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 $162 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Hawaiian Airlines and Alaska Airlines, starting at $216 and $217 round-trip. Spirit Airlines is 55% 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 $92. Users have also found prices from $117 and $118 on Frontier 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 $991 for a flight from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.. The cheapest flight overall is $113 while the most popular route, (Los Angeles - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National) is currently priced at $222.

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: Ethiopian Air (95%), Air China (94%), Asiana Airlines( 93%).

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 $51.

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 81% 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 $392 1-2 weeks out and tickets from $600 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 $362 on average during August, but can be found for as low as $131.

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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 29 flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. per day from 11 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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Average price	$414
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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 March 28, 2025.

Sat 5/1012:41 amLAX - BWI

1 stop9h 38mSpirit Airlines

Tue 5/138:44 pmBWI - LAX

Nonstop5h 42mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 3/27

$162

Tue 4/158:18 pmLAX - BWI

1 stop9h 07mMultiple Airlines

Wed 4/232:53 pmBWI - LAX

Nonstop5h 47mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 3/28

$189

Sat 4/268:00 amLAX - IAD

Nonstop5h 00mHawaiian Airlines

Fri 5/25:38 pmIAD - LAX

Nonstop5h 49mHawaiian Airlines

Deal found 3/27

$216

Sat 8/168:20 amLAX - IAD

Nonstop5h 05mAlaska Airlines

Mon 8/188:19 pmIAD - LAX

Nonstop5h 29mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 3/27

$217

Wed 4/3012:58 pmLAX - DCA

Nonstop5h 00mAlaska Airlines

Sat 5/38:59 amDCA - LAX

Nonstop5h 58mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 3/27

$227

Wed 4/308:20 amLAX - IAD

Nonstop5h 06mUnited Airlines

Fri 5/27:54 pmIAD - LAX

Nonstop5h 46mUnited Airlines

Deal found 3/27

$227

Wed 5/2112:55 pmLAX - DCA

Nonstop4h 57mAmerican Airlines

Sat 5/245:30 pmDCA - LAX

Nonstop5h 46mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 3/27

$228

Fri 5/212:58 pmLAX - DCA

Nonstop5h 00mHawaiian Airlines

Sat 5/108:59 amDCA - LAX

Nonstop5h 58mHawaiian Airlines

Deal found 3/27

$229

Sat 4/268:02 amLAX - DCA

Nonstop4h 58mDelta

Sat 5/35:10 pmDCA - LAX

Nonstop5h 52mDelta

Deal found 3/27

$232

Sat 4/266:15 amLAX - DCA

1 stop7h 44mFrontier

Mon 4/286:00 pmDCA - LAX

1 stop9h 31mFrontier

Deal found 3/27

$238

Tue 4/2210:35 pmLAX - IAD

1 stop12h 47mFrontier

Thu 4/244:03 pmIAD - LAX

1 stop8h 32mFrontier

Deal found 3/27

$238

Sat 4/266:15 amLAX - DCA

1 stop7h 44mMultiple Airlines

Fri 5/28:59 amDCA - LAX

Nonstop5h 58mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 3/27

$239

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 March 28, 2025.

Sat 5/1012:41 amLAX - BWI

1 stop9h 38mSpirit Airlines

Mon 5/198:44 pmBWI - LAX

Nonstop5h 42mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 3/27

$162

Tue 4/158:18 pmLAX - BWI

1 stop9h 07mMultiple Airlines

Wed 4/232:53 pmBWI - LAX

Nonstop5h 47mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 3/28

$189

Sat 4/268:00 amLAX - IAD

Nonstop5h 00mHawaiian Airlines

Fri 5/25:38 pmIAD - LAX

Nonstop5h 49mHawaiian Airlines

Deal found 3/27

$216

Sat 8/168:20 amLAX - IAD

Nonstop5h 05mAlaska Airlines

Mon 8/188:19 pmIAD - LAX

Nonstop5h 29mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 3/27

$217

Wed 5/2112:55 pmLAX - DCA

Nonstop4h 57mAmerican Airlines

Sat 5/245:30 pmDCA - LAX

Nonstop5h 46mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 3/27

$228

Sat 4/268:02 amLAX - DCA

Nonstop4h 58mDelta

Sat 5/35:10 pmDCA - LAX

Nonstop5h 52mDelta

Deal found 3/27

$237

Fri 5/99:05 pmLAX - IAD

Nonstop5h 01mUnited Airlines

Tue 5/135:10 pmIAD - LAX

1 stop8h 21mUnited Airlines

Deal found 3/27

$237

Tue 4/2210:35 pmLAX - IAD

1 stop12h 47mFrontier

Thu 4/244:03 pmIAD - LAX

1 stop8h 32mFrontier

Deal found 3/28

$238

Fri 5/911:15 amLAX - DCA

1 stop8h 43mJetBlue

Sun 5/116:00 amDCA - LAX

1 stop8h 10mJetBlue

Deal found 3/27

$245

Thu 5/15:20 amLAX - IAD

1 stop9h 35mSouthwest

Mon 5/55:35 pmIAD - LAX

1 stop8h 55mSouthwest

Deal found 3/27

$247

Thu 5/2911:59 pmLAX - IAD

1 stop8h 54mSun Country Air

Mon 6/212:43 pmIAD - LAX

1 stop13h 06mSun Country Air

Deal found 3/27

$289

Wed 4/3012:58 pmLAX - DCA

Nonstop5h 00mAlaska Airlines

Fri 5/28:59 amDCA - LAX

Nonstop5h 58mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 3/28

$227

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 March 28, 2025 and is based on user searches.

Wed 4/210:39 amLAX - DCA

1 stop8h 20mMultiple Airlines

Wed 4/308:59 amDCA - LAX

Nonstop5h 58mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 3/27

$288

Wed 4/26:00 amLAX - DCA

1 stop7h 38mAlaska Airlines

Wed 4/309:59 amDCA - LAX

2 stops24h 45mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 3/27

$385

Fri 4/48:18 pmLAX - BWI

1 stop8h 07mMultiple Airlines

Sat 4/198:10 pmBWI - LAX

Nonstop5h 54mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 3/27

$216

Sat 4/51:24 pmLAX - BWI

1 stop13h 01mSpirit Airlines

Thu 5/88:44 pmBWI - LAX

Nonstop5h 42mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 3/26

$247

Sat 4/59:50 pmLAX - IAD

Nonstop4h 50mHawaiian Airlines

Thu 5/86:30 amIAD - LAX

1 stop9h 26mHawaiian Airlines

Deal found 3/26

$387

Sat 4/58:18 pmLAX - IAD

1 stop11h 37mMultiple Airlines

Mon 4/75:58 pmIAD - LAX

Nonstop5h 57mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 3/27

$388

Sat 4/51:03 pmLAX - DCA

Nonstop4h 56mHawaiian Airlines

Thu 5/88:59 amDCA - LAX

Nonstop5h 58mHawaiian Airlines

Deal found 3/26

$402

Sun 4/610:30 pmLAX - BWI

1 stop9h 33mFrontier

Thu 4/2412:18 pmBWI - LAX

1 stop12h 17mFrontier

Deal found 3/28

$261

Sun 4/610:30 pmLAX - IAD

1 stop13h 08mFrontier

Sat 4/264:03 pmIAD - LAX

1 stop8h 32mFrontier

Deal found 3/28

$268

Sun 4/66:30 amLAX - DCA

1 stop26h 34mFrontier

Thu 4/246:00 pmDCA - LAX

1 stop9h 31mFrontier

Deal found 3/28

$270

Sun 4/69:50 pmLAX - IAD

Nonstop4h 50mAlaska Airlines

Wed 4/235:38 pmIAD - LAX

Nonstop5h 49mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 3/28

$307

Mon 4/710:45 pmLAX - IAD

1 stop12h 41mUnited Airlines

Tue 4/85:47 pmIAD - LAX

Nonstop5h 43mUnited Airlines

Deal found 3/27

$332

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 March 28, 2025.

