 pmLAX - BWI

1 stop8h 40mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 2/23

$137

Tue 3/185:45 amBWI - LAX

1 stop16h 14mMultiple Airlines

Mon 3/249:30 pmLAX - BWI

1 stop8h 16mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 2/24

$145

Sat 4/56:30 amBWI - LAX

Nonstop5h 48mUnited Airlines

Mon 4/79:15 pmLAX - BWI

Nonstop5h 03mUnited Airlines

Deal found 2/25

$197

Tue 4/152:50 pmIAD - LAX

1 stop8h 55mSouthwest

Tue 4/298:45 amLAX - IAD

1 stop10h 50mSouthwest

Deal found 2/24

$211

Thu 5/810:05 pmIAD - LAX

Nonstop5h 51mUnited Airlines

Thu 5/294:45 pmLAX - IAD

Nonstop4h 59mUnited Airlines

Deal found 2/25

$212

Tue 4/222:55 pmDCA - LAX

2 stops9h 15mSouthwest

Tue 4/2911:00 pmLAX - DCA

2 stops10h 40mSouthwest

Deal found 2/25

$216

Tue 3/259:00 amDCA - LAX

Nonstop6h 03mHawaiian Airlines

Wed 4/26:00 amLAX - DCA

1 stop7h 38mHawaiian Airlines

Deal found 2/25

$217

Tue 4/15:10 pmDCA - LAX

Nonstop5h 56mDelta

Tue 4/88:15 amLAX - DCA

Nonstop4h 58mDelta

Deal found 2/26

$222

Wed 3/267:31 amIAD - LAX

Nonstop5h 54mHawaiian Airlines

Wed 4/29:25 amLAX - IAD

Nonstop4h 57mHawaiian Airlines

Deal found 2/25

$227

Tue 4/19:00 amDCA - LAX

Nonstop6h 03mAlaska Airlines

Wed 4/26:00 amLAX - DCA

1 stop7h 38mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 2/25

$237

Wed 3/267:00 amIAD - LAX

1 stop10h 48mAlaska Airlines

Mon 4/79:50 pmLAX - IAD

Nonstop4h 50mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 2/25

$237

Wed 3/265:15 pmDCA - LAX

1 stop9h 44mJetBlue

Sat 4/58:00 pmLAX - DCA

1 stop9h 25mJetBlue

Deal found 2/25

$245

Best flights from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated February 26, 2025.

Tue 4/16:05 amBWI - LAX

1 stop8h 32mSpirit Airlines

Tue 4/88:08 amLAX - BWI

1 stop7h 38mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 2/25

$140

Fri 5/22:53 pmBWI - LAX

Nonstop5h 47mMultiple Airlines

Mon 5/510:35 pmLAX - BWI

1 stop7h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 2/25

$162

Sat 4/56:30 amBWI - LAX

Nonstop5h 48mUnited Airlines

Mon 4/79:15 pmLAX - BWI

Nonstop5h 03mUnited Airlines

Deal found 2/25

$197

Tue 4/152:50 pmIAD - LAX

1 stop8h 55mSouthwest

Tue 4/298:45 amLAX - IAD

1 stop10h 50mSouthwest

Deal found 2/24

$211

Tue 3/259:00 amDCA - LAX

Nonstop6h 03mHawaiian Airlines

Tue 4/11:03 pmLAX - DCA

Nonstop4h 56mHawaiian Airlines

Deal found 2/25

$227

Wed 3/267:31 amIAD - LAX

Nonstop5h 54mAlaska Airlines

Mon 4/79:50 pmLAX - IAD

Nonstop4h 50mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 2/25

$227

Wed 3/261:43 pmDCA - LAX

1 stop13h 15mJetBlue

Mon 4/79:33 pmLAX - DCA

1 stop9h 31mJetBlue

Deal found 2/25

$245

Tue 3/188:15 amDCA - LAX

Nonstop6h 02mAmerican Airlines

Tue 3/258:35 amLAX - DCA

Nonstop4h 54mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 2/25

$252

Tue 3/115:10 pmDCA - LAX

Nonstop5h 56mDelta

Wed 3/198:15 amLAX - DCA

Nonstop4h 45mDelta

Deal found 2/25

$297

Sun 7/66:00 pmDCA - LAX

1 stop9h 27mFrontier

Fri 7/256:15 amLAX - DCA

1 stop7h 45mFrontier

Deal found 2/25

$419

Thu 5/810:05 pmIAD - LAX

Nonstop5h 51mUnited Airlines

Thu 5/294:45 pmLAX - IAD

Nonstop4h 59mUnited Airlines

Deal found 2/25

$212

Tue 4/222:55 pmDCA - LAX

2 stops9h 15mSouthwest

Tue 4/2911:00 pmLAX - DCA

2 stops10h 40mSouthwest

Deal found 2/25

$216

Last-minute flights from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles
Discover last-minute flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles. Data last updated February 26, 2025 and is based on user searches.

