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Frontier Logo
6:00 am - 9:59 pm
ONT
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DCA
12h 59m1 stop
Frontier Logo
2:00 pm - 11:59 pm
DCA
-
ONT
12h 59m1 stop
$141Frontier
Sat, Feb 21 - Sat, Feb 28
Frontier Logo
6:00 am - 1:15 pm
ONT
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DCA
28h 15m1 stop
Frontier Logo
8:00 am - 9:34 am
DCA
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ONT
28h 34m1 stop
$148Frontier
Sat, Feb 21 - Wed, Feb 25
Spirit Airlines Logo
7:07 pm - 10:27 am
LAX
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BWI
12h 20m1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
9:26 am - 10:56 pm
BWI
-
LAX
16h 30m1 stop
$187Spirit Airlines
Fri, Jan 16 - Thu, Jan 22
Spirit Airlines Logo
7:07 pm - 10:27 am
LAX
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BWI
12h 20m1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
9:26 am - 10:56 pm
BWI
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LAX
16h 30m1 stop
$188Spirit Airlines
Fri, Jan 16 - Thu, Jan 22
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:07 pm - 10:27 am
LAX
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BWI
12h 20m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 11:18 pm
BWI
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LAX
20h 18m2 stops
$190Multiple Airlines
Thu, Feb 5 - Tue, Feb 10
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:07 pm - 10:27 am
LAX
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BWI
12h 20m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:58 pm - 11:51 am
BWI
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LAX
18h 53m1 stop
$191Multiple Airlines
Fri, Jan 16 - Thu, Jan 22
United Airlines Logo
6:00 pm - 5:32 am
SAN
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IAD
8h 32m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
9:00 am - 11:45 am
IAD
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SAN
5h 45mnonstop
$252United Airlines
Sat, Jan 17 - Sun, Jan 18
JetBlue Logo
8:38 pm - 8:36 am
LAX
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DCA
8h 58m1 stop
JetBlue Logo
6:00 am - 1:04 pm
DCA
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LAX
10h 04m1 stop
$255JetBlue
Mon, Feb 9 - Wed, Feb 18
JetBlue Logo
10:25 am - 10:59 pm
LAX
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DCA
9h 34m1 stop
JetBlue Logo
6:00 am - 11:25 am
DCA
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LAX
8h 25m1 stop
$256JetBlue
Thu, Jan 22 - Sun, Jan 25
United Airlines Logo
10:34 am - 6:29 pm
LAX
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IAD
4h 55mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
10:05 pm - 12:59 am
IAD
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LAX
5h 54mnonstop
$257United Airlines
Fri, Jan 16 - Mon, Jan 19

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

Our best United Airlines deals on California to Washington, D.C. flight tickets
United Airlines
Jan 17
SAN6:00 pmSan Diego
8h 32m
1 stop
IAD5:32 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Jan 18
IAD9:00 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
5h 45m
SAN11:45 amSan Diego
$252
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United Airlines
Feb 12
SAN6:55 pmSan Diego
7h 23m
1 stop
IAD5:18 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Feb 17
IAD5:54 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
5h 52m
SAN8:46 pmSan Diego
$257
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United Airlines
Jan 22
SAN8:10 amSan Diego
4h 54m
IAD4:04 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Jan 26
IAD6:45 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
7h 57m
1 stop
SAN11:42 pmSan Diego
$267
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Alaska Airlines flights from California to Washington, D.C.

Our best Alaska Airlines deals on California to Washington, D.C. flight tickets
Alaska Airlines
Jan 22
LAX12:08 pmLos Angeles
4h 52m
DCA8:00 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
Jan 25
DCA9:59 amWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
5h 57m
LAX12:56 pmLos Angeles
$257
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Alaska Airlines
Feb 6
SAN8:42 pmSan Diego
16h 44m
1 stop
IAD4:26 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Feb 11
IAD5:26 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
5h 57m
SAN8:23 pmSan Diego
$272
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Alaska Airlines
Feb 21
SFO9:46 amSan Francisco
5h 13m
DCA5:59 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
Mar 3
DCA6:59 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
6h 20m
SFO10:19 pmSan Francisco
$276
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Customize your flight search to find flights from California to Washington, D.C. that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, momondo users made 832,500 searches. Data last updated December 28, 2025.
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

OntarioWashington, D.C.

