Washington, D.C.

$67+ Cheap flights from California to Washington, D.C. (WAS)

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LAX — WAS
Feb 25 — Mar 41
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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 February 20, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$144
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$67
(CheapOair)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$331

Good round-trip deal

$287 or less

Good one-way deal

$169 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. 8% potential increase in price ($33 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($9 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2025
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This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/712:53 pmBUR - BWI
2 stops22h 25mSpirit Airlines
Tue 3/113:13 pmBWI - BUR
2 stops20h 44mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/18$144
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/116:00 amLAX - BWI
Nonstop4h 55mSpirit Airlines
Wed 4/165:55 amBWI - LAX
1 stop8h 32mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/19$154
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/36:30 amLAX - BWI
1 stop25h 57mMultiple Airlines
Mon 4/76:30 amBWI - LAX
1 stop11h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$158
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/106:30 amLAX - BWI
1 stop25h 57mFrontier
Mon 4/1410:00 pmBWI - LAX
1 stop24h 18mFrontier
Deal found 2/20$160
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Mon 5/52:42 pmONT - IAD
1 stop12h 49mFrontier
Thu 5/88:01 amIAD - ONT
1 stop12h 44mFrontier
Deal found 2/20$180
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Fri 5/236:15 amLAX - DCA
1 stop12h 44mFrontier
Tue 5/276:00 pmDCA - LAX
1 stop9h 27mFrontier
Deal found 2/20$220
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Wed 5/283:05 pmLAX - IAD
1 stop12h 27mFrontier
Sun 6/17:32 amIAD - LAX
1 stop7h 33mFrontier
Deal found 2/19$223
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Tue 5/612:58 pmLAX - DCA
Nonstop5h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/131:00 pmDCA - LAX
1 stop14h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$224
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/268:00 amLAX - IAD
Nonstop5h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/611:47 amIAD - LAX
1 stop12h 48mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$224
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Wed 3/191:03 pmLAX - DCA
Nonstop4h 56mHawaiian Airlines
Wed 3/269:00 amDCA - LAX
Nonstop6h 03mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 2/19$227
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/269:25 amLAX - IAD
Nonstop4h 57mAlaska Airlines
Mon 4/77:31 amIAD - LAX
Nonstop5h 54mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 2/19$227
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Wed 5/214:50 pmLAX - IAD
Nonstop5h 00mUnited Airlines
Mon 6/210:05 pmIAD - LAX
Nonstop5h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/19$228

Find flights from California to Washington, D.C. within your budget

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 February 20, 2025.

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California

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Washington, D.C.

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BurbankBaltimore

BUR - BWI

BURBWI

Burbank Bob Hope

Fri 3/7

12:53 pm-2:18 pm

2 stops22h 25m

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 3/11

3:13 pm-8:57 am

2 stops20h 44m

$144

Los AngelesBaltimore

LAX - BWI

LAXBWI

Los Angeles

Fri 4/11

6:00 am-1:55 pm

Nonstop4h 55m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 4/16

5:55 am-11:27 am

1 stop8h 32m

$154

Los AngelesBaltimore

LAX - BWI

LAXBWI

Los Angeles

Thu 4/3

6:30 am-11:27 am

1 stop25h 57m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 4/7

6:30 am-2:48 pm

1 stop11h 18m

$158

Los AngelesBaltimore

LAX - BWI

LAXBWI

Los Angeles

Thu 4/10

6:30 am-11:27 am

1 stop25h 57m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 4/14

10:00 pm-7:18 pm

1 stop24h 18m

$160

OntarioWashington, D.C.

ONT - IAD

ONTIAD

Ontario

Mon 5/5

2:42 pm-6:31 am

1 stop12h 49m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 5/8

8:01 am-5:45 pm

1 stop12h 44m

$180

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

Sun 3/16

6:30 am-12:03 pm

1 stop26h 33m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 3/21

6:00 pm-12:25 am

1 stop9h 25m

$220

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - IAD

LAXIAD

Los Angeles

Fri 2/28

10:35 pm-8:44 am

1 stop7h 09m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 3/5

6:03 pm-7:18 pm

1 stop28h 15m

$223

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

Tue 5/6

12:58 pm-8:58 pm

Nonstop5h 00m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 5/13

1:00 pm-12:30 am

1 stop14h 30m

$224

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - IAD

LAXIAD

Los Angeles

Sat 4/26

8:00 am-4:00 pm

Nonstop5h 00m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 5/6

11:47 am-9:35 pm

1 stop12h 48m

$224

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

Wed 3/19

1:03 pm-8:59 pm

Nonstop4h 56m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 3/26

9:00 am-12:03 pm

Nonstop6h 03m

$227

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Travel insights for flights from California to Washington, D.C.

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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 $389). 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 February 20, 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 February 20, 2025.

The most flights from USCA to WAS are scheduled on a Thursday (41 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (26 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 February 20, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Breeze Airways and Alaska Airlines 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

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

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.

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

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.

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

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.

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

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

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

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.

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

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.

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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 $67. 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.?

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    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from California to Washington, D.C. are Asiana Airlines (91%), Air China (89%) and Hawaiian Airlines (88%).

  • 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 $139 on average our data indicates $975 when flying from California to Washington, D.C..

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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 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 $389). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$48Average$244FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$89Average$246FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
JetBlueCheapest$121Average$329FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$138Average$437FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$138Average$448FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Sun Country AirCheapest$157Average$382FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
American AirlinesCheapest$177Average$497FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$204Average$502FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$231Average$499FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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