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Cheap flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. from C$ 188

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Southwest Logo
11:20 a.m. - 10:55 p.m.LAX-DCA
8h 35m1 stop
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6:55 a.m. - 1:40 p.m.DCA-LAX
9h 45m1 stop
C$ 346Southwest
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Thu, 25 Dec - Sat, 3 Jan
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5:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.LAX-IAD
9h 00m1 stop
Southwest Logo
3:45 p.m. - 8:50 p.m.IAD-LAX
8h 05m1 stop
C$ 346Southwest
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Sun, 11 Jan - Sat, 17 Jan
Southwest Logo
7:15 p.m. - 8:40 a.m.LAX-DCA
10h 25m1 stop
Southwest Logo
2:45 p.m. - 9:05 p.m.DCA-LAX
9h 20m1 stop
C$ 353Southwest
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Sun, 21 Dec - Thu, 1 Jan
Southwest Logo
5:40 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.LAX-IAD
7h 05m1 stop
Southwest Logo
5:30 a.m. - 2:25 p.m.IAD-LAX
11h 55m2 stops
C$ 353Southwest
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Tue, 9 Dec - Tue, 17 Feb
JetBlue Logo
7:30 a.m. - 7:13 p.m.LAX-DCA
8h 43m1 stop
JetBlue Logo
6:00 a.m. - 12:53 p.m.DCA-LAX
9h 53m1 stop
C$ 358JetBlue
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Thu, 19 Mar - Sun, 22 Mar
United Airlines Logo
12:30 a.m. - 10:56 a.m.LAX-DCA
7h 26m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
6:00 p.m. - 10:59 p.m.DCA-LAX
7h 59m1 stop
C$ 360United Airlines
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Wed, 14 Jan - Thu, 22 Jan
Southwest Logo
5:45 a.m. - 4:50 p.m.LAX-IAD
8h 05m1 stop
Southwest Logo
7:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.IAD-LAX
10h 00m1 stop
C$ 360Southwest
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Wed, 21 Jan - Sat, 24 Jan
United Airlines Logo
9:30 p.m. - 5:24 a.m.LAX-IAD
4h 54mdirect
United Airlines Logo
10:05 p.m. - 1:09 a.m.IAD-LAX
6h 04mdirect
C$ 370United Airlines
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Mon, 2 Feb - Thu, 12 Feb
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6:00 a.m. - 5:59 p.m.LAX-DCA
8h 59m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
9:59 a.m. - 1:03 p.m.DCA-LAX
6h 04mdirect
C$ 374Alaska Airlines
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Tue, 3 Mar - Tue, 10 Mar
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5:00 p.m. - 5:40 a.m.LAX-IAD
9h 40m1 stop
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7:05 a.m. - 3:36 p.m.IAD-LAX
11h 31m1 stop
C$ 401Alaska Airlines
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United Airlines flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.

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United Airlines
14 Jan
LAX12:55 a.m.Los Angeles
7h 34m
1 stop
DCA11:29 a.m.Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
22 Jan
DCA8:25 a.m.Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
8h 05m
1 stop
LAX1:30 p.m.Los Angeles
C$ 360
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United Airlines
2 Feb
LAX9:30 p.m.Los Angeles
4h 54m
IAD5:24 a.m.Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
12 Feb
IAD10:05 p.m.Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
6h 04m
LAX1:09 a.m.Los Angeles
C$ 370
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United Airlines
26 Dec
LAX10:59 p.m.Los Angeles
4h 49m
IAD6:48 a.m.Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
31 Dec
IAD10:05 p.m.Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
5h 54m
LAX12:59 a.m.Los Angeles
C$ 374
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Southwest flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.

Our best Southwest deals on Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. flight tickets
Southwest
11 Jan
LAX5:00 a.m.Los Angeles
9h 00m
1 stop
IAD5:00 p.m.Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
17 Jan
IAD3:45 p.m.Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
8h 05m
1 stop
LAX8:50 p.m.Los Angeles
C$ 346
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Southwest
9 Dec
LAX5:40 a.m.Los Angeles
7h 05m
1 stop
IAD3:45 p.m.Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
17 Feb
IAD5:30 a.m.Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
11h 55m
2 stops
LAX2:25 p.m.Los Angeles
C$ 353
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Southwest
21 Jan
LAX5:45 a.m.Los Angeles
8h 05m
1 stop
IAD4:50 p.m.Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
24 Jan
IAD7:00 a.m.Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
10h 00m
1 stop
LAX2:00 p.m.Los Angeles
C$ 360
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Return

Price

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

Thu 25/12

11:20 a.m.-10:55 p.m.

1 stop8h 35m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 3/1

6:55 a.m.-1:40 p.m.

1 stop9h 45m

C$ 346

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - IAD

LAXIAD

Los Angeles

Sun 11/1

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

1 stop9h 00m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 17/1

3:45 p.m.-8:50 p.m.

1 stop8h 05m

C$ 346

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

Sun 21/12

7:15 p.m.-8:40 a.m.

1 stop10h 25m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 1/1

2:45 p.m.-9:05 p.m.

1 stop9h 20m

C$ 353

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - IAD

LAXIAD

Los Angeles

Tue 9/12

5:40 a.m.-3:45 p.m.

1 stop7h 05m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 17/2

5:30 a.m.-2:25 p.m.

2 stops11h 55m

C$ 353

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

Thu 19/3

7:30 a.m.-7:13 p.m.

1 stop8h 43m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 22/3

6:00 a.m.-12:53 p.m.

1 stop9h 53m

C$ 358

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

Wed 14/1

12:30 a.m.-10:56 a.m.

1 stop7h 26m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 22/1

6:00 p.m.-10:59 p.m.

1 stop7h 59m

C$ 360

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - IAD

LAXIAD

Los Angeles

Wed 21/1

5:45 a.m.-4:50 p.m.

1 stop8h 05m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 24/1

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

1 stop10h 00m

C$ 360

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - IAD

LAXIAD

Los Angeles

Mon 2/2

9:30 p.m.-5:24 a.m.

Nonstop4h 54m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 12/2

10:05 p.m.-1:09 a.m.

Nonstop6h 04m

C$ 370

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$ 374

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - IAD

LAXIAD

Los Angeles

Thu 19/2

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

1 stop9h 40m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 23/2

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

1 stop11h 31m

C$ 401

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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$ 450.

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$ 584. The most expensive day to fly to Washington, D.C. is Sunday, 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$ 549. 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$ 1,175 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$ 545 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$ 456 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 14% 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 41m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in Washington, D.C.

2 airports
The fastest flight from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. takes 4h 41m
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)
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  • 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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Book flights to Washington, D.C. if you plan to visit one of these locations
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Alexandria
Fairfax
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Silver Spring
Bethesda
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Herndon
Laurel
Capitol Heights
Arlington
Manassas
Fredericksburg
Woodbridge
Rockville
McLean
National Harbor
Tysons

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Fly into one of these airports located in Washington, D.C.

Airports listed have a maximum distance of 36.1 km from Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport
Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport