Cheap flight from Los Angeles to Washington D.C. from $123

Frequently Asked Questions

• Which airlines offer direct flights from Los Angeles to Washington D.C.?

  At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Los Angeles to Washington D.C. with the following airlines, including: Alaska Airlines United Airlines American Airlines Delta Air Lines Frontier Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.

• How long does it take to fly from Los Angeles (LAX) to Washington D.C. (WAS) and what is the distance?

  It takes around 4 hours 52 minutes to fly from Los Angeles (LAX) to Washington D.C. (WAS).

• When is the best time to book flights from Los Angeles to Washington D.C.?

  By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Los Angeles to Washington D.C. 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.

• How many flights are there per week from Los Angeles to Washington D.C.?

  Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 70 flight per week flying from Los Angeles to Washington D.C.. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Delta Air Lines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- DL392 (08:28)

• When are flight tickets from Los Angeles (LAX) to Washington D.C. (WAS) the cheapest?

  The cheapest months to fly from Los Angeles to Washington D.C. is November, when demand for travel is lower.

• Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Los Angeles to Washington D.C. on?

  After crunching the numbers on our November flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Los Angeles to Washington D.C. on November 20, 2025 with Frontier Airlines, with prices starting at $56.

• Which airports can I fly to for Washington D.C. from Los Angeles?

  You can land at any one of the following hubs in Washington D.C., with Los Angeles International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (LAX-DCA) is by far the most common option on this route: Dulles International Airport (IAD) Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA).

• Is there any time difference between Los Angeles and Washington D.C.?

  The time difference between Washington D.C. and Los Angeles is 3h.

• How do I change or cancel my ticket from Los Angeles to Washington D.C.?

  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.