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

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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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