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$37 Find cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles

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Cheap flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles (WAS-LAX)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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2:25 pm - 12:53 amBWI-LAX
13h 28m1 stop
10:43 pm - 8:18 amLAX-BWI
6h 35m1 stop
$74Spirit Airlines
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Tue, May 7 - Fri, May 10
2:25 pm - 12:53 amBWI-LAX
13h 28m1 stop
10:51 pm - 6:52 amLAX-BWI
5h 01mnonstop
$79Spirit Airlines
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Tue, May 7 - Sat, May 11
10:20 pm - 12:47 amIAD-LAX
5h 27mnonstop
4:35 pm - 12:38 amLAX-IAD
5h 03mnonstop
$187United Airlines
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Tue, May 28 - Thu, May 30
7:10 pm - 9:55 pmIAD-LAX
5h 45mnonstop
10:35 pm - 6:33 amLAX-IAD
4h 58mnonstop
$199United Airlines
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Sat, May 18 - Tue, May 21
6:05 pm - 8:40 pmIAD-LAX
5h 35mnonstop
9:40 pm - 5:40 amLAX-IAD
5h 00mnonstop
$247Alaska Airlines
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Sat, May 25 - Sat, Jun 1
6:05 pm - 8:40 pmIAD-LAX
5h 35mnonstop
9:00 am - 5:05 pmLAX-IAD
5h 05mnonstop
$252Alaska Airlines
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Sat, May 25 - Wed, May 29
5:30 pm - 8:15 pmDCA-LAX
5h 45mnonstop
7:55 am - 4:00 pmLAX-DCA
5h 05mnonstop
$262Delta
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Tue, Jun 4 - Thu, Jun 13
7:02 am - 11:03 amIAD-LAX
7h 01m1 stop
11:59 pm - 12:39 pmLAX-IAD
9h 40m1 stop
$283American Airlines
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Wed, Aug 14 - Wed, Aug 21
3:59 pm - 8:19 pmDCA-LAX
7h 20m1 stop
10:59 pm - 9:25 amLAX-DCA
7h 26m1 stop
$286American Airlines
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Thu, May 30 - Mon, Jun 3
5:30 pm - 8:16 pmDCA-LAX
5h 46mnonstop
7:55 am - 4:00 pmLAX-DCA
5h 05mnonstop
$332Delta
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Flights from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

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

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for one-way flights from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles.
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a one-way flight from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles cost $67 and was between Baltimore and Los Angeles. On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is $133.

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

The average price of all flights from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
For Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Sunday is the most expensive. Flying from Los Angeles back to Washington, D.C., the best deals are generally found on Thursday, with Sunday being the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles is September, where tickets cost $265 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and December, where the average cost of tickets is $474 and $458 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles?

The average price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $233 on average

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 53 days before departure.

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

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
The best deals for a one-way ticket found by KAYAK users over the last 3 days were on Spirit Airlines ($37) and Frontier ($87). The cheapest round-trip tickets were found on Spirit Airlines ($74) and United Airlines ($187).

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

United Airlines (14 flights per day), Alaska Airlines (5 flights per day), and American Airlines (3 flights per day) are the most frequent flyers of this route.

Which airlines fly non-stop between Washington, D.C. and Los Angeles?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles.
There are 7 airlines that fly nonstop from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles. They are: Air China, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, Southwest, Spirit Airlines and United Airlines. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with Spirit Airlines at $94 for a one-way flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Spirit Airlines.

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

Each day, there are between 24 and 31 nonstop flights that take off from Washington, D.C. and land in Los Angeles, with an average flight time of 5h 37m. The most common departure time is 5:00 pm and most flights take off in the afternoon. Each week, there are 194 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Friday, when 16% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Wednesday.

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

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
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 long does a flight from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles take?

A direct flight to Los Angeles will take on average 5h 21m to travel the 2,304 miles flying distance from Washington, D.C..

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

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Washington, D.C. at 6:25 am and will be landing in Los Angeles at 9:05 am.

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

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles jets off at 10:34 pm and lands at 1:16 am.

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Low season

September

High season

July

Cheapest flight

$37
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 28% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 9% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles

  • Can I breastfeed my baby at Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI)?

    You can comfortably breastfeed your baby while waiting for your flight at Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI). This is because BWI boasts nursing stations Landside near the entrance to C gates, Airside at Gates B2, D2, A6, and C7, and by baggage carousel 9.

  • What are some of the special attractions at Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI)?

