Search for flights
Los Angeles to Washington DC Flights
Search for Flights from Los Angeles
You can spend several hours searching for flights from Los Angeles if you have to check each airline individually. Orbitz.com does all the hard work for you, and it will compare the rates from most airlines at one time, which allows you to find and choose the rate and option best for you and your budget.
Los Angeles Airport
The major airport serving Los Angeles and the surrounding area is the Los Angeles International Airport, better known as LAX. Located at 1 World Way, LAX is about 15 miles from downtown Los Angeles. The major domestic and international airlines providing service to the airport include Air Alaska, Southwest, Air Tran, US Airways, Sun Country, Hawaiian, Virgin Atlantic, and several more. Orbitz.com can compare the rates for most of these airlines, so you save time and money.
Airport Parking Information
LAX has many parking lots available to travelers. Long-term and short-term parking lots are available at different rates, and they range from $12 a day to $30 per day. Hourly parking is available for $2 an hour.
Transportation to the Airport
Travelers have several options to get to the airport that include LAX shuttles, buses, taxis, rental cars, and share-ride vans. Taxi fares average around $40 from LAX to downtown Los Angeles. Car rentals are available on Orbitz.com, where you will find the best rental rates available.
LAX Restaurant Information
The airport has an extensive list of snack and dining options. A short list of available restaurants includes McDonald's, Daily Grill, Starbucks, Panda Express, and Burger King. A wide variety of food choices are available for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Remember to use Orbitz.com when you are trying to find discounts on flights from Los Angeles. Whether travelling by air or ground, Orbitz.com will save you time and money.
Washington DC Airport
Orbitz.com can help you book cheap flights to Washington DC, which is served by Dulles International Airport. Dulles is located 26 miles from Washington DC, in Chantilly, Virginia. It was the first American airport designed for commercial travel. The airport offers nonstop service to 114 destinations within the United States as well as 37 international locations. Orbitz.com can help you find deals on your air ticket.
Transportation
Dulles airport offers more than 24,000 public parking spaces, with most requiring an hourly fee for use. The airport provides an economy lot as well as valet parking. Visitors picking up passengers can utilize the cell phone waiting area. Dulles International Airport offers a variety of transportation options, including taxis, coaches and shuttles. Rental cars, Metrorail, and Metrobus are also convenient transportation options that are readily available. Taxi fare from the airport to downtown Washington DC costs around $20. A one-way Metrorail fare is $1.70, and a one-way Metrobus fare is $1.60.
Weather
Generally, the weather in Washington DC is mild compared to other East Coast cities. Winter temperatures can dip as low as 24°F, and the area occasionally gets snowstorms. Springtime is mild, with temperatures averaging 60°F. Summer months can get very hot, with average temperatures around 89°F. The fall temperatures often average 54°F.
Dulles Airport Restaurants
Many restaurants are available to passengers at the Dulles International Airport. Five Guys, Harry's Tap Room, Capital Grounds Coffee, California Tortilla, and Vino Volo Wine Room are just a sampling of the dining options. Checking Orbitz.com for cheap flights to Washington DC is your best bet for finding great deals.
Cheap flights from Los Angeles to Washington DC
Prices are for round-trip flights per adult (taxes and fees included)
Fare, taxes & fees: Fares include all taxes and fees, except baggage fees. Rates shown reflect fares found by other Orbitz users over the past 48 hours. Due to rapidly changing airline prices & seat availability, these fares may no longer be available.
Refunds/changes/cancellations: Itinerary changes, if permitted for the fare, will have a $30 service fee charged by Orbitz. Additional airline charges may apply.
Other conditions: Schedules, fares and rules are subject to change without notice. Seats are limited and may not be available on all flights/dates or in all markets. Lower fares may be available. Fares will not be honored retroactively or in exchange for any wholly/partially unused ticket. Tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable. Fare rules are provided for the selected itinerary before booking.
