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

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

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

The number of flights available between Virginia and California is 119 per day as of May 2026. The most frequent departure time is 09:00, with 100% of daily flights leaving at midday.

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

833 flights are operational weekly from Virginia to California as of May 2026. The most popular departure day for this route is Thu, with 18% 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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16:05 - 22:25

DCA

LAX

9h 20m

2 stops

00:50 - 13:40

LAX

DCA

9h 50m

2 stops

£190Southwest

Fri, 14 Aug - Sun, 16 Aug

21:35 - 07:25

DCA

LAX

12h 50m

1 stop

05:05 - 18:20

LAX

DCA

10h 15m

2 stops

£191Southwest

Sun, 28 Jun - Sat, 4 Jul

07:00 - 13:44

DCA

LAS

9h 44m

1 stop

20:59 - 21:58

LAS

DCA

21h 59m

1 stop

£192Frontier

Mon, 1 Jun - Wed, 3 Jun

09:12 - 11:29

IAD

LAS

5h 17mdirect

00:35 - 08:12

LAS

IAD

4h 37mdirect

£194Frontier

Mon, 1 Jun - Tue, 2 Jun

22:20 - 00:57

IAD

LAX

5h 37mdirect

21:30 - 05:36

LAX

IAD

5h 06mdirect

£194United Airlines

Thu, 4 Jun - Sun, 7 Jun

07:00 - 11:31

RDU

LAX

7h 31m

1 stop

12:16 - 21:37

LAX

RDU

6h 21m

1 stop

£196Breeze Airways

Wed, 28 Oct - Wed, 4 Nov

22:20 - 00:57

IAD

LAX

5h 37mdirect

23:30 - 07:33

LAX

IAD

5h 03mdirect

£197United Airlines

Tue, 30 Jun - Tue, 7 Jul

07:05 - 11:42

RDU

LAX

7h 37m

1 stop

12:12 - 22:00

LAX

RDU

6h 48m

1 stop

£200Breeze Airways

Thu, 27 Aug - Mon, 31 Aug

09:30 - 12:09

DCA

LAX

5h 39mdirect

11:48 - 20:00

LAX

DCA

5h 12mdirect

£209Alaska Airlines

Wed, 21 Oct - Fri, 30 Oct

19:37 - 22:20

IAD

SAN

5h 43mdirect

15:56 - 07:34

SAN

IAD

12h 38m

1 stop

£242Alaska Airlines

Tue, 2 Jun - Tue, 9 Jun

Alaska Airlines flights from Virginia to California

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Alaska Airlines

21 Oct

DCA09:30Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

5h 39m

LAX12:09Los Angeles

30 Oct

LAX11:48Los Angeles

5h 12m

DCA20:00Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

£209

Alaska Airlines

17 Aug

DCA09:59Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

5h 28m

LAX12:27Los Angeles

27 Aug

LAX11:47Los Angeles

5h 13m

DCA20:00Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

£223

Alaska Airlines

1 Sept

DCA09:30Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

5h 29m

LAX11:59Los Angeles

2 Sept

LAX07:10Los Angeles

7h 49m

1 stop

DCA17:59Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

£234

Breeze Airways flights from Virginia to California

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Breeze Airways

28 Oct

RDU07:00Raleigh-Durham

7h 31m

1 stop

LAX11:31Los Angeles

4 Nov

LAX12:16Los Angeles

6h 21m

1 stop

RDU21:37Raleigh-Durham

£196

Breeze Airways

27 Aug

RDU07:05Raleigh-Durham

7h 37m

1 stop

LAX11:42Los Angeles

31 Aug

LAX12:12Los Angeles

6h 48m

1 stop

RDU22:00Raleigh-Durham

£200

Breeze Airways

1 Aug

RDU18:09Raleigh-Durham

7h 50m

1 stop

LAX22:59Los Angeles

4 Aug

LAX23:00Los Angeles

9h 16m

1 stop

RDU11:16Raleigh-Durham

£205

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Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

DCA - LAX

DCALAX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 14/8

16:05-22:25

2 stops9h 20m

Los Angeles

Sun 16/8

00:50-13:40

2 stops9h 50m

£190

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

DCA - LAX

DCALAX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 28/6

21:35-07:25

1 stop12h 50m

Los Angeles

Sat 4/7

05:05-18:20

2 stops10h 15m

£191

Washington, D.C.Las Vegas

DCA - LAS

DCALAS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 1/6

07:00-13:44

1 stop9h 44m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 3/6

20:59-21:58

1 stop21h 59m

£192

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Washington, D.C.Las Vegas

IAD - LAS

IADLAS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 1/6

09:12-11:29

Nonstop5h 17m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 2/6

00:35-08:12

Nonstop4h 37m

£194

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

IAD - LAX

IADLAX

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 4/6

22:20-00:57

Nonstop5h 37m

Los Angeles

Sun 7/6

21:30-05:36

Nonstop5h 06m

£194

RaleighLos Angeles

RDU - LAX

RDULAX

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 28/10

07:00-11:31

1 stop7h 31m

Los Angeles

Wed 4/11

12:16-21:37

1 stop6h 21m

£196

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

IAD - LAX

IADLAX

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 30/6

22:20-00:57

Nonstop5h 37m

Los Angeles

Tue 7/7

23:30-07:33

Nonstop5h 03m

£197

RaleighLos Angeles

RDU - LAX

RDULAX

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 27/8

07:05-11:42

1 stop7h 37m

Los Angeles

Mon 31/8

12:12-22:00

1 stop6h 48m

£200

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

DCA - LAX

DCALAX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 21/10

09:30-12:09

Nonstop5h 39m

Los Angeles

Fri 30/10

11:48-20:00

Nonstop5h 12m

£209

Washington, D.C.San Diego

IAD - SAN

IADSAN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 2/6

19:37-22:20

Nonstop5h 43m

San Diego

Tue 9/6

15:56-07:34

1 stop12h 38m

£242

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Virginia to California

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What is the cheapest month to fly to California?

If you are unable to visit California during the month of October, then departing from Virginia during the month July is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around £324.

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 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 £281 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 £218 on momondo.

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.

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Fastest flight time	5h 06m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in California	418 airports

The fastest flight from Virginia to California takes 5h 06m

Direct flights go from Virginia to California every day.

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

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Virginia to California

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 (82.51% of total bookings). The next most popular plane models are Boeing 737 MAX 9 (4.37%), Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) (3.28%), and Boeing 737-900 (2.19%).

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