Washington, D.C.

$62+ Cheap flights from California to Washington, D.C. (WAS)

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LAX — WAS
Dec 27 — Jan 31
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from California (USCA) to Washington, D.C. (WAS). 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 December 22, 2024.

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$170
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$62
(Mytrip)
From California to Washington, D.C. (WAS)
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Cheapest flights from California to Washington, D.C.
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 December 22, 2024.

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Tue 12/319:21 pmLAX - BWI
1 stop7h 22mSpirit Airlines
Fri 1/318:08 amBWI - LAX
Nonstop6h 06mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/21$221
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Fri 12/2712:59 amONT - DCA
1 stop8h 09mFrontier
Thu 1/91:01 pmDCA - ONT
1 stop13h 43mFrontier
Deal found 12/21$226
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Tue 12/319:21 pmLAX - BWI
1 stop7h 22mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/68:41 pmBWI - LAX
1 stop14h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/22$229
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Thu 12/268:09 pmLAX - DCA
1 stop12h 59mFrontier
Sat 2/16:00 pmDCA - LAX
1 stop9h 35mFrontier
Deal found 12/21$238
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Thu 12/268:09 pmLAX - BWI
1 stop14h 17mFrontier
Mon 1/68:41 pmBWI - LAX
1 stop14h 45mFrontier
Deal found 12/21$249
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Fri 12/273:03 pmSFO - DCA
1 stop18h 05mFrontier
Mon 1/136:00 pmDCA - SFO
1 stop9h 11mFrontier
Deal found 12/21$281
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Tue 12/3110:35 pmLAX - IAD
1 stop12h 50mFrontier
Fri 1/3111:34 amIAD - LAX
1 stop8h 28mFrontier
Deal found 12/21$298
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Tue 12/314:55 pmLAX - IAD
Nonstop4h 58mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/56:15 amIAD - LAX
Nonstop5h 52mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/21$347
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Tue 12/318:09 amLAX - DCA
Nonstop4h 51mDelta
Sat 1/115:20 pmDCA - LAX
Nonstop6h 08mDelta
Deal found 12/21$352
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Tue 12/318:00 amLAX - IAD
1 stop10h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/64:42 pmIAD - LAX
1 stop7h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/21$352
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Tue 12/316:30 amLAX - DCA
1 stop7h 29mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/69:00 amDCA - LAX
Nonstop6h 03mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/22$353
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Tue 12/317:00 amSFO - DCA
1 stop10h 48mAmerican Airlines
Mon 1/65:59 amDCA - SFO
1 stop8h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/22$387

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 December 22, 2024.

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Los AngelesBaltimore

LAX - BWI

LAXBWI

Los Angeles

Wed 1/15

2:07 pm-10:02 pm

Nonstop4h 55m

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 1/24

8:08 am-11:14 am

Nonstop6h 06m

$170

OntarioWashington, D.C.

ONT - DCA

ONTDCA

Ontario

Fri 1/24

6:34 pm-12:06 pm

1 stop14h 32m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 1/26

6:00 pm-9:40 am

1 stop18h 40m

$178

Los AngelesBaltimore

LAX - BWI

LAXBWI

Los Angeles

Fri 2/21

10:35 pm-2:44 pm

1 stop13h 09m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 2/24

10:28 am-10:07 pm

1 stop14h 39m

$185

BurbankBaltimore

BUR - BWI

BURBWI

Burbank Bob Hope

Wed 1/8

9:43 am-10:46 pm

1 stop10h 03m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 1/15

10:37 am-6:27 pm

1 stop10h 50m

$189

Los AngelesBaltimore

LAX - BWI

LAXBWI

Los Angeles

Tue 2/4

12:26 pm-12:32 am

2 stops9h 06m

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 2/11

5:00 am-12:02 pm

2 stops10h 02m

$227

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

Thu 1/23

4:16 pm-12:06 pm

1 stop16h 50m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 1/29

1:01 pm-7:38 am

2 stops21h 37m

$229

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

Sat 1/11

1:05 pm-8:59 pm

Nonstop4h 54m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 1/13

5:29 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop9h 30m

$233

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - IAD

LAXIAD

Los Angeles

Thu 4/24

5:55 pm-5:55 am

1 stop9h 00m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 4/27

7:00 am-10:00 am

Nonstop6h 00m

$236

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - IAD

LAXIAD

Los Angeles

Mon 2/3

9:25 pm-5:13 am

Nonstop4h 48m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 2/6

6:05 am-11:32 am

1 stop8h 27m

$237

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - IAD

LAXIAD

Los Angeles

Tue 2/18

10:35 pm-2:39 pm

1 stop13h 04m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 2/19

3:39 pm-9:35 pm

1 stop8h 56m

$240

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

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

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

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 December 22, 2024.

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 December 22, 2024.

The most flights from USCA to WAS are scheduled on a Friday (50 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (35 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 December 22, 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with American Airlines, Southwest and Delta 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.
8.1
Very good
4,804 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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.

8.1
Very good
4,804 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,804 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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.

8.1
Very good
135 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,804 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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
9,537 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,804 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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
8,594 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,804 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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.

7.5
Good
3,789 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,804 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

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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 Frontier, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $62. However, be on the lookout for offers from Spirit Airlines and United 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 Iberia (100%), Asiana Airlines (92%) and Air China (90%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $125. While the most popular route (Los Angeles - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National) can be booked for $128 on average our data indicates $1,115 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 $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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Top 9 airlines flying from California to Washington, D.C.

Discover the top 9 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 December 22, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$48Average$243FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$93Average$448FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
FrontierCheapest$105Average$261FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
JetBlueCheapest$121Average$353FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$154Average$435FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Sun Country AirCheapest$163Average$381FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
American AirlinesCheapest$177Average$484FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$204Average$505FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$244Average$494FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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