$43 Find Cheap Flights from California to Washington, D.C.

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight to Washington, D.C. departing on 8/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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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.

Thu, Aug 21 - Sun, Aug 24
Frontier Logo
7:50 pm - 6:30 amLAX-IAD
7h 40m1 stop
Frontier Logo
9:33 pm - 8:08 amIAD-LAX
13h 35m1 stop
$95Frontier
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Thu, Aug 21 - Sun, Aug 24
Frontier Logo
3:31 pm - 6:30 amLAX-IAD
11h 59m1 stop
Frontier Logo
9:33 pm - 8:08 amIAD-LAX
13h 35m1 stop
$96Frontier
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Tue, Sep 16 - Wed, Sep 24
Spirit Airlines Logo
10:56 pm - 6:56 amLAX-BWI
5h 00mnonstop
Spirit Airlines Logo
5:35 am - 8:21 amBWI-LAX
5h 46mnonstop
$98Spirit Airlines
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Tue, Sep 16 - Wed, Sep 24
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10:56 pm - 6:56 amLAX-BWI
5h 00mnonstop
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7:15 am - 12:21 pmBWI-LAX
8h 06m1 stop
Wed, Aug 13 - Wed, Aug 20
Spirit Airlines Logo
10:50 pm - 6:54 amLAX-BWI
5h 04mnonstop
Spirit Airlines Logo
5:45 am - 8:17 amBWI-LAX
5h 32mnonstop
$101Spirit Airlines
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Tue, Jul 22 - Thu, Jul 24
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9:41 pm - 5:33 amLAX-BWI
4h 52mnonstop
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7:20 am - 12:17 pmBWI-LAX
7h 57m1 stop
Sat, Sep 6 - Sun, Sep 7
Southwest Logo
9:00 pm - 5:00 amLAX-BWI
5h 00mnonstop
Southwest Logo
7:10 am - 9:35 amBWI-LAX
5h 25mnonstop
$159Southwest
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Sat, Aug 23 - Sat, Aug 30
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
1:41 pm - 9:59 pmSAN-DCA
5h 18mnonstop
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
9:59 am - 12:20 pmDCA-SAN
5h 21mnonstop
$223Hawaiian Airlines
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Sat, Aug 23 - Sat, Aug 30
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
1:41 pm - 9:59 pmSAN-DCA
5h 18mnonstop
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
9:59 am - 12:20 pmDCA-SAN
5h 21mnonstop
$233Hawaiian Airlines
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Fri, Aug 22 - Sun, Aug 31
Southwest Logo
10:25 am - 8:15 pmLAX-DCA
6h 50m1 stop
Southwest Logo
10:55 am - 3:05 pmDCA-LAX
7h 10m1 stop
$248Southwest
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Low seasonFebruary
High seasonNovember
Cheapest flight$43
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 4% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 17% increase in price.
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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. 
karenFlew with Alaska AirlinesLAX-IADJun 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 AirlinesLAX-IADJun 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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