What are the cheapest airlines flying from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. round-trip?

Our cheapest airline available from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. is Spirit Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $155 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Southwest and Alaska Airlines, starting at $217 and $222 round-trip. Spirit Airlines is 57% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

For one-way options, check prices for Spirit Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $84. Users have also found prices from $109 and $114 on United Airlines and Alaska Airlines, respectively.

What are the most popular routes from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.?

Most travelers choose Los Angeles - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National, Los Angeles - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl or Los Angeles - Baltimore/Washington when deciding on the best route from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C..

What are the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.?

On average you can expect to pay $926 for a flight from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.. The cheapest flight overall is $114 while the most popular route, (Los Angeles - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National) is currently priced at $187.

What are the most reliable airlines from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.?

Before booking your flight to Washington, D.C. from Los Angeles, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Asiana Airlines (91%), Air China (89%), Hawaiian Airlines( 88%).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.?

When booking a flight from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C., you may want to consider flying on American Airlines, Alaska Airlines or Delta as they are the most popular for this route.

Where are the most common layover locations when flying from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.?

Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. flights have a layover in Chicago most often.

Where are the least popular layover locations for Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. flights?

The least popular layover on flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. is Denver.

What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Chicago?

Chicago travelers tend to visit Magnificent Mile, Grant Park, and River North more than anywhere else. Travelers on a layover in Chicago can visit Magnificent Mile, Grant Park, and River North, by traveling 15.5 mi, 16.2 mi, and 15.0 mi, respectively after landing at Chicago O'Hare Intl. Those on a layover in Chicago in need of a rental car can book one at Chicago O'Hare Intl for about $48.

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.?

It’s generally more expensive to depart on a Tuesday, if you have to leave on this day you can still search on Cheapflights to find great options that meet your needs.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.?

To save up to 75% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 53 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. from $402 1-2 weeks out and tickets from $583 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.?

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in December. For low rates, August can be a great choice for travel to Washington, D.C.. Flights to Washington, D.C. from Los Angeles in August are about $364 on average during August, but can be found for as low as $132.

Most accurate provider : When it comes to deals on Los Angeles-Washington, D.C. flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Los Angeles-Washington, D.C. flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Los Angeles-Washington, D.C. flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Most trusted provider : When it comes to deals on Los Angeles-Washington, D.C. flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Los Angeles-Washington, D.C. flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

What airport do you fly from for flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.?

If you book a flight to Washington, D.C. from Los Angeles, you will be flying from Los Angeles, which is the city’s only airport. Los Angeles (LAX) is located 9.4 mi from the center of Los Angeles. There are 34 flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. per day from 10 different airlines.

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

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

How can I find direct flights from Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles to Washington, D.C..

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

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Los Angeles 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.

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Round-trip from	$154 (Kiwi.com)
One-way from	$84 (Cheapflightsfares)
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	August
Average price	$331
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Good one-way deal	$183 or less

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Cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on febrero 25, 2025.

