Los Angeles from Washington, DC, 14 – 21 Nov: £1,113 for two, all in
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The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- 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
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.
Worth it if you can handle a long travel day: $1,476 for two, made up of the Frontier flights at $578 and 7 nights at Western Sierra Vista at $898, taxes and fees included. The trip runs Nov 14–21, 2026, and it isn't nonstop: the outbound has one stop, leaves at 6:00 PM and lands at 10:47 AM the next day. Checked bags and spending money aren't in that total.
The total, before you go
£1,113 for two · 7 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, return | £436 |
| Western Sierra Vista, 7 nights, two guests, taxes in | £677 |
| The total, before you go | £1,113 |
| Hold luggage each, return (not in the total) | about £181 |
£26 per person below the typical fare on this route.
Not in it: seat selection on basic fares and hold luggage (about £45 each way per bag on Frontier, £181 for two return); a resort fee, if the hotel has one, is collected at the desk. Prices are what we found at the time shown; the booking site’s checkout is the binding one.
The flight
£218 per person, return
£436 for two, taxes and fees included · Frontier · 1 stop · 19h 47m
Out Sat, Nov 14, 6:00 PM – Sun, Nov 15, 10:47 AM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | £218 | 1 stop | 19h 47m |
| Southwest | £243 | 1 stop | 7h 20m |
| Alaska | £243 | 1 stop | 13h 26m |
Prices checked 14 Oct 2026, 16:10 GMT-4. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
When we checked, the Frontier fare was $289 per person. That's $34 below the typical fare on this route, about 11% under, and the lowest we've seen in 30 days. Across the 12 offers we checked, fares ran from $289 to $377 per person. Add 7 nights at Western Sierra Vista and the trip comes to $1,476 for two, taxes and fees included. A checked bag (about $240 for two) and spending money are extra, and prices can change before you book. Mid-November is a good window for LA. Typical highs run 67–76°F with lows near 50°F: warm enough for a bike ride along the beach and cool enough to hike up to Griffith Observatory. The rainy season doesn't start until January. A full week leaves room for Disneyland, the Getty and a few taco nights without rushing.
The kind of trip this is
A week-long city-and-beach vacation for two at an easy pace. Spend mornings on the bike path from Santa Monica Pier to Venice Beach, afternoons at the Getty Center or on a studio tour, and evenings eating your way through Grand Central Market and the Boyle Heights taco stands. It suits couples or friends who like to mix sightseeing with downtime, and there's room for a theme-park day.
Weather in Los Angeles, 14 – 21 Nov
Typical highs 67–76°F, lows near 50°F this time of year
| Day | Typical high | Typical low | Typical weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 14 Nov | 76 °F | 57 °F | Clear |
| Sun 15 Nov | 71 °F | 53 °F | Clear |
| Mon 16 Nov | 69 °F | 50 °F | Clear |
| Tue 17 Nov | 70 °F | 49 °F | Overcast |
| Wed 18 Nov | 67 °F | 49 °F | Overcast |
| Thu 19 Nov | 68 °F | 49 °F | Overcast |
| Fri 20 Nov | 71 °F | 46 °F | Overcast |
| Sat 21 Nov | 76 °F | 49 °F | Overcast |
Weather data by Open-Meteo.com · averages, not a forecast
Where to stay in Los Angeles
Western Sierra Vista in Hollywood is our best-value pick and the hotel in the total: $898 for 7 nights ($128 a night) for a double room with private bathroom, rated 7.7 from 25 reviews. Los Angeles Premium City Suites - Free Secured Parking, also in Hollywood, is the top rated at 9 from 1,442 reviews, at $1,671 for the stay ($239 a night). Cozy LA Retreat Near USC Steps to Koreatown & Downtown in South Los Angeles is the budget option at $441 ($63 a night), rated 7.3 from 223 reviews. All three are room only and offer free cancellation. Hollywood puts you near the Walk of Fame and studio tours. Downtown LA is the base for the Arts District, the Broad and Grand Central Market.
Western Sierra Vista
£677 for 7 nights, two guests · £96 a night
See roomsLos Angeles Premium City Suites - Free Secured Parking
£1,260 for 7 nights, two guests · £180 a night
See roomsCozy LA Retreat Near USC Steps to Koreatown & Downtown
£332 for 7 nights, two guests · £47 a night
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Where in Los Angeles
- Santa Monica: Beach, pier and walkable streets without a car for a day or two.
- West Hollywood / Beverly Hills: Design hotels, Sunset Strip nightlife and Rodeo Drive.
- Hollywood: Walk of Fame, studio tours and mid-range hotels.
- Downtown LA: Arts District, Broad museum and Grand Central Market.
- Anaheim: Base for Disneyland Resort.
What to do in Los Angeles
- Ride a bike from Santa Monica Pier to Venice Beach
- Hike to the Griffith Observatory for the view of the Hollywood sign
- Take the Warner Bros. Studio Tour in Burbank
- Visit the Getty Center for an afternoon of art and gardens
- Eat at Grand Central Market, then the taco stands of Boyle Heights
- Spend a day at Disneyland in Anaheim
Tours and tickets in Los Angeles
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Getting there and around
| Airports in Washington, DC | Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA), Washington Dulles International (IAD), Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall (BWI) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Los Angeles | Los Angeles International (LAX), Hollywood Burbank (BUR), John Wayne Orange County (SNA) |
| Flight time | 19h 47m (1 stop) |
| Distance | 2,294 miles each way |
| Time difference | -3 hours |
What 7 nights in Los Angeles costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | £436 |
| Hotel, 7 nights (Western Sierra Vista) | £677 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 7 days for two | £1,372 |
| Total for two | £2,484 |
Flights and hotel are the prices we found; spending is a planning estimate for an upscale destination, per person per day times two.
Price history: Washington, DC to Los Angeles
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | £218 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | £218 (14 Oct 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | £243 |
| Price checks | 8 |
Good to know
- Passport: no passport needed for travellers from the United States: a government photo ID is enough for Los Angeles.
- Currency: US dollar (USD).
- No passport needed, and you'll pay in US dollars.
- Los Angeles is 3 hours behind Washington, DC.
- The outbound leaves DCA on Saturday, Nov 14 at 6:00 PM and lands at LAX on Sunday, Nov 15 at 10:47 AM.
- The $289 per person fare is all in, but a checked bag isn't included: about $240 for two.
- All three hotels offer free cancellation and are room only, with no meals included.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Yes, if a long travel day doesn't bother you. The fare is $34 per person below the typical fare on this route, and the typical weather is 67–76°F. The outbound has one stop and takes 19h 47m.
How much is the whole trip for two?
$1,476, taxes and fees included: $578 for the Frontier flights and $898 for 7 nights at Western Sierra Vista. Checked bags (about $240 for two) and spending money are extra.
Is there a faster flight?
Yes. When we checked, Southwest had a one-stop flight of 7h 20m that leaves at 2:35 PM, for $322 per person or $644 for two.
What's the weather like in mid-November?
Typical highs run 67–76°F, with lows near 50°F. Expect clear days early in the week and more overcast skies later on.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic trip, and you'll pay in US dollars. Just remember LA is 3 hours behind DC.
Is 7 nights enough?
It's enough for Disneyland, a studio tour, the Getty and a beach day, with a couple of slow days to spare.
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