Mon 3/36:00 pmDCA - LAX

1 stop9h 25mFrontier

Sat 3/86:30 amLAX - DCA

1 stop12h 29mFrontier

Deal found 2/25

$420

Tue 3/410:28 amBWI - LAX

1 stop15h 07mSpirit Airlines

Tue 3/181:10 pmLAX - BWI

1 stop13h 00mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 2/25

$150

Tue 3/410:28 amBWI - LAX

1 stop15h 07mMultiple Airlines

Wed 3/128:18 pmLAX - BWI

1 stop8h 03mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 2/24

$171

Tue 3/43:00 pmDCA - LAX

1 stop10h 30mSouthwest

Tue 3/1811:20 pmLAX - DCA

1 stop8h 00mSouthwest

Deal found 2/25

$342

Tue 3/45:45 pmIAD - LAX

Nonstop5h 44mUnited Airlines

Tue 3/1811:40 pmLAX - IAD

Nonstop4h 51mUnited Airlines

Deal found 2/25

$352

Tue 3/47:00 amIAD - LAX

1 stop10h 55mAlaska Airlines

Tue 3/187:55 pmLAX - IAD

1 stop17h 35mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 2/25

$371

Tue 3/45:10 pmDCA - LAX

Nonstop6h 05mDelta

Tue 3/188:15 amLAX - DCA

Nonstop4h 45mDelta

Deal found 2/25

$387

Wed 3/55:30 pmDCA - LAX

Nonstop6h 08mAmerican Airlines

Wed 3/2612:50 pmLAX - DCA

Nonstop4h 53mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 2/25

$347

Wed 3/51:43 pmDCA - LAX

1 stop11h 17mJetBlue

Wed 3/268:00 amLAX - DCA

1 stop9h 59mJetBlue

Deal found 2/25

$374

Wed 3/57:00 amDCA - LAX

1 stop9h 35mMultiple Airlines

Wed 3/121:16 pmLAX - DCA

Nonstop4h 43mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 2/25

$399

Sat 3/87:50 pmIAD - LAX

1 stop7h 35mSouthwest

Wed 3/128:15 amLAX - IAD

1 stop6h 55mSouthwest

Deal found 2/25

$360

Sat 3/86:27 amIAD - LAX

1 stop10h 53mAmerican Airlines

Sat 4/126:00 amLAX - IAD

1 stop13h 42mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 2/26

$419

One-way flights from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles
Search for one-way flight options from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated February 26, 2025.

