Cheap flights from Los Angeles to Washington from $301 BUR, LAX, SNA → DCA, IAD
Bob Hope Airport - Hollywood Burbank (BUR), Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), John Wayne Airport - Santa Ana (SNA) → Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA), Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
The cheapest return found recently is $429 with Frontier Airlines, 24 Nov – 26 Nov, found 18 hours ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $301 with American Airlines, 19 Dec, found yesterday.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- $301, found yesterday
- Cheapest return found recently
- $429, 24 Nov to 26 Nov
- Usual return price
- $440 to $599
- Cheapest month to fly
- November 2026, return fares from $412 found in the last 7 days
- Airlines with nonstop flights
- United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, Alaska Airlines
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 6 departure dates is usually $440 to $599.
Cheapest return found recently
$429
24 Nov – 26 Nov · Frontier Airlines
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) → Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Leaves 11:59 p.m. · Return leaves 2:57 a.m. · 25 h 7 min of travel, both ways together
out 1 stop, back 1 stop · via Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), Denver International Airport (DEN) · 6 h connection
found 18 hours ago
Cheapest nonstop return
$710
24 Nov – 26 Nov · American Airlines
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) → Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Leaves 9:45 p.m. · Return leaves 3:06 p.m. · 10 h 51 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 18 hours ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$429 24 Nov – 26 Novfound 18 hours agoSee prices for these dates
$412 26 Nov – 27 Novfound 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
What have prices looked like?
Over 50 days, 24 Sept to 12 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $183 to $515.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good return price?
Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 6 departure dates from 24 Nov to 1 May 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
No. We hold 2-night return fares on 1 other departure date within 3 days of 24 Nov, and it is not cheaper.
Every date we hold
172 fares on 6 departure dates
See the chart as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Nov – 26 Nov | $429 | Frontier Airlines | Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) → Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 18 hours ago | See prices for these dates |
| 26 Nov – 27 Nov | $412 | Frontier Airlines | Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) → Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 28 Dec – 3 Jan 2027 | $475 | Frontier Airlines | Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) → Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 31 Dec – 2 Jan 2027 | $875 | Alaska Airlines | Bob Hope Airport - Hollywood Burbank (BUR) → Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found yesterday | See prices for these dates |
| 15 Jan 2027 – 18 Jan 2027 | $635 | United Airlines | John Wayne Airport - Santa Ana (SNA) → Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 1 May 2027 – 4 May 2027 | $490 | Alaska Airlines | John Wayne Airport - Santa Ana (SNA) → Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
November 2026 is the cheapest month — from $412.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Frontier Airlines, Alaska Airlines, United Airlines.
One-way
Not enough comparable prices yet for a usual one-way price.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$301
19 Dec · American Airlines
Bob Hope Airport - Hollywood Burbank (BUR) → Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
Leaves 7:06 p.m. · 8 h 54 min trip
1 stop
found yesterday
Cheapest nonstop one-way
None seen yet.
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$301 19 Decfound yesterdayOpen this trip
$152 17 Novfound 2 days agoOpen this trip
What have prices looked like?
Over 50 days, 24 Sept to 12 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $83 to $195.
At $301, the cheapest one-way found recently is above that range.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good one-way price?
Not enough comparable prices yet: we hold one-way fares on 2 departure dates and need at least 3 to say what is usual.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 19 Dec to compare.
Every date we hold
2 fares on 2 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Nov | $152 | Hawaiian Airlines | Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) → Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) | stops unknown | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 19 Dec | $301 | American Airlines | Bob Hope Airport - Hollywood Burbank (BUR) → Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) | 1 stop | found yesterday | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
November 2026 is the cheapest month — from $152.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Hawaiian Airlines, American Airlines.
Premium cabin fares from Los Angeles to Washington
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 24 Nov – 26 Nov in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 19 Dec in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Los Angeles to Washington?
Return
Fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 55% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 12 Nov (50 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $501 | $214 | +122% | 38 |
| 7–13 days | $515 | $223 | +128% | 33 |
| 14–29 days | $232 | $183 | +3% | 47 |
| 30–59 days | $226 | $198 | Cheapest seen | 50 |
| 60–89 days | $345 | $246 | +53% | 39 |
| 90–179 days | $404 | $369 | +79% | 31 |
| 180+ days | $356 | $298 | +58% | 24 |
One-way
Fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 20% lower than 14 to 29 days before departure.
From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 12 Nov (50 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14–29 days | $106 | $83 | +25% | 10 |
| 30–59 days | $85 | $85 | Cheapest seen | 10 |
| 60–89 days | $148 | $127 | +74% | 15 |
| 90–179 days | $173 | $166 | +104% | 22 |
| 180+ days | $170 | $168 | +100% | 28 |
Could a nearby airport be cheaper?
A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.
Return
Long Beach → Washington
32 km from Los Angeles
$681
$252 more than flying from Los Angeles
31 Dec – 2 Jan 2027 · LGB → DCA · out nonstop, back nonstop
found yesterday
Ontario → Washington
56 km from Los Angeles
$466
$37 more than flying from Los Angeles
26 Nov – 27 Nov · ONT → IAD · out 1 stop, back 1 stop
found 3 days ago
Los Angeles → Baltimore
57 km from Washington
$601
$172 more than flying to Washington
27 Dec – 2 Jan 2027 · BUR → BWI · out 1 stop, back 1 stop
found 5 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — round trip, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
One-way
Ontario → Washington
56 km from Los Angeles
$138
$163 less than flying from Los Angeles
19 Dec · ONT → IAD · 1 stop
found yesterday
Los Angeles → Baltimore
57 km from Washington
$141
$160 less than flying to Washington
19 Dec · LAX → BWI · 1 stop
found yesterday
Cheapest recent price on each route — one way, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 24 Nov – 26 Nov. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Questions about this trip
How much is a return flight from Los Angeles to Washington?
The cheapest return found recently is $429 with Frontier Airlines, 24 Nov to 26 Nov, found 18 hours ago. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $412 with Frontier Airlines, 26 Nov to 27 Nov, found 3 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 6 departure dates is usually $440 to $599.
How much is a one-way flight from Los Angeles to Washington?
The cheapest one-way found recently is $301 with American Airlines, 19 Dec, found yesterday. The cheapest one-way we hold, of any age, is $152 with Hawaiian Airlines, 17 Nov, found 2 days ago.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Washington?
November 2026 is the cheapest month for a return, from $412, 26 Nov to 27 Nov, found 3 days ago. It is the cheapest month for a one-way too, from $152, 17 Nov, found 2 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Los Angeles to Washington?
In 50 days of prices between 24 Sept and 12 Nov, return fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 55% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure. One-way fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 20% lower than 14 to 29 days before departure.
Is there a direct flight from Los Angeles to Washington?
Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $710 with American Airlines, 24 Nov to 26 Nov, found 18 hours ago.
How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Washington?
The cheapest one-way found recently, with American Airlines on 19 Dec, takes 8 h 54 min with 1 stop.
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Washington?
Between 24 Nov and 1 May 2027, Frontier Airlines has the cheapest return on 3 of the 6 departure dates we hold, Alaska Airlines on 2 and United Airlines on 1.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work