How long is the flight from Virginia to California?

Flight times from Virginia to California vary, but if you’re flying out of Richmond and flying into Los Angeles (one of the most popular routes), then the duration is 5h 43m on average. Another popular route from Virginia to California is flying from Norfolk to Los Angeles, which will take roughly 5h 47m. Keep in mind that layovers or delays could extend your travel time.

What airlines fly to California?

American Airlines, Delta and United Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to California from Virginia according to our data. American Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 46% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to California. Keep in mind that there are 7 different airlines that fly to California on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

How many flights depart from Virginia to California on average per day?

As of June 2026, there are 103 flights per day flying from Virginia to California. The most common time of day flights depart is 9:00AM, with 100% of flights taking off at noon.

How many flights depart from Virginia to California on average per week?

The number of flights available between Virginia and California is 724 per week as of June 2026. The most frequent departure day is Thu, with 20% of weekly flights leaving on this day.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Virginia to California?

Delta, Frontier, and United Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Virginia to California

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Virginia to California?

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As of June 2026, there are 9 operators available to choose from for flights from Virginia to California.

How old do you have to be to fly from Virginia to California?

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 Virginia to California.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to California?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to California may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at California. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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9:13 am - 11:08 am

IAD

LAS

4h 55mnonstop

12:30 am - 8:04 am

LAS

IAD

4h 34mnonstop

$209Frontier

Tue, Aug 18 - Thu, Aug 20

9:50 am - 11:45 am

IAD

LAS

4h 55mnonstop

12:46 am - 8:20 am

LAS

IAD

4h 34mnonstop

$210Frontier

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9:50 am - 11:45 am

IAD

LAS

4h 55mnonstop

12:46 am - 8:20 am

LAS

IAD

4h 34mnonstop

$211Frontier

Wed, Aug 12 - Thu, Aug 13

7:18 pm - 11:39 pm

IAD

LAS

31h 21m

1 stop

12:46 am - 8:20 am

LAS

IAD

4h 34mnonstop

$212Multiple Airlines

Fri, Aug 7 - Wed, Aug 12

6:10 am - 1:44 pm

DCA

LAS

10h 34m

1 stop

10:25 am - 10:59 pm

LAS

DCA

9h 34m

1 stop

$241JetBlue

Tue, Aug 18 - Wed, Aug 19

6:00 pm - 11:29 pm

DCA

LAS

8h 29m

1 stop

10:25 am - 10:59 pm

LAS

DCA

9h 34m

1 stop

$244Multiple Airlines

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9:00 am - 11:32 am

IAD

LAX

5h 32mnonstop

11:00 pm - 6:53 am

LAX

IAD

4h 53mnonstop

$275United Airlines

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6:10 am - 11:27 am

DCA

LAX

8h 17m

1 stop

8:25 pm - 11:20 am

LAX

DCA

11h 55m

1 stop

$277JetBlue

Fri, Sep 4 - Mon, Sep 14

3:03 pm - 9:52 pm

IAD

ONT

9h 49m

1 stop

7:05 am - 8:05 pm

ONT

IAD

10h 00m

1 stop

$339Delta

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5:48 pm - 8:30 pm

IAD

SFO

5h 42mnonstop

4:51 pm - 1:13 am

SFO

IAD

5h 22mnonstop

$357United Airlines

Tue, Sep 22 - Tue, Sep 29

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Aug 18

DCA6:10 amWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

10h 34m

1 stop

LAS1:44 pmLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Aug 19

LAS10:25 amLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl

9h 34m

1 stop

DCA10:59 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

$241

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Jul 20

DCA6:20 amWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

10h 23m

1 stop

LAS1:43 pmLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Jul 29

LAS10:25 amLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl

9h 34m

1 stop

DCA10:59 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

$265

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Aug 19

DCA6:10 amWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

10h 34m

1 stop

LAS1:44 pmLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Aug 25

LAS10:25 amLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl

9h 34m

1 stop

DCA10:59 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

$266

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Aug 15

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

5h 07m

LAS10:07 amLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Aug 19

LAS11:45 amLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl

4h 50m

DCA7:35 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

$268

American Airlines

Aug 25

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

5h 07m

LAS10:07 amLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Aug 27

LAS11:45 amLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl

4h 50m

DCA7:35 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

$269

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Aug 28

DCA5:00 amWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

8h 11m

1 stop

LAS10:11 amLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sep 1

LAS11:45 amLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl

4h 50m

DCA7:35 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

$273

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Tue 8/18

9:13 am-11:08 am

Nonstop4h 55m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 8/20

