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Frontier Logo
6:00 pm - 11:50 pmDCA-ONT
8h 50m1 stop
Frontier Logo
6:53 am - 4:59 pmONT-DCA
7h 06m1 stop
$165Frontier
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Sat, Nov 1 - Sat, Nov 8
Frontier Logo
6:31 pm - 11:50 pmDCA-ONT
8h 19m1 stop
Frontier Logo
6:53 am - 4:59 pmONT-DCA
7h 06m1 stop
$166Frontier
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Tue, Oct 21 - Tue, Oct 28
Alaska Airlines Logo
9:59 am - 12:59 pmDCA-LAX
6h 00mnonstop
Alaska Airlines Logo
11:57 am - 8:00 pmLAX-DCA
5h 03mnonstop
$183Alaska Airlines
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Sat, Nov 8 - Sat, Nov 15
Alaska Airlines Logo
9:59 am - 12:59 pmDCA-LAX
6h 00mnonstop
Alaska Airlines Logo
11:57 am - 8:00 pmLAX-DCA
5h 03mnonstop
$189Alaska Airlines
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Sat, Nov 8 - Sat, Nov 15
United Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 9:25 amIAD-LAX
5h 25mnonstop
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11:30 pm - 7:21 amLAX-IAD
4h 51mnonstop
$190United Airlines
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Sat, Oct 25 - Tue, Oct 28
United Airlines Logo
7:54 pm - 10:45 pmIAD-LAX
5h 51mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
11:30 pm - 7:21 amLAX-IAD
4h 51mnonstop
$204United Airlines
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Fri, Nov 7 - Tue, Nov 11
Southwest Logo
11:25 am - 5:40 pmDCA-LAX
9h 15m1 stop
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12:40 pm - 10:50 pmLAX-DCA
7h 10m1 stop
$209Southwest
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Sat, Nov 8 - Tue, Nov 11
Southwest Logo
3:55 pm - 8:20 pmIAD-LAX
7h 25m1 stop
Southwest Logo
5:30 am - 3:15 pmLAX-IAD
6h 45m1 stop
$209Southwest
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Sat, Nov 8 - Sat, Nov 15
American Airlines Logo
6:34 am - 3:30 pmIAD-SAN
11h 56m2 stops
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10:31 pm - 9:55 amSAN-IAD
8h 24m1 stop
$242American Airlines
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Sat, Oct 25 - Tue, Oct 28
American Airlines Logo
2:18 pm - 7:24 pmIAD-SAN
8h 06m1 stop
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9:26 pm - 9:55 amSAN-IAD
9h 29m1 stop
$246American Airlines
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Wed, Oct 22 - Wed, Oct 29

Alaska Airlines flights from District of Columbia to California

Our best Alaska Airlines deals on District of Columbia to California flight tickets
Alaska Airlines
Nov 8
DCA9:59 amWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
6h 00m
LAX12:59 pmLos Angeles
Nov 15
LAX11:57 amLos Angeles
5h 03m
DCA8:00 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
Alaska Airlines
Nov 8
DCA9:59 amWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
6h 00m
LAX12:59 pmLos Angeles
Nov 15
LAX11:57 amLos Angeles
5h 03m
DCA8:00 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
Alaska Airlines
Nov 8
DCA9:59 amWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
6h 00m
LAX12:59 pmLos Angeles
Nov 15
LAX11:57 amLos Angeles
5h 03m
DCA8:00 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

Southwest flights from District of Columbia to California

Our best Southwest deals on District of Columbia to California flight tickets
Southwest
Nov 8
IAD3:55 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
7h 25m
1 stop
LAX8:20 pmLos Angeles
Nov 15
LAX5:30 amLos Angeles
6h 45m
1 stop
IAD3:15 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Southwest
Nov 1
DCA6:00 amWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
10h 20m
2 stops
LAX1:20 pmLos Angeles
Nov 8
LAX10:35 amLos Angeles
6h 45m
1 stop
DCA8:20 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
Southwest
Oct 22
IAD7:40 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
12h 10m
2 stops
LAX4:50 pmLos Angeles
Oct 29
LAX8:30 amLos Angeles
11h 35m
2 stops
IAD11:05 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

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Washington, D.C.Ontario

DCA - ONT

DCAONT

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 11/1

6:00 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop8h 50m

Ontario

Sat 11/8

6:53 am-4:59 pm

1 stop7h 06m

$165

Washington, D.C.Ontario

DCA - ONT

DCAONT

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 10/21

6:31 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop8h 19m

Ontario

Tue 10/28

6:53 am-4:59 pm

1 stop7h 06m

$166

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

DCA - LAX

DCALAX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 11/8

9:59 am-12:59 pm

Nonstop6h 00m

Los Angeles

Sat 11/15

11:57 am-8:00 pm

Nonstop5h 03m

$183

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

DCA - LAX

DCALAX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 11/8

9:59 am-12:59 pm

Nonstop6h 00m

Los Angeles

Sat 11/15

11:57 am-8:00 pm

Nonstop5h 03m

$189

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

IAD - LAX

IADLAX

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 10/25

7:00 am-9:25 am

Nonstop5h 25m

Los Angeles

Tue 10/28

11:30 pm-7:21 am

Nonstop4h 51m

$190

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

IAD - LAX

IADLAX

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 11/7

7:54 pm-10:45 pm

Nonstop5h 51m

Los Angeles

Tue 11/11

11:30 pm-7:21 am

Nonstop4h 51m

$204

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

DCA - LAX

DCALAX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 11/8

11:25 am-5:40 pm

1 stop9h 15m

Los Angeles

Tue 11/11

12:40 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop7h 10m

$209

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

IAD - LAX

IADLAX

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 11/8

3:55 pm-8:20 pm

1 stop7h 25m

Los Angeles

Sat 11/15

5:30 am-3:15 pm

1 stop6h 45m

$209

Washington, D.C.San Diego

IAD - SAN

IADSAN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 10/25

6:34 am-3:30 pm

2 stops11h 56m

San Diego

Tue 10/28

10:31 pm-9:55 am

1 stop8h 24m

$242

Washington, D.C.San Diego

IAD - SAN

IADSAN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 10/22

2:18 pm-7:24 pm

1 stop8h 06m

San Diego

Wed 10/29

9:26 pm-9:55 am

1 stop9h 29m

$246

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What is the cheapest month to fly to California?

The month of July is another great option to travel to California, with average flight prices from District of Columbia averaging around $322.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to California?

The cheapest day to depart from District of Columbia to California is on a Wednesday. Travelers who choose to depart for California on a Wednesday will often find tickets for as low as $421. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Tuesday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to California on Tuesday is $588.

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

The cheapest time of day to fly to California is in the evening when flights can be purchased for as low as $392. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying in the afternoon when prices are $647 on average. Flights to California from District of Columbia in the afternoon are generally more expensive because this time of day is more convenient for travelers’ schedules.

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

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How far in advance should I book a flight to California?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to California from District of Columbia when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to California for around $375 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to California from District of Columbia for as low as $279 on momondo.

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

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on District of Columbia to California 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 27% on your flight if you consider stops on a District of Columbia to California flight.

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Best Price Found

$158

Fastest flight time

5h 00m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in California

1 airport
The best one-way flight to California from District of Columbia in the past 72 hours is $158. The best round-trip flight deal from District of Columbia to California found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $304.
The fastest flight from District of Columbia to California takes 5h 00m
Direct flights go from District of Columbia to California every day.
There is 1 airport near California: Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS)
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    The travel and health documents required for your trip to California 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 California. 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 District of Columbia to California

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Spirit AirlinesPriceFrom $96Free CancellationRating
6.3
8,042 reviews
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FrontierPriceFrom $118Free CancellationRating
5.8
3,163 reviews
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Hawaiian AirlinesPriceFrom $138Free CancellationRating
7.8
2,751 reviews
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JetBluePriceFrom $142Free CancellationRating
7.2
2,914 reviews
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Sun Country AirPriceFrom $142Free CancellationRating
6.9
333 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $167Free CancellationRating
7.9
7,973 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $169Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,246 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $184Free CancellationRating
7.4
8,928 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $184Free CancellationRating
7.2
10,000 reviews
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Alaska AirlinesPriceFrom $198Free CancellationRating
8.0
10,000 reviews
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