Cheap flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. from £100

Cheap flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. from £100

Trusted by millions

Kiwi.com Guarantee for stress-free travel

One search, all the best deals

Explore flight deals to Washington, D.C.

1 stop
Sat, Aug 1
Los Angeles LAXWashington, D.C. DCA
£100
Search
1 stop
Fri, Jul 31
Los Angeles LAXWashington, D.C. IAD
£102
Search
1 stop
Thu, Jul 16
Los Angeles LAXWashington, D.C. IAD
£102
Search
1 stop
Thu, Jul 23
Los Angeles LAXWashington, D.C. IAD
£102
Search
1 stop
Mon, Jul 27
Los Angeles LAXWashington, D.C. IAD
£105
Search
1 stop
Mon, Jul 20
Los Angeles LAXWashington, D.C. IAD
£105
Search

Not happy with the results? Try some of our useful filters

Search by stops

Search by carrier

Search by price

Search by departure date

1 stop
Sat, Aug 1 – Fri, Aug 7
Los Angeles LAXWashington, D.C. DCA
£198
Search
1 stop
Sat, Aug 1 – Wed, Aug 5
Los Angeles LAXWashington, D.C. DCA
£199
Search
1 stop
Fri, Jul 31 – Fri, Aug 7
Los Angeles LAXWashington, D.C. IAD
£200
Search
1 stop
Fri, Jul 31 – Wed, Aug 5
Los Angeles LAXWashington, D.C. IAD
£200
Search
1 stop
Sat, Aug 1 – Sun, Aug 9
Los Angeles LAXWashington, D.C. DCA
£201
Search
1 stop
Wed, Jul 29 – Fri, Aug 7
Los Angeles LAXWashington, D.C. IAD
£201
Search

Not happy with the results? Try some of our useful filters

Search by stops

Search by carrier

Search by price

Search by departure date

How much do flights to Washington, D.C. cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£100

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£359

Cheapest round-trip

£198

Average round-trip

£299

Nonstop flights in June

£204 – £578

Getting from Washington, D.C. airports to the city center

Fastest options: Metro from DCA. Best value: Metro and bus services from all airports.

Washington, D.C. is served by three major airports, each offering various airport transfers to city center destinations. Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) is the closest, located just 6 km south of downtown across the Potomac River. Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) lies 42 km west of the city center in Virginia. Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) is 50 km northeast in Maryland. Transport options include Metro rail, commuter trains, express buses, taxis, ride-hailing services, and private transfers. Journey times and costs vary depending on the airport, time of day, and traffic conditions.

How to get from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Washington, D.C.?

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

15-20 min

$2 – $6; varies by destination and time of day

every 8–12 min (traffic dependent)

fastest and most affordable

15-30 min

$15 – $25; metered; varies by traffic

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

How to get from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Washington, D.C.?

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

45-60 min

$6; flat fare to downtown

every 8–15 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

20-30 min

$5; to Wiehle-Reston East Metro

every 20 min (traffic dependent)

connecting to Metro

45-75 min

$65 – $85; metered; varies by traffic

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

groups with luggage

How to get from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) to Washington, D.C.?

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

35-45 min

$8; one-way fare

hourly weekdays (traffic dependent)

commuters to Union Station

30-40 min

$15 – $50; varies by train type and booking time

multiple daily (traffic dependent)

comfort and speed

50-90 min

$90 – $110; metered; varies by traffic

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

late night arrivals

Notes:

  • Prices in USD; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Metro fares vary by distance and time of day; use SmarTrip card for best rates.
  • MARC trains operate primarily on weekdays with limited weekend service.
  • Taxi and ride-hailing prices vary with demand and traffic conditions.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Washington, D.C.

Depart from
Los Angeles International
Arrive to
Washington Dulles International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
3715 km
Worth visiting
Lincoln Memorial - National Mall

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 22.06Tue 23.06Wed 24.06Thu 25.06Fri 26.06Sat 27.06Sun 28.06
United Airlines
---------3---43
Alaska Airlines
------------111
Weekly flights: 13 totalDaily flights: 1.86 averageMost flights: Saturday 4 flights
AirlineMon 29.06Tue 30.06Wed 01.07Thu 02.07Fri 03.07Sat 04.07Sun 05.07
United Airlines
6623646
Alaska Airlines
1111111
Weekly flights: 40 totalDaily flights: 5.71 averageMost flights: Monday 6 flights
AirlineMon 06.07Tue 07.07Wed 08.07Thu 09.07Fri 10.07Sat 11.07Sun 12.07
United Airlines
75610976
Alaska Airlines
1111111
Weekly flights: 57 totalDaily flights: 8.14 averageMost flights: Thursday 10 flights
AirlineMon 13.07Tue 14.07Wed 15.07Thu 16.07Fri 17.07Sat 18.07Sun 19.07
United Airlines
86810979
Alaska Airlines
1111111
Weekly flights: 64 totalDaily flights: 9.14 averageMost flights: Thursday 10 flights

Check-in for a flight from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
United AirlinesUALUANo
Frontier AirlinesFFTF9No
Alaska AirlinesASAASNo
Sun Country AirlinesSCXSYYes
Air CanadaACAACYes

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Washington, D.C.

