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4:18 pm - 5:05 amLAX-BWI
9h 47m1 stop
8:08 am - 11:14 amBWI-LAX
6h 06mnonstop
$75Spirit Airlines
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Wed, Jan 22 - Thu, Jan 23
6:41 am - 11:03 pmLAX-BWI
13h 22m1 stop
5:30 am - 8:34 amBWI-LAX
6h 04mnonstop
$81Spirit Airlines
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Sat, Dec 7 - Sun, Dec 8
6:45 am - 5:02 pmONT-DCA
7h 17m1 stop
6:00 pm - 11:44 pmDCA-ONT
8h 44m1 stop
$126Frontier
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Thu, Jan 9 - Tue, Jan 14
6:55 am - 9:59 pmSFO-DCA
12h 04m1 stop
6:00 pm - 12:09 amDCA-SFO
9h 09m1 stop
$128Frontier
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Wed, Feb 5 - Sat, Feb 8
12:59 pm - 9:02 pmLAX-BWI
5h 03mnonstop
2:53 pm - 9:35 pmBWI-LAX
9h 42m1 stop
Wed, Feb 12 - Sat, Feb 15
2:07 pm - 10:02 pmLAX-BWI
4h 55mnonstop
2:53 pm - 9:35 pmBWI-LAX
9h 42m1 stop
Tue, Feb 11 - Sat, Feb 15
8:40 am - 4:14 pmLAX-IAD
4h 34mnonstop
8:45 am - 11:37 amIAD-LAX
5h 52mnonstop
$212United Airlines
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Sat, Jan 25 - Tue, Jan 28
4:55 pm - 12:53 amLAX-IAD
4h 58mnonstop
6:15 am - 9:07 amIAD-LAX
5h 52mnonstop
$217United Airlines
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Wed, Dec 25 - Thu, Jan 2
8:06 am - 4:00 pmLAX-DCA
4h 54mnonstop
5:10 pm - 8:15 pmDCA-LAX
6h 05mnonstop
$227Delta
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Tue, Jan 14 - Mon, Jan 27
8:06 am - 4:00 pmLAX-DCA
4h 54mnonstop
5:10 pm - 8:15 pmDCA-LAX
6h 05mnonstop
$262Delta
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Thu, Jan 9 - Mon, Jan 13
5:30 am - 9:00 pmLAX-BWI
12h 30m1 stop
$48Spirit Airlines
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Tue, Dec 17
11:30 pm - 7:28 amLAX-BWI
4h 58mnonstop
$55Spirit Airlines
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Wed, Jan 8
6:55 am - 4:59 pmSFO-DCA
7h 04m1 stop
$63Frontier
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Wed, Dec 11
6:30 am - 4:59 pmLAX-DCA
7h 29m1 stop
$63Frontier
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Thu, Jan 30
12:30 pm - 8:18 pmLAX-DCA
4h 48mnonstop
$95American Airlines
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Thu, Nov 28
9:54 am - 5:49 pmLAX-BWI
4h 55mnonstop
$99United Airlines
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Sat, Feb 15
8:40 am - 4:14 pmLAX-IAD
4h 34mnonstop
$99United Airlines
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Sat, Jan 25
2:45 pm - 12:01 pmLAX-DCA
42h 16m2 stops
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12:26 pm - 12:32 amLAX-BWI
9h 06m2 stops
$113American Airlines
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11:59 pm - 1:09 amSFO-BWI
22h 10m2 stops
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1:03 am - 8:52 amLAX-BWI
4h 49mnonstop
9:02 pm - 11:58 pmBWI-LAX
5h 56mnonstop
$308Spirit Airlines
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Tue, Nov 26 - Wed, Nov 27
9:09 pm - 12:06 pmSFO-DCA
11h 57m1 stop
1:01 pm - 12:11 amDCA-SFO
14h 10m1 stop
$310Frontier
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Tue, Nov 26 - Tue, Dec 3
10:17 am - 6:15 pmLAX-BWI
4h 58mnonstop
4:09 pm - 9:30 pmBWI-LAX
8h 21m1 stop
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8:35 pm - 7:18 amLAX-BWI
7h 43m1 stop
4:09 pm - 9:30 pmBWI-LAX
8h 21m1 stop
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6:10 am - 6:14 pmSFO-BWI
9h 04m1 stop
7:15 am - 12:42 pmBWI-SFO
8h 27m1 stop
$463Delta
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Fri, Nov 22 - Fri, Jan 10
12:40 am - 10:45 amSFO-BWI
7h 05m1 stop
7:00 am - 12:40 pmBWI-SFO
8h 40m1 stop
$493Delta
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11:59 pm - 11:13 amLAX-BWI
8h 14m1 stop
11:39 am - 4:51 pmBWI-LAX
8h 12m1 stop
$495Sun Country Air
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Sat, Nov 23 - Tue, Nov 26
12:17 am - 1:02 pmSFO-BWI
9h 45m1 stop
5:00 am - 12:44 pmBWI-SFO
10h 44m2 stops
$498American Airlines
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6:05 pm - 10:52 amSAN-IAD
13h 47m1 stop
12:20 pm - 5:06 pmIAD-SAN
7h 46m1 stop
$540Sun Country Air
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Sat, Nov 23 - Thu, Nov 28
9:55 pm - 8:40 amSAN-IAD
7h 45m1 stop
5:09 pm - 9:57 pmIAD-SAN
7h 48m1 stop
$547American Airlines
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Sat, Nov 23 - Wed, Nov 27
10:26 am - 6:24 pmLAX-BWI
4h 58mnonstop
5:30 am - 8:34 amBWI-LAX
6h 04mnonstop
$102Spirit Airlines
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2:07 pm - 10:02 pmLAX-BWI
4h 55mnonstop
9:55 am - 1:02 pmBWI-LAX
6h 07mnonstop
$112Spirit Airlines
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Wed, Jan 15 - Wed, Jan 22
7:56 am - 3:56 pmLAX-DCA
5h 00mnonstop
5:30 pm - 8:25 pmDCA-LAX
5h 55mnonstop
$208American Airlines
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Sat, Jan 25 - Tue, Jan 28
8:40 am - 4:14 pmLAX-IAD
4h 34mnonstop
8:45 am - 11:37 amIAD-LAX
5h 52mnonstop
$212United Airlines
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Sat, Jan 25 - Tue, Jan 28
4:55 pm - 12:53 amLAX-IAD
4h 58mnonstop
6:15 am - 9:07 amIAD-LAX
5h 52mnonstop
$217United Airlines
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Wed, Dec 25 - Thu, Jan 2
8:06 am - 4:00 pmLAX-DCA
4h 54mnonstop
5:10 pm - 8:15 pmDCA-LAX
6h 05mnonstop
$227Delta
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Tue, Jan 14 - Mon, Jan 27
10:30 pm - 6:20 amLAX-IAD
4h 50mnonstop
7:00 am - 10:00 amIAD-LAX
6h 00mnonstop
$227Alaska Airlines
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1:16 pm - 8:59 pmLAX-DCA
4h 43mnonstop
9:00 am - 12:16 pmDCA-LAX
6h 16mnonstop
$228Alaska Airlines
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Fri, Feb 14 - Tue, Feb 18
7:56 am - 3:56 pmLAX-DCA
5h 00mnonstop
5:30 pm - 8:25 pmDCA-LAX
5h 55mnonstop
$252American Airlines
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Wed, Jan 22 - Sat, Jan 25
8:06 am - 4:00 pmLAX-DCA
4h 54mnonstop
5:10 pm - 8:15 pmDCA-LAX
6h 05mnonstop
$262Delta
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United Airlines flights from California to Washington, D.C.

