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Cheap flights from California to District of Columbia from $96

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Alaska Airlines Logo
1:41 pm - 9:59 pmSAN-DCA
5h 18mnonstop
Alaska Airlines Logo
9:59 am - 12:20 pmDCA-SAN
5h 21mnonstop
$213Alaska Airlines
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Sat, Aug 30 - Sat, Sep 6
American Airlines Logo
2:48 pm - 1:16 amSAN-DCA
7h 28m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
3:33 pm - 8:20 pmDCA-SAN
7h 47m1 stop
$216American Airlines
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Sat, Aug 30 - Sat, Sep 6
American Airlines Logo
10:30 pm - 9:24 amSAN-DCA
7h 54m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
10:20 am - 2:30 pmDCA-SAN
7h 10m1 stop
$217American Airlines
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Sat, Aug 30 - Sat, Sep 6
Alaska Airlines Logo
9:34 am - 5:59 pmSFO-DCA
5h 25mnonstop
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:59 pm - 9:50 pmDCA-SFO
5h 51mnonstop
$232Alaska Airlines
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Sat, Aug 30 - Sat, Sep 6
United Airlines Logo
4:29 pm - 12:30 amLAX-IAD
5h 01mnonstop
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10:05 pm - 12:34 amIAD-LAX
5h 29mnonstop
$237United Airlines
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Sat, Aug 30 - Tue, Sep 2
Frontier Logo
6:38 am - 4:59 pmLAX-DCA
7h 21m1 stop
Frontier Logo
1:00 pm - 5:32 pmDCA-LAX
7h 32m1 stop
$242Frontier
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Sat, Aug 23 - Sat, Aug 30
Frontier Logo
10:49 am - 9:59 pmSFO-DCA
8h 10m1 stop
Frontier Logo
6:00 pm - 10:30 pmDCA-SFO
7h 30m1 stop
$245Frontier
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Sat, Sep 6 - Tue, Sep 9
United Airlines Logo
4:29 pm - 12:30 amLAX-IAD
5h 01mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 9:26 amIAD-LAX
5h 26mnonstop
$247United Airlines
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Sat, Aug 30 - Mon, Sep 1
Delta Logo
6:15 am - 4:30 pmSFO-IAD
7h 15m1 stop
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 11:38 amIAD-SFO
8h 38m1 stop
$275Delta
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Sat, Aug 30 - Sat, Sep 6
Delta Logo
11:45 am - 11:21 pmONT-IAD
8h 36m1 stop
Delta Logo
12:39 pm - 7:11 pmIAD-ONT
9h 32m1 stop
$276Delta
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Delta flights from California to District of Columbia

Our best Delta deals on California to District of Columbia flight tickets
Delta
Aug 30
SFO6:15 amSan Francisco
7h 15m
1 stop
IAD4:30 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Sep 6
IAD6:00 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
8h 38m
1 stop
SFO11:38 amSan Francisco
$275
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Delta
Aug 30
ONT11:45 amOntario
8h 36m
1 stop
IAD11:21 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Sep 6
IAD12:39 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
9h 32m
1 stop
ONT7:11 pmOntario
$276
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Delta
Oct 11
SFO1:45 pmSan Francisco
7h 55m
1 stop
IAD12:40 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Oct 18
IAD5:10 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
8h 25m
1 stop
SFO10:35 pmSan Francisco
$277
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Frontier flights from California to District of Columbia

Our best Frontier deals on California to District of Columbia flight tickets
Frontier
Aug 23
LAX6:38 amLos Angeles
7h 21m
1 stop
DCA4:59 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
Aug 30
DCA1:00 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
7h 32m
1 stop
LAX5:32 pmLos Angeles
$242
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Frontier
Sep 6
LAX1:16 pmLos Angeles
7h 39m
1 stop
IAD11:55 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Sep 13
IAD7:00 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
8h 21m
1 stop
LAX12:21 pmLos Angeles
$245
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Frontier
Aug 22
ONT12:59 amOntario
8h 12m
1 stop
DCA12:11 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
Aug 30
DCA6:00 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
8h 50m
1 stop
ONT11:50 pmOntario
$252
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoWashington, D.C.

SAN - DCA

SANDCA

San Diego

Sat 8/30

1:41 pm-9:59 pm

Nonstop5h 18m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 9/6

9:59 am-12:20 pm

Nonstop5h 21m

$213

San DiegoWashington, D.C.

