Cheap flights from Los Angeles to Washington

One-way fares from $123 · LAX → WAS · prices found by travellers in the last 48 hours

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Cheapest fare
$123

Frontier Airlines · Wed, Nov 25

Cheapest month
November

from $123

Direct flights
Yes

Alaska Airlines and United Airlines

Flight time
4h 33m

3,690 km

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Cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Washington

Lowest one-way fare per person in each month. Choose a month to see every date.

  1. November 2026 Cheapest $123
  2. December 2026 $124
  3. April 2027 $166
  4. July 2027 $183
  5. September 2027 $1,313

Cheapest dates in November 2026

The lowest fares we've seen for each day, cheapest first.

Frontier Airlines
Depart11:38 Wed, Nov 25LAX → BWI 6h 55m · 2 stops
$123one way, per person
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Alaska Airlines
Depart11:57 Sat, Nov 7LAX → DCA 5h 03m · Direct
$167one way, per person
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Frontier Airlines
Depart06:30 Wed, Nov 18ONT → DCA 5h 36m · 1 stop
$172one way, per person
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Alaska Airlines
Depart11:57 Thu, Nov 5LAX → DCA 5h 03m · Direct
$187one way, per person
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Frontier Airlines
Depart00:03 Thu, Nov 12LAX → IAD 6h 09m · 1 stop
$188one way, per person
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Frontier Airlines
Depart00:26 Mon, Nov 16LAX → IAD 6h 32m · 1 stop
$190one way, per person
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Alaska Airlines
Depart11:57 Wed, Nov 4LAX → DCA 5h 03m · Direct
$192one way, per person
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Alaska Airlines
Depart11:57 Fri, Nov 6LAX → DCA 5h 03m · Direct
$192one way, per person
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About flights from Los Angeles to Washington

Los Angeles (LAX) and Washington (WAS) are about 3,690 km apart. Direct flights take around 4h 33m, and recent direct fares were with Alaska Airlines and United Airlines. Over the next few months, one-way fares start from $123, and November 2026 is currently the cheapest month to fly.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Los Angeles to Washington?

The cheapest one-way fare we've seen recently is $123 with Frontier Airlines, departing Wednesday, November 25, 2026. Over the coming months, the lowest fare in each month ranges from $123 to $1,313.

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

November 2026 currently has the lowest fares, from $123 one way.

Are there direct flights from Los Angeles to Washington?

Yes. Recent direct fares were with Alaska Airlines and United Airlines.

How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Washington?

A direct flight takes about 4h 33m. Los Angeles and Washington are around 3,690 km apart.

Which airlines fly from Los Angeles to Washington?

Recent fares on this route were with Frontier Airlines, Alaska Airlines and United Airlines.

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