Cheap flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. from C$ 247

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United Airlines Logo
10:39 p.m. - 6:38 a.m.
LAX
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IAD
4h 59mdirect
United Airlines Logo
8:20 a.m. - 10:52 a.m.
IAD
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LAX
5h 32mdirect
C$ 420United Airlines
Fri, 28 Aug - Sun, 30 Aug
Southwest Logo
5:00 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.
LAX
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DCA
8h 45m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
6:15 a.m. - 2:10 p.m.
DCA
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LAX
10h 55m
2 stops
C$ 422Southwest
Tue, 28 Jul - Thu, 30 Jul
Frontier Logo
6:30 a.m. - 4:59 p.m.
LAX
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DCA
7h 29m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
DCA
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LAX
28h 30m
1 stop
C$ 426Frontier
Sat, 11 Jul - Sun, 26 Jul
United Airlines Logo
11:00 p.m. - 6:53 a.m.
LAX
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IAD
4h 53mdirect
United Airlines Logo
9:00 a.m. - 11:34 a.m.
IAD
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LAX
5h 34mdirect
C$ 427United Airlines
Fri, 21 Aug - Tue, 25 Aug
Alaska Airlines Logo
11:48 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
LAX
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DCA
5h 12mdirect
Alaska Airlines Logo
9:30 a.m. - 12:17 p.m.
DCA
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LAX
5h 47mdirect
C$ 429Alaska Airlines
Thu, 29 Oct - Fri, 13 Nov
Southwest Logo
7:55 a.m. - 8:50 p.m.
LAX
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DCA
9h 55m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
4:50 p.m. - 10:25 p.m.
DCA
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LAX
8h 35m
2 stops
C$ 430Southwest
Thu, 13 Aug - Wed, 19 Aug
United Airlines Logo
11:00 p.m. - 6:53 a.m.
LAX
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IAD
4h 53mdirect
United Airlines Logo
9:00 a.m. - 11:32 a.m.
IAD
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LAX
5h 32mdirect
C$ 433United Airlines
Sat, 22 Aug - Sun, 30 Aug
JetBlue Logo
8:45 p.m. - 8:05 a.m.
LAX
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DCA
8h 20m
1 stop
JetBlue Logo
12:10 p.m. - 7:21 p.m.
DCA
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LAX
10h 11m
1 stop
C$ 441JetBlue
Mon, 26 Oct - Thu, 12 Nov
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:35 a.m. - 5:57 p.m.
LAX
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DCA
8h 22m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
9:30 a.m. - 12:17 p.m.
DCA
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LAX
5h 47mdirect
C$ 443Alaska Airlines
Tue, 27 Oct - Wed, 4 Nov
Frontier Logo
9:09 p.m. - 8:20 a.m.
LAX
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IAD
8h 11m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
9:50 a.m. - 8:14 p.m.
IAD
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LAX
13h 24m
1 stop
C$ 444Frontier
Sun, 12 Jul - Thu, 16 Jul

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

Our best Frontier deals on Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. flight tickets
Frontier
11 Jul
LAX6:30 a.m.Los Angeles Los Angeles
7h 29m
1 stop
DCA4:59 p.m.Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
26 Jul
DCA7:00 a.m.Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
28h 30m
1 stop
LAX8:30 a.m.Los Angeles Los Angeles
C$ 426
Frontier
12 Jul
LAX9:09 p.m.Los Angeles Los Angeles
8h 11m
1 stop
IAD8:20 a.m.Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
16 Jul
IAD9:50 a.m.Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
13h 24m
1 stop
LAX8:14 p.m.Los Angeles Los Angeles
C$ 444
Frontier
8 Jul
LAX6:30 a.m.Los Angeles Los Angeles
22h 50m
1 stop
IAD8:20 a.m.Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
12 Jul
IAD9:50 a.m.Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
26h 35m
1 stop
LAX9:25 a.m.Los Angeles Los Angeles
C$ 501

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

Our best United Airlines deals on Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. flight tickets
United Airlines
28 Aug
LAX10:39 p.m.Los Angeles Los Angeles
4h 59m
IAD6:38 a.m.Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
30 Aug
IAD8:20 a.m.Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
5h 32m
LAX10:52 a.m.Los Angeles Los Angeles
C$ 420
United Airlines
21 Aug
LAX11:00 p.m.Los Angeles Los Angeles
4h 53m
IAD6:53 a.m.Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
25 Aug
IAD9:00 a.m.Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
5h 34m
LAX11:34 a.m.Los Angeles Los Angeles
C$ 427
United Airlines
22 Aug
LAX11:00 p.m.Los Angeles Los Angeles
4h 53m
IAD6:53 a.m.Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
30 Aug
IAD9:00 a.m.Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
5h 32m
LAX11:32 a.m.Los Angeles Los Angeles
C$ 433

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - IAD

LAXIAD

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Fri 28/8

10:39 p.m.-6:38 a.m.

Nonstop4h 59m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 30/8

8:20 a.m.-10:52 a.m.

Nonstop5h 32m

C$ 420

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 28/7

5:00 a.m.-4:45 p.m.

1 stop8h 45m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 30/7

6:15 a.m.-2:10 p.m.

2 stops10h 55m

C$ 422

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 11/7

6:30 a.m.-4:59 p.m.

1 stop7h 29m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 26/7

7:00 a.m.-8:30 a.m.

1 stop28h 30m

C$ 426

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - IAD

LAXIAD

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Fri 21/8

11:00 p.m.-6:53 a.m.

Nonstop4h 53m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 25/8

9:00 a.m.-11:34 a.m.

Nonstop5h 34m

C$ 427

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Thu 29/10

11:48 a.m.-8:00 p.m.

Nonstop5h 12m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 13/11

9:30 a.m.-12:17 p.m.

Nonstop5h 47m

C$ 429

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Thu 13/8

7:55 a.m.-8:50 p.m.

2 stops9h 55m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 19/8

4:50 p.m.-10:25 p.m.

2 stops8h 35m

C$ 430
Quickest round-trip

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - IAD

LAXIAD

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 22/8

11:00 p.m.-6:53 a.m.

Nonstop4h 53m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 30/8

9:00 a.m.-11:32 a.m.

Nonstop5h 32m

C$ 433

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 26/10

8:45 p.m.-8:05 a.m.

1 stop8h 20m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 12/11

12:10 p.m.-7:21 p.m.

1 stop10h 11m

C$ 441

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 27/10

6:35 a.m.-5:57 p.m.

1 stop8h 22m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 4/11

9:30 a.m.-12:17 p.m.

Nonstop5h 47m

C$ 443

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - IAD

LAXIAD

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 12/7

9:09 p.m.-8:20 a.m.

1 stop8h 11m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 16/7

9:50 a.m.-8:14 p.m.

1 stop13h 24m

C$ 444

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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 October, then book flights to Washington, D.C. from Los Angeles during September instead. Flights to Washington, D.C. in September, while not as cheap as those in October, still average around C$ 508.

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$ 351. The most expensive day to fly to Washington, D.C. is Tuesday, with ticket prices averaging around C$ 1,127.

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$ 833. 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$ 1,012 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 from Los Angeles 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$ 608 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$ 483 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. flights?

There are 2 cabin classes available to choose from on 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 10% 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 June 2026, prices for Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. flights are approximately 11% 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

5h 02m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in Washington, D.C.

2 airports
The fastest flight from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. takes 5h 02m
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).

Frequently asked questions about flying from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.

  • 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 5h 02m, 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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Rockville
McLean
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