    At BWI, you can visit the Thurgood Marshall Tribute. At this attraction near the Observation Gallery, you can learn about the exciting life of Thurgood Marshall, the USA’s first African-American Supreme Court Justice. You can also check out the Benson-Hammond House, a Greek revival-style home listed on the USA’s National Register of Historic Places.

  • Which Washington airports feature a USO Lounge?

    If you’re an active USA military soldier or a family member of one, all Washington airports feature a USO Lounge where you can wait for your flight. The USO Lounge is on the Concourse Level of Terminal A at Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA), beside Baggage Claim 14 on the Lower Level of the International Pier at BWI, and across from Baggage Claims 11 and 12 on the Arrivals Level of the Main Terminal at IAD.

  • Can I rent a car at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)?

    Although there are no car rental agencies onsite, you can rent a car once you land at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). This is because Alamo, Budget, Avis, Dollar, Fox, Enterprise, National, Hertz, SIXT, and Thrifty offer shuttles to locations close to the airport. To find the shuttles, head to the designated pick-up spot on the lower arrivals level outside the baggage claim area.

  • Does Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR) have a pet relief area?

    Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR) does have a pet relief area. This designated area, furnished with synthetic carpeted stretch areas, drinking spots, and trash bags, is in Terminal B.

  • Does Los Angeles Airport have an on-site hotel?

    LAX does not have a hotel on its premises. However, just outside its premises, there’s a high-end hotel: the Hyatt Regency Los Angeles Airport. Given its proximity to the terminals, it’s accessible by foot or free airport shuttle.

  • Does Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport have any pet relief areas?

    If you are traveling with a pet or service animal, make sure to take note of the different pet relief areas located throughout Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. There are currently three designated zones placed outside of Terminals A, B, and C. Each of these areas is open 24 hours a day and provides guests with complimentary waste bags.

  • Are there onsite airport hotels at Los Angeles International Airport?

    While there are no hotels located on the same property as Los Angeles International Airport, there are several choices less than a 5-minute drive away. The Renaissance Los Angeles Airport Hotel is a casual choice that is only a 3-minute drive from the airport and a 10-minute drive from downtown Los Angeles, while the Hyatt Regency Los Angeles International Airport is directly across the freeway from the airport and offers a free shuttle service for guests.

  • Does Dulles International Airport have a prayer room?

    Dulles International Airport currently has one Interfaith Chapel that is located in Concourse A near Gate A32. It is free to access for all travelers, is open 24 hours a day, and contains sacred texts in a variety of languages.

  • Which terminal has the most dining options in Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport?

    National Hall is known for being the terminal in Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport that contains the most dining options. In National Hall, you can find choices such as Chick-Fil-A, Legal Sea Foods, and Matsutake Sushi, as well as small stores and food stands that offer to-go options.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles was $37 for a one-way ticket and $74 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Washington, D.C. and Los Angeles?

    Even though you are not required to have a passport, keep in mind that an official ID is needed to board the airplane.

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

    On your way to Los Angeles, you’ll fly out from one of these Washington, D.C. airports: Washington, D.C. Reagan-National or Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl. You’ll be landing at Los Angeles.

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

    Only Alaska Airlines offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles flight route.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles, Alaska Airlines or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles are Alaska Airlines and Delta. With an average price for the route of $383 and an overall rating of 8.0, Alaska Airlines is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $336 and an overall rating of 8.0.

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

    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 Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Los Angeles from Washington, D.C. is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

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

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Los Angeles with an airline and back to Washington, D.C. with another airline.

