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Washington D.C. to Los Angeles Flight Information

The approximate distance between Washington D.C. and Los Angeles is 3,710.67 km. Average flight time from Washington D.C. to Los Angeles is around 5 hours 43 minutes. According to Trip.com data, travel demand hits its peak in July. The cheapest month to book flights is November.

Cheapest one-way
US$75
Frontier Airlines Frontier Airlines WAS-LAX 9h 11m · 1 stop Sat, Sep 5
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Cheapest round-trip
US$152
Frontier Airlines Frontier Airlines WAS-LAX 16h 40m · 2 stops Thu, Aug 20 - Wed, Aug 26
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When to fly
August
Cheapest
July
Peak season
Route details
3,710.67 km
Flight distance
5h 43m
Average flight time

Search for direct flights from Washington D.C. to Los Angeles in the next 3 months. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data, one-way direct flights start at US$122, and round-trip direct flights start at US$222.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        DCA 16:45
        5h 34m
        Nonstop
        LAX 19:19
        Washington D.C. - Los Angeles | Sun, Aug 30 | Delta Air Lines
        LAX 07:35
        5h
        Nonstop
        DCA 15:35
        Los Angeles - Washington D.C. | Wed, Sep 2 | Delta Air Lines
        US$222 US$513
        56% off
        56% off
        US$513 US$222
      • DCA 16:45
        5h 34m
        Nonstop
        LAX 19:19
        Washington D.C. - Los Angeles | Tue, Aug 25 | Delta Air Lines
        LAX 07:35
        5h
        Nonstop
        DCA 15:35
        Los Angeles - Washington D.C. | Wed, Sep 2 | Delta Air Lines
        US$225 US$513
        56% off
        56% off
        US$513 US$225
      • IAD 08:59
        16h 40m
        1 stop
        LAX 22:39
        Washington D.C. - Los Angeles | Thu, Aug 20 | Frontier Airlines
        LAX 10:15
        18h 49m
        1 stop
        IAD 08:04
        Los Angeles - Washington D.C. | Wed, Aug 26 | Frontier Airlines
        US$152 US$513
        70% off
        70% off
        US$513 US$152
      • IAD 09:13
        16h 26m
        1 stop
        LAX 22:39
        Washington D.C. - Los Angeles | Wed, Aug 19 | Frontier Airlines
        LAX 06:55
        22h 9m
        1 stop
        IAD 08:04
        Los Angeles - Washington D.C. | Tue, Aug 25 | Frontier Airlines
        US$374
        27% off
        US$513 US$374
      • WAS 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        LAX 14:00
        Washington D.C. - Los Angeles | Sat, Aug 15 | Normal Airline
        LAX 15:00
        6h
        Nonstop
        WAS 16:00
        Los Angeles - Washington D.C. | Mon, Aug 17 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        DCA 16:45
        5h 34m
        Nonstop
        LAX 19:19
        Washington D.C. - Los Angeles | Sun, Sep 6 | Delta Air Lines
        US$122 US$173
        28% off
        28% off
        US$173 US$122
      • DCA 17:35
        5h 37m
        Nonstop
        LAX 20:12
        Washington D.C. - Los Angeles | Sun, Sep 6 | American Airlines
        US$126 US$173
        27% off
        27% off
        US$173 US$126
      • DCA 18:00
        9h 11m
        1 stop
        LAX 00:11
        Washington D.C. - Los Angeles | Sat, Sep 5 | Frontier Airlines
        US$75 US$173
        56% off
        56% off
        US$173 US$75
      • DCA 18:00
        9h 10m
        1 stop
        LAX 00:10
        Washington D.C. - Los Angeles | Sun, Oct 4 | Frontier Airlines
        US$89
        49% off
        US$173 US$89
      • IAD 11:12
        9h 58m
        1 stop
        LAX 18:10
        Washington D.C. - Los Angeles | Fri, Sep 25 | Frontier Airlines
        US$89
        49% off
        US$173 US$89
      • IAD 11:12
        9h 58m
        1 stop
        LAX 18:10
        Washington D.C. - Los Angeles | Wed, Sep 30 | Frontier Airlines
        US$89
        49% off
        US$173 US$89
      • IAD 11:12
        9h 58m
        1 stop
        LAX 18:10
        Washington D.C. - Los Angeles | Wed, Oct 7 | Frontier Airlines
        US$90
        48% off
        US$173 US$90
      • IAD 08:59
        27h 30m
        1 stop
        LAX 09:29
        Washington D.C. - Los Angeles | Mon, Aug 31 | Frontier Airlines
        US$90
        48% off
        US$173 US$90
      • DCA 18:00
        9h 10m
        1 stop
        LAX 00:10
        Washington D.C. - Los Angeles | Fri, Oct 2 | Frontier Airlines
        US$90
        48% off
        US$173 US$90
      • IAD 11:12
        9h 58m
        1 stop
        LAX 18:10
        Washington D.C. - Los Angeles | Tue, Sep 29 | Frontier Airlines
        US$90
        48% off
        US$173 US$90
      • IAD 08:59
        16h 40m
        1 stop
        LAX 22:39
        Washington D.C. - Los Angeles | Sat, Aug 29 | Frontier Airlines
        US$90
        48% off
        US$173 US$90
      • IAD 11:12
        9h 58m
        1 stop
        LAX 18:10
        Washington D.C. - Los Angeles | Sun, Sep 13 | Frontier Airlines
        US$91
        47% off
        US$173 US$91
      • WAS 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        LAX 14:00
        Washington D.C. - Los Angeles | Sat, Aug 15 | Normal Airline
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Popular airlines flying from Washington D.C. to Los Angeles

You can choose from 4 airlines that fly from Washington D.C. to Los Angeles, including American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, and United Airlines. Delta Air Lines has lowest fares on this route.
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Frontier Airlines logo Frontier Airlines
United Airlines logo United Airlines
Alaska Airlines logo Alaska Airlines
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Washington D.C. to Los Angeles according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Trip.com Price Trends on Flights from Washington D.C. to Los Angeles

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from Washington D.C. to Los Angeles?

