Cheap Flights from Los Angeles to Washington
Cheap Flights from Los Angeles to Washington
Looking for cheap flights from Los Angeles to Washington? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Los Angeles to Washington vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 9,000–9,400 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Los Angeles to Washington for specific travel dates.
2026-12-10
LAX - IAD
Economy | 1 Stop
From 9,000 Pts + $5.6
2026-12-11
LAX - IAD
Economy | 1 Stop
From 9,000 Pts + $5.6
2026-12-12
LAX - IAD
Economy | 1 Stop
From 9,000 Pts + $5.6
2026-12-13
LAX - IAD
Economy | 1 Stop
From 9,000 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-23
LAX - DCA
Economy | 1 Stop | 8 left
From 9,400 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-26
LAX - DCA
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 9,400 Pts + $5.6
Los Angeles to Washington flight facts
Distance
2,294 mi
3,692 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 5h
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
+3h
Washington is 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Airports in Los Angeles
LAX · Los Angeles Intl
Airports in Washington
DCA · Ronald Reagan Washington National
IAD · Washington Dulles Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Burbank - Washington · Burbank is 18 mi from Los Angeles
Flights Santa Ana - Washington · Santa Ana is 36 mi from Los Angeles
Flights Los Angeles - Baltimore · Baltimore is 36 mi from Washington
Flights Ontario - Washington · Ontario is 47 mi from Los Angeles
Flights Los Angeles - Charlottesville VA · Charlottesville VA is 84 mi from Washington
Flights Santa Barbara - Washington · Santa Barbara is 88 mi from Los Angeles
Premium cabin flights from Los Angeles to Washington
Premium cabin
2026-11-06
LAX - IAD
First | Non stop
From 21,500 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-05
LAX - BWI
First | 2 Stops
From 32,500 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-07
LAX - DCA
First | 1 Stop
From 34,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-05
LAX - IAD
First | Non stop | 3 left
From 35,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-06
LAX - IAD
First | Non stop | 9+ left
From 35,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-06
LAX - IAD
First | Non stop | 9+ left
From 35,000 Pts + $25.6
Selected hotels for your next stay
Washington (United States)
Thompson Washington D.C.
From 12,000 Pts or $184
Washington (United States)
Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill
From 15,000 Pts or $185
Springfield (USA)
Hotel Belvoir Springfield
From 32,000 Pts or $99
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Los Angeles to Washington depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Los Angeles to Washington.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Los Angeles to Washington.
Los Angeles and Washington are about 2,294 miles (3,692 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 2,294-mile straight-line distance takes about 5h in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Washington is 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Departures from Los Angeles: Los Angeles Intl (LAX). Arrivals in Washington: Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA), Washington Dulles Intl (IAD).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Washington, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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