12:30 am-8:04 am

Nonstop4h 34m

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IAD - LAS

IADLAS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 8/9

9:50 am-11:45 am

Nonstop4h 55m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 8/15

12:46 am-8:20 am

Nonstop4h 34m

$210

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IAD - LAS

IADLAS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 8/12

9:50 am-11:45 am

Nonstop4h 55m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

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12:46 am-8:20 am

Nonstop4h 34m

$211

Washington, D.C.Las Vegas

IAD - LAS

IADLAS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 8/7

7:18 pm-11:39 pm

1 stop31h 21m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 8/12

12:46 am-8:20 am

Nonstop4h 34m

$212

Washington, D.C.Las Vegas

DCA - LAS

DCALAS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 8/18

6:10 am-1:44 pm

1 stop10h 34m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 8/19

10:25 am-10:59 pm

1 stop9h 34m

$241

Washington, D.C.Las Vegas

DCA - LAS

DCALAS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 8/13

6:00 pm-11:29 pm

1 stop8h 29m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 8/19

10:25 am-10:59 pm

1 stop9h 34m

$244

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

IAD - LAX

IADLAX

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 8/28

9:00 am-11:32 am

Nonstop5h 32m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 8/30

11:00 pm-6:53 am

Nonstop4h 53m

$275

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

DCA - LAX

DCALAX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 9/4

6:10 am-11:27 am

1 stop8h 17m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 9/14

8:25 pm-11:20 am

1 stop11h 55m

$277

Washington, D.C.Ontario

IAD - ONT

IADONT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 8/20

3:03 pm-9:52 pm

1 stop9h 49m

Ontario

Sat 8/29

7:05 am-8:05 pm

1 stop10h 00m

$339

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 9/22

5:48 pm-8:30 pm

Nonstop5h 42m

San Francisco

Tue 9/29

4:51 pm-1:13 am

Nonstop5h 22m

$357

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What is the cheapest month to fly to California?

The month of May is another great option to travel to California, with average flight prices from Virginia averaging around $451.

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

The cheapest day to depart from Virginia to California is on a Friday. Travelers who choose to depart for California on a Friday will often find tickets for as low as $237. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Sunday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to California on Sunday is $358.

What is the cheapest Virginia to California flight route?

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to California from Virginia when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to California for around $444 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to California from Virginia for as low as $340 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Virginia to California flights?

There are 2 cabin classes available to choose from on Virginia 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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Best Price Found	$175
Fastest flight time	4h 45m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in California	418 airports

The best one-way flight to California from Virginia in the past 72 hours is $175. The best round-trip flight deal from Virginia to California found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $288.

The fastest flight from Virginia to California takes 4h 45m

Direct flights go from Virginia to California every day.

There are 418 airports in California. From Virginia there are direct flights to Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS).

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from Virginia to California?
Prices for flights from Virginia to California refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Virginia to California?
As of June 2026, there are 9 operators available to choose from for flights from Virginia to California.
How old do you have to be to fly from Virginia to California?
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 Virginia to California.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to California?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to California may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at California. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.
What is the most popular plane model from Virginia to California?
Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular plane model on flight routes from Virginia to California is Airbus A220-300 (89.73% of total bookings). The next most popular plane models are Boeing 737 MAX 9 (2.66%), Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) (1.90%), and Boeing 737-900 Passenger/BBJ3 (winglets) (1.52%).

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Frontier	PriceFrom $72	Free Cancellation	Rating 5.6 2,864 reviews	Search Frontier flights
JetBlue	PriceFrom $130	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 3,012 reviews	Search JetBlue flights
Breeze Airways	PriceFrom $153	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.2 293 reviews	Search Breeze Airways flights
Delta	PriceFrom $156	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,453 reviews	Search Delta flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $233	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,768 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Southwest	PriceFrom $244	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 4,245 reviews	Search Southwest flights
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