sáb. 4/128:18 pmLAX - BWI

1 stop8h 07mMultiple Airlines

jue. 4/176:10 amBWI - LAX

Nonstop5h 53mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 2/23

$154

jue. 4/311:04 amLAX - BWI

1 stop15h 21mSpirit Airlines

mié. 4/95:55 amBWI - LAX

1 stop19h 50mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 2/24

$155

vie. 4/45:30 amLAX - DCA

1 stop7h 45mSouthwest

mar. 4/88:55 amDCA - LAX

1 stop7h 15mSouthwest

Deal found 2/25

$217

vie. 5/95:20 amLAX - IAD

1 stop9h 35mSouthwest

mar. 5/132:50 pmIAD - LAX

1 stop8h 55mSouthwest

Deal found 2/25

$218

mar. 4/19:25 amLAX - IAD

Nonstop4h 57mAlaska Airlines

vie. 4/45:58 pmIAD - LAX

Nonstop5h 57mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 2/25

$222

mié. 3/199:25 amLAX - IAD

Nonstop4h 57mHawaiian Airlines

mié. 3/267:31 amIAD - LAX

Nonstop5h 54mHawaiian Airlines

Deal found 2/24

$226

mié. 9/312:45 pmLAX - DCA

Nonstop5h 10mAlaska Airlines

lun. 9/89:30 amDCA - LAX

Nonstop5h 38mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 2/24

$227

mar. 4/16:50 pmLAX - IAD

1 stop7h 32mUnited Airlines

jue. 4/36:10 amIAD - LAX

Nonstop5h 48mUnited Airlines

Deal found 2/24

$237

lun. 3/179:21 pmLAX - DCA

1 stop8h 09mJetBlue

mar. 3/1811:25 amDCA - LAX

1 stop11h 36mJetBlue

Deal found 2/24

$239

jue. 3/62:35 pmLAX - DCA

1 stop18h 28mFrontier

lun. 3/106:00 pmDCA - LAX

1 stop9h 25mFrontier

Deal found 2/23

$240

mar. 4/18:15 amLAX - DCA

1 stop7h 26mUnited Airlines

vie. 4/412:00 pmDCA - LAX

1 stop8h 05mUnited Airlines

Deal found 2/24

$247

jue. 4/38:18 pmLAX - IAD

1 stop10h 42mMultiple Airlines

mié. 4/97:00 amIAD - LAX

1 stop10h 48mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 2/23

$250

Best flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated febrero 25, 2025.

sáb. 4/128:18 pmLAX - BWI

1 stop8h 07mMultiple Airlines

jue. 4/176:10 amBWI - LAX

Nonstop5h 53mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 2/23

$154

jue. 4/311:04 amLAX - BWI

1 stop15h 21mSpirit Airlines

mié. 4/95:55 amBWI - LAX

1 stop19h 50mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 2/24

$155

vie. 4/45:30 amLAX - DCA

1 stop7h 45mSouthwest

mar. 4/88:55 amDCA - LAX

1 stop7h 15mSouthwest

Deal found 2/25

$217

mar. 4/19:25 amLAX - IAD

Nonstop4h 57mAlaska Airlines

vie. 4/45:58 pmIAD - LAX

Nonstop5h 57mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 2/25

$222

mié. 3/199:25 amLAX - IAD

Nonstop4h 57mHawaiian Airlines

mié. 3/267:31 amIAD - LAX

Nonstop5h 54mHawaiian Airlines

Deal found 2/24

$226

mié. 3/268:35 amLAX - DCA

Nonstop4h 54mAmerican Airlines

sáb. 3/298:15 amDCA - LAX

Nonstop6h 02mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 2/25

$227

mar. 4/19:30 pmLAX - IAD

Nonstop5h 01mUnited Airlines

mar. 4/810:05 pmIAD - LAX

Nonstop5h 51mUnited Airlines

Deal found 2/25

$227

lun. 3/179:21 pmLAX - DCA

1 stop8h 09mJetBlue

mar. 3/1811:25 amDCA - LAX

1 stop11h 36mJetBlue

Deal found 2/24

$239

jue. 3/62:35 pmLAX - DCA

1 stop18h 28mFrontier

lun. 3/106:00 pmDCA - LAX

1 stop9h 25mFrontier

Deal found 2/23

$240

mié. 4/91:10 pmLAX - BWI

1 stop7h 45mDelta

mar. 4/156:00 amBWI - LAX

1 stop7h 55mDelta

Deal found 2/25

$277

jue. 4/245:50 pmLAX - IAD

1 stop15h 33mSun Country Air

dom. 4/2712:17 pmIAD - LAX

1 stop7h 52mSun Country Air

Deal found 2/25

$319

vie. 5/95:20 amLAX - IAD

1 stop9h 35mSouthwest

mar. 5/132:50 pmIAD - LAX

1 stop8h 55mSouthwest

Deal found 2/25

$218

Last-minute flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.. Data last updated febrero 25, 2025 and is based on user searches.

