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JetBlue Logo
7:55 a.m. - 9:15 p.m.
LAX
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DCA
10h 20m
1 stop
JetBlue Logo
3:35 p.m. - 11:59 p.m.
DCA
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LAX
11h 24m
1 stop
C$ 354JetBlue
Wed, 8 Apr - Tue, 14 Apr
Alaska Airlines Logo
12:07 p.m. - 8:05 p.m.
LAX
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DCA
4h 58mdirect
Alaska Airlines Logo
9:59 a.m. - 1:03 p.m.
DCA
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LAX
6h 04mdirect
C$ 357Alaska Airlines
Thu, 12 Feb - Sun, 15 Feb
United Airlines Logo
10:40 a.m. - 6:35 p.m.
LAX
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IAD
4h 55mdirect
United Airlines Logo
6:00 p.m. - 8:44 p.m.
IAD
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LAX
5h 44mdirect
C$ 357United Airlines
Wed, 4 Feb - Wed, 11 Feb
Southwest Logo
12:30 p.m. - 10:55 p.m.
LAX
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DCA
7h 25m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
1:30 p.m. - 8:05 p.m.
DCA
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LAX
9h 35m
1 stop
C$ 364Southwest
Tue, 10 Feb - Sat, 14 Feb
Southwest Logo
9:40 a.m. - 9:45 p.m.
LAX
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IAD
9h 05m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
9:05 a.m. - 4:15 p.m.
IAD
-
LAX
10h 10m
2 stops
C$ 364Southwest
Sat, 21 Feb - Tue, 24 Feb
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:00 a.m. - 5:59 p.m.
LAX
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DCA
8h 59m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
9:59 a.m. - 1:03 p.m.
DCA
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LAX
6h 04mdirect
C$ 371Alaska Airlines
Tue, 3 Mar - Tue, 10 Mar
Alaska Airlines Logo
5:00 p.m. - 5:40 a.m.
LAX
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IAD
9h 40m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:05 a.m. - 3:36 p.m.
IAD
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LAX
11h 31m
1 stop
C$ 371Alaska Airlines
Thu, 5 Mar - Tue, 10 Mar
Southwest Logo
12:30 p.m. - 9:55 p.m.
LAX
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IAD
6h 25m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
5:30 a.m. - 10:10 a.m.
IAD
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LAX
7h 40m
1 stop
C$ 384Southwest
Tue, 3 Feb - Tue, 17 Feb
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:00 a.m. - 9:59 p.m.
LAX
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DCA
11h 59m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
5:09 p.m. - 11:55 p.m.
DCA
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LAX
9h 46m
1 stop
C$ 384Alaska Airlines
Fri, 6 Feb - Sun, 8 Feb
United Airlines Logo
11:39 p.m. - 7:29 a.m.
LAX
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IAD
4h 50mdirect
United Airlines Logo
10:15 p.m. - 1:05 a.m.
IAD
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LAX
5h 50mdirect
C$ 389United Airlines
Wed, 25 Mar - Thu, 2 Apr

Alaska Airlines flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.

Our best Alaska Airlines deals on Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. flight tickets
Alaska Airlines
12 Feb
LAX12:07 p.m.Los Angeles
4h 58m
DCA8:05 p.m.Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
15 Feb
DCA9:59 a.m.Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
6h 04m
LAX1:03 p.m.Los Angeles
C$ 357
Alaska Airlines
3 Mar
LAX6:00 a.m.Los Angeles
8h 59m
1 stop
DCA5:59 p.m.Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
10 Mar
DCA9:59 a.m.Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
6h 04m
LAX1:03 p.m.Los Angeles
C$ 371
Alaska Airlines
6 Feb
LAX7:00 a.m.Los Angeles
11h 59m
1 stop
DCA9:59 p.m.Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
8 Feb
DCA5:09 p.m.Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
9h 46m
1 stop
LAX11:55 p.m.Los Angeles
C$ 384

Delta flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.

Our best Delta deals on Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. flight tickets
Delta
10 Feb
LAX7:43 a.m.Los Angeles
4h 50m
DCA3:33 p.m.Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
11 Feb
DCA4:38 p.m.Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
6h 07m
LAX7:45 p.m.Los Angeles
C$ 454
Delta
8 Feb
LAX7:43 a.m.Los Angeles
4h 50m
DCA3:33 p.m.Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
15 Feb
DCA4:38 p.m.Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
6h 07m
LAX7:45 p.m.Los Angeles
C$ 468
Delta
21 Jan
LAX7:43 a.m.Los Angeles
4h 50m
DCA3:33 p.m.Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
3 Feb
DCA4:38 p.m.Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
6h 07m
LAX7:45 p.m.Los Angeles
C$ 558

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Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

Wed 8/4

7:55 a.m.-9:15 p.m.