Sat 5/1712:37 pmLAX - BWI

1 stop8h 41mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 3/27

$92

Wed 5/216:15 amLAX - DCA

1 stop7h 44mFrontier

Deal found 3/27

$117

Mon 5/58:05 pmLAX - IAD

1 stop7h 26mFrontier

Deal found 3/28

$117

Mon 4/2110:35 pmLAX - BWI

1 stop8h 10mFrontier

Deal found 3/28

$118

Wed 4/309:45 amLAX - IAD

1 stop11h 13mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 3/27

$118

Sat 4/268:02 amLAX - DCA

Nonstop4h 58mDelta

Deal found 3/27

$119

Sun 5/256:00 amLAX - DCA

1 stop8h 38mHawaiian Airlines

Deal found 3/27

$123

Mon 5/55:00 amLAX - DCA

1 stop8h 20mSouthwest

Deal found 3/26

$124

Fri 5/210:25 amLAX - IAD

1 stop9h 15mSouthwest

Deal found 3/27

$124

Tue 5/206:00 amLAX - IAD

1 stop9h 59mHawaiian Airlines

Deal found 3/28

$128

Wed 7/91:55 pmLAX - BWI

1 stop7h 03mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 3/28

$129

Wed 5/218:30 amLAX - DCA

1 stop8h 39mJetBlue

Deal found 3/26

$133

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Los AngelesBaltimore

LAX - BWI

LAXBWI

Los Angeles

Sat 5/10

12:41 am-1:19 pm

1 stop9h 38m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 5/19

8:44 pm-11:26 pm

Nonstop5h 42m

$162

Los AngelesBaltimore

LAX - BWI

LAXBWI

Los Angeles

Tue 4/15

8:18 pm-8:25 am

1 stop9h 07m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 4/23

2:53 pm-5:40 pm

Nonstop5h 47m

$189

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

Fri 5/2

5:38 pm-8:27 pm

Nonstop5h 49m

$216

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - IAD

LAXIAD

Los Angeles

Sat 8/16

8:20 am-4:25 pm

Nonstop5h 05m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 8/18

8:19 pm-10:48 pm

Nonstop5h 29m

$217

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - IAD

LAXIAD

Los Angeles

Wed 4/30

8:20 am-4:26 pm

Nonstop5h 06m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 5/2

7:54 pm-10:40 pm

Nonstop5h 46m

$227

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

Wed 4/30

12:58 pm-8:58 pm

Nonstop5h 00m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 5/3

8:59 am-11:57 am

Nonstop5h 58m

$227

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

Wed 5/21

12:55 pm-8:52 pm

Nonstop4h 57m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 5/24

5:30 pm-8:16 pm

Nonstop5h 46m

$228

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

Fri 5/2

12:58 pm-8:58 pm

Nonstop5h 00m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 5/10

8:59 am-11:57 am

Nonstop5h 58m

$229

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

Sat 4/26

8:02 am-4:00 pm

Nonstop4h 58m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 5/3

5:10 pm-8:02 pm

Nonstop5h 52m

$232

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

Sat 4/26

6:15 am-4:59 pm

1 stop7h 44m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 4/28

6:00 pm-12:31 am

1 stop9h 31m

$238

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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 March.

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
Priceline	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars
Mytrip	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.com	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*2 stars
Justfly.com	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Gotogate	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Cheapfaremart	Price Accuracy-	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.

The best insider tips for Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. flights

Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. trip

Airlines

Ethiopian Air

Ethiopian's Economy Class offers 32-inch pitch seats, ensuring a comfortable flight.

Ethiopian Airlines' ShebaSkyConnect Wi-Fi is available on A350, B777, and most B787 aircraft.

Read more about Ethiopian Airby Paul Rubio

United Airlines

United's Economy Plus offers extra legroom, perfect for a more comfortable journey.

United's Polaris Lounges offer showers and dining, enhancing your travel experience.

Read more about United Airlinesby Harriet Baskas

Alaska Airlines

Alaska's Premium Class offers extra legroom and free cocktails, ideal for added comfort.

Alaska Airlines' Wi-Fi is a flat fee, great for staying productive during flights.

Read more about Alaska Airlinesby Robert Schrader

Airports

LAX

For quicker security, try Tom Bradley International Terminal. It often has shorter lines in the morning and midday, saving you time.

DCA

DCA is easily accessible via public transportation. The Metro's Yellow and Blue lines connect directly to the airport, offering a clean and affordable travel option.

IAD

The Silver Line Metro now connects to IAD, making it a cheap and efficient way to reach the airport in under 40 minutes.

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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.

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

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 $385). 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 22% 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 Friday (55 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (10 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

4,274 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

4,274 reviews

Southwest

8.1

Very good

4,274 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

9,798 reviews

Southwest

8.1

Very good

4,274 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

7,897 reviews

Southwest

8.1

Very good

4,274 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

2,336 reviews

Southwest

8.1

Very good

4,274 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.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,603 reviews

Southwest

8.1

Very good

4,274 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 29 flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. per day from 11 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 $162 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Hawaiian Airlines and Alaska Airlines, starting at $216 and $217 round-trip. Spirit Airlines is 55% 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 $92. Users have also found prices from $117 and $118 on Frontier 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: Ethiopian Air (95%), Air China (94%), Asiana Airlines( 93%).
What are the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.?
On average you can expect to pay $991 for a flight from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.. The cheapest flight overall is $113 while the most popular route, (Los Angeles - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National) is currently priced at $222.
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 $51.
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?
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.
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 $385). 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 Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Frontier	Cheapest$90	Average$213	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
Spirit Airlines	Cheapest$110	Average$231	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time65%
JetBlue	Cheapest$122	Average$289	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
Delta	Cheapest$140	Average$440	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
Hawaiian Airlines	Cheapest$163	Average$342	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time85%
Alaska Airlines	Cheapest$206	Average$399	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%
American Airlines	Cheapest$216	Average$445	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
United Airlines	Cheapest$218	Average$390	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Southwest	Cheapest$231	Average$475	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%
Sun Country Air	Cheapest$345	Average$392	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time83%

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