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14:35 - 12:03LAX-DCA
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United Airlines flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.

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United Airlines
15 Feb
LAX20:56Los Angeles
4h 51m
IAD04:47Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
22 Feb
IAD22:20Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
6h 00m
LAX01:20Los Angeles
United Airlines
19 Feb
LAX08:35Los Angeles
4h 37m
IAD16:12Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
26 Feb
IAD17:45Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
5h 44m
LAX20:29Los Angeles
United Airlines
19 Feb
LAX10:46Los Angeles
7h 05m
1 stop
IAD20:51Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
22 Feb
IAD22:20Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
6h 00m
LAX01:20Los Angeles

Sun Country Air flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.

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Sun Country Air
12 July
LAX23:55Los Angeles
8h 48m
1 stop
IAD11:43Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
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IAD12:40Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
13h 04m
1 stop
LAX22:44Los Angeles
Sun Country Air
31 May
LAX10:25Los Angeles
22h 22m
1 stop
IAD11:47Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
2 June
IAD12:45Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
13h 04m
1 stop
LAX22:49Los Angeles
Sun Country Air
22 May
LAX23:59Los Angeles
8h 48m
1 stop
IAD11:47Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
25 May
IAD12:45Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
13h 04m
1 stop
LAX22:49Los Angeles

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The cheapest month to fly to Washington, D.C. from Los Angeles is in August. Flight prices, which tend to average around $491, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you don’t want to visit Washington, D.C. in August, then you should wait until February to fly from Los Angeles, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $504.

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Best price found

$103

Fastest flight time

4h 34m

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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 $103. The best return flight deal from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $212.
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 37m is a normal flight duration for this route.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Los Angeles Airport to Washington, D.C.?

    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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Spirit AirlinesPriceFrom $118Free cancellationRating
6.3
8,115 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $480Free cancellationRating
7.4
8,985 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 22 times per week, with 8,984 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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