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

    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 Los Angeles from Washington, D.C. up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $107 or less one-way and $181 or less round-trip.
  • If you intend to fly from Washington D.C. to Los Angeles aboard a one-stop flight, note that your layover destination will depend on the airline you travel with. Your layover will be at Seattle (SEA) or San Francisco (SFO) if you travel with Alaska Airlines; Las Vegas (LAS), Dallas (DFW), or Orlando (MCO) if you travel with Spirit Airlines; and Detroit (DTW), Minneapolis (MSP), or Atlanta (ATL) if you travel with Delta.
  • To get to Dulles International Airport (IAD) from Washington D.C., you can take a shared shuttle if you’re not in a rush and need an inexpensive ride or a DC Metro Bus 5A if you have little to no luggage and a decent time buffer. Alternatively, you can take a Silver Line Metro plus Express Bus if you’re on an extremely low budget and don’t mind transiting from rail to bus.
  • In case you want to drive to IAD and leave your car at the airport till you return, feel free to do so, given that IAD features multiple parking garages. The Economy Lot is the most suitable parking garage for long-term parking. This is because it offers shuttle services to the terminals and the most economical parking rates. The demand for spots in this garage is usually high. Thus, pre-booking is highly advised.
  • Hoping to book flights from Washington to Los Angeles? Make sure to consider which part of the city you will be staying in. Los Angeles International Airport is the region’s primary travel hub and is best for visitors who will be staying in the city center. Hollywood Burbank Airport is a smaller choice that is convenient for individuals staying in Northern Los Angeles.
  • If you would prefer to have a direct flight from Washington to Los Angeles, try to fly out of Dulles International Airport, as it is the largest airport in the region and offers a high concentration of flights. If you are okay with having a layover in order to fly into a smaller airport, have your final destination be Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
  • Planning on traveling with kids? Make sure to bring them to the play area located in Concourse B of Dulles International Airport. This play area features a variety of interactive games and activities, making it a convenient area for children to blow off some steam before boarding a long flight across the country.
  • If you plan on flying with American, Delta, or United Airlines, be sure to check whether you are eligible for complimentary access to their private lounges located in the Departures terminal of Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. These lounges offer a variety of amenities, including free snacks, comfortable chairs, and high-speed WiFi.
  • Interested in using public transportation to travel from Los Angeles International Airport to the city center? Consider taking one of the airport’s free shuttle buses in order to end up at the city’s main bus center or the Metro Green Line Aviation Station.
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Prefer to fly non-stop from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles?

Find which airlines fly direct from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles

Monday

Air China, Air New Zealand, Air Tahiti Nui, +19 more

Air China, Air New Zealand, +20 more

Tuesday

Air China, Air New Zealand, Air Tahiti Nui, +19 more

Air China, Air New Zealand, +20 more

Wednesday

Air New Zealand, Air Tahiti Nui, Alaska Airlines, +18 more

Air New Zealand, Air Tahiti Nui, +19 more

Thursday

Air China, Air New Zealand, Air Tahiti Nui, +19 more

Air China, Air New Zealand, +20 more

Friday

Air China, Air New Zealand, Air Tahiti Nui, +19 more

Air China, Air New Zealand, +20 more

Saturday

Air China, Air New Zealand, Air Tahiti Nui, +20 more

Air China, Air New Zealand, +21 more

Sunday

Air China, Air New Zealand, Air Tahiti Nui, +20 more

Air China, Air New Zealand, +21 more

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Nonstop returns

Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.

Monday

Air China, Air New Zealand, Air Tahiti Nui, +20 more

Air China, Air New Zealand, +21 more

Tuesday

Air China, Air New Zealand, Air Tahiti Nui, +19 more

Air China, Air New Zealand, +20 more

Wednesday

Air China, Air New Zealand, Air Tahiti Nui, +20 more

Air China, Air New Zealand, +21 more

Thursday

Air China, Air New Zealand, Air Tahiti Nui, +19 more

Air China, Air New Zealand, +20 more

Friday

Air China, Air New Zealand, Air Tahiti Nui, +20 more

Air China, Air New Zealand, +21 more

Saturday

Air New Zealand, Air Tahiti Nui, Alaska Airlines, +20 more

Air New Zealand, Air Tahiti Nui, +21 more

Sunday

Air China, Air New Zealand, Air Tahiti Nui, +19 more

Air China, Air New Zealand, +20 more

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Top 5 airlines serving from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 9114 reviews
7.9comfort
8.2boarding
7.3food
8.6crew
7.3entertainment
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The absolute coldest flight I’ve ever been on, even with a sweater and zip up sweatshirt. Was miserable the entire flight.

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Apr 2024BOI - LAX
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The absolute coldest flight I’ve ever been on, even with a sweater and zip up sweatshirt. Was miserable the entire flight.

The cabin temperature was very warm. Flight attendant did not help when my 3 YO needed to go to the bathroom and it was close to landing time. She knocked and opened the door. I would appreciate more empathy towards the situation.

The flight was diverted and departed from San Jose instead of San Francisco. This could’ve been executed more smoothly because after arriving in San Jose it seemed like nothing was being processed correctly as needed for the gate agents to do their jobs well and the flight to leave on time

watching out the window as the loaders bounced the luggage onto the carts as it was deplaned made me understand why some of my bags have been destroyed on the airline.

I went Premium otherwise it would have been a long wait. On board I only asked for a cup of hot water and got lukewarm. Cabin crew have poor to no service. But great flight; it went smooth.

