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LAX — RIC
Nov 26 — Dec 31
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from California (USCA) to Virginia (USVA). 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 November 21, 2024.

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Thu 12/126:45 amONT - DCA
1 stop7h 14mFrontier
Sun 12/157:00 amDCA - ONT
1 stop29h 39mFrontier
Deal found 11/20$178
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Wed 12/111:06 pmLAX - RDU
Nonstop5h 02mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/108:36 pmRDU - LAX
1 stop24h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/21$189
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/136:30 amLAX - RDU
1 stop10h 06mFrontier
Tue 1/73:35 pmRDU - LAX
1 stop8h 20mFrontier
Deal found 11/21$195
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Fri 12/610:25 pmLAX - RDU
2 stops16h 11mSpirit Airlines
Mon 12/95:30 amRDU - LAX
2 stops20h 28mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/20$226
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
Sat 12/218:09 pmLAX - DCA
1 stop12h 59mFrontier
Tue 12/316:00 pmDCA - LAX
1 stop9h 30mFrontier
Deal found 11/20$228
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
Wed 12/410:35 pmLAX - IAD
1 stop10h 45mFrontier
Wed 12/113:28 pmIAD - LAX
1 stop8h 27mFrontier
Deal found 11/20$228
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Tue 12/179:21 pmLAX - IAD
Nonstop4h 48mUnited Airlines
Wed 1/16:15 amIAD - LAX
Nonstop5h 52mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/20$232
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Wed 12/48:15 amLAX - IAD
Nonstop4h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sat 12/710:45 amIAD - LAX
1 stop8h 12mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/20$238
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Wed 12/48:30 amLAX - DCA
1 stop10h 26mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/109:20 amDCA - LAX
Nonstop6h 08mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/20$243
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/111:33 pmSAN - IAD
Nonstop4h 50mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/178:15 amIAD - SAN
Nonstop5h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/19$257
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Wed 12/46:25 amSAN - DCA
1 stop12h 31mFrontier
Mon 12/306:00 pmDCA - SAN
1 stop8h 54mFrontier
Deal found 11/20$258
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 12/511:59 pmSFO - IAD
1 stop8h 15mFrontier
Tue 12/101:17 pmIAD - SFO
1 stop10h 33mFrontier
Deal found 11/19$258

Find flights from California to Virginia within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from California to Virginia 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 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 21, 2024.

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OntarioWashington, D.C.

ONT - DCA

ONTDCA

Ontario

Thu 12/12

6:45 am-4:59 pm

1 stop7h 14m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 12/15

7:00 am-9:39 am

1 stop29h 39m

$178

Los AngelesRaleigh

LAX - RDU

LAXRDU

Los Angeles

Wed 12/11

1:06 pm-9:08 pm

Nonstop5h 02m

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 1/10

8:36 pm-5:40 pm

1 stop24h 04m

$189

Los AngelesRaleigh

LAX - RDU

LAXRDU

Los Angeles

Fri 12/13

6:30 am-7:36 pm

1 stop10h 06m

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 1/7

3:35 pm-8:55 pm

1 stop8h 20m

$195

Los AngelesRaleigh

LAX - RDU

LAXRDU

Los Angeles

Sat 5/3

12:55 pm-8:58 pm

Nonstop5h 03m

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 5/7

9:37 am-12:10 pm

Nonstop5h 33m

$218

Los AngelesRaleigh

LAX - RDU

LAXRDU

Los Angeles

Fri 12/6

10:25 pm-5:36 pm

2 stops16h 11m

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 12/9

5:30 am-10:58 pm

2 stops20h 28m

$226

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

Thu 1/2

8:09 pm-12:08 pm

1 stop12h 59m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 1/5

6:00 pm-12:30 am

1 stop9h 30m

$228

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - IAD

LAXIAD

Los Angeles

Tue 1/7

10:27 pm-12:12 pm

1 stop10h 45m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 1/10

11:32 am-4:54 pm

1 stop8h 22m

$228

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - IAD

LAXIAD

Los Angeles

Tue 12/17

9:21 pm-5:09 am

Nonstop4h 48m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 1/1

6:15 am-9:07 am

Nonstop5h 52m

$232

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

Thu 1/9

6:00 am-4:32 pm

1 stop7h 32m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 1/14

9:00 am-12:03 pm

Nonstop6h 03m

$236

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - IAD

LAXIAD

Los Angeles

Wed 12/4

8:15 am-4:10 pm

Nonstop4h 55m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 12/7

10:45 am-3:57 pm

1 stop8h 12m

$238

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Best time to book a flight from California to Virginia

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Travel insights for flights from California to Virginia

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from California to Virginia?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Virginia (average of $279). Flying from California to Virginia in June is currently the most expensive (average of $360). 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 VA?

Find hourly flight availability from California to Virginia. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated November 21, 2024.

When flying from California to Virginia, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in Virginia by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Virginia ranges from 2.9 - 5.8 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.8 in. November is typically the driest time to visit Virginia when rainfall is around 2.9 in.