ONT - DCA

ONTDCA

Ontario

Sat 2/21

6:00 am-9:59 pm

1 stop12h 59m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 2/28

2:00 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop12h 59m

$141

OntarioWashington, D.C.

ONT - DCA

ONTDCA

Ontario

Sat 2/21

6:00 am-1:15 pm

1 stop28h 15m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 2/25

8:00 am-9:34 am

1 stop28h 34m

$148

Los AngelesBaltimore

LAX - BWI

LAXBWI

Los Angeles

Fri 1/16

7:07 pm-10:27 am

1 stop12h 20m

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 1/22

9:26 am-10:56 pm

1 stop16h 30m

$187

Los AngelesBaltimore

LAX - BWI

LAXBWI

Los Angeles

Fri 1/16

7:07 pm-10:27 am

1 stop12h 20m

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 1/22

9:26 am-10:56 pm

1 stop16h 30m

$188

Los AngelesBaltimore

LAX - BWI

LAXBWI

Los Angeles

Thu 2/5

7:07 pm-10:27 am

1 stop12h 20m

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 2/10

6:00 am-11:18 pm

2 stops20h 18m

$190

Los AngelesBaltimore

LAX - BWI

LAXBWI

Los Angeles

Fri 1/16

7:07 pm-10:27 am

1 stop12h 20m

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 1/22

7:58 pm-11:51 am

1 stop18h 53m

$191

San DiegoWashington, D.C.

SAN - IAD

SANIAD

San Diego

Sat 1/17

6:00 pm-5:32 am

1 stop8h 32m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 1/18

9:00 am-11:45 am

Nonstop5h 45m

$252

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

Mon 2/9

8:38 pm-8:36 am

1 stop8h 58m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 2/18

6:00 am-1:04 pm

1 stop10h 04m

$255

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

Thu 1/22

10:25 am-10:59 pm

1 stop9h 34m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 1/25

6:00 am-11:25 am

1 stop8h 25m

$256

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - IAD

LAXIAD

Los Angeles

Fri 1/16

10:34 am-6:29 pm

Nonstop4h 55m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 1/19

10:05 pm-12:59 am

Nonstop5h 54m

$257

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

The month of September is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Washington, D.C. from California, with most prices found around $312. If you’re not able to fly to Washington, D.C. in September, then August is your next best option. Flight prices from California to Washington, D.C. during August average around $317.

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 $414. 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 $557.

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 $381. 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 in the evening because they tend to be around $460. 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 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 $390 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 $292 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on California to Washington, D.C. flights?

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Best Price Found

$168

Fastest flight time

4h 22m

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 $168. The best round-trip flight deal from California to Washington, D.C. found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $257.
The fastest flight from California to Washington, D.C. takes 4h 22m
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), Baltimore/Washington (BWI), Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD).
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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.

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

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Rating
Free Cancellation
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Spirit AirlinesPriceFrom $72Free CancellationRating
6.3
8,210 reviews
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FrontierPriceFrom $115Free CancellationRating
5.7
3,064 reviews
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Hawaiian AirlinesPriceFrom $138Free CancellationRating
7.8
2,820 reviews
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Sun Country AirPriceFrom $140Free CancellationRating
6.9
335 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $159Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,256 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $168Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,019 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $172Free CancellationRating
7.2
11,072 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $186Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,113 reviews
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Alaska AirlinesPriceFrom $214Free CancellationRating
8.0
11,551 reviews
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JetBluePriceFrom $224Free CancellationRating
7.2
2,901 reviews
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Traveling to a place near Washington, D.C.?

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

Airports listed have a maximum distance of 22.4 mi from Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport
Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport