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Frontier Logo
7:41 pm - 8:12 pmLAX  Los Angeles-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
21h 31m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Dallas/Fort Worth
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6:33 pm - 6:34 pmIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-LAX Los Angeles
27h 01m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Dallas/Fort Worth
$297Frontier
Tue, Dec 1 - Sat, Dec 5
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8:58 am - 6:07 amLAX  Los Angeles-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
18h 09m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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8:51 pm - 6:34 amIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-LAX Los Angeles
12h 43m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$297Frontier
Wed, Dec 23 - Fri, Jan 1
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12:03 pm - 8:00 pmLAX  Los Angeles-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
4h 57mnonstop
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6:00 pm - 11:59 pmDCA  Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-LAX Los Angeles
8h 59m1 stop Denver Intl
$298Multiple Airlines
Tue, Dec 8 - Fri, Dec 11
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11:45 am - 9:55 pmLAX  Los Angeles-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
7h 10m1 stop Denver Intl
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9:30 am - 12:34 pmDCA  Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-LAX Los Angeles
6h 04mnonstop
$298Multiple Airlines
Thu, Dec 3 - Mon, Dec 7
American Airlines Logo
12:00 pm - 10:46 pmSJC  San Jose-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
7h 46m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
American Airlines Logo
4:59 pm - 10:59 pmDCA  Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-SJC San Jose
9h 00m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$305American Airlines
Sat, Dec 5 - Sat, Dec 12
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12:00 pm - 10:46 pmSJC  San Jose-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
7h 46m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
American Airlines Logo
8:10 am - 2:18 pmDCA  Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-SJC San Jose
9h 08m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$305American Airlines
Tue, Dec 15 - Wed, Jan 27
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7:59 pm - 8:00 pmSJC  San Jose-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
21h 01m1 stop Los Angeles
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10:59 am - 7:03 pmDCA  Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-SJC San Jose
11h 04m1 stop San Diego
$305Alaska Airlines
Fri, Dec 4 - Tue, Dec 8
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9:54 am - 9:00 pmSJC  San Jose-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
8h 06m1 stop San Diego
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10:59 am - 7:03 pmDCA  Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-SJC San Jose
11h 04m1 stop San Diego
$305Alaska Airlines
Mon, Dec 7 - Tue, Dec 8
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11:10 am - 11:20 pmSJC  San Jose-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
9h 10m1 stop Chicago Midway
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4:45 pm - 9:45 pmDCA  Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-SJC San Jose
8h 00m1 stop Austin Bergstrom
$305Southwest
Fri, Dec 25 - Tue, Jan 5
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6:30 am - 4:45 pmSJC  San Jose-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
7h 15m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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6:10 am - 12:55 pmDCA  Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-SJC San Jose
9h 45m1 stop Chicago Midway
$305Southwest
Thu, Dec 3 - Tue, Dec 8

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United Airlines flights from California to Washington, D.C.

Our best United Airlines deals on California to Washington, D.C. flight tickets
United Airlines
Dec 1
LAX11:35 pmLos Angeles
4h 56m
IAD7:31 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Dec 8
IAD12:40 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
5h 49m
LAX3:29 pmLos Angeles
$317
United Airlines
Dec 3
LAX4:45 pmLos Angeles
4h 54m
IAD12:39 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Dec 6
IAD3:14 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
5h 50m
LAX6:04 pmLos Angeles
$322
United Airlines
Feb 21
LAX11:59 pmLos Angeles
4h 59m
IAD7:58 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Feb 24
IAD7:00 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
5h 58m
LAX9:58 amLos Angeles
$333

Alaska Airlines flights from California to Washington, D.C.

Our best Alaska Airlines deals on California to Washington, D.C. flight tickets
Alaska Airlines
Dec 1
SJC11:59 amSan Jose
25h 06m
1 stop
DCA4:05 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
Dec 6
DCA10:59 amWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
11h 04m
1 stop
SJC7:03 pmSan Jose
$320
Alaska Airlines
Dec 3
LAX12:03 pmLos Angeles
4h 57m
DCA8:00 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
Dec 7
DCA6:59 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
16h 38m
1 stop
LAX8:37 amLos Angeles
$327
Alaska Airlines
Dec 3
LAX12:03 pmLos Angeles
4h 57m
DCA8:00 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
Dec 7
DCA9:30 amWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
6h 04m
LAX12:34 pmLos Angeles
$332

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Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX Los Angeles - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

