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C$ 183 Find Cheap Flights from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles departing on 9/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest round-trip
C$ 353
Overall average: C$ 434
Southwest
Fri 8/5Tue 12/5
IAD - LAX • 2 stops
Cheapest direct flights
C$ 379
Typical prices: C$ 349-C$ 535
United Airlines
Wed 13/5Mon 18/5
IAD - LAX • Direct
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Dulles offers the AeroTrain for quick terminal transfers.
Use the LAX FlyAway bus for cost-effective city access.
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You can fly direct with American Airlines and United Airlines. Average duration is 5h 52m
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Cheap Flights from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles (IAD-LAX)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles

Fri, 8 May - Tue, 12 May
Southwest Logo
5:55 a.m. - 12:35 p.m.
IAD
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LAX
9h 40m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
2:05 p.m. - 11:40 p.m.
LAX
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IAD
6h 35m
1 stop
C$ 353Southwest
Fri, 8 May - Tue, 12 May
Southwest Logo
5:55 a.m. - 12:35 p.m.
IAD
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LAX
9h 40m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
10:45 a.m. - 11:40 p.m.
LAX
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IAD
9h 55m
2 stops
C$ 360Southwest
Tue, 9 Jun - Wed, 10 Jun
Southwest Logo
4:45 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
IAD
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LAX
6h 45m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
3:15 p.m. - 12:50 a.m.
LAX
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IAD
6h 35m
1 stop
C$ 372Southwest
Tue, 14 Apr - Tue, 21 Apr
Southwest Logo
6:20 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
IAD
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LAX
7h 10m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
2:05 p.m. - 11:40 p.m.
LAX
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IAD
6h 35m
1 stop
C$ 379Southwest
Tue, 14 Apr - Tue, 21 Apr
Southwest Logo
6:20 a.m. - 1:40 p.m.
IAD
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LAX
10h 20m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
6:35 a.m. - 4:50 p.m.
LAX
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IAD
7h 15m
1 stop
C$ 386Southwest
Tue, 14 Apr - Tue, 21 Apr
Southwest Logo
6:20 a.m. - 1:40 p.m.
IAD
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LAX
10h 20m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
10:45 a.m. - 11:40 p.m.
LAX
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IAD
9h 55m
2 stops
C$ 393Southwest
Wed, 3 Jun - Sat, 6 Jun
Southwest Logo
6:20 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
IAD
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LAX
9h 40m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
5:30 a.m. - 3:05 p.m.
LAX
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IAD
6h 35m
1 stop
C$ 400Southwest
Sat, 2 May - Mon, 4 May
American Airlines Logo
6:10 a.m. - 8:50 a.m.
IAD
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LAX
5h 40mdirect
American Airlines Logo
9:45 p.m. - 5:40 a.m.
LAX
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IAD
4h 55mdirect
C$ 404American Airlines
Fri, 10 Apr - Sat, 18 Apr
United Airlines Logo
10:05 p.m. - 12:55 a.m.
IAD
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LAX
5h 50mdirect
United Airlines Logo
10:34 p.m. - 6:36 a.m.
LAX
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IAD
5h 02mdirect
C$ 407United Airlines
Tue, 12 May - Thu, 14 May
Southwest Logo
6:20 a.m. - 4:15 p.m.
IAD
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LAX
12h 55m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
11:00 a.m. - 12:20 a.m.
LAX
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IAD
10h 20m
1 stop
C$ 408Southwest
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Los Angeles?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Los Angeles, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Los Angeles is May, where tickets cost C$ 434 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is C$ 675 and C$ 646 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Los Angeles?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of C$ 953, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Los Angeles?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Los Angeles, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Los Angeles, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 43% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 24 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles

 
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Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flightC$ 183
Best time to beat the crowds (3% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 17% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Los Angeles?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Los Angeles was C$ 183 for a one-way ticket and C$ 353 for a round-trip.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles?

    Washington, D.C. airport is called Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl and the only airport in Los Angeles is Los Angeles Los Angeles.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles?

    Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, JetBlue, Delta, and Hawaiian Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles?

    The Boeing 737-900 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles flight route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles?

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

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Los Angeles from Washington, D.C. is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Los Angeles with an airline and back to Washington, D.C. with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Los Angeles from Washington, D.C. up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Prefer to fly direct from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to Los Angeles Los Angeles.
Find which airlines fly direct from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Los Angeles Los Angeles Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to Los Angeles Los Angeles

Monday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Tuesday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Wednesday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Thursday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Friday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Saturday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Sunday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

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Direct returns

Los Angeles Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Monday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Tuesday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Wednesday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Thursday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Friday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Saturday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Sunday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

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