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 $102 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Frontier and Alaska Airlines, starting at $176 and $212 round-trip. Spirit Airlines is 71% 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 $52. Frontier flights start at $87 while deals on Alaska Airlines start at $111 one-way.

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

While some choose either Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Los Angeles or Baltimore/Washington - 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 $908. The most popular route, (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Los Angeles), can usually be booked for $179.

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 Egyptair (100%), Iberia (100%) and Air China (91%).

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. Denver sees the next most layovers on Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles flights.

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 Charlotte 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 $54 per day.

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

Most Denver visitors opt to spend their time at Coors Field, Paramount Theatre, and 16th Street Mall. Coors Field, Paramount Theatre and 16th Street Mall are located about 18.4 mi, 18.6 mi, and 18.7 mi, respectively from Denver Intl if you are interested in checking them out. Those landing in Denver looking to spend some time exploring during their layover can rent a car for about $43 per day.

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 37% 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 31 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 82% 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 $607.

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 $362 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $120. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December. Opting for a September flight can save you 33% 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 55 inbound flights from Washington, D.C. per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 11 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.

How can I find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles?

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.

Can I find deals for business class flights from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Average price	$393
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Cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles
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 April 16, 2025.

Tue 5/66:10 amBWI - LAX

Nonstop5h 53mSpirit Airlines

Tue 5/1311:36 amLAX - BWI

Nonstop5h 03mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 4/15

$102

Wed 4/302:53 pmBWI - LAX

Nonstop5h 47mMultiple Airlines

Sat 5/310:35 pmLAX - BWI

1 stop8h 23mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/16

$166

Tue 4/224:07 pmBWI - LAX

1 stop8h 28mFrontier

Tue 4/2910:35 pmLAX - BWI

1 stop10h 52mFrontier

Deal found 4/16

$178

Tue 5/611:47 amIAD - LAX

1 stop12h 48mFrontier

Tue 5/133:41 pmLAX - IAD

1 stop11h 50mFrontier

Deal found 4/15

$178

Thu 5/81:00 pmDCA - LAX

1 stop14h 30mFrontier

Wed 5/146:15 amLAX - DCA

1 stop12h 44mFrontier

Deal found 4/16

$186

Fri 5/307:25 pmIAD - LAX

Nonstop5h 38mAlaska Airlines

Tue 7/86:15 pmLAX - IAD

1 stop10h 12mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 4/16

$212

Sat 5/37:45 amIAD - LAX

1 stop13h 03mMultiple Airlines

Wed 5/78:00 amLAX - IAD

Nonstop5h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/15

$213

Sat 4/267:00 amDCA - LAX

1 stop29h 54mMultiple Airlines

Sun 5/256:00 amLAX - DCA

1 stop8h 38mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/15

$217

Tue 5/206:00 amIAD - LAX

Nonstop5h 48mUnited Airlines

Sat 5/2410:40 pmLAX - IAD

Nonstop4h 49mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/16

$220

Tue 5/138:59 amDCA - LAX

Nonstop5h 58mAlaska Airlines

Sun 5/256:00 amLAX - DCA

1 stop8h 38mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 4/15

$227

Fri 8/87:00 pmDCA - LAX

1 stop8h 15mUnited Airlines

Wed 8/135:21 amLAX - DCA

1 stop7h 42mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/15

$242

Wed 7/308:00 pmBWI - LAX

Nonstop5h 30mSouthwest

Sun 8/35:00 amLAX - BWI

Nonstop5h 05mSouthwest

Deal found 4/16

$257

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 April 16, 2025.

Tue 5/66:10 amBWI - LAX

Nonstop5h 53mSpirit Airlines

Tue 5/1311:36 amLAX - BWI

Nonstop5h 03mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 4/15

$102

Sat 5/38:10 pmBWI - LAX

Nonstop5h 54mMultiple Airlines

Wed 5/710:35 pmLAX - BWI

1 stop8h 23mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/14

$166

Wed 5/73:55 pmBWI - LAX

1 stop8h 40mFrontier

Wed 5/1410:35 pmLAX - BWI

1 stop8h 23mFrontier

Deal found 4/15

$176

Fri 5/307:25 pmIAD - LAX

Nonstop5h 38mAlaska Airlines

Tue 7/86:15 pmLAX - IAD

1 stop10h 12mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 4/16

$212

Tue 5/206:00 amIAD - LAX

Nonstop5h 48mUnited Airlines

Sat 5/2410:40 pmLAX - IAD

Nonstop4h 49mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/16

$220

Wed 5/76:30 amIAD - LAX

1 stop11h 16mHawaiian Airlines

Sun 5/118:00 amLAX - IAD

Nonstop5h 00mHawaiian Airlines

Deal found 4/16

$237

Fri 7/45:40 pmDCA - LAX

1 stop10h 01mJetBlue

Sun 7/138:25 pmLAX - DCA

1 stop8h 13mJetBlue

Deal found 4/16

$265

Wed 5/285:30 pmDCA - LAX

Nonstop5h 46mAmerican Airlines

Tue 6/102:33 pmLAX - DCA

1 stop7h 18mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/16

$268

Sat 5/315:40 amBWI - LAX

1 stop8h 10mDelta

Mon 7/712:50 amLAX - BWI

1 stop7h 20mDelta

Deal found 4/16

$277

Sun 5/254:36 pmBWI - LAX

1 stop9h 13mSun Country Air

Thu 6/511:55 pmLAX - BWI

1 stop8h 28mSun Country Air

Deal found 4/14

$285

Wed 5/213:00 pmDCA - LAX

2 stops9h 55mSouthwest

Sun 5/255:30 amLAX - DCA

1 stop7h 20mSouthwest

Deal found 4/16

$298

Tue 5/611:47 amIAD - LAX

1 stop12h 48mFrontier

Tue 5/133:41 pmLAX - IAD

1 stop11h 50mFrontier

Deal found 4/15

$178

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 April 16, 2025 and is based on user searches.

Mon 4/217:00 amDCA - LAX

1 stop29h 54mFrontier

Fri 4/256:15 amLAX - DCA

1 stop26h 54mFrontier

Deal found 4/15

$208

Mon 4/218:59 amDCA - LAX

Nonstop6h 03mAlaska Airlines

Tue 4/296:46 amLAX - DCA

1 stop7h 46mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 4/15

$337

Tue 4/224:07 pmBWI - LAX

1 stop8h 28mFrontier

Wed 4/3010:35 pmLAX - BWI

1 stop8h 24mFrontier

Deal found 4/15

$176

Wed 4/234:11 pmBWI - LAX

1 stop8h 24mMultiple Airlines

Wed 5/711:36 amLAX - BWI

Nonstop5h 03mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/16

$157

Wed 4/232:53 pmBWI - LAX

Nonstop5h 47mSpirit Airlines

Wed 5/711:36 amLAX - BWI

Nonstop5h 03mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 4/16

$187

Wed 4/232:04 pmBWI - LAX

1 stop7h 48mDelta

Tue 5/612:59 amLAX - BWI

1 stop8h 11mDelta

Deal found 4/16

$347

Fri 4/255:38 pmIAD - LAX

Nonstop5h 49mAlaska Airlines

Tue 5/68:00 amLAX - IAD

Nonstop5h 00mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 4/15

$307

Fri 4/255:10 pmDCA - LAX

Nonstop5h 52mDelta

Tue 5/68:02 amLAX - DCA

Nonstop4h 58mDelta

Deal found 4/15

$352

Sat 4/264:03 pmIAD - LAX

1 stop8h 32mFrontier

Fri 5/28:05 pmLAX - IAD

1 stop7h 26mFrontier

Deal found 4/16

$206

Sat 4/267:00 amDCA - LAX

1 stop29h 54mMultiple Airlines

Sun 5/256:00 amLAX - DCA

1 stop8h 38mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/15

$217

Sat 4/264:03 pmIAD - LAX

1 stop8h 32mMultiple Airlines

Wed 4/308:00 amLAX - IAD

Nonstop5h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/14

$278

Sat 4/265:38 pmIAD - LAX

Nonstop5h 49mHawaiian Airlines

Sun 5/258:00 amLAX - IAD

Nonstop5h 14mHawaiian Airlines

Deal found 4/15

$295

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 April 16, 2025.

