£85 Cheap Flights from Washington (WAS) to Los Angeles (LAX)

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Cheap Flights from Washington (WAS) to Los Angeles (LAX)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at £85 for one-way flights and £177 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Alaska Airlines
Sat, 13 Sep - Sat, 20 Sep
DCA
Washington
LAX
Los Angeles
£177 Return, found 6 days ago
£177
Return
found 6 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Sat, 13 Sep from Washington to Los Angeles, returning Sat, 20 Sep, priced at £177 found 6 days ago
American Airlines
Thu, 31 Jul - Mon, 4 Aug
BWI
Baltimore
LAX
Los Angeles
£184 Return, found 6 days ago
£184
Return
found 6 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Thu, 31 Jul from Baltimore to Los Angeles, returning Mon, 4 Aug, priced at £184 found 6 days ago
Alaska Airlines
Sat, 13 Sep - Sat, 20 Sep
DCA
Washington
LAX
Los Angeles
£184 Return, found 6 days ago
£184
Return
found 6 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Sat, 13 Sep from Washington to Los Angeles, returning Sat, 20 Sep, priced at £184 found 6 days ago
Alaska Airlines
Fri, 22 Aug - Sun, 31 Aug
DCA
Washington
LAX
Los Angeles
£188 Return, found 4 days ago
£188
Return
found 4 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Fri, 22 Aug from Washington to Los Angeles, returning Sun, 31 Aug, priced at £188 found 4 days ago
Alaska Airlines
Wed, 6 Aug - Wed, 13 Aug
IAD
Washington
LAX
Los Angeles
£189 Return, found 4 days ago
£189
Return
found 4 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Wed, 6 Aug from Washington to Los Angeles, returning Wed, 13 Aug, priced at £189 found 4 days ago
Alaska Airlines
Wed, 27 Aug - Tue, 9 Sep
IAD
Washington
LAX
Los Angeles
£190 Return, found 5 days ago
£190
Return
found 5 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Wed, 27 Aug from Washington to Los Angeles, returning Tue, 9 Sep, priced at £190 found 5 days ago
JetBlue Airways
Mon, 3 Nov - Wed, 12 Nov
DCA
Washington
LAX
Los Angeles
£193 Return, just found
£193
Return
just found
Select JetBlue Airways flight, departing Mon, 3 Nov from Washington to Los Angeles, returning Wed, 12 Nov, priced at £193 just found
JetBlue Airways
Tue, 13 Jan - Tue, 27 Jan
DCA
Washington
LAX
Los Angeles
£194 Return, found 3 days ago
£194
Return
found 3 days ago
Select JetBlue Airways flight, departing Tue, 13 Jan from Washington to Los Angeles, returning Tue, 27 Jan, priced at £194 found 3 days ago
Delta
Tue, 29 Jul - Sat, 2 Aug
DCA
Washington
LAX
Los Angeles
£206 Return, found 6 days ago
£206
Return
found 6 days ago
Select Delta flight, departing Tue, 29 Jul from Washington to Los Angeles, returning Sat, 2 Aug, priced at £206 found 6 days ago
Hawaiian Airlines
Mon, 28 Jul - Wed, 6 Aug
IAD
Washington
LAX
Los Angeles
£206 Return, found 6 days ago
£206
Return
found 6 days ago
Select Hawaiian Airlines flight, departing Mon, 28 Jul from Washington to Los Angeles, returning Wed, 6 Aug, priced at £206 found 6 days ago

Find the cheapest month to fly from Washington (WAS) to Los Angeles (LAX)

May is typically the cheapest month to fly

From £68 - £131 per traveller.

Graph displaying average flight prices per month

Flight from Washington to Los Angeles route information
Origin airport
Ronald Reagan Washington National
Destination airport
Los Angeles Intl.
Return price
£176
Distance
3688 km

Compare flights from Washington to Los Angeles easily and book with confidence

For travelling on business or for pleasure, Expedia makes it easy to book your flights from Washington to Los Angeles. Operating between them flights per day, 20 airlines cover the route. And fly direct, getting you to Los Angeles Intl. in just hours. If you have a preferred carrier, use our advanced search tool to find the right flight from WAS-All Airports to Los Angeles Intl..  

To make things even better, in the advanced search, you can also choose to fly economy, premium economy, business or first class, select your maximum number of stops, and pick your preferred departure and arrival time. You can also opt for refundable and direct flights. 

Grab a great deal on your flight from WAS-All Airports (WAS) to Los Angeles Intl. (LAX)

The easiest way to view the best deals on flights from Washington to Los Angeles today is to enter your travel dates and hit search. From here, you can sort your results by price to see the cheapest flights first. Right now, return flights from WAS-All Airports to Los Angeles Intl. start at just £177 and range up to £206.  

To find an even better deal, try  

  • being flexible on your dates – midweek flights can be cheaper
  • looking for other airports near Washington and Los Angeles
  • booking your flight during September, the cheapest month on this route
  • varying your flight times – early morning and late at night are sometimes cheaper 

Why you should book your Washington to Los Angeles flight with Expedia!

We cater for all flight types, cabin classes and airlines. So whether you’re booking flights from WAS-All Airports to Los Angeles Intl. for a budget break or a business trip with a bit of pleasure thrown in, we make it easy to secure the seat that’s right for you.  

Thanks to our supersized inventory that offers great choice all in one place, you know you’ll get a great deal with Expedia. Especially if you bundle your flight together with your hotel, you will unlock amazing savings. For added peace of mind, you can choose flexible bookings or filter to find refundable options, so you won’t pay a fee to change your flight.  

Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Washington, DC (WAS-All Airports) to LAX?
Within the past 7 days on Expedia, for flights departing within the next year, the lowest price advertised for a round-trip flight from Washington, DC (WAS-All Airports) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) was £177. Cheap fares don't last long, so make sure you book yours ASAP. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
Do I need to pay a cancellation fee if I cancel my flight from Washington, DC (WAS-All Airports) to LAX?
This can differ between airlines, as each one has its own set of terms and conditions. Visit the Customer Service Portal, where you'll find instructions on how to cancel online.
How do I find cheap flights from Washington, DC (WAS-All Airports) to LAX that have flexible change policies?
Many airlines offer the option to reschedule your flight without a change fee. All you pay is the difference between the original flight and the new flight. When you're searching for Washington, DC (WAS-All Airports) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) flights, you'll see a "no change fees" filter for you to select.
How far is the flight from Washington, DC (WAS-All Airports) to LAX?
It's around 3,700 kilometres from Maryland to Los Angeles, so you'll be flying for a while. Keep yourself entertained by packing things like playing cards (if you're travelling with friends) or a good old-fashioned book.
Which airlines fly direct from Washington, DC (WAS-All Airports) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX)?
Getting from Washington, DC (WAS-All Airports) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) is easy when you have a good range of airlines to select from. Here are a few of the best:

  • United Airlines - (UA) with 178 monthly flights
  • American Airlines - (AA) with 60 monthly flights
  • Alaska Airlines - (AS) with 56 monthly flights
  • Delta Air Lines - (DL) with 30 monthly flights

Are Washington, DC (WAS-All Airports) to LAX flight tickets cheaper when they're purchased at the last minute?
It is possible to pick up an amazing last-minute deal from Washington, DC (WAS-All Airports) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX), but it's also possible to miss out altogether! As many airlines advertise prices up to a year in advance, it's worthwhile keeping an eye on fares early and being ready to book when you see a bargain. Expedia compares carrier prices and updates flight deals regularly, so you can be sure you're always getting the latest offers.

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