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Frontier Logo
6:49 pm - 11:49 am
LAX
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BWI
14h 00m1 stop
Frontier Logo
6:00 am - 12:53 pm
BWI
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LAX
9h 53m1 stop
$182Frontier
Sat, Jan 10 - Wed, Jan 14
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1:48 pm - 12:21 am
LAX
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BWI
7h 33m1 stop
Frontier Logo
5:30 am - 12:50 pm
BWI
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LAX
10h 20m1 stop
$186Frontier
Wed, Jan 21 - Sat, Jan 24
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
$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
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6:44 pm - 10:27 am
LAX
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BWI
12h 43m1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
1:00 pm - 10:56 pm
BWI
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LAX
12h 56m1 stop
$189Spirit Airlines
Sat, Jan 24 - Mon, Feb 2
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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
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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
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10:34 am - 6:29 pm
LAX
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IAD
4h 55mnonstop
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10:05 pm - 12:59 am
IAD
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LAX
5h 54mnonstop
$257United Airlines
Fri, Jan 16 - Mon, Jan 19
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12:08 pm - 8:00 pm
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DCA
4h 52mnonstop
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9:59 am - 12:56 pm
DCA
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LAX
5h 57mnonstop
$257Alaska Airlines
Thu, Jan 22 - Mon, Jan 26
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12:55 pm - 8:44 pm
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DCA
4h 49mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
5:30 pm - 8:36 pm
DCA
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LAX
6h 06mnonstop
$258American Airlines
Fri, Jan 16 - Thu, Jan 22

United Airlines flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.

Our best United Airlines deals on Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. flight tickets
United Airlines
Jan 16
LAX10:34 amLos Angeles
4h 55m
IAD6:29 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Jan 19
IAD10:05 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
5h 54m
LAX12:59 amLos Angeles
United Airlines
Jan 16
LAX5:50 amLos Angeles
7h 07m
1 stop
DCA3:57 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
Jan 19
DCA10:30 amWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
8h 01m
1 stop
LAX3:31 pmLos Angeles
United Airlines
Feb 21
LAX11:25 pmLos Angeles
4h 50m
IAD7:15 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Feb 25
IAD3:45 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
5h 57m
LAX6:42 pmLos Angeles

Southwest flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.

Our best Southwest deals on Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. flight tickets
Southwest
Jan 27
LAX6:30 amLos Angeles
6h 20m
1 stop
IAD3:50 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Jan 28
IAD5:30 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
7h 30m
1 stop
LAX10:00 pmLos Angeles
Southwest
Jan 16
LAX5:50 amLos Angeles
9h 45m
2 stops
DCA6:35 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
Jan 22
DCA8:00 amWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
7h 45m
1 stop
LAX12:45 pmLos Angeles
Southwest
Jan 16
LAX5:00 amLos Angeles
9h 00m
1 stop
IAD5:00 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Jan 22
IAD5:30 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
7h 30m
1 stop
LAX10:00 pmLos Angeles

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Los Angeles 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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Los AngelesBaltimore

LAX - BWI

LAXBWI

Los Angeles

Sat 1/10

6:49 pm-11:49 am

1 stop14h 00m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 1/14

6:00 am-12:53 pm

1 stop9h 53m

$182

Los AngelesBaltimore

LAX - BWI

LAXBWI

Los Angeles

Wed 1/21

1:48 pm-12:21 am

1 stop7h 33m

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 1/24

5:30 am-12:50 pm

1 stop10h 20m

$186

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

Sat 1/24

6:44 pm-10:27 am

1 stop12h 43m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 2/2

1:00 pm-10:56 pm

1 stop12h 56m

$189

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

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

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

Thu 1/22

12:08 pm-8:00 pm

Nonstop4h 52m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 1/26

9:59 am-12:56 pm

Nonstop5h 57m

$257

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

Fri 1/16

12:55 pm-8:44 pm

Nonstop4h 49m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 1/22

5:30 pm-8:36 pm

Nonstop6h 06m

$258

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

The month of August is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Washington, D.C. from Los Angeles, with most prices found around $317. If you’re not able to fly to Washington, D.C. in August, then September is your next best option. Flight prices from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. during September 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 Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles for as low as $292 on momondo.

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

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. 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 Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. flights?

No. A direct flight is the cheapest option for a flight between Los Angeles to Washington, D.C..

How have Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. flight prices changed over time?

As of December 2025, prices for Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. flights are approximately 16% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.

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Best Price Found

$200

Fastest flight time

4h 33m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in Washington, D.C.

2 airports
The best one-way flight to Washington, D.C. from Los Angeles in the past 72 hours is $200. The best round-trip flight deal from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $317.
The fastest flight from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. takes 4h 33m
Direct flights go from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. every day.
There are 2 airports in Washington, D.C.. From Los Angeles there are direct flights to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA), Baltimore/Washington (BWI), Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD).
  • How far is Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. by plane?

    Los Angeles and Washington, D.C. are 2296.4 mi apart from one another. By plane, this route typically takes 4h 33m.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Los Angeles Airport to Washington, D.C.?

    Prices for flights from Los Angeles Airport to Washington, D.C. refresh daily.

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from Los Angeles Airport to Washington, D.C.?

    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 Los Angeles Airport to Washington, D.C..

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

    The required travel and health documents for your Washington, D.C. trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Washington, D.C.. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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

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Best airlines flying from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.

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Rating
Free Cancellation
Price
Spirit AirlinesPriceFrom $72Free CancellationRating
6.3
8,209 reviews
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FrontierPriceFrom $116Free CancellationRating
5.7
3,064 reviews
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Hawaiian AirlinesPriceFrom $138Free CancellationRating
7.8
2,820 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $159Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,254 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $168Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,015 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $186Free CancellationRating
7.2
11,070 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $186Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,113 reviews
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Alaska AirlinesPriceFrom $214Free CancellationRating
8.0
11,552 reviews
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JetBluePriceFrom $244Free CancellationRating
7.2
2,901 reviews
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  • Southwest Flights From Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.

    The lowest priced Southwest flight from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. from the last 72 hours was $159. Generally, Southwest has 4 flights on this route every week with an average price of $345. Southwest is rated 8.0/10 by our users.

  • Alaska Airlines Flights From Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.

    Alaska Airlines (8.0/10 from 11,552 reviews) operates around 7 flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. in any given week. The average Alaska Airlines airfare for this route is around $405, with deals from around $214 rare but found on momondo. Referenced prices are for round-trip Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. flight searches in the last 72 hours.

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Book flights to Washington, D.C. if you plan to visit one of these locations
Alexandria
National Harbor
Gettysburg
Arlington
Waldorf
Woodbridge
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Laurel
Colonial Beach
Silver Spring
Fredericksburg
Towson
Rockville
Gaithersburg
Reston
Manassas
Fairfax
Glen Burnie
Linthicum Heights
Bethesda

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