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Frontier Logo
8:51 pm - 9:52 pmIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-LAX Los Angeles
28h 01m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
Frontier Logo
8:58 am - 6:07 amLAX  Los Angeles-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
18h 09m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$300Frontier
Thu, Dec 17 - Mon, Dec 21
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12:06 pm - 5:45 pmIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-LAX Los Angeles
8h 39m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Frontier Logo
9:34 am - 12:39 amLAX  Los Angeles-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
12h 05m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$300Frontier
Wed, Dec 16 - Wed, Jan 6
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7:00 am - 11:57 pmDCA  Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-LAX Los Angeles
19h 57m1 stop Denver Intl
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12:03 pm - 8:00 pmLAX  Los Angeles-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
4h 57mnonstop
$302Multiple Airlines
Thu, Nov 26 - Wed, Dec 2
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7:00 am - 3:30 pmDCA  Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-LAX Los Angeles
11h 30m1 stop Denver Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:01 am - 5:59 pmLAX  Los Angeles-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
7h 58m1 stop San Francisco
$303Multiple Airlines
Thu, Dec 3 - Wed, Dec 9
Alaska Airlines Logo
10:59 am - 5:51 pmDCA  Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-SJC San Jose
9h 52m1 stop San Diego
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:35 am - 4:10 pmSJC  San Jose-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
29h 35m1 stop Portland
$305Alaska Airlines
Tue, Dec 8 - Fri, Dec 11
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5:20 pm - 8:58 amDCA  Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-SJC San Jose
18h 38m1 stop Portland
Alaska Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 9:59 pmSJC  San Jose-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
10h 59m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl
$305Alaska Airlines
Sat, Dec 5 - Sat, Dec 12
Southwest Logo
4:45 pm - 9:45 pmDCA  Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-SJC San Jose
8h 00m1 stop Austin Bergstrom
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9:55 am - 11:00 pmSJC  San Jose-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
10h 05m1 stop Houston Hobby
$305Southwest
Wed, Dec 2 - Tue, Dec 8
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 11:55 amDCA  Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-SJC San Jose
8h 55m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Delta Logo
6:30 am - 7:38 pmSJC  San Jose-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
10h 08m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$305Delta
Wed, Dec 16 - Thu, Dec 17
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 11:55 amDCA  Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-SJC San Jose
8h 55m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Delta Logo
6:30 am - 6:25 pmSJC  San Jose-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
8h 55m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$305Delta
Tue, Dec 8 - Wed, Dec 9
Southwest Logo
12:45 pm - 8:40 pmDCA  Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-SJC San Jose
10h 55m2 stops Dallas Love Field Los Angeles
Southwest Logo
11:10 am - 11:20 pmSJC  San Jose-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
9h 10m1 stop Chicago Midway
$310Southwest
Tue, Dec 8 - Wed, Dec 9

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

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American Airlines
Dec 3
DCA5:00 amWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
9h 08m
1 stop
SJC11:08 amSan Jose
Dec 9
SJC6:00 amSan Jose
9h 59m
1 stop
DCA6:59 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
$334
American Airlines
Dec 3
IAD6:00 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
5h 58m
LAX8:58 amLos Angeles
Dec 9
LAX9:29 pmLos Angeles
4h 49m
IAD5:18 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
$336
American Airlines
Dec 3
IAD6:00 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
5h 58m
LAX8:58 amLos Angeles
Dec 9
LAX9:29 pmLos Angeles
4h 49m
IAD5:18 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
$338

JetBlue flights from Washington, D.C. to California

Our best JetBlue deals on Washington, D.C. to California flight tickets
JetBlue
Dec 4
DCA6:15 amWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
9h 05m
1 stop
LAX12:20 pmLos Angeles
Dec 5
LAX10:03 pmLos Angeles
11h 07m
1 stop
DCA12:10 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
$312
JetBlue
Dec 2
DCA6:00 amWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
9h 12m
1 stop
LAX12:12 pmLos Angeles
Dec 9
LAX7:00 amLos Angeles
11h 08m
1 stop
DCA9:08 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
$346
JetBlue
Dec 5
DCA6:18 amWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
8h 57m
1 stop
SAN12:15 pmSan Diego
Dec 5
SAN9:29 pmSan Diego
10h 39m
1 stop
DCA11:08 amWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
$359