SAN - DCA

SANDCA

San Diego

Sat 8/30

2:48 pm-1:16 am

1 stop7h 28m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 9/6

3:33 pm-8:20 pm

1 stop7h 47m

$216

San DiegoWashington, D.C.

SAN - DCA

SANDCA

San Diego

Sat 8/30

10:30 pm-9:24 am

1 stop7h 54m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 9/6

10:20 am-2:30 pm

1 stop7h 10m

$217

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - DCA

SFODCA

San Francisco

Sat 8/30

9:34 am-5:59 pm

Nonstop5h 25m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 9/6

6:59 pm-9:50 pm

Nonstop5h 51m

$232

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - IAD

LAXIAD

Los Angeles

Sat 8/30

4:29 pm-12:30 am

Nonstop5h 01m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 9/2

10:05 pm-12:34 am

Nonstop5h 29m

$237

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

Sat 8/23

6:38 am-4:59 pm

1 stop7h 21m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 8/30

1:00 pm-5:32 pm

1 stop7h 32m

$242

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - DCA

SFODCA

San Francisco

Sat 9/6

10:49 am-9:59 pm

1 stop8h 10m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 9/9

6:00 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop7h 30m

$245

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - IAD

LAXIAD

Los Angeles

Sat 8/30

4:29 pm-12:30 am

Nonstop5h 01m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 9/1

7:00 am-9:26 am

Nonstop5h 26m

$247

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - IAD

SFOIAD

San Francisco

Sat 8/30

6:15 am-4:30 pm

1 stop7h 15m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 9/6

6:00 am-11:38 am

1 stop8h 38m

$275

OntarioWashington, D.C.

ONT - IAD

ONTIAD

Ontario

Sat 8/30

11:45 am-11:21 pm

1 stop8h 36m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 9/6

12:39 pm-7:11 pm

1 stop9h 32m

$276

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What is the cheapest month to fly to District of Columbia?

In general, August is the cheapest month to fly from California to District of Columbia. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $307. If you don’t want to visit District of Columbia in August, then you should wait until September to fly from California, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $317.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to District of Columbia?

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to District of Columbia is on a Wednesday when prices can be found for as low as $418. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. On the other hand, Sunday is the most expensive day to depart from California because it is more convenient for both business and leisure travelers. As a result, prices tend to be around $569.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to District of Columbia?

Flying to District of Columbia from California in the afternoon is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as $376 when looking at flights departing in the afternoon. Flights to District of Columbia are more costly in the evening, with an average ticket price of $481. Departure times in the evening fall within the peak daily travel times, which is why tickets can be more expensive.

What is the cheapest California to District of Columbia flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight to District of Columbia?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to District of Columbia from California when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to District of Columbia for around $322 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to District of Columbia from California for as low as $250 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on California to District of Columbia flights?

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on California to District of Columbia flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

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You could potentially save up to 39% on your flight if you consider stops on a California to District of Columbia flight.

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Best Price Found

$96

Fastest flight time

4h 45m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in District of Columbia

2 airports
The best one-way flight to District of Columbia from California in the past 72 hours is $96. The best round-trip flight deal from California to District of Columbia found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $213.
The fastest flight from California to District of Columbia takes 4h 45m
Direct flights go from California to District of Columbia every day.
There are 2 airports near District of Columbia: Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA), Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD)
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  • How old do you have to be to fly from California to District of Columbia?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from California to District of Columbia.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to District of Columbia?

    The travel and health documents required for your trip to District of Columbia can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at District of Columbia. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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Best airlines flying from California to District of Columbia

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Spirit AirlinesPriceFrom $48Free CancellationRating
6.3
8,048 reviews
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FrontierPriceFrom $110Free CancellationRating
5.9
3,239 reviews
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Hawaiian AirlinesPriceFrom $138Free CancellationRating
7.8
2,611 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $138Free CancellationRating
8.0
7,981 reviews
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JetBluePriceFrom $156Free CancellationRating
7.2
2,914 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $157Free CancellationRating
7.2
10,000 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $195Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,246 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $204Free CancellationRating
7.4
8,900 reviews
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Alaska AirlinesPriceFrom $206Free CancellationRating
8.0
10,000 reviews
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Sun Country AirPriceFrom $218Free CancellationRating
6.9
334 reviews
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