Wed 5/148:44 pmBWI - LAX

Nonstop5h 42mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 4/16

$52

Wed 5/73:55 pmBWI - LAX

1 stop8h 40mFrontier

Deal found 4/15

$87

Wed 5/141:00 pmDCA - LAX

1 stop14h 30mFrontier

Deal found 4/16

$91

Wed 5/147:45 amIAD - LAX

1 stop15h 05mFrontier

Deal found 4/16

$91

Mon 7/148:19 pmIAD - LAX

Nonstop5h 29mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 4/15

$111

Tue 5/135:15 pmDCA - LAX

Nonstop5h 40mDelta

Deal found 4/16

$114

Sat 5/177:25 pmIAD - LAX

Nonstop5h 38mHawaiian Airlines

Deal found 4/16

$114

Wed 5/285:44 pmDCA - LAX

1 stop9h 12mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 4/15

$118

Mon 7/147:50 pmIAD - LAX

1 stop7h 15mSouthwest

Deal found 4/16

$124

Wed 5/285:44 pmDCA - LAX

1 stop9h 12mHawaiian Airlines

Deal found 4/16

$128

Tue 7/86:35 pmBWI - LAX

1 stop7h 15mSouthwest

Deal found 4/16

$129

Sun 6/18:22 pmIAD - LAX

2 stops24h 14mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/15

$131

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Return

Price

BaltimoreLos Angeles

BWI - LAX

BWILAX

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 5/6

6:10 am-9:03 am

Nonstop5h 53m

Los Angeles

Tue 5/13

11:36 am-7:39 pm

Nonstop5h 03m

$102

BaltimoreLos Angeles

BWI - LAX

BWILAX

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 4/29

4:07 pm-9:35 pm

1 stop8h 28m

Los Angeles

Fri 5/2

5:45 am-1:38 pm

Nonstop4h 53m

$161

BaltimoreLos Angeles

BWI - LAX

BWILAX

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 4/29

10:45 am-5:55 pm

1 stop10h 10m

Los Angeles

Wed 4/30

10:35 pm-9:59 am

1 stop8h 24m

$178

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

IAD - LAX

IADLAX

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 5/6

11:47 am-9:35 pm

1 stop12h 48m

Los Angeles

Tue 5/13

3:41 pm-6:31 am

1 stop11h 50m

$178

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

DCA - LAX

DCALAX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 5/8

1:00 pm-12:30 am

1 stop14h 30m

Los Angeles

Wed 5/14

6:15 am-9:59 pm

1 stop12h 44m

$186

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

IAD - LAX

IADLAX

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 5/30

7:25 pm-10:03 pm

Nonstop5h 38m

Los Angeles

Tue 7/8

6:15 pm-7:27 am

1 stop10h 12m

$212

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

IAD - LAX

IADLAX

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 5/3

7:45 am-5:48 pm

1 stop13h 03m

Los Angeles

Wed 5/7

8:00 am-4:00 pm

Nonstop5h 00m

$213

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

DCA - LAX

DCALAX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 4/26

7:00 am-9:54 am

1 stop29h 54m

Los Angeles

Sun 5/25

6:00 am-5:38 pm

1 stop8h 38m

$217

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

IAD - LAX

IADLAX

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 5/20

6:00 am-8:48 am

Nonstop5h 48m

Los Angeles

Sat 5/24

10:40 pm-6:29 am

Nonstop4h 49m

$220

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

DCA - LAX

DCALAX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 5/13

8:59 am-11:57 am

Nonstop5h 58m

Los Angeles

Sun 5/25

6:00 am-5:38 pm

1 stop8h 38m

$227

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles in April.