Great flight Pilot was friendly and kept us informed when small delay to de ice plane

Once again, AA overbooked this flight, stranding passengers in between blizzards in Jackson. At least this time the agent took volunteers - on my flight TO Jackson from LAX, AA simply cut off boarding midway through Group 7 without warning. This flight was mostly fine, with the exception of the flight attendants. They stowed my carry-on (and a few others') at the front of the plane, but didn't pull the bags out upon landing, nor even communicate to that there were bags there to the crew. The crew had to go searching for my bag after I explained it should've been on the valet cart. When I got to the shuttle, my flight attendants were already on it. Seems they were in a hurry to clock out... at the expense of me and other passengers who had trusted them with our luggage.

Delayed take off for 30 minutes and then 50 minutes on the tarmac before we could get to our gate... a total of one hour delay on the ground at LAX. Additionally, they put on the seatbelt sign for 2 hours so no one could use the toilet and then one hour on the tarmac with again not being able to use the toilet... not a great flight.

It was a good flight . It wasn’t a full flight so we had space to move around

They change my entire itinerary… not what I booked…. There should be consequences

There was a loud squeaky sound the whole time we were flying.

I didn’t like that I could not select my seat and was assigned a seat when I checked in at LAX

Great experience overall. Check in at Austin was congested as they only have about 6 check in kiosks, one was broken, and there was a lot of Spring Break travelers.

I was sitting at comfort +. One of the Asian male crew was so loud when he delivered service. When he asked questions or what food you need, he was shouting. He must be a prison guard before going Delta.

Bag drop off was slow and annoying. Only 2 agents at the entire delta desk, and no one directing traffic for what line to be in, many confused people slowed down the process. Boarding was fine. Seats in Delta comfort plus were fine. Snacks were great! Definitely a bonus. The entertainment system was awful — old, slow, not responsive, and completely unable to play games due to some kind of error. But on the other hand, thank you to Delta for the free WiFi. That made it better.

Space and comfort was good. Staff could have been more helpful and friendly.

Crew was great. However the seat I had would not recline and stay put. It would spring back to upright. Hopefully they can check the seats and maintain them. Otherwise the plane is clean and the crew is very friendly.

Boarding in Seattle is always a mess. Sat in Deltas new domestic first class cabin. Everything was great except I found the seat cushion to be fairly uncomfortable. I’m a bigger guy so take that into mind (6’2” / 300 lbs.). Crew was meh.

Like most domestic flights in the US, you are basically on your own with this airline when it comes to food, so be sure to purchase meals and drinks ahead of time or expect to arrive starving and dehydrated (like I was).

You need to be a hacker to get the (Free) WiFi

On time every leg of the journey and exceptional staff at counter, gate, and on board. I haven’t travelled in US for a long time and was genuinely surprised how pleasant this was.

Too many fees (but that seems to apply to all airlines nowadays)

Over two hours wait to get wheelchair assistance from arrival to the departure gate for LA was unreasonable even though there appreared to be heavy demand.

The flight and crew were fine. The entertainment- the sound was so bad through the headphones I could barely understand it and it was a show I had seen before. The food might have been fine but having to have an account with united in order to access the app in order to pay for the food was rage inducing. I had entered my credit card info at home and logged in as guest but that wouldn’t allow the “wallet” tab to open in the app. And then the wifi was so bad that it took about 45 minutes to fully log in and get all the info working at which time I missed the food. You shouldn’t have to give your address, email and phone number in order to get a hamburger.

Unfortunately our flight was delayed by 45 minutes due to Kate arriving aircraft. Once we stated everything was great.

Crew was unhelpful in boarding. Did not help passengers board and store bags efficiently. Did not alleviate tensions as passengers had to stow bags then return forward to seats. Baggage rules are unreasonable. Will fly southwest next time

Flight was absolutely sold out, so that just makes the crews job that much tougher. I will say people (customers) are behaving better over the last year.

I like the united App ,easy to check in and baggage.

Small plane (and thus a bumpy ride), small seats (and a large man next to me), absolutely terrible wifi, and no food options to speak of.

Flight attendant was sincerely mean -- a true disgrace to an otherwise pretty crummy company anyway. Really embarrassing. I actually feel bad for United.

Fight crew was not very attentive and the bastions were gross!

Our flight was great we left Kona earlier and got into LAX almost an 1hour earlier as well. LAX AA is in repair so to get out and found our bus to get pick up was a bit confusing.

5 hour flight - full flight - not enough room to use my computer - slightly delayed - Admirals club was excellent quality food, drink made up for flight seating. No food offerred on flight, you ahd to prebook.

We experience delays on departure and connecting flights resulting in 14 hour to our next departure. We were accommodated with a night's stay but was only provided a 12 dollar meals accommodation. The airlines rules state.at least 50 dollars. In any case, it can not make up for the whole day missed on our vacation in Sydney Australia.