February
Cheapest weekend flights in February from Los Angeles to Washington DC
| Travel dates | Departure | Arrival | Stops: | Round-trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leave Fri, Feb 1 | Los Angeles (LAX) | Washington DC (DCA) |
AirTran Airways
|
$300 |
| Return Sun, Feb 3 | Washington DC (DCA) | Los Angeles (LAX) |
AirTran Airways |
Lowest roundtrip airfare in February from Los Angeles to Washington DC
| Travel dates | Departure | Arrival | Stops: | Round-trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leave Sun, Feb 3 | Los Angeles (LAX) | Washington DC (DCA) |
AirTran Airways
|
$252 |
| Return Tue, Feb 5 | Washington DC (DCA) | Los Angeles (LAX) |
AirTran Airways |
Best one-week trip in February from Los Angeles to Washington DC
| Travel dates | Departure | Arrival | Stops: | Round-trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leave Wed, Feb 20 | Los Angeles (LAX) | Washington DC (DCA) |
US Airways
|
$301 |
| Return Wed, Feb 27 | Washington DC (DCA) | Los Angeles (LAX) |
US Airways |
March
Cheapest weekend flights in March from Los Angeles to Washington DC
| Travel dates | Departure | Arrival | Stops: | Round-trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leave Fri, Mar 1 | Los Angeles (LAX) | Washington DC (IAD) |
US Airways
|
$299 |
| Return Mon, Mar 4 | Washington DC (IAD) | Los Angeles (LAX) |
US Airways |
Lowest roundtrip airfare in March from Los Angeles to Washington DC
| Travel dates | Departure | Arrival | Stops: | Round-trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leave Fri, Mar 1 | Los Angeles (LAX) | Washington DC (IAD) |
US Airways
|
$299 |
| Return Mon, Mar 4 | Washington DC (IAD) | Los Angeles (LAX) |
US Airways |
Best one-week trip in March from Los Angeles to Washington DC
| Travel dates | Departure | Arrival | Stops: | Round-trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leave Wed, Mar 13 | Los Angeles (LAX) | Washington DC (DCA) |
AirTran Airways
|
$301 |
| Return Wed, Mar 20 | Washington DC (DCA) | Los Angeles (LAX) |
AirTran Airways |
April
Cheapest weekend flights in April from Los Angeles to Washington DC
| Travel dates | Departure | Arrival | Stops: | Round-trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leave Thu, Apr 11 | Los Angeles (LAX) | Washington DC (IAD) |
Virgin America
|
$348 |
| Return Sun, Apr 14 | Washington DC (IAD) | Los Angeles (LAX) |
Virgin America |
Lowest roundtrip airfare in April from Los Angeles to Washington DC
| Travel dates | Departure | Arrival | Stops: | Round-trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leave Wed, Apr 17 | Los Angeles (LAX) | Washington DC (DCA) |
AirTran Airways
|
$300 |
| Return Wed, Apr 24 | Washington DC (DCA) | Los Angeles (LAX) |
AirTran Airways |
Best one-week trip in April from Los Angeles to Washington DC
| Travel dates | Departure | Arrival | Stops: | Round-trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leave Wed, Apr 17 | Los Angeles (LAX) | Washington DC (DCA) |
AirTran Airways
|
$300 |
| Return Wed, Apr 24 | Washington DC (DCA) | Los Angeles (LAX) |
AirTran Airways |
Flight facts
-
- 21 direct flights are operating from Los Angeles to Washington DC today.
- Today's average time for a direct flight is 4h 47m.
- Virgin America flight 108 (1:00 AM GMT, Airbus Industrie A320) is today's earliest available flight from Los Angeles to Washington DC.
- American Airlines flight 74 (5:00 PM GMT, Boeing 737-800 Passenger) is today's latest available flight from Los Angeles to Washington DC.
- Today's shortest direct flight from Los Angeles to Washington DC (United Airlines flight 356, Boeing 757-200 Passenger) takes 4h 34m.
- Today's longest direct flight from Los Angeles to Washington DC (Alaska Airlines flight 6, Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) Passenger) takes 4h 59m.
