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Cheap American Airlines Flight Deals from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from American 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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8:15 am - 10:59 amDCA-LAX
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7:45 am - 3:40 pmLAX-DCA
4h 55mnonstop
$179American Airlines
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Sun, May 25 - Wed, May 28
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8:15 am - 10:59 amDCA-LAX
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12:55 pm - 8:52 pmLAX-DCA
4h 57mnonstop
$228American Airlines
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Sun, May 25 - Fri, May 30
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3:19 pm - 8:42 pmBWI-LAX
8h 23m1 stop
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9:11 am - 8:54 pmLAX-BWI
8h 43m1 stop
$247American Airlines
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Tue, Jul 1 - Sat, Jul 5
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5:00 am - 9:14 amBWI-LAX
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12:32 am - 10:56 amLAX-BWI
7h 24m1 stop
$248American Airlines
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Sat, Jun 14 - Fri, Jun 20
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5:30 pm - 8:16 pmDCA-LAX
5h 46mnonstop
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12:55 pm - 8:52 pmLAX-DCA
4h 57mnonstop
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Wed, May 28 - Wed, Jun 4
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8:15 am - 10:59 amDCA-LAX
5h 44mnonstop
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7:45 am - 3:40 pmLAX-DCA
4h 55mnonstop
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Wed, May 21 - Wed, May 28
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8:46 pm - 1:12 amDCA-LAX
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7:45 am - 3:40 pmLAX-DCA
4h 55mnonstop
$267American Airlines
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Thu, May 22 - Wed, May 28
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8:46 pm - 1:12 amDCA-LAX
7h 26m1 stop
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7:45 am - 3:40 pmLAX-DCA
4h 55mnonstop
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Thu, May 22 - Wed, May 28
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8:46 pm - 1:12 amDCA-LAX
7h 26m1 stop
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7:45 am - 3:40 pmLAX-DCA
4h 55mnonstop
$269American Airlines
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Thu, May 22 - Wed, May 28
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7:30 am - 11:54 amDCA-LAX
7h 24m1 stop
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12:55 pm - 8:52 pmLAX-DCA
4h 57mnonstop
$272American Airlines
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Low seasonFebruary
High seasonDecember
Cheapest flight$90
Average price round-trip$327
Good deal one-way$819
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 10% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 33% increase in price.
Flight from Reagan Washington National Airport to Los Angeles
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When to Book Flights with American Airlines from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles

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FAQs for flying to Los Angeles with American Airlines

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

    Generally, when trying to get a below average price for your ticket, try to book around 13 days before departure. For the cheapest possible price, our data suggests booking 49 days before departure.

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

    With an average price of $485 return, American Airlines is not the cheapest airline to fly from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles with. Instead, for the lowest price, our data suggests flying with Spirit Airlines, where a return flight costs $223 on average.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight with American Airlines from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles was $122 for a return flight and $52 for a one-way flight.

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

    Yes, American Airlines does offer direct flights for the route, with around 8 flights per week.

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

    On average, the cheapest day of the week to fly from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles with American Airlines is Monday, when prices are around $108. The most expensive day is generally Saturday, where the average price is around $176.

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

    The cheapest month for American Airlines flights to Los Angeles from Washington, D.C. is generally March, where plane tickets cost $223 on average. If possible, try to avoid the most expensive months of December and July, where tickets cost $338 and $382 respectively.

American Airlines Customer Reviews

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GoodBased on 10,000 verified guest reviews
6.5Food
8.0Crew
7.2Comfort
7.5Boarding
6.9Entertainment

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8.0 Very good
DCA-MSY
Pitch was very small. Knees were on the seat back in front of me.
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2.0 Poor
MIA-LHR
really bad they refused to check in luggages that I had purchased, even showing them the transaction receipt from british airways app the staff in miami was MEDIOCRE
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10.0 Wonderful
CMH-ORD
Quick boarding, early departure, on time gate arrival
J
8.0 Very good
IAH-LHR
First time flying BA. Will fly again.
V
2.0 Poor
HND-JFK
Paid $35 and not able to access the internet at all.
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10.0 Wonderful
LHR-SFO
Flight was as expected.
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8.0 Very good
FCO-LHR
Crew was great and responsive. Entertainment quit working with about 4 hours remaining on the flight. My seat cushion was broken.
D
10.0 Wonderful
CLT-MIA
Would like free wifi
D
4.0 Mediocre
SAV-DFW
Several delays. Next flight was worse. Did not arrive home until 2am PT
C
8.0 Very good
LAX-LAS
Very helpful ground crew after an earlier flight delay and being rebooked on a different flight.

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