Temperature in Virginia by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Virginia, 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 78.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 42.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Virginia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Virginia. 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 Virginia. Reviews last updated November 21, 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with American Airlines, United Airlines and Alaska Airlines from California to Virginia have to say. 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.
8.2
Very good
123 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.9

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.2

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

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.9

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.2

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1 / 8

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

8.1
Very good
5,015 reviews
8.2
Very good
123 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.9

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 8

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

8.0
Very good
9,458 reviews
8.2
Very good
123 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.9

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 8

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

8.0
Very good
8,758 reviews
8.2
Very good
123 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.9

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 8

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

7.5
Good
3,396 reviews
8.2
Very good
123 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.9

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 8

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

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from California to Virginia. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airports serve California to Virginia flights?

    Airports that serve flights from California to Virginia vary on the chosen cities. California has many airports that are available to fly to Virginia, all depending on the chosen location. The most popular locations being Los Angeles International Airport, the second busiest airport located in the US, San Francisco International Airport, which is the seventh busiest airport in North America, and Long Beach Municipal Airport. Airports that are located in Virginia that accept flights from California include Ronald Reagan Washington National Airpor which is located in Arlington, Virginia and Dulles International Airport which is located in Dulles, Virginia.

  • Which airlines fly directly from California to Virginia?

    Airlines that fly directly from California to Virginia can vary from the location that you leave and arrive in. With flights from Los Angeles to Dulles, the airlines are typically Delta Airlines and Frontier Airlines. When flying from San Francisco to Arlington United Airlines and Alaska Airlines have many flights available with their prices depending on the times and dates that are chosen.

  • What are the stopover options between California to Virginia?

    Stopover options from flights flying out from California to Virginia vary on the locations of the flights and length of the flight as well. There are a few flights when flying from Los Angeles to Dulles with one stopover, which can vary on location. Some flights may have a stopover in Atlanta, Georgia and others may have a stopover in Minnesota. The flights can vary in time from 5h 24m-8h 35m. When flying from San Francisco to Arlington, most flights will be nonstop, with very few having one stopover available. If there is a stopover location varies between Los Angeles International Airport and Denver International Airport. Flights from this location can range from 5h 14m-17h 16m.

  • Do I need a passport or visa to fly from California to Virginia?

    Due to California and Virginia being located inside of the United States, there is no need for a US Citizen to need to obtain a visa due to it being considered a domestic flight and unnecessary. The item that will be required is a form of identification such as a valid passport or a driver’s license will also be acceptable.

  • Is there an alternative transport option along this route?

    The most environmentally sustainable method of transportation is by air, although there are no nonstop flights that operate from California to Virginia. Because they are more sustainable and emit fewer carbon emissions than aircraft with numerous layover alternatives, you should only choose flights that offer one layover option. As a result, you will contribute to lessening the negative environmental effects of emissions of greenhouse gases. As an alternative, you can choose airlines that use sustainable aviation fuel, as they also emit fewer GHGs.

  • How can passengers identify an airline's sustainability?

    To help you choose an ecologically friendly airline for your flight from California to Virginia, there is a variety of information available online. Consider airlines with a fleet of more current aircraft, for instance. These ships usually use fuel-efficient aircraft due to their streamlined forms and modern engine types. As a result, such aircraft will consume less fuel throughout this voyage than airlines that employ previous models. Consider researching the airline's available aircraft types in order to select a sustainable airline for this trip.

  • What can passengers do to eliminate their carbon footprints during flights?

    If a traveler from California to Virginia wants to decrease their carbon emissions, they can consider only packing a small piece of lightweight luggage that contains the absolute necessities. How much fuel is required during a trip depends on how much cargo is being transported. More fuel is consumed when a plane is heavily loaded with luggage as opposed to when it is lightly loaded. Additionally, think about using nonstop flights on this route since they use less jet fuel than flights with connections. By offsetting greenhouse emissions, you can also contribute to the reduction of emissions.

  • How popular is this California to Virginia flight route?

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from California to Virginia one-way?

    $108 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Frontier. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Spirit Airlines and United Airlines, with prices starting from $110 and $113, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from California to Virginia that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on California to Virginia flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from California to Virginia?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from California to Virginia.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from California to Virginia?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California to Virginia 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 California to Virginia?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Virginia (average of $279). Flying from California to Virginia in June is currently the most expensive (average of $360). 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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Alternative routes for California to Virginia

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Top 9 airlines flying from California to Virginia

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from California to Virginia. 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 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 21, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$80Average$306FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$126Average$302FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$146Average$275FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
JetBlueCheapest$152Average$306FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$218Average$538FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$226Average$505FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$244Average$594FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Sun Country AirCheapest$316Average$385FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
SouthwestCheapest$351Average$539FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

Helpful tips for your next trip to Virginia

Get useful tips and recommendations to enhance your travel experience on your next trip to Virginia. Learn about must-visit attractions, local customs, transportation options, weather conditions, and other valuable tips to make your trip more enjoyable and hassle-free.
  • Alaska Airlines offers flights between Virginia and California. The airline has made investments in fuel that is sustainable and emission-free technology. Additionally, it urges its clients to make efforts to lessen their carbon footprints.
  • Flights from California to Virginia can leave from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). The airport, which is regarded for its waste control techniques, ensures that non-renewable products are separated for recycling.
  • Richmond International Airport (RIC) is taking the lead in fostering sustainability in Virginia. For instance, it has the initiative to track its carbon dioxide emissions and establish daily limits that shouldn't be exceeded.
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