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Alaska Airlines flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.

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Alaska Airlines
24 Jan
LAX13:05Los Angeles
4h 54m
DCA20:59Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
28 Jan
DCA09:00Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
6h 03m
LAX12:03Los Angeles
Alaska Airlines
11 Jan
LAX13:05Los Angeles
4h 54m
DCA20:59Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
13 Jan
DCA17:29Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
9h 30m
1 stop
LAX23:59Los Angeles
Alaska Airlines
8 May
LAX13:56Los Angeles
14h 47m
1 stop
IAD07:43Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
13 May
IAD17:38Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
5h 49m
LAX20:27Los Angeles

Southwest flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.

Our best Southwest deals on Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. flight tickets
Southwest
14 Feb
LAX18:20Los Angeles
12h 25m
1 stop
DCA09:45Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
17 Feb
DCA16:10Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
9h 45m
2 stops
LAX22:55Los Angeles
Southwest
23 Jan
LAX09:05Los Angeles
11h 00m
2 stops
IAD23:05Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
29 Jan
IAD15:55Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
8h 05m
1 stop
LAX21:00Los Angeles
Southwest
23 Jan
LAX09:05Los Angeles
8h 30m
2 stops
DCA20:35Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
29 Jan
DCA14:00Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
10h 45m
1 stop
LAX21:45Los Angeles

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Best price found

$152

Fastest flight time

4h 34m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in Washington, D.C.

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The best one-way flight to Washington, D.C. from Los Angeles in the past 72 hours is $152. The best return flight deal from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $209.
The fastest flight from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. takes 4h 34m
Direct flights go from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. every day.
There are 2 airports near Washington, D.C.: Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA), Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD)

  • How far is Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. by plane?

    Los Angeles and Washington, D.C. are 3695.7 km apart from one another. 4h 34m is a normal flight duration for this route.

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    Prices for flights from Los Angeles Airport to Washington, D.C. are updated daily.

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from Los Angeles Airport to Washington, D.C.?

    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 Los Angeles Airport to Washington, D.C..

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

    The travel and health documents required for your trip to Washington, D.C. can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Washington, D.C.. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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Best airlines flying from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.

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Spirit AirlinesPriceFrom $118Free cancellationRating
6.3
8,111 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $479Free cancellationRating
7.4
9,028 reviews
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  • United Airlines Flights From Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.

    United Airlines flies from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. around 19 times per week, with 9,028 momondo users rating the airline 7.4/10. The cheapest United Airlines deal from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. in the last 72 hours was $299 (round-trip), much lower than the average airfare cost of $427 for United Airlines flights on this route.


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