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$52+ Cheap flights from California to Virginia

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LAX — RIC
Feb 4 — Feb 111
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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 January 30, 2025.

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FlightHub
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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$197
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$52
(Trip.com)

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June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$387

Good round-trip deal

$230 or less

Good one-way deal

$139 or less
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From California to Virginia
One-way flight from California to Virginia
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($33 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($7 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Fri 2/142:35 pmLAX - RDU
1 stop22h 45mFrontier
Tue 2/185:20 pmRDU - LAX
1 stop10h 05mFrontier
Deal found 1/28$197
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Mon 3/3111:15 pmLAX - RDU
2 stops18h 33mSpirit Airlines
Fri 4/49:53 pmRDU - LAX
1 stop15h 05mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/28$201
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Fri 2/212:10 pmLAX - RDU
2 stops16h 54mMultiple Airlines
Mon 2/245:20 pmRDU - LAX
1 stop23h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/29$203
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Thu 2/66:30 amLAX - DCA
1 stop7h 29mFrontier
Thu 2/207:00 amDCA - LAX
1 stop20h 25mFrontier
Deal found 1/29$217
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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.
Fri 2/211:16 pmLAX - DCA
Nonstop4h 43mMultiple Airlines
Sun 2/231:03 pmDCA - LAX
1 stop14h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/29$219
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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 4/1110:35 pmLAX - IAD
1 stop8h 36mFrontier
Fri 4/183:25 pmIAD - LAX
1 stop9h 10mFrontier
Deal found 1/29$220
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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 2/151:20 pmLAX - IAD
Nonstop4h 49mUnited Airlines
Sat 3/15:45 pmIAD - LAX
Nonstop5h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/30$222
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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 3/136:25 amSAN - DCA
1 stop7h 34mFrontier
Mon 3/176:00 pmDCA - SAN
1 stop9h 20mFrontier
Deal found 1/29$230
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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 2/2712:59 amONT - DCA
1 stop13h 00mFrontier
Thu 3/61:03 pmDCA - ONT
1 stop14h 06mFrontier
Deal found 1/30$230
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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.
Tue 9/29:00 amLAX - IAD
Nonstop4h 50mAlaska Airlines
Tue 9/97:55 pmIAD - LAX
1 stop14h 45mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/30$237
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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.
Fri 4/42:10 pmSAN - DCA
Nonstop4h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 4/76:00 pmDCA - SAN
1 stop9h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/29$239
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Sat 4/268:00 amLAX - IAD
Nonstop5h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 4/274:03 pmIAD - LAX
1 stop9h 02mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/30$239

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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 30, 2025.

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Los AngelesRaleigh

LAX - RDU

LAXRDU

Los Angeles

Mon 3/10

6:30 am-4:31 pm

1 stop7h 01m

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 3/14

10:16 pm-7:18 pm

1 stop24h 02m

$198

Los AngelesRaleigh

LAX - RDU

LAXRDU

Los Angeles

Thu 3/27

6:30 am-6:54 pm

1 stop9h 24m

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 3/31

9:53 pm-3:48 pm

2 stops20h 55m

$199

Los AngelesRaleigh

LAX - RDU

LAXRDU

Los Angeles

Tue 4/1

4:29 pm-10:03 am

1 stop14h 34m

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 4/5

9:53 pm-9:58 am

1 stop15h 05m

$210

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

Wed 2/12

1:05 pm-8:59 pm

Nonstop4h 54m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 2/25

9:00 am-12:16 pm

Nonstop6h 16m

$217

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - IAD

LAXIAD

Los Angeles

Wed 3/19

9:30 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop13h 20m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 3/25

7:31 am-10:25 am

Nonstop5h 54m

$217

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - IAD

LAXIAD

Los Angeles

Sat 2/15

12:41 pm-11:23 pm

1 stop7h 42m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 2/22

10:20 pm-1:20 am

Nonstop6h 00m

$218

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

Sun 4/6

6:30 am-12:04 pm

1 stop26h 34m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 4/8

6:00 pm-12:25 am

1 stop9h 25m

$219

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

Wed 2/12

1:05 pm-8:59 pm

Nonstop4h 54m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 2/25

7:00 am-1:35 pm

1 stop9h 35m

$220

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - IAD

LAXIAD

Los Angeles

Tue 3/18

8:18 pm-4:54 pm

1 stop17h 36m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 3/24

6:03 pm-7:18 pm

1 stop28h 15m

$220

San DiegoWashington, D.C.

SAN - DCA

SANDCA

San Diego

Thu 3/13

6:25 am-4:59 pm

1 stop7h 34m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 3/17

6:00 pm-12:20 am

1 stop9h 20m

$230

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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 $281). Flying from California to Virginia in June is currently the most expensive (average of $372). 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 January 30, 2025.

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 January 30, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Breeze Airways 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.

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Lauren,Dec 2024

MCI - DCA

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Lauren,Dec 2024

MCI - DCA

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Lauren,Dec 2024

MCI - DCA

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Lauren,Dec 2024

MCI - DCA

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

8.0
Very good

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Lauren,Dec 2024

MCI - DCA

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Lauren,Dec 2024

MCI - DCA

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

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.
  • 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.

  • 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.

  • How popular is this California to Virginia flight route?

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

    $52 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Frontier. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Alaska Airlines and United Airlines, with prices starting from $114 and $114, 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 $281). Flying from California to Virginia in June is currently the most expensive (average of $372). 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$80Average$296FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$128Average$308FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$145Average$260FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
JetBlueCheapest$172Average$291FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$217Average$489FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$221Average$541FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$239Average$581FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Sun Country AirCheapest$316Average$385FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
SouthwestCheapest$338Average$559FlexibilityNo 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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