Average monthly one-way flight prices from Washington D.C. to Los Angeles, based on bookings made by Trip.com users over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Washington D.C. to Los Angeles is August, with an average price of US$187; while the month with the highest flight price is usually July, with an average price of up to US$354.

US$354
US$271
US$187
US$104
  • US$187
    Aug
  • US$260
    Sep
  • US$295
    Oct
  • US$265
    Nov
  • US$315
    Dec
  • US$291
    Jan
  • US$259
    Feb
  • US$308
    Mar
  • US$290
    Apr
  • US$295
    May
  • US$334
    Jun
  • US$354
    Jul

Which month has the cheapest round-trip flights from Washington D.C. to Los Angeles?

The average price of round-trip flights from Washington D.C. to Los Angeles purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on data from Trip.com, the lowest prices for round-trip flights from Washington D.C. to Los Angeles are found during September, with an average price of US$339. Conversely, the highest prices are found during August, with an average price of up to US$675.

US$675
US$507
US$339
US$171
    Cheapest
  • US$675
    Aug
  • US$339
    Sep
  • US$464
    Oct
  • US$548
    Nov
  • US$530
    Dec
  • US$365
    Jan
  • US$354
    Feb
  • US$529
    Mar
  • US$549
    Apr
  • US$481
    May
  • US$499
    Jun
  • US$657
    Jul

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Washington D.C. to Los Angeles (WAS-LAX)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Frontier Airlines offers one-way fares as low as US$75 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. DCA to LAX on Sat, Sep 5), while Frontier Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$152 departing on Thu, Aug 20 and returning on Wed, Aug 26.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Washington D.C. to Los Angeles with the following airlines, including: American Airlines United Airlines Alaska Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 5 hours 43 minutes to fly from Washington D.C. to Los Angeles.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Washington D.C. to Los Angeles is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 63 flight per week flying from Washington D.C. to Los Angeles. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: United Airlines: S/-/-/-/-/-/- -- UA325 (07:19)
  • To find best deals on flights from Washington D.C. to Los Angeles, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Sat, Sep 5, with one-way flights priced at just US$75.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Delta Air Lines.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Los Angeles travel is around July.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from Washington D.C. to Los Angeles is November, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our August flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Washington D.C. to Los Angeles on August 26, 2026 with Frontier Airlines, with prices starting at US$69.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Los Angeles, with Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Los Angeles International Airport (DCA-LAX) is by far the most common option on this route: Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) Ontario International Airport (ONT) Van Nuys Airport (VNY).
  • The time difference between Los Angeles and Washington D.C. is 3h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from Washington D.C. to Los Angeles is US$215. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Based on Trip.com data for travel in the next 30 days, the average round-trip fare from Washington D.C. to Los Angeles is US$416. The final price depends on the outbound and return dates, airline and fare conditions.
  • Enter Washington D.C. and Los Angeles, choose your travel dates and passengers, then compare flights by price, duration and baggage. Select a fare, review the change and cancellation rules, enter traveler details and complete payment to receive your confirmation.
  • Frontier Airlines and Jetblue Airwaysare the most popular budget airlines flying from Washington D.C. to Los Angeles. Check baggage, seat and payment fees before comparing the final price.

Trip.com Airline Insights on Flights from Washington D.C. to Los Angeles

Which airline offers the cheapest direct flights from Washington D.C. to Los Angeles?

Data is based on the average price of all nonstop flights from Washington D.C. to Los Angeles on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, Frontier Airlines provides the lowest-priced direct flights from Washington D.C. to Los Angeles, with fares starting at US$217.

US$163
US$217
US$272
US$327
US$381
Frontier Airlines
US$217
Frontier Airlines
Hawaiian Airlines
US$270
Hawaiian Airlines
Alaska Airlines
US$282
Alaska Airlines
Delta Air Lines
US$304
Delta Air Lines
American Airlines
US$367
American Airlines
United Airlines
US$381
United Airlines

Which airline operates the most flights from Washington D.C. to Los Angeles?

Total flights from Washington D.C. to Los Angeles across all airlines. (Based on Trip.com data from the past month)

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past month, United Airlines operates the most frequent flights from Washington D.C. to Los Angeles, with 58 flights per week.

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21
40
58
United Airlines
58
United Airlines
Virgin Australia
52
Virgin Australia
Air New Zealand
52
Air New Zealand
Qantas Airways
22
Qantas Airways
Air Tahiti Nui
22
Air Tahiti Nui
American Airlines
21
American Airlines

How many flights fly from Washington D.C. to Los Angeles daily?

The data is based on the flight numbers for each day of the week from Washington D.C. to Los Angeles within the Trip.com database over the past month.

Based on the past month's historical data from Trip.com, the number of flights from Washington D.C. to Los Angeles is the highest on Friday and the lowest on Wednesday.

270
222
173
125
Highest
202
Mon
191
Tue
173
Wed
218
Thu
270
Fri
224
Sat
222
Sun

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