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

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Washington, D.C.-Los Angeles flights, users find the pricing of Mytrip to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip Users can find the same prices on Washington, D.C.-Los Angeles flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Washington, D.C.-Los Angeles flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Washington, D.C.-Los Angeles flights, Cheapflights users trust Mytrip the most. Mytrip has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Washington, D.C.-Los Angeles flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles trip

Airlines

Air China

Air China's award space is widely available for Star Alliance members, enhancing booking flexibility.

Air China offers free onboard meals on flights over two hours, including special meal options.

Read more about Air Chinaby Ramsey Qubein

United Airlines

United's Economy Plus offers extra legroom and priority boarding for a more comfortable journey.

United's Polaris Lounges offer exclusive amenities like showers and daybeds for premium passengers.

Read more about United Airlinesby Harriet Baskas

Alaska Airlines

Alaska's Premium Class offers extra legroom and free cocktails, enhancing comfort on longer flights.

Alaska Airlines' Wi-Fi is a flat fee, ideal for business travelers needing connectivity.

Read more about Alaska Airlinesby Robert Schrader

Airports

DCA

DCA's Metro stop on the Yellow and Blue lines offers a clean, affordable way to reach the airport, ideal for avoiding parking hassles.

IAD

At IAD, the Aerotrain connects terminals, but walking can take time. Plan ahead to avoid long walks to gates.

LAX

For LAX arrivals, use the LAX-it shuttle for rideshares. Look for green signs to find the shuttle to the pickup area.

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

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles

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

Booking 30 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 June is currently the most expensive (average of $328). 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 43% 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 Thursday 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 Monday (60 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (50 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 Alaska Airlines, Southwest 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.

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,876 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,876 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,876 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,282 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,876 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,916 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,876 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Hawaiian Airlines

7.9

Good

2,380 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,876 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,665 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,876 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

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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 55 inbound flights from Washington, D.C. per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 11 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.
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 $102 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Frontier and Alaska Airlines, starting at $176 and $212 round-trip. Spirit Airlines is 71% 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 $52. Frontier flights start at $87 while deals on Alaska Airlines start at $111 one-way.
What are the most popular routes from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles?
While some choose either Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Los Angeles or Baltimore/Washington - Los Angeles, Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Los Angeles is the most popular route from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles.
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 Egyptair (100%), Iberia (100%) and Air China (91%).
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 $908. The most popular route, (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Los Angeles), can usually be booked for $179.
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. Denver sees the next most layovers on Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles flights.
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 $54 per day.
What are some popular points of interest to see during a layover in Denver?
Most Denver visitors opt to spend their time at Coors Field, Paramount Theatre, and 16th Street Mall. Coors Field, Paramount Theatre and 16th Street Mall are located about 18.4 mi, 18.6 mi, and 18.7 mi, respectively from Denver Intl if you are interested in checking them out. Those landing in Denver looking to spend some time exploring during their layover can rent a car for about $43 per day.
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 Charlotte in terms of the least popular layover location on flights from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles.
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.
How can I find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles?
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.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles 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 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 June is currently the most expensive (average of $328). 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 10 airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Spirit Airlines	Cheapest$74	Average$228	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time65%
Frontier	Cheapest$89	Average$215	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
Delta	Cheapest$119	Average$450	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
Hawaiian Airlines	Cheapest$148	Average$387	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time85%
JetBlue	Cheapest$156	Average$267	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
Sun Country Air	Cheapest$174	Average$308	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time83%
Alaska Airlines	Cheapest$198	Average$401	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%
American Airlines	Cheapest$216	Average$463	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
United Airlines	Cheapest$216	Average$382	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Southwest	Cheapest$271	Average$483	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%

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