mar. 3/41:09 pmLAX - DCA

Nonstop4h 44mAmerican Airlines

mar. 3/185:35 pmDCA - LAX

Nonstop6h 08mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 2/24

$352

mar. 3/48:38 pmLAX - DCA

1 stop9h 16mJetBlue

mar. 3/185:15 pmDCA - LAX

1 stop9h 44mJetBlue

Deal found 2/24

$371

mié. 3/55:45 amLAX - BWI

1 stop7h 47mSpirit Airlines

sáb. 3/155:45 amBWI - LAX

1 stop20h 07mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 2/23

$181

mié. 3/59:35 amLAX - DCA

1 stop7h 40mSouthwest

mié. 4/23:00 pmDCA - LAX

1 stop8h 25mSouthwest

Deal found 2/25

$360

mié. 3/56:00 amLAX - IAD

1 stop8h 05mSouthwest

mié. 4/27:05 amIAD - LAX

1 stop12h 35mSouthwest

Deal found 2/25

$366

mié. 3/51:16 pmLAX - DCA

Nonstop4h 43mHawaiian Airlines

mié. 4/28:00 amDCA - LAX

1 stop9h 48mHawaiian Airlines

Deal found 2/25

$387

mié. 3/512:22 amLAX - IAD

Nonstop4h 47mUnited Airlines

mié. 3/129:17 amIAD - LAX

Nonstop6h 07mUnited Airlines

Deal found 2/24

$422

jue. 3/62:35 pmLAX - DCA

1 stop18h 28mFrontier

lun. 3/106:00 pmDCA - LAX

1 stop9h 25mFrontier

Deal found 2/23

$240

jue. 3/68:08 amLAX - BWI

1 stop7h 38mMultiple Airlines

dom. 3/92:16 pmBWI - LAX

1 stop9h 14mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 2/23

$253

jue. 3/66:00 amLAX - DCA

1 stop6h 58mUnited Airlines

vie. 3/216:00 amDCA - LAX

1 stop8h 52mUnited Airlines

Deal found 2/24

$413

jue. 3/61:16 pmLAX - DCA

Nonstop4h 43mAlaska Airlines

mar. 3/119:00 amDCA - LAX

Nonstop6h 16mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 2/24

$422

vie. 3/75:45 amLAX - IAD

2 stops36h 15mMultiple Airlines

vie. 3/147:30 pmIAD - LAX

2 stops21h 23mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 2/25

$390

One-way flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.
Search for one-way flight options from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated febrero 25, 2025.

sáb. 4/51:24 pmLAX - BWI

1 stop13h 01mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 2/23

$84

lun. 4/79:15 pmLAX - BWI

Nonstop5h 03mUnited Airlines

Deal found 2/25

$109

mar. 4/11:03 pmLAX - DCA

Nonstop4h 56mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 2/24

$114

mar. 4/19:25 amLAX - IAD

Nonstop4h 57mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 2/24

$114

mar. 5/2011:00 pmLAX - DCA

2 stops10h 40mSouthwest

Deal found 2/24

$117

vie. 4/254:59 pmLAX - IAD

1 stop20h 36mFrontier

Deal found 2/23

$117

mar. 5/65:47 amLAX - DCA

1 stop7h 15mUnited Airlines

Deal found 2/23

$119

lun. 3/246:19 pmLAX - IAD

1 stop8h 21mHawaiian Airlines

Deal found 2/24

$119

jue. 5/811:20 amLAX - DCA

1 stop8h 39mJetBlue

Deal found 2/24

$123

mar. 4/85:15 amLAX - IAD

1 stop8h 30mSouthwest

Deal found 2/24

$124

mié. 4/212:50 pmLAX - DCA

Nonstop4h 53mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 2/23

$139

mar. 4/296:00 amLAX - BWI

1 stop7h 50mDelta

Deal found 2/24

$139

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

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Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesBaltimore

LAX - BWI

LAXBWI

Los Angeles

sáb. 4/12

8:18 pm-7:25 am

1 stop8h 07m

Baltimore/Washington

jue. 4/17

6:10 am-9:03 am

Nonstop5h 53m

$154

Los AngelesBaltimore

LAX - BWI

LAXBWI

Los Angeles

jue. 4/3

11:04 am-5:25 am

1 stop15h 21m

Baltimore/Washington

mié. 4/9

5:55 am-10:45 pm

1 stop19h 50m

$155

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

vie. 4/4

5:30 am-4:15 pm

1 stop7h 45m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

mar. 4/8

8:55 am-1:10 pm

1 stop7h 15m

$217

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - IAD

LAXIAD

Los Angeles

vie. 5/9

5:20 am-5:55 pm

1 stop9h 35m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

mar. 5/13

2:50 pm-8:45 pm

1 stop8h 55m

$218

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - IAD

LAXIAD

Los Angeles

mar. 4/1

9:25 am-5:22 pm

Nonstop4h 57m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

vie. 4/4

5:58 pm-8:55 pm

Nonstop5h 57m

$222

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - IAD

LAXIAD

Los Angeles

mié. 3/19

9:25 am-5:22 pm

Nonstop4h 57m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

mié. 3/26

7:31 am-10:25 am

Nonstop5h 54m

$226

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

mié. 3/26

8:35 am-4:29 pm

Nonstop4h 54m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

sáb. 3/29

8:15 am-11:17 am

Nonstop6h 02m

$227

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - IAD

LAXIAD

Los Angeles

mar. 4/1

6:50 pm-5:22 am

1 stop7h 32m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

jue. 4/3

6:10 am-8:58 am

Nonstop5h 48m

$237

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

lun. 3/17

9:21 pm-8:30 am

1 stop8h 09m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

mar. 3/18

11:25 am-8:01 pm

1 stop11h 36m

$239

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

jue. 3/6

2:35 pm-12:03 pm

1 stop18h 28m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

lun. 3/10

6:00 pm-12:25 am

1 stop9h 25m

$240

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. in February.

Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Cheapflightsfares	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*2 stars
Mytrip	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Priceline	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.com	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*2 stars
Justfly.com	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
AranGrant	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star
Gotogate	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Los Angeles-Washington, D.C. flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Los Angeles-Washington, D.C. flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Los Angeles-Washington, D.C. flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Los Angeles-Washington, D.C. flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Los Angeles-Washington, D.C. flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Washington, D.C. from Los Angeles with our price prediction graph.

Estimated round-trip price

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Travel insights for flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C., you should look to book at least 52 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. (average of $309). Flying from Los Angeles 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 LAX to WAS?

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 23% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. flight should consider departing on Friday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.

The most flights from LAX to WAS are scheduled on a Monday (41 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (24 on average).

Rainfall in Washington, D.C. 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

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.

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C., such as Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Southwest

8.1

Very good

4,374 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Southwest

8.1

Very good

4,374 reviews

Southwest

8.1

Very good

4,374 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,712 reviews

Southwest

8.1

Very good

4,374 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Delta

8.0

Very good

8,165 reviews

Southwest

8.1

Very good

4,374 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Hawaiian Airlines

7.9

Good

2,312 reviews

Southwest

8.1

Very good

4,374 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

JetBlue

7.4

Good

3,052 reviews

Southwest

8.1

Very good

4,374 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Related info for your journey

What airport do you fly from for flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.?
If you book a flight to Washington, D.C. from Los Angeles, you will be flying from Los Angeles, which is the city’s only airport. Los Angeles (LAX) is located 9.4 mi from the center of Los Angeles. There are 34 flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. per day from 10 different airlines.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. round-trip?
Our cheapest airline available from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. is Spirit Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $155 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Southwest and Alaska Airlines, starting at $217 and $222 round-trip. Spirit Airlines is 57% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. one-way?
For one-way options, check prices for Spirit Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $84. Users have also found prices from $109 and $114 on United Airlines and Alaska Airlines, respectively.
What are the most popular routes from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.?
Most travelers choose Los Angeles - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National, Los Angeles - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl or Los Angeles - Baltimore/Washington when deciding on the best route from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C..
What are the most reliable airlines from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.?
Before booking your flight to Washington, D.C. from Los Angeles, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Asiana Airlines (91%), Air China (89%), Hawaiian Airlines( 88%).
What are the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.?
On average you can expect to pay $926 for a flight from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.. The cheapest flight overall is $114 while the most popular route, (Los Angeles - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National) is currently priced at $187.
Where are the most common layover locations when flying from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.?
Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. flights have a layover in Chicago most often.
What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Chicago?
Chicago travelers tend to visit Magnificent Mile, Grant Park, and River North more than anywhere else. Travelers on a layover in Chicago can visit Magnificent Mile, Grant Park, and River North, by traveling 15.5 mi, 16.2 mi, and 15.0 mi, respectively after landing at Chicago O'Hare Intl. Those on a layover in Chicago in need of a rental car can book one at Chicago O'Hare Intl for about $48.
Where are the least popular layover locations for Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. flights?
The least popular layover on flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. is Denver.
Can I find deals for flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. that include hotel bookings?
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How can I find direct flights from Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles to Washington, D.C..
Can I find deals for business class flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.?
Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. (average of $309). Flying from Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Frontier	Cheapest$82	Average$209	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
Spirit Airlines	Cheapest$110	Average$236	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time65%
JetBlue	Cheapest$121	Average$289	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
Delta	Cheapest$138	Average$440	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
Alaska Airlines	Cheapest$204	Average$407	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%
American Airlines	Cheapest$216	Average$458	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
United Airlines	Cheapest$218	Average$392	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Southwest	Cheapest$231	Average$481	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%
Sun Country Air	Cheapest$261	Average$392	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time83%

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