$79 Find Cheap Flights from California to Washington, D.C.

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Cheap Flights from California to Washington, D.C.

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from California to Washington, D.C. 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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Recent round-trip flight deals from California to Washington, D.C.

Tue, Apr 21 - Tue, Apr 28
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12:59 am - 4:59 pm
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DCA
13h 00m
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1:59 pm - 11:55 pm
DCA
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ONT
12h 56m
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$160Frontier
Wed, Apr 15 - Sat, Apr 18
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12:59 am - 9:59 pm
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DCA
18h 00m
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8:00 am - 11:55 pm
DCA
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ONT
18h 55m
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$162Frontier
Wed, Apr 22 - Sun, Apr 26
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12:59 am - 1:00 pm
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DCA
9h 01m
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8:00 am - 7:31 am
DCA
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ONT
26h 31m
1 stop
$167Frontier
Wed, Apr 15 - Tue, Apr 21
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12:59 am - 9:59 pm
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DCA
18h 00m
1 stop
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8:00 am - 11:55 pm
DCA
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ONT
18h 55m
1 stop
$171Frontier
Wed, Apr 22 - Tue, Apr 28
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12:59 am - 1:00 pm
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DCA
9h 01m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
1:59 pm - 11:55 pm
DCA
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ONT
12h 56m
1 stop
$185Frontier
Wed, Apr 8 - Thu, Apr 9
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7:00 am - 5:43 pm
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BWI
7h 43m
1 stop
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4:05 pm - 11:56 pm
BWI
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LAX
10h 51m
1 stop
$253Multiple Airlines
Mon, Apr 13 - Thu, Apr 16
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4:07 pm - 2:16 pm
LAX
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BWI
19h 09m
2 stops
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4:42 pm - 10:06 pm
BWI
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LAX
8h 24m
1 stop
$254Multiple Airlines
Tue, Apr 7 - Tue, Apr 14
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7:01 pm - 9:14 am
LAX
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BWI
11h 13m
1 stop
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10:19 am - 9:02 pm
BWI
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LAX
13h 43m
1 stop
$255Spirit Airlines
Mon, Apr 13 - Fri, Apr 17
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11:15 pm - 11:00 am
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DCA
8h 45m
1 stop
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3:35 pm - 11:45 pm
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LAX
11h 10m
2 stops
$276Southwest
Tue, Apr 21 - Tue, Apr 28
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6:20 am - 4:50 pm
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IAD
7h 30m
1 stop
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4:30 pm - 10:10 pm
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SFO
8h 40m
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$282Southwest
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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$79
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 11% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 6% lower on average.
Flight from Ontario to Reagan Washington National Airport

Flights from California to Washington, D.C.: the best tips from KAYAK users

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew the route from California to Washington, D.C. 
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karenFlew with Alaska Airlines
LAX
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IAD
Jun 2024
Personal tips are bring your own food if you're hungry; keep foot space as open as possible for leg room; pack your patience
Verified travelerFlew with Alaska Airlines
LAX
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IAD
Jun 2024
Get to the airport on time because traffic in LA is unexpected

FAQs for booking flights from California to Washington, D.C.

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

    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 California to Washington, D.C..

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Washington, D.C. from California 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 California to Washington, D.C.?

    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 Washington, D.C. with an airline and back to California with another airline.

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

    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 California up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Cabin class types available on flights to California

Cabin classes available on flights to Washington, D.C.. Prices are the lowest found on KAYAK over the last 7 days. Price and availability is not guaranteed.
First Class flights to Washington, D.C.from $909
Business Class flights to Washington, D.C.from $796
Premium Economy Class flights to Washington, D.C.from $791
Economy Class flights to Washington, D.C.from $238