1 stop10h 20m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 14/4

3:35 p.m.-11:59 p.m.

1 stop11h 24m

C$ 354

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

Thu 12/2

12:07 p.m.-8:05 p.m.

Nonstop4h 58m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 15/2

9:59 a.m.-1:03 p.m.

Nonstop6h 04m

C$ 357

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - IAD

LAXIAD

Los Angeles

Wed 4/2

10:40 a.m.-6:35 p.m.

Nonstop4h 55m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 11/2

6:00 p.m.-8:44 p.m.

Nonstop5h 44m

C$ 357

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

Tue 10/2

12:30 p.m.-10:55 p.m.

2 stops7h 25m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 14/2

1:30 p.m.-8:05 p.m.

1 stop9h 35m

C$ 364

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - IAD

LAXIAD

Los Angeles

Sat 21/2

9:40 a.m.-9:45 p.m.

1 stop9h 05m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 24/2

9:05 a.m.-4:15 p.m.

2 stops10h 10m

C$ 364

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

Tue 3/3

6:00 a.m.-5:59 p.m.

1 stop8h 59m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 10/3

9:59 a.m.-1:03 p.m.

Nonstop6h 04m

C$ 371

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - IAD

LAXIAD

Los Angeles

Thu 5/3

5:00 p.m.-5:40 a.m.

1 stop9h 40m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 10/3

7:05 a.m.-3:36 p.m.

1 stop11h 31m

C$ 371

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - IAD

LAXIAD

Los Angeles

Tue 3/2

12:30 p.m.-9:55 p.m.

1 stop6h 25m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 17/2

5:30 a.m.-10:10 a.m.

1 stop7h 40m

C$ 384

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

Fri 6/2

7:00 a.m.-9:59 p.m.

1 stop11h 59m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 8/2

5:09 p.m.-11:55 p.m.

1 stop9h 46m

C$ 384

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - IAD

LAXIAD

Los Angeles

Wed 25/3

11:39 p.m.-7:29 a.m.

Nonstop4h 50m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 2/4

10:15 p.m.-1:05 a.m.

Nonstop5h 50m

C$ 389

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Los Angeles and Washington, D.C.?

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

If you aren’t able to travel during the month of February, then book flights to Washington, D.C. from Los Angeles during August instead. Flights to Washington, D.C. in August, while not as cheap as those in February, still average around C$ 440.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Washington, D.C.?

The cheapest day to depart from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. is on a Thursday. Travellers who choose to depart for Washington, D.C. on a Thursday will often find tickets for as low as C$ 343. The most expensive day to fly to Washington, D.C. is Tuesday, with ticket prices averaging around C$ 1,102.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Washington, D.C.?

In the morning is the cheapest time of day to fly from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. when you can find flight prices for as low as C$ 540. Flying to Washington, D.C. in the morning is an ideal time because this is during off-peak travel hours. In the evening is when there is more demand to fly to Washington, D.C., so prices are often more expensive at around C$ 1,370 per ticket.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Washington, D.C. from Los Angeles when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Washington, D.C. for around C$ 541 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Washington, D.C. from Los Angeles for as low as C$ 405 on momondo.

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You could potentially save up to 63% on your flight if you consider stops on a Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. flight.

How have Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. flight prices changed over time?

As of January 2026, prices for Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. flights are approximately 18% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Cheap Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. (LAX to WAS) flight deals and tips

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Fastest flight time

4h 51m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in Washington, D.C.

2 airports
The fastest flight from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. takes 4h 51m
Direct flights go from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. every day.
There are 2 airports in Washington, D.C.. From Los Angeles there are direct flights to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA), Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD).
  • How far is Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. by plane?

    The distance between Los Angeles and Washington, D.C. is about 3695.7 km. Flights usually cover this in 4h 51m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Los Angeles Airport to Washington, D.C.?

    Prices for flights from Los Angeles Airport to Washington, D.C. are updated daily.

  • How old do you have to be to fly from Los Angeles Airport to Washington, D.C.?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Los Angeles Airport to Washington, D.C..

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Washington, D.C.?

    The required travel and health documents for your Washington, D.C. trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Washington, D.C.. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

  • What is the most popular plane model from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.?

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Reston
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Arlington
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Woodbridge
Rockville
McLean
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