Find Cheap Flights from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles (WAS - LAX)

Flights overview

Useful information for finding cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$160	Frontier 1 stop 13 hr Sat, May 2 — Fri, May 8	The cheapest round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles is currently $160
Cheapest one-way flight	$80	Frontier 1 stop 10 hr Tue, Jun 9	The cheapest one-way flight from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles is currently $80
Cheapest nonstop flights	$217	United Nonstop 6 hr Thu, May 28 — Wed, Jun 3	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles is currently $217
Last-minute weekend getaway	$285	Frontier 1 stop 14 hr Fri, Apr 17 — Mon, Apr 20	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles is currently $285
Cheapest business class flights	$433	Frontier 1 stop 16 hr Thu, May 28 — Sat, Jun 6	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles is currently $433

Fastest flight	5 hr 25 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles takes 5 hr 25 min
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles is typically September. The most expensive month to fly is typically March.

September Cheapest	Typical prices: $95–195
March Most expensive	Typical prices: $225–450

Popular airlines from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles

United

Nonstop

from $217

Typical price: $225–470

59 weekly nonstop flights

BWI, IAD - LAX Every day

1380 weekly connecting flights

BWI, DCA, IAD - LAX Every day
Southwest

Nonstop

from $232

Typical price: $235–490

21 weekly nonstop flights

BWI - LAX Every day

1295 weekly connecting flights

BWI, DCA, IAD - LAX Every day
American

Nonstop

from $217

Typical price: $245–490

21 weekly nonstop flights

DCA, IAD - LAX Every day

1010 weekly connecting flights

BWI, DCA, IAD - LAX Every day
Delta

Nonstop

from $349

Typical price: $275–620

7 weekly nonstop flights

DCA - LAX Every day

1133 weekly connecting flights

BWI, DCA, IAD - LAX Every day
Alaska

Nonstop

from $337

Typical price: $295–670

7 weekly nonstop flights

DCA - LAX Every day

70 weekly connecting flights

BWI, DCA, IAD - LAX Every day
Frontier

from $160

Typical price: $185–405

75 weekly connecting flights

BWI, DCA, IAD - LAX Every day

Popular airports near Washington, D.C.

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)

Washington United States 17 min 4 mi
Dulles International Airport (IAD)

Washington United States 54 min 22 mi
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI)

Baltimore United States 48 min 27 mi
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)

Philadelphia United States 2 hr 19 min 116 mi

Popular airports near Los Angeles

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

Los Angeles United States 32 min 12 mi
Tijuana International Airport (TIJ)

Tijuana Mexico 2 hr 25 min 127 mi
Ontario International Airport (ONT)

Ontario United States 47 min 37 mi
John Wayne Airport (SNA)

Santa Ana United States 45 min 34 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles

The cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles are usually in September. Typical ticket prices in September range from $95 to $195.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $160. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $80.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest United flight from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles is $217, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles is $232, flying from May 28 to Jun 6.
The cheapest American flight from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles is $217, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
The cheapest Delta flight from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles is $349, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles is $337, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles is $160, flying from May 2 to May 8.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles starts at $160 from Sat, May 2 to Fri, May 8. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $80 and departs on Tue, Jun 9.

5 hr 25 min is the shortest flight time from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles.

Los Angeles is a year-round destination. The weather's mostly warm and mild, with hotter temperatures Jul–Oct. Arts and cultural events happen regularly, including film festivals such as LA Film Fest (Jun) and AFI Fest (Nov). In summer, there are free outdoor concerts and film screenings at venues across the city. Other major annual events include the Academy Awards (Feb/Mar) and the LA Marathon (Feb/Mar).

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles.

In terms of nonstop flights, United is the most popular. United offers 59 nonstop flights and 1,380 connecting flights per week. United flies from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI) , Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) , Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .

Other popular airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles are:

Southwest offers 21 nonstop flights and 1,295 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI) , Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) , Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .
American offers 21 nonstop flights and 1,010 connecting flights per week. American flies from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI) , Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) , Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .
Delta offers 7 nonstop flights and 1,133 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI) , Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) , Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .
Alaska offers 7 nonstop flights and 70 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI) , Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) , Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .
Frontier offers 75 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI) , Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) , Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Washington, D.C. and Los Angeles.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $160. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $80.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest United flight from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles is $217, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles is $232, flying from May 28 to Jun 6.
The cheapest American flight from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles is $217, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
The cheapest Delta flight from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles is $349, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles is $337, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles is $160, flying from May 2 to May 8.

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

There are 59 United direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 21 Southwest direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 21 American direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 Delta direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 Alaska direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Washington, D.C. and Los Angeles at price $285 is offered by Frontier from Fri, Apr 17 to Mon, Apr 20.

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

There are 59 United direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 21 Southwest direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 21 American direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 Delta direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 Alaska direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Washington, D.C. and Los Angeles start at $217 from Thu, May 28 to Wed, Jun 3 with United.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Washington, D.C. and Los Angeles start at $433 from Thu, May 28 to Sat, Jun 6 with Frontier.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Washington, D.C. and Los Angeles start at $160 from Sat, May 2 to Fri, May 8.

To book business class trips from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Washington, D.C. and Los Angeles starts at $285 from Fri, Apr 17 to Mon, Apr 20 with Frontier.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Washington, D.C. and Los Angeles at price $285 is offered by Frontier from Fri, Apr 17 to Mon, Apr 20.

To find last-minute flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.