Washington, D.C.

$88+ Cheap flights from California to Washington, D.C. (WAS)

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LAX — WAS
abr. 22 — abr. 291
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Cheap flight deals from California to Washington, D.C.

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Washington, D.C. flight deals. Data was last updated abril 17, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$120
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$88
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$357

Good round-trip deal

$205 or less

Good one-way deal

$131 or less
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From California to Washington, D.C. (WAS)
One-way flight from California to Washington, D.C. (WAS)
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($40 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Washington, D.C.. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on abril 17, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 5/298:36 pmBUR - BWI
1 stop6h 34mSpirit Airlines
mié. 6/47:17 amBWI - BUR
1 stop15h 24mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/15$142
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 5/86:00 amLAX - BWI
2 stops12h 51mSpirit Airlines
sáb. 5/108:44 pmBWI - LAX
Nonstop5h 42mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/17$147
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
jue. 5/229:21 pmLAX - BWI
1 stop9h 32mMultiple Airlines
mar. 5/278:44 pmBWI - LAX
Nonstop5h 42mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/17$152
This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 5/76:35 amSFO - DCA
1 stop7h 24mFrontier
sáb. 5/106:00 pmDCA - SFO
1 stop9h 09mFrontier
Deal found 4/16$175
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sáb. 5/101:15 pmONT - IAD
1 stop14h 16mFrontier
sáb. 5/177:45 amIAD - ONT
1 stop26h 39mFrontier
Deal found 4/16$175
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mié. 5/79:59 pmSFO - BWI
1 stop18h 17mFrontier
sáb. 5/1010:56 amBWI - SFO
1 stop14h 26mFrontier
Deal found 4/16$177
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mar. 4/2910:35 pmLAX - BWI
1 stop10h 52mFrontier
vie. 5/96:12 pmBWI - LAX
1 stop9h 18mFrontier
Deal found 4/17$188
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sáb. 5/36:48 pmLAX - IAD
1 stop8h 43mFrontier
jue. 5/83:32 pmIAD - LAX
1 stop9h 03mFrontier
Deal found 4/16$188
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jue. 4/2412:07 pmBUR - BWI
1 stop25h 51mFrontier
lun. 4/285:58 pmBWI - BUR
1 stop20h 19mFrontier
Deal found 4/16$201
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mié. 5/286:00 amLAX - IAD
1 stop9h 59mAlaska Airlines
sáb. 5/317:25 pmIAD - LAX
Nonstop5h 38mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/15$207
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
vie. 5/910:37 amLAX - DCA
1 stop8h 22mFrontier
mar. 5/136:00 pmDCA - LAX
1 stop9h 30mFrontier
Deal found 4/17$208
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jue. 5/810:37 amLAX - DCA
1 stop8h 22mMultiple Airlines
mar. 5/138:59 amDCA - LAX
Nonstop5h 58mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/16$210

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Customize your flight search to find flights from California to Washington, D.C. 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 abril 17, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Washington, D.C. that are best for you.

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California

Fly to

Washington, D.C.

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesBaltimore

LAX - BWI

LAXBWI

Los Angeles

mié. 5/28

11:36 am-7:39 pm

Nonstop5h 03m

Baltimore/Washington

lun. 6/2

8:44 pm-11:26 pm

Nonstop5h 42m

$120

BurbankBaltimore

BUR - BWI

BURBWI

Burbank Bob Hope

jue. 5/29

8:36 pm-6:10 am

1 stop6h 34m

Baltimore/Washington

mié. 6/4

7:17 am-7:41 pm

1 stop15h 24m

$142

Los AngelesBaltimore

LAX - BWI

LAXBWI

Los Angeles

lun. 5/5

6:15 am-5:22 pm

1 stop8h 07m

Baltimore/Washington

sáb. 5/10

8:44 pm-11:26 pm

Nonstop5h 42m

$152

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - DCA

SFODCA

San Francisco

mié. 5/7

6:35 am-4:59 pm

1 stop7h 24m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

sáb. 5/10

6:00 pm-12:09 am

1 stop9h 09m

$175

OntarioWashington, D.C.

ONT - IAD

ONTIAD

Ontario

sáb. 5/10

1:15 pm-6:31 am

1 stop14h 16m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

sáb. 5/17

7:45 am-7:24 am

1 stop26h 39m

$175

San FranciscoBaltimore

SFO - BWI

SFOBWI

San Francisco

mié. 5/7

9:59 pm-7:16 pm

1 stop18h 17m

Baltimore/Washington

sáb. 5/10

10:56 am-10:22 pm

1 stop14h 26m

$177

Los AngelesBaltimore

LAX - BWI

LAXBWI

Los Angeles

lun. 4/28

10:35 pm-9:45 am

1 stop8h 10m

Baltimore/Washington

mié. 4/30

4:11 pm-9:35 pm

1 stop8h 24m

$186

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

sáb. 5/3

6:15 am-9:59 pm

1 stop12h 44m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

jue. 5/8

1:00 pm-12:30 am

1 stop14h 30m

$188

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - IAD

LAXIAD

Los Angeles

sáb. 5/3

6:48 pm-6:31 am

1 stop8h 43m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

jue. 5/8

3:32 pm-9:35 pm

1 stop9h 03m

$188

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - IAD

LAXIAD

Los Angeles

mié. 5/28

6:00 am-6:59 pm

1 stop9h 59m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

sáb. 5/31

7:25 pm-10:03 pm

Nonstop5h 38m

$207

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

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

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Washington, D.C. (average of $309). Flying from California to Washington, D.C. in June is currently the most expensive (average of $383). 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 WAS?

Find hourly flight availability from California to Washington, D.C.. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated abril 17, 2025.

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

Weekly flight availability from California to Washington, D.C.

Explore weekly flight availability from California to Washington, D.C.. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated abril 17, 2025.

The most flights from USCA to WAS are scheduled on a Thursday (56 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (32 on average).

Rainfall in Washington, D.C. by month

Plan your trip to Washington, D.C. by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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

Temperature in Washington, D.C. by month

Plan your trip to Washington, D.C. by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Washington, D.C., use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 35.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Washington, D.C.

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Washington, D.C.. 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 Washington, D.C.. Reviews last updated abril 17, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Breeze Airways, Alaska Airlines and Southwest from California to Washington, D.C. have to say. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.7

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.7

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.7

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.7

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.7

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.7

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Related info for your journey

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Spirit Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $88. However, be on the lookout for offers from Frontier and Hawaiian Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from California to Washington, D.C. for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from California to Washington, D.C.?

  • What are the most reliable airlines from California to Washington, D.C.?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from California to Washington, D.C. are Cathay Pacific (100%), Iberia (100%) and Singapore Airlines (97%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from California to Washington, D.C.?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $113. While the most popular route (Los Angeles - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National) can be booked for $178 on average our data indicates $897 when flying from California to Washington, D.C..

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from California to Washington, D.C.?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California to Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C.?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Washington, D.C. (average of $309). Flying from California to Washington, D.C. in June is currently the most expensive (average of $383). 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 California to Washington, D.C.

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from California to Washington, D.C.. 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 abril 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$48Average$236FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$90Average$245FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
JetBlueCheapest$122Average$346FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$157Average$475FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Sun Country AirCheapest$157Average$372FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$158Average$365FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
DeltaCheapest$169Average$428FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$178Average$493FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$206Average$427FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$256Average$483FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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