I can say I will not be taking this airline again any time soon. Seat were uncomfortable and too tight. Lack of chair screen and little overhead space.

Poor availability of food. Cold cabin temperature. Extremely long waiting time for a flight attendant to respond to a call button signal.

2.5h delay due to unruly passenger in first class. Had to be removed from the flight. No food unless pre ordered. Didn't know we would need it because of delay.

Only my carry that was taken and found it in my final destination

The flight landed at LAX we were then bussed to collect our bags. That process took nearly as long as the flight. Luckily we weren't in a hurry!

We had a humorous and kind flight attendant, boarding was efficient, flight smooth, pilot gave updates and was humorous too, two drink services was very helpful. In flight entertainment is always appreciated

They charged me 212.00 for a heavy check in bag at the gate. The pricing and process was so confusing - as if it was designed to purposefully gouge customers who need to board plane. That experience combined with the outrageous price charged will prevent me from ever flying Spirit again. And I’ll be sure to tell the story to anyone who cares to hear.

Its so random that they only allow 40 pounds on checked bags when all airlines take 55. They then charge you for each 10 extra pounds, so my checked suitcase was $130 and the flight $30 ... its like whattt, im for sure not traveling with Spirit again

So bad. The check in process was laborious and the check in agent didn't seem to know how to manage the process efficiently and was confused about how to check in my son's sports equipment. The baggage fees were outrageous and so expensive. $90 for a carry on bag? And $200 additional for 2 check ins. The security lines were insanely long and the terminal was not very nice in the Spirit area. $5 for a water on board. It was my first and last time flying Spirit - I tried to save $ by flying them due to the accommodating schedule but I should have paid for Southwest, because it would've actually ended up less expensive due to the free bags with Southwest. There were no charging ports on the airplane, no wifi and really uncomfortable seating. The flight crew were great though, courteous and efficient in their boarding. Flight was delayed 1 hour, but we made up 15 minutes in flight.

My experience was better than expected. What I did find not so great was the seats. Very little room, they did not recline and the tray table was the size of a post card. There was no food to try, just standard snacks that you had to pay for and I don’t know of any entertainment. I would fly again even though everything was an upcharge. Flight was on time with little disturbance

thy don't even ofer water we have to buy it for $4.49 and paid for our cary on bags $100 each we never will fly in this company again.

Super cool and laid back, three lovely ladies. Couldn’t ask for better service.

It was fine. Boarding was a little rude. On flight staff was great. The cost to purchase everything was a bit annoying but I get that's the business model.

I liked the fast check in and boarding. The flight fare could be a lot less than what I paid…..

The cost of the ticket was great its literally 1/3 of an equivalent swa ticket

great customer service at the boarding gate that was warm and friendly. the flight experience with no complaints and the attendants were caring and attentive

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
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5/7Tue
1 stopSpirit Airlines
13h 28mBWI-LAX
$37
5/28Tue
nonstopSpirit Airlines
5h 42mBWI-LAX
$40
5/25Sat
nonstopAlaska Airlines
5h 35mIAD-LAX
$94
5/26Sun
nonstopDelta
5h 46mDCA-LAX
$94
8/13Tue
nonstopUnited Airlines
5h 23mIAD-LAX
$113
8/13Tue
1 stopUnited Airlines
7h 59mDCA-LAX
$119
5/18Sat
nonstopAlaska Airlines
5h 35mIAD-LAX
$124
10/5Sat
1 stopAmerican Airlines
7h 05mBWI-LAX
$125
6/1Sat
nonstopDelta
5h 45mDCA-LAX
$129
6/3Mon
1 stopAmerican Airlines
8h 02mDCA-LAX
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4/30Tue
nonstopSpirit Airlines
5h 52mBWI-LAX
5/13Mon
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
8h 01mLAX-BWI
$146
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multi-stopSpirit Airlines
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$174
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nonstopAlaska Airlines
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$382
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multi-stopUnited Airlines
7h 42mIAD-LAX
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nonstopUnited Airlines
4h 57mLAX-IAD
$416
4/30Tue
multi-stopUnited Airlines
7h 46mIAD-LAX
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multi-stopUnited Airlines
7h 09mLAX-IAD
$426
4/26Fri
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
9h 37mIAD-LAX
5/14Tue
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
8h 01mLAX-IAD
$456
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multi-stopAmerican Airlines
9h 20mIAD-LAX
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multi-stopAmerican Airlines
8h 01mLAX-IAD
$461
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nonstopDelta
5h 51mDCA-LAX
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multi-stopDelta
6h 47mLAX-DCA
$461
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nonstopDelta
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