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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles
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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Washington, D.C. and Los Angeles?
What is the cheapest month to fly to Los Angeles?
The month of September is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Los Angeles from Washington, D.C., with most prices found around $312. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of September, then book flights to Los Angeles from Washington, D.C. during February instead. Flights to Los Angeles in February, while not as cheap as those in September, still average around $314.
What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Los Angeles?
Our data shows that Wednesday is the least expensive day to fly to Los Angeles. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as $454. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Saturday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to Los Angeles on Saturday is $750.
What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Los Angeles?
Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to Los Angeles is in the evening. Flights from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles during this time can be as low as $338. In the morning is when there is more demand to fly to Los Angeles, so prices are often more expensive at around $391 per ticket.
What is the cheapest Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles flight route?
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How far in advance should I book a flight to Los Angeles?
You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Los Angeles from Washington, D.C. when booking 5 weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Los Angeles for around $300 when searching 5 weeks out.However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Los Angeles from Washington, D.C. for as low as $218 on momondo.
What cabin class options are available on Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles flights?
There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.
What is the cheapest airline that flies from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles?
Frontier, Spirit Airlines, and United Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles
What airlines fly to Los Angeles?
United Airlines, Spirit Airlines and Alaska Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Los Angeles from Washington, D.C. according to our data. United Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 40% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Los Angeles. Keep in mind that there are 10 different airlines that fly to Los Angeles on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.
How many flights depart from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles on average per day?
43 flights are operational daily from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles as of January 2025. The most popular departure time for this route is 5:00PM, with 58% of flights per day taking off in the afternoon.
How many flights depart from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles on average per week?
As of January 2025, there are 304 flights per week flying from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles. The most common day of the week flights depart is Mon, with 17% of flights taking off on this day.
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How far is Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles by plane?
The straight-line distance from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles is 2296.4 mi. By plane, this route typically takes 5h 25m.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles Airport?
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How many operators does momondo search for flights from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles Airport?
As of January 2025, there are 10 operators available to choose from for flights from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles Airport.
How old do you have to be to fly from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles Airport?
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 Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Los Angeles Airport?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Los Angeles Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Los Angeles Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.
What is the most popular plane model from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles?
Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular plane model on flight routes from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles is Boeing 757-300 (14.91% of total bookings). The next most popular plane models are Boeing 737 MAX 9 (14.60%), Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) (11.41%), and Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner (10.76%).
What is the most popular airline from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles?
Based on momondo bookings for flights between Washington, D.C. and Los Angeles, the leading airline is United Airlines, making up 41% of the total bookings. Other popular airlines include Alaska Airlines with 24%, Spirit Airlines with 21%, and American Airlines with 9%.
Best airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles
Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles with momondo
| Airline | Rating | Free Cancellation | Price | ||
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| PriceFrom $74 | Free Cancellation | Rating 6.3 8,115 reviews | |||
| PriceFrom $95 | Free Cancellation | Rating 6.0 3,443 reviews | |||
| PriceFrom $133 | Free Cancellation | Rating 8.0 9,706 reviews | |||
| PriceFrom $138 | Free Cancellation | Rating 8.0 8,521 reviews | |||
| PriceFrom $174 | Free Cancellation | Rating 7.0 386 reviews | |||
| PriceFrom $185 | Free Cancellation | Rating 7.4 3,201 reviews | |||
| PriceFrom $214 | Free Cancellation | Rating 7.4 8,985 reviews | |||
| PriceFrom $222 | Free Cancellation | Rating 7.2 10,000 reviews | |||
| PriceFrom $282 | Free Cancellation | Rating 8.1 4,662 reviews |
Alaska Airlines Flights From Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles
Alaska Airlines is one of the most popular airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles, operating 7 flights/week on average for this route. A good Alaska Airlines flight deal for Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles starts from $133 round-trip, up to an average price of $398. Our users have rated Alaska Airlines at 8.0/10.
Delta Flights From Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles
$138 is the best Delta flight deal from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles found on momondo over the last 72 hours. The average Delta ticket price found was closer to $465, however, with flight time and availability significantly affecting the price. Delta (8.0/10 from 8,521 user reviews) flies into Los Angeles from Washington, D.C. 6 times in an average week so prices can vary.
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Flights from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles with flexible booking policies can be found by using the search form above and then selecting our dedicated flexible booking filter, which will highlight only the flights where this policy is applied.
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