Cheap flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. from C$ 189

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American Airlines Logo
9:45 p.m. - 5:40 a.m.
LAX
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IAD
4h 55mdirect
American Airlines Logo
6:10 a.m. - 8:50 a.m.
IAD
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LAX
5h 40mdirect
C$ 351American Airlines
Wed, 15 Apr - Tue, 21 Apr
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
3:53 p.m. - 5:40 a.m.
LAX
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IAD
10h 47m
1 stop
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
7:00 a.m. - 2:11 p.m.
IAD
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LAX
10h 11m
1 stop
C$ 354Hawaiian Airlines
Wed, 15 Apr - Tue, 21 Apr
Alaska Airlines Logo
3:45 p.m. - 5:50 a.m.
LAX
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IAD
11h 05m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
9:00 a.m. - 3:48 p.m.
IAD
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LAX
9h 48m
1 stop
C$ 368Alaska Airlines
Wed, 29 Apr - Thu, 30 Apr
Southwest Logo
11:50 p.m. - 12:10 p.m.
LAX
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DCA
9h 20m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
6:10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
DCA
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LAX
7h 20m
1 stop
C$ 369Southwest
Mon, 4 May - Thu, 7 May
Southwest Logo
2:20 p.m. - 12:20 a.m.
LAX
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IAD
7h 00m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
4:25 p.m. - 8:35 p.m.
IAD
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LAX
7h 10m
1 stop
C$ 369Southwest
Fri, 8 May - Sun, 10 May
Southwest Logo
5:05 a.m. - 4:55 p.m.
LAX
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DCA
8h 50m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
4:55 p.m. - 11:40 p.m.
DCA
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LAX
9h 45m
1 stop
C$ 376Southwest
Mon, 30 Mar - Tue, 7 Apr
Southwest Logo
2:20 p.m. - 12:20 a.m.
LAX
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IAD
7h 00m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
5:55 a.m. - 11:20 a.m.
IAD
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LAX
8h 25m
1 stop
C$ 376Southwest
Thu, 9 Apr - Mon, 13 Apr
Southwest Logo
9:35 a.m. - 8:45 p.m.
LAX
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DCA
8h 10m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
6:10 a.m. - 11:25 a.m.
DCA
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LAX
8h 15m
1 stop
C$ 377Southwest
Tue, 14 Apr - Tue, 21 Apr
Multiple Airlines Logo
4:17 p.m. - 9:59 p.m.
LAX
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DCA
26h 42m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:59 a.m. - 12:59 p.m.
DCA
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LAX
6h 00mdirect
C$ 385Multiple Airlines
Wed, 15 Apr - Tue, 21 Apr
JetBlue Logo
11:35 p.m. - 2:56 p.m.
LAX
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DCA
12h 21m
1 stop
JetBlue Logo
2:55 p.m. - 8:59 p.m.
DCA
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LAX
9h 04m
1 stop
C$ 387JetBlue
Tue, 9 Jun - Tue, 16 Jun

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
29 Apr
LAX3:45 p.m.Los Angeles Los Angeles
11h 05m
1 stop
IAD5:50 a.m.Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
30 Apr
IAD9:00 a.m.Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
9h 48m
1 stop
LAX3:48 p.m.Los Angeles Los Angeles
C$ 368
Alaska Airlines
23 Apr
LAX6:30 a.m.Los Angeles Los Angeles
14h 39m
1 stop
IAD12:09 a.m.Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
26 Apr
IAD7:10 a.m.Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
18h 52m
1 stop
LAX11:02 p.m.Los Angeles Los Angeles
C$ 400
Alaska Airlines
28 Apr
LAX9:11 p.m.Los Angeles Los Angeles
23h 58m
2 stops
IAD12:09 a.m.Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
13 May
IAD6:00 a.m.Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
11h 34m
1 stop
LAX2:34 p.m.Los Angeles Los Angeles
C$ 415

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

Our best Delta deals on Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. flight tickets
Delta
28 Apr
LAX12:00 p.m.Los Angeles Los Angeles
8h 55m
1 stop
IAD11:55 p.m.Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
13 May
IAD7:00 a.m.Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
11h 29m
1 stop
LAX3:29 p.m.Los Angeles Los Angeles
C$ 387
Delta
15 Apr
LAX12:00 p.m.Los Angeles Los Angeles
8h 55m
1 stop
IAD11:55 p.m.Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
21 Apr
IAD7:00 a.m.Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
12h 28m
1 stop
LAX4:28 p.m.Los Angeles Los Angeles
C$ 414
Delta
18 May
LAX9:05 p.m.Los Angeles Los Angeles
15h 25m
1 stop
DCA3:30 p.m.Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
23 May
DCA4:50 p.m.Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
5h 39m
LAX7:29 p.m.Los Angeles Los Angeles
C$ 436

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Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - IAD

LAXIAD

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 15/4

9:45 p.m.-5:40 a.m.

Nonstop4h 55m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 21/4

6:10 a.m.-8:50 a.m.

Nonstop5h 40m

C$ 351

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - IAD

LAXIAD

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 15/4

3:53 p.m.-5:40 a.m.

1 stop10h 47m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 21/4

7:00 a.m.-2:11 p.m.

1 stop10h 11m

C$ 354

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - IAD

LAXIAD

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 29/4

3:45 p.m.-5:50 a.m.

1 stop11h 05m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 30/4

9:00 a.m.-3:48 p.m.

1 stop9h 48m

C$ 368

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 4/5

11:50 p.m.-12:10 p.m.

1 stop9h 20m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 7/5

6:10 a.m.-10:30 a.m.

1 stop7h 20m

C$ 369

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - IAD

LAXIAD

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Fri 8/5

2:20 p.m.-12:20 a.m.

1 stop7h 00m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 10/5

4:25 p.m.-8:35 p.m.

1 stop7h 10m

C$ 369

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 30/3

5:05 a.m.-4:55 p.m.

1 stop8h 50m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 7/4

4:55 p.m.-11:40 p.m.

1 stop9h 45m

C$ 376

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - IAD

LAXIAD

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Thu 9/4

2:20 p.m.-12:20 a.m.

1 stop7h 00m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 13/4

5:55 a.m.-11:20 a.m.

1 stop8h 25m

C$ 376

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 14/4

9:35 a.m.-8:45 p.m.

2 stops8h 10m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 21/4

6:10 a.m.-11:25 a.m.

1 stop8h 15m

C$ 377

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 15/4

4:17 p.m.-9:59 p.m.

1 stop26h 42m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 21/4

9:59 a.m.-12:59 p.m.

Nonstop6h 00m

C$ 385

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 9/6

11:35 p.m.-2:56 p.m.

1 stop12h 21m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 16/6

2:55 p.m.-8:59 p.m.

1 stop9h 04m

C$ 387

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

If you aren’t able to travel during the month of August, then book flights to Washington, D.C. from Los Angeles during July instead. Flights to Washington, D.C. in July, while not as cheap as those in August, 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$ 335. The most expensive day to fly to Washington, D.C. is Tuesday, with ticket prices averaging around C$ 755.

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$ 532. 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$ 1,137 per ticket.

What is the cheapest Los Angeles Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. flight route?

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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$ 539 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$ 384 on momondo.

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There are 2 cabin classes available to choose from on Los Angeles Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Can stopping save me money on Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. flights?

You could potentially save up to 54% 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 March 2026, prices for Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. flights are approximately 17% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.

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

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.

Fastest flight time

4h 55m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in Washington, D.C.

2 airports
The fastest flight from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. takes 4h 55m
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 Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. by plane?

    The distance between Los Angeles Los Angeles and Washington, D.C. is about 3695.7 km. Flights usually cover this in 4h 55m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.

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

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

  • How old do you have to be to fly from Los Angeles 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 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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Silver Spring
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McLean
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