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January5°C-2°C
February7°C0°C
March13°C3°C
April19°C8°C
May23°C13°C
June29°C18°C
July32°C21°C
August30°C20°C
September26°C17°C
October20°C11°C
November13°C5°C
December8°C1°C
Hottest Month
32°C
July
Coldest month
-2°C
January
Sunny days
266
days per year
Snow days
8
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
21 Jun
17%
30°C21°C
28 Jun
31°C18°C
Monday
22 Jun
61%
30°C19°C
29 Jun
31°C18°C
Tuesday
23 Jun
82%
24°C19°C
30 Jun
35°C18°C
Wednesday
24 Jun
29°C15°C
1 Jul
38°C20°C
Thursday
25 Jun
57%
32°C17°C
2 Jul
39°C23°C
Friday
26 Jun
47%
33°C18°C
3 Jul
75%
34°C21°C
Saturday
27 Jun
57%
33°C21°C
4 Jul
67%
27°C20°C

Washington, D.C. travel tips

Visit the Abraham Lincoln Memorial, Washington's most famous landmark

The Abraham Lincoln Memorial is built in the form of a large temple, which is supported by 36 columns. Outwardly, the memorial looks like the ancient Greek Parthenon. Inside the temple, there is a 5-meter marble statue of Abraham Lincoln. The memorial reminds Americans that all people should be free.

Experience the mysteries of the universe at the House of the Temple in Washington DC

The House of the Temple is located in Dupont Circle, a mile from the White House. It serves as the headquarters of the Scottish Rite of Freemasonry. Inside the building, a museum is dedicated to Albert Pike, head of the High Council of the Scottish Rite. The design of the Temple is based on the Mausoleum of Satrap Mavsol in Halicarnassus. The structure resembles a magical temple. The fact that it is located among residential buildings makes the House of the Temple even more original and attractive.

Check out the Georgetown Cupcakes in Georgetown, Washington, where there is always a queue

Walking around Georgetown, you can stumble upon a queue in a cafe that lines up on the street. Most likely, this is the legendary Georgetown Cupcakes. The establishment was founded by sisters who have pursued a career in fashion and venture capital but have always dreamed of realizing their passion for baking. Taste, quality, and diligence have made their cupcakes so famous that their delivery is offered throughout the country.

Book your trip to arrive at Washington Dulles International, Baltimore–Washington International, or Ronald Reagan Washington National. The distance between Los Angeles and Washington, D.C. is 3715 km. The most popular airlines for this route are United Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Sun Country Airlines, and Air Canada. Los Angeles and Washington, D.C. have 400 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Washington, D.C., consider visiting Lincoln Memorial, and National Mall.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Los Angeles and Washington, D.C. takes around 5.1 hours.
What is the flight distance between Los Angeles and Washington, D.C.?
The flight distance between Los Angeles and Washington, D.C. is 3715 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Los Angeles and Washington, D.C.?
Several carriers operate flights between Los Angeles and Washington, D.C.. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include United Airlines, Alaska Airlines.
What are the most popular routes to and from Los Angeles?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Los Angeles and London, Mexico City, Guadalajara, Calgary, Vancouver, New York, San Francisco, Las Vegas, Toronto, Guatemala City, Edmonton, Cancún, San Jose, Honolulu, Barcelona, Tokyo, Dallas, Seattle, Oaxaca, Puerto Vallarta.
What are the most popular routes to and from Washington, D.C.?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Washington, D.C. and London, Manchester, Atlanta, Orlando, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Mexico City, Dallas, Aberdeen, Tampa, Toronto, San Francisco, Denver, Boston, Houston, San Salvador, Lima, Miami, Las Vegas, Chicago.
What airports are near Los Angeles?
The main airport in Los Angeles is Los Angeles International. It is also served by Tijuana International, San Diego International, John Wayne, Ontario International, Hollywood Burbank, Palm Springs International, Santa Barbara Municipal, McClellan–Palomar, Long Beach, Meadows Field.
What airports are near Washington, D.C.?
The main airport in Washington, D.C. is Washington Dulles International. It is also served by Philadelphia International, Norfolk International, Atlantic City International, Richmond International, Lehigh Valley International, Trenton–Mercer, Harrisburg International, Hagerstown Regional, Salisbury–Ocean City–Wicomico Regional, Charlottesville–Albemarle.
Which airlines fly between Los Angeles and Washington, D.C.?
Currently, you can fly between Los Angeles and Washington, D.C. with United Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Sun Country Airlines, Air Canada.
When’s the best time to travel between Los Angeles and Washington, D.C.?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Los Angeles and Washington, D.C., you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between Los Angeles and Washington, D.C.?
How many airports are there near Los Angeles?
How many airports are there near Washington, D.C.?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Los Angeles and Washington, D.C. depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Los Angeles and Washington, D.C. arrive?
What time do flights between Los Angeles and Washington, D.C. depart?
What time do flights between Los Angeles and Washington, D.C. arrive?

Planning a trip? Thanks to our Virtual Interlining algorithm, we offer billions of route combinations between any origin and destination in the world by plane. Find the cheapest routes and best deals, as well as the best dates to travel.

Search flightsSearch direct flights

Explore alternative trips

Flights from Los Angeles

Flights to Washington, D.C.

Popular routes

The nearest countries with flights to Washington, D.C.

Here is a list of countries people are flying from

Other destination countries from Los Angeles

Here is a list of countries people are flying to

Airports near Los Angeles

Airports near Washington, D.C.

Download our app

Start your next adventure now. Download our app and explore cheap flights effortlessly!

Search flights
Find the best connection from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.

Search, compare, and book flights to get there.

Search flights