LAXIAD

Los Angeles

Tue 12/1

7:41 pm-8:12 pm

2 stops21h 31m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 12/5

6:33 pm-6:34 pm

2 stops27h 01m

$297

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX Los Angeles - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

LAXIAD

Los Angeles

Wed 12/23

8:58 am-6:07 am

1 stop18h 09m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 1/1

8:51 pm-6:34 am

1 stop12h 43m

$297

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX Los Angeles - DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

Tue 12/8

12:03 pm-8:00 pm

Nonstop4h 57m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 12/11

6:00 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 59m

$298
Quickest round-trip

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX Los Angeles - DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

Thu 12/3

11:45 am-9:55 pm

1 stop7h 10m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 12/7

9:30 am-12:34 pm

Nonstop6h 04m

$298

San JoseWashington, D.C.

SJC San Jose - DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

SJCDCA

San Jose

Sat 12/5

12:00 pm-10:46 pm

1 stop7h 46m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 12/12

4:59 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop9h 00m

$305

San JoseWashington, D.C.

SJC San Jose - DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

SJCDCA

San Jose

Tue 12/15

12:00 pm-10:46 pm

1 stop7h 46m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 1/27

8:10 am-2:18 pm

1 stop9h 08m

$305

San JoseWashington, D.C.

SJC San Jose - DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

SJCDCA

San Jose

Fri 12/4

7:59 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop21h 01m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 12/8

10:59 am-7:03 pm

1 stop11h 04m

$305

San JoseWashington, D.C.

SJC San Jose - DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

SJCDCA

San Jose

Mon 12/7

9:54 am-9:00 pm

1 stop8h 06m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 12/8

10:59 am-7:03 pm

1 stop11h 04m

$305

San JoseWashington, D.C.

SJC San Jose - DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

SJCDCA

San Jose

Fri 12/25

11:10 am-11:20 pm

1 stop9h 10m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 1/5

4:45 pm-9:45 pm

1 stop8h 00m

$305

San JoseWashington, D.C.

SJC San Jose - DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

SJCDCA

San Jose

Thu 12/3

6:30 am-4:45 pm

1 stop7h 15m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 12/8

6:10 am-12:55 pm

1 stop9h 45m

$305

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Washington, D.C.?

The month of January is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Washington, D.C. from California, with most prices found around $387. If you’re not able to fly to Washington, D.C. in January, then February is your next best option. Flight prices from California to Washington, D.C. during February average around $397.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Washington, D.C.?

On average, the least expensive day to fly to Washington, D.C. from California is on a Wednesday. momondo users have found tickets for Wednesday departures for as low as $482. However, this price may fluctuate depending on the airline, the season, and holidays. When flying out on a Sunday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from California to Washington, D.C. for around $664.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Washington, D.C.?

In the afternoon is the cheapest time of day to fly from California to Washington, D.C. when you can find flight prices for as low as $429. Flying to Washington, D.C. in the afternoon is an ideal time because this is during off-peak travel hours. Try not to purchase tickets at noon because they tend to be around $614. Of course, these prices can vary depending on the time of year and what airport you fly to.

What is the cheapest California to Washington, D.C. flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight from California to Washington, D.C.?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Washington, D.C. from California when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Washington, D.C. for around $448 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 California for as low as $339 on momondo.

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Best Price Found

$112

Fastest flight time

4h 20m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in Washington, D.C.

2 airports
The best one-way flight to Washington, D.C. from California in the past 72 hours is $112. The best round-trip flight deal from California to Washington, D.C. found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $297.
The fastest flight from California to Washington, D.C. takes 4h 20m
Direct flights go from California to Washington, D.C. every day.
There are 2 airports in Washington, D.C.. From California there are direct flights to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA), Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD).

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

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    The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from California to Washington, D.C..

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Washington, D.C.?

    The necessary travel and health documents for your Washington, D.C. trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

  • What is the most popular plane model from California to Washington, D.C.?

Best airlines flying from California to Washington, D.C.

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FrontierPriceFrom $118Free CancellationRating
5.5
2,512 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $128Free CancellationRating
7.8
8,698 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $174Free CancellationRating
7.0
12,230 reviews
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JetBluePriceFrom $186Free CancellationRating
7.1
3,064 reviews
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Alaska AirlinesPriceFrom $197Free CancellationRating
7.9
13,142 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $245Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,211 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $250Free CancellationRating
7.3
10,460 reviews
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