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Flight deals from Los Angeles to Washington D.C.

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Los Angeles to Washington D.C.? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $252. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Washington D.C..$246 per passenger.Departing Sat, 26 Sep, returning Sat, 3 Oct.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Sat, 26 Sep, arriving in Baltimore Washington International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Baltimore Washington International on Sat, 3 Oct, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $246, select.

Washington D.C..$252 per passenger.Departing Wed, 26 Aug, returning Thu, 27 Aug.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Wed, 26 Aug, arriving in Washington Dulles.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Washington Dulles on Thu, 27 Aug, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $252, select.

Washington D.C..$252 per passenger.Departing Mon, 5 Oct, returning Sun, 11 Oct.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Mon, 5 Oct, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Sun, 11 Oct, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $252, select.

Washington D.C..$252 per passenger.Departing Fri, 6 Nov, returning Sat, 7 Nov.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Fri, 6 Nov, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Sat, 7 Nov, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $252, select.

Washington D.C..$252 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Sep, returning Sun, 6 Sep.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 1 Sep, arriving in Baltimore Washington International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Baltimore Washington International on Sun, 6 Sep, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $252, select.

Washington D.C..$252 per passenger.Departing Sat, 31 Oct, returning Tue, 3 Nov.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Sat, 31 Oct, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Tue, 3 Nov, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $252, select.

Washington D.C..$252 per passenger.Departing Fri, 28 Aug, returning Wed, 9 Sep.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Fri, 28 Aug, arriving in Baltimore Washington International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Baltimore Washington International on Wed, 9 Sep, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $252, select.

Washington D.C..$297 per passenger.Departing Wed, 6 Jan, returning Wed, 13 Jan.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Wed, 6 Jan, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Wed, 13 Jan, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $297, select.

Washington D.C..$297 per passenger.Departing Wed, 2 Dec, returning Wed, 16 Dec.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Wed, 2 Dec, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Wed, 16 Dec, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $297, select.

Washington D.C..$356 per passenger.Departing Sat, 7 Nov, returning Sun, 8 Nov.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Los Angeles International on Sat, 7 Nov, arriving in Washington Dulles.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Washington Dulles on Sun, 8 Nov, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $356, select.

Washington D.C..$356 per passenger.Departing Sat, 5 Sep, returning Sun, 6 Sep.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Los Angeles International on Sat, 5 Sep, arriving in Washington Dulles.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Washington Dulles on Sun, 6 Sep, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $356, select.

Washington D.C..$363 per passenger.Departing Sat, 12 Dec, returning Mon, 14 Dec.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Los Angeles International on Sat, 12 Dec, arriving in Washington Dulles.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Washington Dulles on Mon, 14 Dec, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $363, select.

Washington D.C..$363 per passenger.Departing Sat, 31 Oct, returning Tue, 3 Nov.Return flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from Los Angeles International on Sat, 31 Oct, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Inbound direct flight with Delta departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Tue, 3 Nov, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $363, select.

Washington D.C..$363 per passenger.Departing Fri, 5 Feb, returning Mon, 8 Feb.Return flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from Los Angeles International on Fri, 5 Feb, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Inbound direct flight with Delta departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Mon, 8 Feb, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $363, select.

Washington D.C..$363 per passenger.Departing Tue, 15 Sep, returning Thu, 1 Oct.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 15 Sep, arriving in Washington Dulles.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Washington Dulles on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $363, select.

Washington D.C..$363 per passenger.Departing Fri, 28 Aug, returning Mon, 14 Sep.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Los Angeles International on Fri, 28 Aug, arriving in Washington Dulles.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Washington Dulles on Mon, 14 Sep, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $363, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Washington D.C.

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Los Angeles to Washington D.C. flights are currently cheapest in August.

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Los Angeles to Washington D.C.: Flight information

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	$246
Cheapest month to fly	September
Average flight time	4 hrs, 58 mins
Most popular airline	United
Average flights per week	396

Finding cheap flights from Los Angeles to Washington D.C.: Frequently asked questions

How many airports are there in Washington D.C.?

There are 3 airports in Washington D.C.: Washington Ronald Reagan, Washington Dulles and Baltimore Washington International.

How much are return flights from Los Angeles to Washington D.C.?

The best price we found for a return flight from Los Angeles to Washington D.C. is $246. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

How long does it take to fly from Los Angeles to Washington D.C.?

4 hours and 58 minutes is the average flight time from Los Angeles to Washington D.C..

Which airlines fly direct from Los Angeles to Washington D.C.?

United, Southwest Airlines and American Airlines fly direct from Los Angeles to Washington D.C..

How many flights are there a week from Los Angeles to Washington D.C.?

As of August 2026, there are 399 flights per week flying from Los Angeles to Washington D.C..

When is the cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to Washington D.C.?

The cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Washington D.C. is usually September.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Washington D.C.?

If you're flying from Los Angeles, the cheapest airport near Washington D.C. is Baltimore Washington International – which is 43.7 km away from the centre of Washington D.C.. We've found flights into this airport from $246.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Los Angeles to Washington D.C. on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Los Angeles to Washington D.C. on Saturday, 26 September 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Los Angeles to Washington D.C.?

Yes – the average flight time is 4 hours and 58 minutes.

How can I get the best flight deal from Los Angeles to Washington D.C.?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Washington D.C. but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to Washington D.C.?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Washington D.C. is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

What’s the weather like in Washington D.C.?

In August, the average temperature is usually around 25°C. July is typically the warmest month in Washington D.C., when it usually averages around 31°C. You can expect the least rain in February. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging -4°C. The rainiest month is September.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Los Angeles to Washington D.C. with?

The cheapest airline that flies to Washington D.C. is Frontier Airlines. And the cheapest airline that flies to Washington Dulles Airport is United.

How to find cheap flights to Washington D.C. (WASA) from Los Angeles (LAXA) in 2024

Looking for cheap tickets from Los Angeles to Washington D.C.? Return tickets start from $246 and one-way flights to Washington D.C. from Los Angeles start from $117

Here are a few tips on how to secure the best flight price and make your journey as smooth as possible.

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