How long is the flight from California to District of Columbia?

On average, it takes 4h 33m to fly from California to District of Columbia if you fly out of Los Angeles (the most popular airport in California) and into Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (the most popular airport in District of Columbia). If you’re flying out of San Diego and into Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport, then the flight time is around 4h 37m.

How many flights depart from California to District of Columbia on average per day?

As of December 2025, there are 100 flights per day flying from California to District of Columbia. The most common time of day flights depart is 8:00AM, with 46% of flights taking off at noon.

How many flights depart from California to District of Columbia on average per week?

As of December 2025, 703 flights take off from California and land in District of Columbia each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Mon, with 17% of weekly flights taking off on this day.

What airlines fly to District of Columbia?

United Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Southwest are the top three most popular airlines that fly to District of Columbia from California according to our data. United Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 51% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to District of Columbia. Keep in mind that there are 10 different airlines that fly to District of Columbia on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from California to District of Columbia?

Frontier, Alaska Airlines, and Delta are the most popular carriers operating from California to District of Columbia

When did momondo last update prices for flights from California to District of Columbia?

Prices for flights from California to District of Columbia were last updated today.

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As of December 2025, there are 9 operators available to choose from for flights from California to District of Columbia.

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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7:15 am - 9:59 pm

ONT

DCA

11h 44m1 stop

6:00 pm - 3:07 pm

DCA

ONT

24h 07m1 stop

$133Frontier

Wed, Jan 14 - Tue, Jan 27

8:36 am - 9:59 pm

ONT

DCA

10h 23m1 stop

6:00 pm - 11:59 pm

DCA

ONT

8h 59m1 stop

$138Frontier

Tue, Feb 10 - Sat, Feb 14

3:30 pm - 11:10 pm

ONT

IAD

28h 40m1 stop

7:30 am - 1:56 pm

IAD

ONT

9h 26m1 stop

$247Delta

Tue, Jan 13 - Sun, Jan 18

7:30 am - 11:48 pm

ONT

IAD

13h 18m2 stops

7:30 am - 1:56 pm

IAD

ONT

9h 26m1 stop

$252Delta

Tue, Jan 13 - Tue, Jan 20

9:10 am - 5:04 pm

SAN

IAD

4h 54mnonstop

5:26 pm - 8:23 pm

IAD

SAN

5h 57mnonstop

$253Alaska Airlines

Wed, Jan 14 - Sun, Jan 18

9:10 am - 5:04 pm

SAN

IAD

4h 54mnonstop

5:26 pm - 8:23 pm

IAD

SAN

5h 57mnonstop

$255Alaska Airlines

Tue, Jan 13 - Mon, Jan 19

6:20 am - 4:31 pm

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IAD

7h 11m1 stop

5:32 pm - 10:26 pm

IAD

SAN

7h 54m1 stop

$256American Airlines

Sat, Feb 14 - Tue, Feb 17

10:00 pm - 5:49 am

SAN

IAD

4h 49mnonstop

5:50 pm - 8:47 pm

IAD

SAN

5h 57mnonstop

$257United Airlines

Fri, Jan 16 - Wed, Jan 21

9:30 pm - 5:24 am

LAX

IAD

4h 54mnonstop

3:19 pm - 6:05 pm

IAD

LAX

5h 46mnonstop

$257United Airlines

Fri, Jan 16 - Wed, Jan 21

7:45 am - 3:36 pm

LAX

DCA

4h 51mnonstop

8:40 am - 11:50 am

DCA

LAX

6h 10mnonstop

$258American Airlines

Thu, Jan 15 - Wed, Jan 21

Delta flights from California to District of Columbia

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Jan 22

LAS11:00 amLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl

9h 10m

1 stop

IAD11:10 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Feb 4

IAD7:30 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

13h 11m

1 stop

LAS5:41 pmLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$245

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Jan 13

ONT3:30 pmOntario

28h 40m

1 stop

IAD11:10 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Jan 18

IAD7:30 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

9h 26m

1 stop

ONT1:56 pmOntario

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Jan 13

ONT7:30 amOntario

13h 18m

2 stops

IAD11:48 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Jan 20

IAD7:30 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

9h 26m

1 stop

ONT1:56 pmOntario

$252

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Feb 4

LAS6:00 amLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl

8h 04m

1 stop

IAD5:04 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Feb 11

IAD5:26 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

8h 05m

1 stop

LAS10:31 pmLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl

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Jan 17

LAS6:00 amLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl

8h 04m

1 stop

IAD5:04 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Jan 24

IAD6:04 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

18h 32m

1 stop

LAS9:36 amLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$261

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Jan 15

LAX12:08 pmLos Angeles

4h 52m

DCA8:00 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

Jan 21

DCA8:00 amWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

13h 40m

1 stop

LAX6:40 pmLos Angeles

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Tue 1/27

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ONT - IAD

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1 stop9h 26m

$252

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Wed 1/14

9:10 am-5:04 pm

Nonstop4h 54m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 1/18

5:26 pm-8:23 pm

Nonstop5h 57m

$253

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SAN - IAD

SANIAD

San Diego

Tue 1/13

9:10 am-5:04 pm

Nonstop4h 54m

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Mon 1/19

5:26 pm-8:23 pm

Nonstop5h 57m

$255

San DiegoWashington, D.C.

SAN - IAD

SANIAD

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Sat 2/14

6:20 am-4:31 pm

1 stop7h 11m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 2/17

5:32 pm-10:26 pm

1 stop7h 54m

$256

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SAN - IAD

SANIAD

San Diego

Fri 1/16

10:00 pm-5:49 am

Nonstop4h 49m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 1/21

5:50 pm-8:47 pm

Nonstop5h 57m

$257

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - IAD

LAXIAD

Los Angeles

Fri 1/16

9:30 pm-5:24 am

Nonstop4h 54m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 1/21

3:19 pm-6:05 pm

Nonstop5h 46m

$257

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

Thu 1/15

7:45 am-3:36 pm

Nonstop4h 51m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 1/21

8:40 am-11:50 am

Nonstop6h 10m

$258

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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 $317. 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 $414. 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 $557.

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 $382 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 $460. 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 $388 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 $292 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.

Can stopping save me money on California to District of Columbia flights?

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Best Price Found	$168
Fastest flight time	4h 22m
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 $168. The best round-trip flight deal from California to District of Columbia found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $257.

The fastest flight from California to District of Columbia takes 4h 22m

Direct flights go from California to District of Columbia every day.

There are 2 airports in District of Columbia. From California there are direct flights to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD).

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from California to District of Columbia?
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How many operators does momondo search for flights from California to District of Columbia?
As of December 2025, there are 9 operators available to choose from for flights from California to District of Columbia.
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.
What is the most popular plane model from California to District of Columbia?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked plane model on the route from California to District of Columbia is Boeing 737 MAX 9, representing 19.86% of all bookings. The subsequent popular models are Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) at 15.89%, Boeing 737-900 at 13.83%, and Boeing 737 MAX 8 at 10.95%.

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Spirit Airlines	PriceFrom $72	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.3 8,192 reviews	Search Spirit Airlines flights
Frontier	PriceFrom $116	Free Cancellation	Rating 5.8 3,078 reviews	Search Frontier flights
Hawaiian Airlines	PriceFrom $138	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 2,821 reviews	Search Hawaiian Airlines flights
Sun Country Air	PriceFrom $140	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.9 333 reviews	Search Sun Country Air flights
Southwest	PriceFrom $159	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 4,254 reviews	Search Southwest flights
Delta	PriceFrom $168	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,014 reviews	Search Delta flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $172	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 11,051 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $186	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,102 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
JetBlue	PriceFrom $213	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 2,896 reviews	Search JetBlue flights
Alaska Airlines	PriceFrom $214	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 11,497 reviews	Search Alaska Airlines flights

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Can stopping save me money on California to District of Columbia flights?

You could potentially save up to 41% on your flight if you consider stops on a California to District of Columbia flight.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from California to District of Columbia?

Frontier, Alaska Airlines, and Delta are the most popular carriers operating from California to District of Columbia

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How many flights depart from California to District of Columbia on average per day?

As of December 2025, there are 100 flights per day flying from California to District of Columbia. The most common time of day flights depart is 8:00AM, with 46% of flights taking off at noon.

How many flights depart from California to District of Columbia on average per week?

As of December 2025, 703 flights take off from California and land in District of Columbia each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Mon, with 17% of weekly flights taking off on this day.

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