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Cheap flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. from £82

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United Airlines Logo
16:29 - 00:30LAX-IAD
5h 01mdirect
United Airlines Logo
07:00 - 09:26IAD-LAX
5h 26mdirect
£164United Airlines
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Sat, 30 Aug - Sun, 31 Aug
Southwest Logo
05:50 - 15:55LAX-DCA
7h 05m1 stop
Southwest Logo
06:10 - 11:10DCA-LAX
8h 00m1 stop
£179Southwest
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Sat, 30 Aug - Sun, 31 Aug
United Airlines Logo
16:29 - 00:30LAX-IAD
5h 01mdirect
United Airlines Logo
22:05 - 00:34IAD-LAX
5h 29mdirect
£179United Airlines
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Sat, 30 Aug - Tue, 2 Sep
Alaska Airlines Logo
12:47 - 20:59LAX-DCA
5h 12mdirect
Alaska Airlines Logo
08:59 - 11:28DCA-LAX
5h 29mdirect
£187Alaska Airlines
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Wed, 27 Aug - Sun, 31 Aug
Alaska Airlines Logo
12:47 - 20:59LAX-DCA
5h 12mdirect
Alaska Airlines Logo
08:59 - 11:34DCA-LAX
5h 35mdirect
£194Alaska Airlines
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Tue, 26 Aug - Tue, 2 Sep
JetBlue Logo
10:30 - 22:54LAX-DCA
9h 24m1 stop
JetBlue Logo
16:55 - 00:08DCA-LAX
10h 13m1 stop
£200JetBlue
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Fri, 14 Nov - Wed, 3 Dec
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
10:00 - 00:23LAX-IAD
11h 23m1 stop
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
07:00 - 14:57IAD-LAX
10h 57m1 stop
£209Hawaiian Airlines
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Tue, 9 Sep - Tue, 16 Sep
JetBlue Logo
09:00 - 22:57LAX-DCA
10h 57m1 stop
JetBlue Logo
15:55 - 23:59DCA-LAX
11h 04m1 stop
£216JetBlue
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Thu, 22 Jan - Sat, 24 Jan
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
10:00 - 00:20LAX-IAD
11h 20m1 stop
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
09:00 - 17:07IAD-LAX
11h 07m1 stop
£216Hawaiian Airlines
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Tue, 26 Aug - Wed, 3 Sep
Delta Logo
07:45 - 15:46LAX-DCA
5h 01mdirect
Delta Logo
16:40 - 19:10DCA-LAX
5h 30mdirect
£243Delta
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Tue, 19 Aug - Mon, 25 Aug

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

Our best Alaska Airlines deals on Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. flight tickets
Alaska Airlines
27 Aug
LAX12:47Los Angeles
5h 12m
DCA20:59Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
31 Aug
DCA08:59Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
5h 29m
LAX11:28Los Angeles
£187
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Alaska Airlines
26 Aug
LAX12:47Los Angeles
5h 12m
DCA20:59Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
7 Oct
DCA09:59Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
5h 32m
LAX12:31Los Angeles
£194
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Alaska Airlines
27 Aug
LAX12:47Los Angeles
5h 12m
DCA20:59Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
30 Aug
DCA17:49Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
9h 10m
1 stop
LAX23:59Los Angeles
£202
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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
30 Aug
LAX16:29Los Angeles
5h 01m
IAD00:30Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
31 Aug
IAD07:00Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
5h 26m
LAX09:26Los Angeles
£164
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United Airlines
30 Aug
LAX16:29Los Angeles
5h 01m
IAD00:30Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
2 Sept
IAD22:05Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
5h 29m
LAX00:34Los Angeles
£179
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United Airlines
30 Aug
LAX16:29Los Angeles
5h 01m
IAD00:30Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
1 Sept
IAD07:00Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
5h 26m
LAX09:26Los Angeles
£187
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Price

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - IAD

LAXIAD

Los Angeles

Sat 30/8

16:29-00:30

Nonstop5h 01m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 31/8

07:00-09:26

Nonstop5h 26m

£164

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

Sat 30/8

05:50-15:55

1 stop7h 05m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 31/8

06:10-11:10

1 stop8h 00m

£179

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - IAD

LAXIAD

Los Angeles

Sat 30/8

16:29-00:30

Nonstop5h 01m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 2/9

22:05-00:34

Nonstop5h 29m

£179

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

Wed 27/8

12:47-20:59

Nonstop5h 12m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 31/8

08:59-11:28

Nonstop5h 29m

£187

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

Tue 26/8

12:47-20:59

Nonstop5h 12m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 2/9

08:59-11:34

Nonstop5h 35m

£194

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

Fri 14/11

10:30-22:54

1 stop9h 24m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 3/12

16:55-00:08

1 stop10h 13m

£200

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - IAD

LAXIAD

Los Angeles

Tue 9/9

10:00-00:23

1 stop11h 23m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 16/9

07:00-14:57

1 stop10h 57m

£209

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

Thu 22/1

09:00-22:57

1 stop10h 57m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 24/1

15:55-23:59

1 stop11h 04m

£216

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - IAD

LAXIAD

Los Angeles

Tue 26/8

10:00-00:20

1 stop11h 20m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 3/9

09:00-17:07

1 stop11h 07m

£216

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

Tue 19/8

07:45-15:46

Nonstop5h 01m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 25/8

16:40-19:10

Nonstop5h 30m

£243

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Los Angeles and Washington, D.C.?

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

The cheapest month to fly to Washington, D.C. from Los Angeles is in August. Flight prices, which tend to average around £232, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you don’t want to visit Washington, D.C. in August, then you should wait until September to fly from Los Angeles, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of £240.

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 Friday. momondo users have found tickets for Friday departures for as low as £275. However, this price may fluctuate depending on the airline, the season, and holidays. On the other hand, Tuesday is the most expensive day to depart from Los Angeles because it is more convenient for both business and leisure travellers. As a result, prices tend to be around £1,425.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Washington, D.C.?

At midday 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 £275. Flying to Washington, D.C. at midday is an ideal time because this is during off-peak travel hours. Flights to Washington, D.C. are more costly in the evening, with an average ticket price of £577. Departure times in the evening fall within the peak daily travel times, which is why tickets can be more expensive.

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 £244 when searching weeks before you fly. 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 £189 on momondo.

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

There are 3 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 August 2025, prices for Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. flights are approximately 37% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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  • How far is Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. by plane?

    The distance between Los Angeles and Washington, D.C. is about 2296.4 mi. 4h 57m is a normal flight duration for this route.

  • 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. were last updated today.

  • 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 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.

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

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

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SouthwestPriceFrom £217Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,246 reviews
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Gettysburg
Hanover
Cambridge
Ellicott City
Westminster
Arlington
Woodbridge
Owings Mills
Silver Spring
National Harbor

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Can I find flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. with flexible booking policies on momondo?

momondo does allow users to show only those flights to Washington, D.C. from Los Angeles which offer a flexible booking policy as well as other useful filters and features.

How can momondo help me find flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.?

Once you have performed a search in the form on the page, momondo provides useful filters and insights. We can show you the cheapest days and times to fly as well as help filter your options to help you make an informed choice when booking flights to Washington, D.C. from Los Angeles.

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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