How far in advance should I book tickets for a flight with American Airlines from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.?

Generally, when trying to get a below average price for your ticket, try to book around 7 days before departure. For the cheapest possible price, our data suggests booking 33 days before departure.

Is American Airlines the cheapest airline to fly with from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.?

With an average price of $469 return, American Airlines is not the cheapest airline to fly from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. with. Instead, for the lowest price, our data suggests flying with Spirit Airlines, where a return flight costs $219 on average.

Does American Airlines fly direct to Washington, D.C. from Los Angeles?

Yes, American Airlines does offer direct flights for the route, with around 14 flights per week.

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

On average, the cheapest day of the week to fly from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. with American Airlines is Tuesday, when prices are around $99. The most expensive day is generally Saturday, where the average price is around $178.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. with American Airlines?

The cheapest month for American Airlines flights to Washington, D.C. from Los Angeles is generally November, where plane tickets cost $228 on average. If possible, try to avoid the most expensive months of August and July, where tickets cost $307 and $332 respectively.

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Tue, Sep 16 - Sat, Sep 20

8:22 am - 4:22 pmLAX-DCA

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8:20 am - 10:49 amDCA-LAX

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Wed, Aug 13 - Wed, Aug 20

8:00 am - 4:11 pmLAX-DCA

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5:30 pm - 8:03 pmDCA-LAX

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Tue, Sep 2 - Tue, Sep 9

11:41 pm - 10:13 amLAX-BWI

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1:35 pm - 6:30 pmBWI-LAX

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Tue, Aug 5 - Wed, Aug 13

12:45 am - 12:43 pmLAX-BWI

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7:58 am - 2:04 pmBWI-LAX

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Tue, Sep 2 - Tue, Sep 9

12:54 pm - 8:59 pmLAX-DCA

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8:20 am - 10:49 amDCA-LAX

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Mon, Jul 14 - Tue, Jul 22

12:50 am - 11:08 amLAX-BWI

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6:00 am - 6:50 pmLAX-BWI

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8:15 am - 3:21 pmBWI-LAX

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Thu, Nov 27 - Wed, Dec 3

8:06 am - 3:56 pmLAX-DCA

4h 50mnonstop

8:40 am - 11:52 amDCA-LAX

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Tue, Aug 5 - Sat, Aug 23

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Low season	February
High season	November
Cheapest flight	$90
Average price round-trip	$382

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Most popular time to fly with an average 16% increase in price.

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How far in advance should I book tickets for a flight with American Airlines from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.?
Generally, when trying to get a below average price for your ticket, try to book around 7 days before departure. For the cheapest possible price, our data suggests booking 33 days before departure.
Is American Airlines the cheapest airline to fly with from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.?
With an average price of $469 return, American Airlines is not the cheapest airline to fly from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. with. Instead, for the lowest price, our data suggests flying with Spirit Airlines, where a return flight costs $219 on average.
What is the cheapest American Airlines flight from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.?
In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight with American Airlines from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. was $100 for a return flight and $63 for a one-way flight.
Does American Airlines fly direct to Washington, D.C. from Los Angeles?
Yes, American Airlines does offer direct flights for the route, with around 14 flights per week.
What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. with American Airlines?
On average, the cheapest day of the week to fly from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. with American Airlines is Tuesday, when prices are around $99. The most expensive day is generally Saturday, where the average price is around $178.
What’s the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. with American Airlines?
The cheapest month for American Airlines flights to Washington, D.C. from Los Angeles is generally November, where plane tickets cost $228 on average. If possible, try to avoid the most expensive months of August and July, where tickets cost $307 and $332 respectively.

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MSY-MIA

Loved it So comfortable and on time

2.0 Poor

Verified traveler, Jun 2025

RIC-DFW

5.5 hour delay with no explanation on why, along with no proactive effort to reaccomodate me.

2.0 Poor

Jose David, Jun 2025

MIA-DTW

It was one of my worst flight ever. First they were changing the gate for at least 4 times, changing from gate D7 to D12 to D44. Considering the size of the Miami Airport, we are talking about long distance and the train at the airport was not working. Then the flight was delayed around one hour. Then finally we boarded into the plane and when everybody was seated, there was an announcement that there is an issue with one of the tire of the plane, so we all had to get out of the plane with our belongings, to replace the tire. So we had around 2.5-hour delay

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Anna Maria, Jun 2025

PHL-ORD

Most miserable flight ever. We waited almost 2 hours on the runway because the flight was oversold. American offered $1200 credit. Then there was some nonsense about weight distribution. Ridiculous. No food for 8 plus hours on the flight. I will be writing a letter.

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Jacqueline, Jun 2025

PHL-LAX

Honestly, I haven’t flown American in years, probably due to the pandemic and my being unable to travel for certain periods in the last two years, but it was a good experience to dig out or obtain a new American Airlines account after many years of traveling for business with American in the past.

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Jacqueline, Jun 2025

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The plane was probably full boarding was easy. We were able to check our carry-on luggage for free. It was a return flight through Philly to LA. Never saw a stewardess do a demonstration of emergency Procedures. I think my flight was pretty full

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JaSL, Jun 2025

HNL-DFW

Plane, flight, crew, captain were all great. The first flight had a Chipotle box lunch...delicious.

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JaSL, Jun 2025

HNL-DFW

Plane, flight, crew, captain were all great. The first flight had a Chipotle box lunch...delicious. this return flight not as tasty, but filling.

8.0 Very good

Douglas, Jun 2025

HSV-ORD

The flight was 2 hour delayed, otherwise everything was excellent. The delay was due to the hourly limit requirement so given that as a reason, I'm happy with the flight!

2.0 Poor

Grant, Jun 2025

PVD-DCA

Weather delay for 2.5 hours followed by half hour crew delay, did not have ginger ale, uncomfortable seats

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