Question 1

How long does a flight from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. take?

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The duration of a direct flight to Washington, D.C. from Los Angeles is typically 4h 49m. The journey crosses a distance of 2,304 miles. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 2

How many flights are there between Los Angeles and Washington, D.C. per day?

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Each day, there are between 16 and 18 direct flights that take off from Los Angeles and land in Washington, D.C., with an average flight time of 5h 02m. The most common departure time is 08:00 and most flights take off in the morning, while the most flights land at Baltimore. Each week, there are 120 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Thursday, when 15% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Monday. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 3

What is the cheapest flight from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.?

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In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. was £89 for a one-way ticket and £179 for a return. <a href='/flight-routes/Los-Angeles-LAX/Washington-D-C--WAS'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 4

Which airlines fly most frequently between Los Angeles and Washington, D.C.?

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Los Angeles and Washington, D.C. are connected by different airlines. The airlines that fly that route the most regularly are United Airlines (63 flights per week), Southwest (15 flights per week), and American Airlines (14 flights per week). Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 5

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.?

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For Los Angeles to Washington, D.C., Saturday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Tuesday is the most expensive. Flying from Washington, D.C. back to Los Angeles, the best deals are generally found on Wednesday, with Thursday being the most expensive. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 6

Which airports will I be using when flying from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.?

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When flying out of Los Angeles you will be using Los Angeles. You will be landing at one of these airports: Washington, D.C. Reagan-National or Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl. <a href='/flight-routes/Los-Angeles-LAX/Washington-D-C--WAS'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 7

What’s the earliest departure time from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.?

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Early birds can take the earliest flight from Los Angeles at 05:45 and will be landing in Washington, D.C. at 13:38.

Question 8

What’s the latest departure time from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.?

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If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. jets off at 23:59 and lands at 08:07.

Question 9

Which airlines fly direct between Los Angeles and Washington, D.C.?

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There are 6 airlines that fly direct from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.. They are: Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, Southwest, Spirit Airlines and United Airlines. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with Southwest at £216 for a return flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Southwest.

Question 10

Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.?

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Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, and American Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. flight route.

Question 11

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.?

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The Boeing 737 MAX 9 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. flight route.

Question 12

Which airline alliances offer flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.?

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oneworld, SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Los Angeles and Washington, D.C., with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

Question 13

On which days can I fly direct from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.?

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There are direct flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. on a daily basis.

Question 14

What is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.?

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The cheapest month for flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. is August, where tickets cost £230 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and November, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £339 and £310 respectively.

Question 15

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.?

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KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.. <a href='/flight-routes/Los-Angeles-LAX/Washington-D-C--WAS'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 16

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.?

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KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Washington, D.C. from Los Angeles is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now. <a href='/flight-routes/Los-Angeles-LAX/Washington-D-C--WAS'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 17

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.?

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Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Washington, D.C. with an airline and back to Los Angeles with another airline. <a href='/flight-routes/Los-Angeles-LAX/Washington-D-C--WAS'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 18

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.?

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Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Washington, D.C. from Los Angeles up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best. <a href='/flight-routes/Los-Angeles-LAX/Washington-D-C--WAS'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 19

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Los Angeles and Washington, D.C.?

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There are 4 cabin class options for the route. These are First, Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 20

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.?

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In the past 3 days, the cheapest return tickets from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. were found on United Airlines (£135) and Alaska Airlines (£136).

Question 21

What is the cheapest Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. flight route?

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Our data shows that the cheapest route for a return flight from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. cost £83 and was between Los Angeles (LAX) and Baltimore (BWI). On average, the best prices are found if you fly from Los Angeles (LAX) to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport (DCA). The average price for a return flight for this route is £83.

Question 22

How far in advance should I book a flight from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.?

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To get a below average price on the flight from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C., you should book around 4 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 24 weeks before departure.

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What is the cheapest Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. flight route?

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.?

For Los Angeles to Washington, D.C., Saturday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Tuesday is the most expensive. Flying from Washington, D.C. back to Los Angeles, the best deals are generally found on Wednesday, with Thursday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.?

The cheapest month for flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. is August, where tickets cost £230 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and November, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £339 and £310 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.?

To get a below average price on the flight from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C., you should book around 4 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 24 weeks before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.?

In the past 3 days, the cheapest return tickets from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. were found on United Airlines (£135) and Alaska Airlines (£136).

Which airlines fly most frequently between Los Angeles and Washington, D.C.?

Los Angeles and Washington, D.C. are connected by different airlines. The airlines that fly that route the most regularly are United Airlines (63 flights per week), Southwest (15 flights per week), and American Airlines (14 flights per week).

Which airlines fly direct between Los Angeles and Washington, D.C.?

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Los Angeles and Washington, D.C.?

There are 4 cabin class options for the route. These are First, Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How many flights are there between Los Angeles and Washington, D.C. per day?

How long does a flight from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. take?

The duration of a direct flight to Washington, D.C. from Los Angeles is typically 4h 49m. The journey crosses a distance of 2,304 miles.

What’s the earliest departure time from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Los Angeles at 05:45 and will be landing in Washington, D.C. at 13:38.

What’s the latest departure time from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. jets off at 23:59 and lands at 08:07.

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