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	$165	Frontier 1 stop 20 hr Sat, Feb 21 — Sat, Feb 28	The cheapest round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles is currently $165
Cheapest one-way flight	$75	Frontier 1 stop 10 hr Wed, Feb 25	The cheapest one-way flight from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles is currently $75
Cheapest nonstop flights	$237	United Nonstop 7 hr Sat, Feb 28 — Sat, Mar 7	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles is currently $237
Last-minute weekend getaway	$222	Frontier 1 stop 21 hr Sat, Jan 31 — Mon, Feb 2	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles is currently $222
Cheapest business class flights	$1,143	Delta 1 stop 9 hr Sat, Apr 18 — Sat, Apr 25	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles is currently $1,143

Fastest flight	5 hr 40 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles takes 5 hr 40 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 December.

September Cheapest	Typical prices: $95–195
December Most expensive	Typical prices: $180–410

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

United

Nonstop

from $237

Typical price: $220–425

45 weekly nonstop flights

BWI, IAD - LAX Every day

1466 weekly connecting flights

BWI, DCA, IAD - LAX Every day
Southwest

Nonstop

from $257

Typical price: $240–475

16 weekly nonstop flights

BWI - LAX Every day

1099 weekly connecting flights

BWI, DCA, IAD - LAX Every day
American

Nonstop

from $257

Typical price: $245–455

14 weekly nonstop flights

DCA - LAX Every day

965 weekly connecting flights

BWI, DCA, IAD - LAX Every day
Delta

Nonstop

from $257

Typical price: $275–580

7 weekly nonstop flights

DCA - LAX Every day

1042 weekly connecting flights

BWI, DCA, IAD - LAX Every day
Alaska

Nonstop

from $277

Typical price: $285–610

7 weekly nonstop flights

DCA - LAX Every day

70 weekly connecting flights

BWI, DCA, IAD - LAX Every day
Frontier

from $165

Typical price: $180–385

61 weekly connecting flights

BWI, DCA, IAD - LAX Every day

Popular airports near Washington, D.C.

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)

Washington United States 18 min 4 mi
Dulles International Airport (IAD)

Washington United States 52 min 22 mi
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI)

Baltimore United States 49 min 27 mi
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)

Philadelphia United States 2 hr 20 min 116 mi

Popular airports near Los Angeles

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

Los Angeles United States 31 min 12 mi
Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR)

Burbank United States 26 min 12 mi
Tijuana International Airport (TIJ)

Tijuana Mexico 2 hr 26 min 127 mi
Ontario International Airport (ONT)

Ontario United States 45 min 37 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 $165. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $75.

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

The cheapest United flight from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles is $237, flying from Feb 28 to Mar 7.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles is $257, flying from Feb 21 to Feb 28.
The cheapest American flight from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles is $257, flying from Feb 23 to Mar 3.
The cheapest Delta flight from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles is $257, flying from Feb 23 to Mar 3.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles is $277, flying from Apr 23 to Apr 29.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles is $165, flying from Feb 21 to Feb 28.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles starts at $165 from Sat, Feb 21 to Sat, Feb 28. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $75 and departs on Wed, Feb 25.

5 hr 40 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 45 nonstop flights and 1,466 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 16 nonstop flights and 1,099 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 14 nonstop flights and 965 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 1,042 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 61 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 $165. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $75.

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

The cheapest United flight from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles is $237, flying from Feb 28 to Mar 7.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles is $257, flying from Feb 21 to Feb 28.
The cheapest American flight from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles is $257, flying from Feb 23 to Mar 3.
The cheapest Delta flight from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles is $257, flying from Feb 23 to Mar 3.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles is $277, flying from Apr 23 to Apr 29.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles is $165, flying from Feb 21 to Feb 28.

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

There are 45 United direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 16 Southwest direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 14 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 $222 is offered by Frontier from Sat, Jan 31 to Mon, Feb 2.

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

There are 45 United direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 16 Southwest direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 14 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 $237 from Sat, Feb 28 to Sat, Mar 7 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 $1,143 from Sat, Apr 18 to Sat, Apr 25 with Delta.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Washington, D.C. and Los Angeles start at $165 from Sat, Feb 21 to Sat, Feb 28.

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 $222 from Sat, Jan 31 to Mon, Feb 2 with Frontier.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Washington, D.C. and Los Angeles at price $222 is offered by Frontier from Sat, Jan 31 to Mon, Feb 2.

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.