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

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

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

509 flights are operational weekly from Virginia to California as of March 2026. The most popular departure day for this route is Thu, with 27% of flights per week taking off on this day.

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

Prices for flights from Virginia to California are updated daily.

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

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Virginia to California.

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

The necessary travel and health documents for your California 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.

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12:36 - 09:03

IAD

LAX

23h 27m

2 stops

23:21 - 17:52

LAX

IAD

15h 31m

1 stop

£196Frontier

Thu, 7 May - Mon, 11 May

18:35 - 23:05

DCA

LAX

7h 30m

1 stop

05:20 - 16:45

LAX

DCA

8h 25m

1 stop

£197Southwest

Tue, 9 Jun - Thu, 9 Jul

16:30 - 20:45

IAD

LAX

7h 15m

1 stop

06:20 - 15:50

LAX

IAD

6h 30m

1 stop

£197Southwest

Wed, 15 Apr - Tue, 21 Apr

16:40 - 19:25

DCA

LAX

5h 45mdirect

07:35 - 15:29

LAX

DCA

4h 54mdirect

£204Delta

Wed, 22 Apr - Wed, 29 Apr

20:53 - 23:44

IAD

LAX

5h 51mdirect

22:10 - 06:12

LAX

IAD

5h 02mdirect

£204United Airlines

Wed, 22 Apr - Wed, 6 May

18:56 - 21:40

IAD

SAN

5h 44mdirect

09:35 - 17:41

SAN

IAD

5h 06mdirect

£207Alaska Airlines

Wed, 22 Apr - Sat, 9 May

09:59 - 12:46

DCA

LAX

5h 47mdirect

06:30 - 12:59

LAX

DCA

27h 29m

1 stop

£208Multiple Airlines

Tue, 5 May - Sun, 10 May

18:22 - 21:22

IAD

SAN

6h 00mdirect

09:35 - 17:41

SAN

IAD

5h 06mdirect

£208Alaska Airlines

Tue, 21 Apr - Tue, 28 Apr

09:27 - 16:05

IAD

SAN

9h 38m

1 stop

12:55 - 21:00

SAN

IAD

5h 05mdirect

£211United Airlines

Sat, 2 May - Sat, 9 May

10:11 - 15:24

IAD

LAS

8h 13m

1 stop

00:30 - 11:42

LAS

IAD

8h 12m

1 stop

£258Delta

Tue, 14 Apr - Mon, 20 Apr

Frontier flights from Virginia to California

Our best Frontier deals on Virginia to California flight tickets

Frontier

7 May

IAD12:36Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

23h 27m

2 stops

LAX09:03Los Angeles

11 May

LAX23:21Los Angeles

15h 31m

1 stop

IAD17:52Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

£196

Frontier

4 May

IAD17:58Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

18h 05m

2 stops

LAX09:03Los Angeles

9 May

LAX19:10Los Angeles

13h 31m

1 stop

IAD11:41Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

£202

Frontier

7 May

IAD12:36Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

23h 27m

2 stops

LAX09:03Los Angeles

10 May

LAX23:20Los Angeles

7h 52m

1 stop

IAD10:12Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

£207

American Airlines flights from Virginia to California

Our best American Airlines deals on Virginia to California flight tickets

American Airlines

4 May

IAD06:10Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

5h 40m

LAX08:50Los Angeles

9 May

LAX21:45Los Angeles

4h 55m

IAD05:40Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

£223

American Airlines

5 May

IAD06:10Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

5h 40m

LAX08:50Los Angeles

12 May

LAX21:45Los Angeles

4h 55m

IAD05:40Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

£223

American Airlines

5 May

IAD15:53Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

8h 01m

1 stop

LAX20:54Los Angeles

10 May

LAX21:45Los Angeles

4h 55m

IAD05:40Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

£245

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IAD - LAX

IADLAX

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 7/5

12:36-09:03

2 stops23h 27m

Los Angeles

Mon 11/5

23:21-17:52

1 stop15h 31m

£196

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

DCA - LAX

DCALAX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 9/6

18:35-23:05

1 stop7h 30m

Los Angeles

Thu 9/7

05:20-16:45

1 stop8h 25m

£197

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

IAD - LAX

IADLAX

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 15/4

16:30-20:45

1 stop7h 15m

Los Angeles

Tue 21/4

06:20-15:50

1 stop6h 30m

£197

Fastest return journey

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

DCA - LAX

DCALAX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 22/4

16:40-19:25

Nonstop5h 45m

Los Angeles

Wed 29/4

07:35-15:29

Nonstop4h 54m

£204

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

IAD - LAX

IADLAX

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 22/4

20:53-23:44

Nonstop5h 51m

Los Angeles

Wed 6/5

22:10-06:12

Nonstop5h 02m

£204

Washington, D.C.San Diego

IAD - SAN

IADSAN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 22/4

18:56-21:40

Nonstop5h 44m

San Diego

Sat 9/5

09:35-17:41

Nonstop5h 06m

£207

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

DCA - LAX

DCALAX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 5/5

09:59-12:46

Nonstop5h 47m

Los Angeles

Sun 10/5

06:30-12:59

1 stop27h 29m

£208

Washington, D.C.San Diego

IAD - SAN

IADSAN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 21/4

18:22-21:22

Nonstop6h 00m

San Diego

Tue 28/4

09:35-17:41

Nonstop5h 06m

£208

Washington, D.C.San Diego

IAD - SAN

IADSAN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 2/5

09:27-16:05

1 stop9h 38m

San Diego

Sat 9/5

12:55-21:00

Nonstop5h 05m

£211

Washington, D.C.Las Vegas

IAD - LAS

IADLAS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 14/4

10:11-15:24

1 stop8h 13m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 20/4

00:30-11:42

1 stop8h 12m

£258

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Virginia to California

Look no further. We've gone through all the searches for this route on momondo so you have the important information and insights to find the cheapest flight ticket for your trip

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What is the cheapest month to fly to California?

If you are unable to visit California during the month of September, then departing from Virginia during the month August is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around £251.

What is the cheapest Virginia to California flight route?

Fly from Richmond Byrd Intl to San Francisco for the best Virginia - California flight prices

How far in advance should I book a flight 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 £286 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to California from Virginia for as low as £241 on momondo.

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

There is only 1 cabin class 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.

Can stopping save me money on Virginia to California flights?

You could potentially save up to 20% on your flight if you consider stops on a Virginia to California flight.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Virginia to California?
Prices for flights from Virginia to California are updated daily.
How old do you have to be to fly from Virginia to California?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Virginia to California.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to California?
The necessary travel and health documents for your California 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 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 (74.40% of total bookings). The next most popular plane models are Boeing 737 MAX 9 (6.40%), Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) (4.80%), and Boeing 737-900 (3.20%).

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We help find the flight that best suits your needs, momondo compares prices from hundreds of airlines and travel agents and helps you filter them to find the best flight from Virginia to California for you.

Can I find flights from Virginia to California with flexible booking policies on momondo?

Yes. momondo allows you to filter the results for Virginia to California flights to just show those with flexible booking policies.

How can momondo help me find flights from Virginia to California?

momondo helps you find the best flight between Virginia and California by providing filters to narrow your choice of flights to those matching your criteria. You can select flights based on numerous factors such as price, departure and landing times, airport and airline.

I’m not ready to book a flight from Virginia to California right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?

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