Lowest round trip fares by airline from Los Angeles to Washington DC
| Airline | Departure | Arrival | Travel dates | Round-trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
AirTran Airways | LAX | WAS | Wed, Jan 23 - Tue, Jan 29 | $271 |
|
US Airways | LAX | WAS | Tue, Jan 29 - Fri, Feb 1 | $298 |
JetBlue Airways | LAX | WAS | Mon, Feb 4 - Tue, Feb 5 | $301 |
Spirit Airlines | LAX | WAS | Thu, Jan 31 - Tue, Feb 5 | $304 |
United Airlines | LAX | WAS | Thu, Feb 7 - Sun, Feb 10 | $305 |
Alaska Airlines | LAX | WAS | Tue, Feb 26 - Tue, Mar 5 | $307 |
Delta Air Lines | LAX | WAS | Wed, Feb 20 - Wed, Feb 27 | $307 |
|
Virgin America | LAX | WAS | Tue, Feb 26 - Tue, Mar 5 | $307 |
American Airlines | LAX | WAS | Wed, Feb 20 - Wed, Feb 27 | $317 |
Frontier Airlines | LAX | WAS | Tue, Jan 29 - Sun, Feb 10 | $318 |
Daily
Daily flight schedule for Sat, Jan 5, 2013
| Carrier | Flight # | Departing | Arriving | Aircraft | Flight time | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airport | Time | Airport | Time | ||||
| Virgin America | VX108 | LAX | 7:00 AM | IAD | 2:45 PM | 320 | 4hr 45min |
| United Airlines | UA1577 | LAX | 7:36 AM | IAD | 3:26 PM | 753 | 4hr 50min |
| American Airlines | AA240 | LAX | 8:05 AM | DCA | 3:50 PM | 757 | 4hr 45min |
| United Airlines | UA955 | LAX | 8:20 AM | IAD | 4:10 PM | 752 | 4hr 50min |
| US Airways | US6500 | LAX | 8:20 AM | IAD | 4:10 PM | 752 | 4hr 50min |
| American Airlines | AA76 | LAX | 9:00 AM | IAD | 4:50 PM | 738 | 4hr 50min |
| Alaska Airlines | AS6 | LAX | 1:00 PM | DCA | 8:59 PM | 73H | 4hr 59min |
| Delta Air Lines | DL7473 | LAX | 1:00 PM | DCA | 8:59 PM | 73H | 4hr 59min |
| United Airlines | UA653 | LAX | 1:15 PM | IAD | 9:06 PM | 752 | 4hr 51min |
| US Airways | US6762 | LAX | 1:15 PM | IAD | 9:06 PM | 752 | 4hr 51min |
| American Airlines | AA144 | LAX | 2:40 PM | IAD | 10:35 PM | 738 | 4hr 55min |
| Virgin America | VX114 | LAX | 10:05 PM | IAD | 5:45 AM | 320 | 4hr 40min |
| United Airlines | UA584 | LAX | 10:55 PM | IAD | 6:49 AM | 752 | 4hr 54min |
| US Airways | US6658 | LAX | 10:55 PM | IAD | 6:49 AM | 752 | 4hr 54min |
| American Airlines | AA74 | LAX | 11:00 PM | IAD | 6:50 AM | 738 | 4hr 50min |
Weekly
Number of direct flights this week
| Carrier | Fri 4 | Sat 5 | Sun 6 | Mon 7 | Tue 8 | Wed 9 | Thu 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Delta Air Lines |
1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
|
Alaska Airlines |
1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
|
United Airlines |
8 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
|
American Airlines |
4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
|
US Airways |
5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 |
|
Virgin America |
2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
Airports in Los Angeles, CA, US
-
1
Los Angeles Airport, El Segundo (LAX)
Distance from City Center: 11.7 miles
Airports in Washington DC, DC, US
-
1
Reagan Airport (DCA)
Distance from City Center: 3 miles
-
2
Dulles Airport (IAD)
Distance from City Center: 22.3 miles
