Cheap flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. from C$ 172

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Alaska Airlines Logo
12:45 p.m. - 8:55 p.m.LAX-DCA
5h 10mdirect
Alaska Airlines Logo
9:30 a.m. - 12:08 p.m.DCA-LAX
5h 38mdirect
C$ 334Alaska Airlines
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United Airlines Logo
11:00 p.m. - 6:51 a.m.LAX-IAD
4h 51mdirect
United Airlines Logo
9:00 a.m. - 11:50 a.m.IAD-LAX
5h 50mdirect
C$ 334United Airlines
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Frontier Logo
1:20 p.m. - 11:59 p.m.LAX-IAD
7h 39m1 stop
Frontier Logo
5:42 a.m. - 12:35 p.m.IAD-LAX
9h 53m1 stop
C$ 342Frontier
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Southwest Logo
11:00 p.m. - 10:00 a.m.LAX-DCA
8h 00m1 stop
Southwest Logo
3:10 p.m. - 8:40 p.m.DCA-LAX
8h 30m1 stop
C$ 348Southwest
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Southwest Logo
5:50 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.LAX-IAD
6h 55m1 stop
Southwest Logo
7:50 p.m. - 12:10 a.m.IAD-LAX
7h 20m1 stop
C$ 348Southwest
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United Airlines Logo
6:00 a.m. - 3:55 p.m.LAX-DCA
6h 55m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
12:00 p.m. - 5:22 p.m.DCA-LAX
8h 22m1 stop
C$ 349United Airlines
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United Airlines Logo
12:55 a.m. - 11:36 a.m.LAX-DCA
7h 41m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
12:00 p.m. - 5:22 p.m.DCA-LAX
8h 22m1 stop
C$ 355United Airlines
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Hawaiian Airlines Logo
12:45 p.m. - 8:55 p.m.LAX-DCA
5h 10mdirect
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
9:30 a.m. - 12:08 p.m.DCA-LAX
5h 38mdirect
C$ 390Hawaiian Airlines
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JetBlue Logo
10:45 p.m. - 12:02 p.m.LAX-DCA
10h 17m1 stop
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5:59 p.m. - 11:59 p.m.DCA-LAX
9h 00m1 stop
C$ 418JetBlue
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10:45 p.m. - 12:02 p.m.LAX-DCA
10h 17m1 stop
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6:10 a.m. - 12:17 p.m.DCA-LAX
9h 07m1 stop
C$ 458JetBlue
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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
6 Mar
LAX12:45 p.m.Los Angeles
5h 10m
DCA8:55 p.m.Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
10 Mar
DCA9:30 a.m.Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
5h 38m
LAX12:08 p.m.Los Angeles
Alaska Airlines
4 Dec
LAX2:32 p.m.Los Angeles
12h 34m
1 stop
IAD6:06 a.m.Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
8 Dec
IAD7:34 a.m.Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
10h 46m
1 stop
LAX3:20 p.m.Los Angeles
Alaska Airlines
5 Dec
LAX11:59 a.m.Los Angeles
5h 01m
DCA8:00 p.m.Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
6 Dec
DCA9:59 a.m.Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
6h 06m
LAX1:05 p.m.Los Angeles

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

Our best Southwest deals on Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. flight tickets
Southwest
25 Dec
LAX5:50 a.m.Los Angeles
6h 55m
1 stop
IAD3:45 p.m.Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
2 Jan
IAD7:50 p.m.Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
7h 20m
1 stop
LAX12:10 a.m.Los Angeles
Southwest
4 Dec
LAX5:45 a.m.Los Angeles
8h 20m
1 stop
IAD5:05 p.m.Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
4 Jan
IAD5:00 a.m.Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
7h 35m
1 stop
LAX9:35 a.m.Los Angeles
Southwest
1 Jan
LAX5:00 a.m.Los Angeles
12h 05m
2 stops
DCA8:05 p.m.Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
5 Jan
DCA5:30 p.m.Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
8h 35m
1 stop
LAX11:05 p.m.Los Angeles

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Price

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

sex 6/3

12:45 p.m.-8:55 p.m.

Nonstop5h 10m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

ter 10/3

9:30 a.m.-12:08 p.m.

Nonstop5h 38m

C$ 334

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - IAD

LAXIAD

Los Angeles

sex 5/12

11:00 p.m.-6:51 a.m.

Nonstop4h 51m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

sex 12/12

9:00 a.m.-11:50 a.m.

Nonstop5h 50m

C$ 334

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - IAD

LAXIAD

Los Angeles

qui 20/11

1:20 p.m.-11:59 p.m.

1 stop7h 39m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

dom 23/11

5:42 a.m.-12:35 p.m.

1 stop9h 53m

C$ 342

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

qui 1/1

11:00 p.m.-10:00 a.m.

1 stop8h 00m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

seg 5/1

3:10 p.m.-8:40 p.m.

1 stop8h 30m

C$ 348

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - IAD

LAXIAD

Los Angeles

qui 25/12

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

1 stop6h 55m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

sex 2/1

7:50 p.m.-12:10 a.m.

1 stop7h 20m

C$ 348

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

sáb 28/2

6:00 a.m.-3:55 p.m.

1 stop6h 55m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

sex 6/3

12:00 p.m.-5:22 p.m.

1 stop8h 22m

C$ 349

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

sex 27/2

12:55 a.m.-11:36 a.m.

1 stop7h 41m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

sáb 7/3

12:00 p.m.-5:22 p.m.

1 stop8h 22m

C$ 355

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

ter 3/3

12:45 p.m.-8:55 p.m.

Nonstop5h 10m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

qua 4/3

9:30 a.m.-12:08 p.m.

Nonstop5h 38m

C$ 390

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

ter 2/12

10:45 p.m.-12:02 p.m.

1 stop10h 17m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

sex 5/12

5:59 p.m.-11:59 p.m.

1 stop9h 00m

C$ 418

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

ter 2/12

10:45 p.m.-12:02 p.m.

1 stop10h 17m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

qui 11/12

6:10 a.m.-12:17 p.m.

1 stop9h 07m

C$ 458

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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 September instead. Flights to Washington, D.C. in September, while not as cheap as those in August, still average around C$ 452.

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 Tuesday. Travellers who choose to depart for Washington, D.C. on a Tuesday will often find tickets for as low as C$ 587. The most expensive day to fly to Washington, D.C. is Sunday, with ticket prices averaging around C$ 758.

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$ 552. 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$ 1,180 per ticket.

What is the cheapest 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$ 549 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$ 465 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 38% 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 November 2025, prices for Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. flights are approximately 2% 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 33m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in Washington, D.C.

2 airports
The fastest flight from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. takes 4h 33m
Direct flights go from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. every day.
There are 2 airports near Washington, D.C.: 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 46m, 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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Gettysburg
Alexandria
Fairfax
Linthicum Heights
Silver Spring
Bethesda
Reston
Herndon
Laurel
Capitol Heights
Arlington
Manassas
Fredericksburg
Woodbridge
Rockville
McLean
National Harbor
Tysons

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