Wed 5/215:45 amBWI - LAX

1 stop10h 08mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 2/25

$82

Tue 4/16:30 amBWI - LAX

Nonstop5h 48mUnited Airlines

Deal found 2/25

$89

Wed 4/96:40 amBWI - LAX

1 stop7h 31mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 2/25

$99

Tue 3/259:00 amDCA - LAX

Nonstop6h 03mHawaiian Airlines

Deal found 2/26

$114

Wed 4/167:31 amIAD - LAX

Nonstop5h 54mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 2/25

$114

Wed 3/267:31 amIAD - LAX

Nonstop5h 54mHawaiian Airlines

Deal found 2/25

$115

Tue 4/222:55 pmDCA - LAX

2 stops9h 15mSouthwest

Deal found 2/25

$117

Wed 4/27:05 amIAD - LAX

2 stops12h 15mSouthwest

Deal found 2/25

$117

Tue 3/1812:42 pmDCA - LAX

1 stop9h 10mUnited Airlines

Deal found 2/24

$119

Wed 5/76:30 amDCA - LAX

1 stop8h 45mJetBlue

Deal found 2/25

$123

Fri 4/1810:01 amIAD - LAX

1 stop7h 58mUnited Airlines

Deal found 2/25

$124

Wed 4/308:16 amDCA - LAX

Nonstop5h 59mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 2/25

$137

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BaltimoreLos Angeles

BWI - LAX

BWILAX

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 3/28

6:30 am-3:50 pm

1 stop12h 20m

Los Angeles

Tue 4/1

12:32 pm-12:12 am

1 stop8h 40m

$137

BaltimoreLos Angeles

BWI - LAX

BWILAX

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 3/18

5:45 am-6:59 pm

1 stop16h 14m

Los Angeles

Mon 3/24

9:30 pm-8:46 am

1 stop8h 16m

$145

BaltimoreLos Angeles

BWI - LAX

BWILAX

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 4/5

6:30 am-9:18 am

Nonstop5h 48m

Los Angeles

Mon 4/7

9:15 pm-5:18 am

Nonstop5h 03m

$197

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

IAD - LAX

IADLAX

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 4/15

2:50 pm-8:45 pm

1 stop8h 55m

Los Angeles

Tue 4/29

8:45 am-10:35 pm

1 stop10h 50m

$211

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

IAD - LAX

IADLAX

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 5/8

10:05 pm-12:56 am

Nonstop5h 51m

Los Angeles

Thu 5/29

4:45 pm-12:44 am

Nonstop4h 59m

$212

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

DCA - LAX

DCALAX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 4/22

2:55 pm-9:10 pm

2 stops9h 15m

Los Angeles

Tue 4/29

11:00 pm-12:40 pm

2 stops10h 40m

$216

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

DCA - LAX

DCALAX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 3/25

9:00 am-12:03 pm

Nonstop6h 03m

Los Angeles

Wed 4/2

6:00 am-4:38 pm

1 stop7h 38m

$217

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

DCA - LAX

DCALAX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 4/1

5:10 pm-8:06 pm

Nonstop5h 56m

Los Angeles

Tue 4/8

8:15 am-4:13 pm

Nonstop4h 58m

$222

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

IAD - LAX

IADLAX

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 3/26

7:31 am-10:25 am

Nonstop5h 54m

Los Angeles

Tue 4/8

9:25 am-5:22 pm

Nonstop4h 57m

$227

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

6:00 am-4:30 pm

1 stop7h 30m

$231

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Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Cheapflightsfares	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*2 stars
Kiwi.com	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*2 stars
CheapTicketsDeal	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
AranGrant	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star
Mytrip	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Priceline	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars
FareScan	Price Accuracy-	Trust Score*3 stars

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The best insider tips for Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles flights

Find out what our experts recommend to make the most of your Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles trip

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United Airlines

Polaris Business Class features lie-flat seats and Saks Fifth Avenue bedding.

United Club offers healthy snacks and signature cocktails.

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Alaska Airlines

Premium Class offers extra legroom and free cocktails.

Alaska Lounge provides fresh seasonal food and craft cocktails.

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Spirit Airlines

Big Front Seats offer 11 inches of extra legroom.

Spirit Saver$ Club provides discounts on luggage and seats.

Read more about Spirit Airlinesby Daniel Scheffler

American Airlines

Enjoy Flagship First class with 21” wide seats and priority boarding.

Main Cabin Extra offers 34”-35” legroom for added comfort.

Read more about American Airlinesby Marisa Garcia

Airports

DCA

Use the D.C. Metro for a quick and affordable way to reach DCA, with its own dedicated stop on the Yellow and Blue lines.

BWI

For a stress-free departure, arrive 20-30 minutes early during peak hours (6-8 a.m. and 3-7 p.m.) to navigate security smoothly.

IAD

Consider using the Aerotrain for faster transit between terminals, but be prepared for a 5-10 minute walk from the train to gates.

LAX

Look for green signs to find free shuttles to the LAX-it station for rideshare pickups, simplifying your arrival process.

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

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Travel insights for flights from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Booking 33 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

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

It’s typically best to fly out from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 46% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles flight should consider departing on Wednesday 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 Los Angeles

The most flights from WAS to LAX are scheduled on a Tuesday (43 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (30 on average).

Rainfall in Los Angeles by month

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

Temperature in Los Angeles by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Southwest

8.1

Very good

4,374 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Southwest

8.1

Very good

4,374 reviews

Southwest

8.1

Very good

4,374 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,717 reviews

Southwest

8.1

Very good

4,374 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

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Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

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7.9

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8.1

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10.0

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Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

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7.4

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8.1

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

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Los Angeles (LAX) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles. You should not have trouble finding flights to Los Angeles from Washington, D.C.; the airport handles an average of 37 inbound flights from Washington, D.C. per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 10 airlines have flights to the Los Angeles airport from Washington, D.C.. It is only a 9.4 mi journey from Los Angeles (LAX) to Los Angeles’s city center.
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Our cheapest airline available from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles is Spirit Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $140 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are United Airlines and Southwest, starting at $197 and $211 round-trip. Spirit Airlines is 61% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.
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To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Spirit Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $82. United Airlines flights start at $89 while deals on American Airlines start at $99 one-way.
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While some choose either Baltimore/Washington - Los Angeles or Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Los Angeles, Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Los Angeles is the most popular route from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles.
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Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles flights have a layover in Chicago most of the time. Dallas sees the next most layovers on Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles flights. Charlotte sees the third most layovers on flights from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles.
What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Chicago?
If you're on a layover in Chicago and looking for things to do, consider visiting Magnificent Mile, Grant Park, or River North. Magnificent Mile, Grant Park, and River North are located about 15.5 mi, 16.2 mi, and 15.0 mi, respectively from Chicago O'Hare Intl. Travelers in need of a car in Chicago can rent one for about $48 per day.
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Most Dallas visitors opt to spend their time at American Airlines Center, Dos Equis Pavilion, and Majestic Theatre. American Airlines Center, Dos Equis Pavilion and Majestic Theatre are located about 15.0 mi, 18.3 mi, and 16.1 mi, respectively from Dallas/Fort Worth if you are interested in checking them out. Those landing in Dallas looking to spend some time exploring during their layover can rent a car for about $50 per day.
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Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles flights have a layover in Atlanta the least frequently. Atlanta is followed by Denver in terms of the least popular layover location on flights from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles.
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Frontier	Cheapest$89	Average$201	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
Spirit Airlines	Cheapest$90	Average$230	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time65%
Delta	Cheapest$138	Average$465	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
JetBlue	Cheapest$163	Average$277	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
Sun Country Air	Cheapest$174	Average$308	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time83%
Alaska Airlines	Cheapest$197	Average$410	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%
United Airlines	Cheapest$216	Average$395	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
American Airlines	Cheapest$217	Average$450	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Southwest	Cheapest$282	Average$500	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%

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