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Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

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

IADLAX

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 12/17

8:51 pm-9:52 pm

1 stop28h 01m

Los Angeles

Mon 12/21

8:58 am-6:07 am

1 stop18h 09m

$300

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

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

IADLAX

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 12/16

12:06 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop8h 39m

Los Angeles

Wed 1/6

9:34 am-12:39 am

2 stops12h 05m

$300

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

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

DCALAX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 11/26

7:00 am-11:57 pm

1 stop19h 57m

Los Angeles

Wed 12/2

12:03 pm-8:00 pm

Nonstop4h 57m

$302

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

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

DCALAX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 12/3

7:00 am-3:30 pm

1 stop11h 30m

Los Angeles

Wed 12/9

7:01 am-5:59 pm

1 stop7h 58m

$303

Washington, D.C.San Jose

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

DCASJC

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 12/8

10:59 am-5:51 pm

1 stop9h 52m

San Jose

Fri 12/11

7:35 am-4:10 pm

1 stop29h 35m

$305

Washington, D.C.San Jose

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

DCASJC

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 12/5

5:20 pm-8:58 am

1 stop18h 38m

San Jose

Sat 12/12

8:00 am-9:59 pm

1 stop10h 59m

$305

Washington, D.C.San Jose

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

DCASJC

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 12/2

4:45 pm-9:45 pm

1 stop8h 00m

San Jose

Tue 12/8

9:55 am-11:00 pm

1 stop10h 05m

$305

Washington, D.C.San Jose

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

DCASJC

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 12/16

6:00 am-11:55 am

1 stop8h 55m

San Jose

Thu 12/17

6:30 am-7:38 pm

1 stop10h 08m

$305
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Washington, D.C.San Jose

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

DCASJC

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 12/8

6:00 am-11:55 am

1 stop8h 55m

San Jose

Wed 12/9

6:30 am-6:25 pm

1 stop8h 55m

$305

Washington, D.C.San Jose

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

DCASJC

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 12/8

12:45 pm-8:40 pm

2 stops10h 55m

San Jose

Wed 12/9

11:10 am-11:20 pm

1 stop9h 10m

$310

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What is the cheapest month to fly to California?

The month of February is another great option to travel to California, with average flight prices from Washington, D.C. averaging around $405.

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

The cheapest day to depart from Washington, D.C. to California is on a Thursday. Travelers who choose to depart for California on a Thursday will often find tickets for as low as $438. 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 $606.

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 $425. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying at noon when prices are $543 on average. Flights to California from Washington, D.C. at noon are generally more expensive because this time of day is more convenient for travelers’ schedules.

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You are more likely to see cheaper flights to California from Washington, D.C. when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to California for around $420 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to California from Washington, D.C. for as low as $272 on momondo.

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Best Price Found

$123

Fastest flight time

5h 00m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in California

418 airports
The best one-way flight to California from Washington, D.C. in the past 72 hours is $123. The best round-trip flight deal from Washington, D.C. to California found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $300.
The fastest flight from Washington, D.C. to California takes 5h 00m
Direct flights go from Washington, D.C. to California every day.
There are 418 airports in California. From Washington, D.C. there are direct flights to San Diego (SAN), Los Angeles (LAX), Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty (SNA), Sacramento Intl (SMF).

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    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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FrontierPriceFrom $109Free CancellationRating
5.5
2,511 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $131Free CancellationRating
7.8
8,700 reviews
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Alaska AirlinesPriceFrom $148Free CancellationRating
7.9
13,156 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $186Free CancellationRating
7.0
12,229 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $208Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,215 reviews
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JetBluePriceFrom $225Free CancellationRating
7.1
3,065 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $237Free CancellationRating
7.3
10,472 reviews
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