Our best United Airlines deals on California to Washington, D.C. flight tickets
United Airlines
Jan 25
LAX8:40 amLos Angeles
4h 34m
IAD4:14 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Jan 28
IAD8:45 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
5h 52m
LAX11:37 amLos Angeles
United Airlines
Dec 25
LAX4:55 pmLos Angeles
4h 58m
IAD12:53 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Jan 2
IAD6:15 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
5h 52m
LAX9:07 amLos Angeles
United Airlines
Jan 25
LAX1:15 pmLos Angeles
4h 47m
IAD9:02 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Jan 28
IAD4:00 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
8h 21m
1 stop
LAX9:21 pmLos Angeles

Alaska Airlines flights from California to Washington, D.C.

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Alaska Airlines
May 10
LAX10:30 pmLos Angeles
4h 50m
IAD6:20 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
May 31
IAD7:00 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
6h 00m
LAX10:00 amLos Angeles
Alaska Airlines
Jan 9
LAX6:00 amLos Angeles
8h 53m
1 stop
DCA5:53 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
Jan 13
DCA9:00 amWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
6h 03m
LAX12:03 pmLos Angeles
Alaska Airlines
Apr 24
LAX2:45 pmLos Angeles
12h 10m
1 stop
IAD5:55 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Apr 27
IAD7:00 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
6h 00m
LAX10:00 amLos Angeles

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Washington, D.C.?

The month of August is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Washington, D.C. from California, with most prices found around $306. If you’re not able to fly to Washington, D.C. in August, then February is your next best option. Flight prices from California to Washington, D.C. during February average around $307.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Washington, D.C.?

On average, the least expensive day to fly to Washington, D.C. from California is on a Thursday. momondo users have found tickets for Thursday departures for as low as $349. However, this price may fluctuate depending on the airline, the season, and holidays. When flying out on a Sunday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from California to Washington, D.C. for around $453.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Washington, D.C.?

In the afternoon is the cheapest time of day to fly from California to Washington, D.C. when you can find flight prices for as low as $319. Flying to Washington, D.C. in the afternoon is an ideal time because this is during off-peak travel hours. Try not to purchase tickets at noon because they tend to be around $421. Of course, these prices can vary depending on the time of year and what airport you fly to.

What is the cheapest California to Washington, D.C. flight route?

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The ideal time to book your flight to Washington, D.C. is 52 days in advance when prices tend to average $360. Don’t hesitate to check prices now though because momondo users recently found tickets for as low as $258.

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Best Price Found

$48

Fastest flight time

4h 34m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in Washington, D.C.

3 airports
The best one-way flight to Washington, D.C. from California in the past 72 hours is $48. The best round-trip flight deal from California to Washington, D.C. found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $75.
The fastest flight from California to Washington, D.C. takes 4h 34m
Direct flights go from California to Washington, D.C. every day.
There are 3 airports near Washington, D.C.: Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA), Baltimore/Washington (BWI), Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD)

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    The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from California to Washington, D.C..

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Washington, D.C.?

    The necessary travel and health documents for your Washington, D.C. 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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6.3
8,169 reviews
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6.1
3,536 reviews
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7.4
3,389 reviews
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Alaska AirlinesPriceFrom $138Free CancellationRating
8.0
9,464 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $154Free CancellationRating
8.0
8,755 reviews
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Sun Country AirPriceFrom $157Free CancellationRating
7.0
415 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $177Free CancellationRating
7.2
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SouthwestPriceFrom $206Free CancellationRating
8.1
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $217Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,172 reviews
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