Washington, DC to Los Angeles: what the flight costs
In the last 60 days we checked this route 8 times. The typical return was £243 per person and the lowest £218, taxes and fees included.
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| Lowest seen | £218 |
| Typical (median) | £243 |
| Price checks, 60 days | 8 |
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Trips we picked on this route
A week away · from Washington, DCLowest in 30 daysWorth it, if
Los Angeles
14 – 21 Nov 2026 · 7 nights
- Fare $289 per person, $34 below the typical fare on this route
- Typical November highs of 67–76°F, lows near 50°F
- Free cancellation at all three hotels, from $63 a night
£1,113 for two · 7 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £436 + hotel £677, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £181
Frontier · with a stop · 19h 47m
The catch: The $289 Frontier fare has one stop and takes 19h 47m on the way out, and a checked bag is about $240 for two.
Worth it if a long overnight connection is fine in exchange for a week of LA sun; skip it if you need a short travel day.
Every fare we found in the last 30 days
| Checked | Trip dates | Per person | Airline | Stops | Duration | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Oct 2026 | 14 – 21 Nov 2026 | £243 | AS | with a stop | 13h 26m | Kiwi.com |
| 14 Oct 2026 | 14 – 21 Nov 2026 | £218 | Frontier | with a stop | 19h 47m | Google Flights |
| 14 Oct 2026 | 14 – 21 Nov 2026 | £246 | AS | with a stop | 5h 47m | Kiwi.com |
| 12 Oct 2026 | 14 – 21 Nov 2026 | £237 | AS | nonstop | 10h 44m | Kiwi.com |
| 12 Oct 2026 | 14 – 21 Nov 2026 | £252 | F9 | with a stop | 9h 23m | Kiwi.com |
| 11 Oct 2026 | 14 – 21 Nov 2026 | £243 | AS | with a stop | 13h 26m | Kiwi.com |
| 11 Oct 2026 | 14 – 21 Nov 2026 | £221 | Frontier | with a stop | 9h 23m | Google Flights |
| 11 Oct 2026 | 14 – 21 Nov 2026 | £267 | AS | with a stop | 9h 33m | Kiwi.com |
About Los Angeles
Los Angeles stretches from the Pacific beaches to the Hollywood Hills, with studio tours, taco trucks, Disneyland and a museum collection to rival any city.
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Questions about Washington, DC to Los Angeles
What does a return from Washington, DC to Los Angeles usually cost?
Over the last 60 days the typical price we found was £243 per person, taxes and fees included, across 8 checks; the lowest was £218.
When is the best time to fly from Washington, DC to Los Angeles?
Los Angeles is at its best in March, April, May, September, October and November. Avoid June: June Gloom marine layer keeps the beaches grey
Do I need a passport to fly from Washington, DC to Los Angeles?
No passport needed for travellers from the United States: a government photo ID is enough for Los Angeles.
Prices converted from US dollars at the rate of 15 Oct 2026.