Cheap flights from Washington to Los Angeles from $161 DCA, IAD → BUR, LAX, SNA

Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

What have prices looked like?

Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $151 to $326.

Those were the prices on those days, not today's.

Could nearby dates be cheaper?

We hold no other 4-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 10 Jan 2027 to compare.

Every date we hold

253 fares on 10 departure dates

Which month looks cheapest?

January 2027 is the cheapest month — from $236.

Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

What have prices looked like?

Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $77 to $196.

Those were the prices on those days, not today's.

Could nearby dates be cheaper?

We hold no other one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 18 Nov to compare.

Every date we hold

26 fares on 3 departure dates

Which month looks cheapest?

February 2027 is the cheapest month — from $130.

Return

Fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 32% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.

From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 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.

One-way

The cheapest fares were 14 to 29 days before departure.

From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 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.

How much is a return flight from Washington to Los Angeles?

The cheapest return found recently is $295 with Frontier Airlines, 10 Jan 2027 to 14 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $236 with Frontier Airlines, 10 Jan 2027 to 14 Jan 2027, found 4 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 10 departure dates is usually $328 to $441.

How much is a one-way flight from Washington to Los Angeles?

The cheapest one-way found recently is $161 with Alaska Airlines, 18 Nov, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way we hold, of any age, is $130 with Frontier Airlines, 4 Feb 2027, found 7 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 3 departure dates is usually $146 to $167.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Washington to Los Angeles?

January 2027 is the cheapest month for a return, from $236, 10 Jan 2027 to 14 Jan 2027, found 4 days ago. February 2027 is the cheapest month for a one-way, from $130, 4 Feb 2027, found 7 days ago.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Washington to Los Angeles?

In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 32% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure. One-way fares were cheapest 14 to 29 days before departure.

Is there a direct flight from Washington to Los Angeles?

Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $318 with American Airlines, 10 Jan 2027 to 14 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $173 with American Airlines, 7 Feb 2027, found 4 days ago.

How long is the flight from Washington to Los Angeles?

The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with American Airlines on 7 Feb 2027, takes 6 h 1 min from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Washington to Los Angeles?

Between 16 Nov and 8 Sept 2027, Frontier Airlines has the cheapest return on 8 of the 10 departure dates we hold, United Airlines on 1 and Alaska Airlines on 1. Between 18 Nov and 7 Feb 2027, Alaska Airlines has the cheapest one-way on 1 of the 3 departure dates we hold, Frontier Airlines on 1 and American Airlines on 1.