⚡ Fare recorded April 25, 2026 · Prices change daily

Los Angeles to Washington flights

Los Angeles (LAX) to Washington (WAS): 2,283 miles (3,674 km) great-circle, about 5h 05m nonstop by our estimate. Cheapest fare observed: $572 round-trip on American Airlines, nonstop, departing April 27, 2026.

AAAmerican AirlinesAA1763
Depart
LAX
Los Angeles, USA
07:47
2026-04-27
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Arrive
WAS
Washington, United States
Returns 18:00
2026-04-27
Stops
non-stop
Distance
2,283 mi
Est. nonstop time
5h 05m
Trip type
Round-trip
$572
Round-trip · per person
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About this flight

When did the cheapest Los Angeles to Washington fare fly?

$572 round-trip, American Airlines AA1763, departing 2026-04-27 at 07:47, returning 2026-04-27. The recorded itinerary left on a Monday and came back the same day; the fare was observed 2 days before departure. "Book this flight" opens Kiwi.com with the same airline and dates.

Route facts

How far is Los Angeles from Washington?

  • Distance: 2,283 miles (3,674 km) great-circle, heading east (measured to Washington Dulles International Airport, IAD).
  • Estimated nonstop flight time: about 5h 05m.
  • Departure airport: Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), Los Angeles, United States, UTC-7 on April 27, 2026.
  • Arrival: Washington (WAS, all airports), United States, UTC-4 on April 27, 2026.
  • Time difference: Washington is 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles on the recorded date.
  • Route type: domestic, within United States.
  • Recorded itinerary: American Airlines AA1763, non-stop, round-trip, returning the same day.
Fare comparison

How does the Los Angeles to Washington fare compare with other routes from LAX?

At $572, it ranked 18th of the 30 round-trip fares we recorded from LAX (median $302). That is 25.1 cents per great-circle mile (round-trip price over one-way distance), above the LAX median of 15.3 cents across 30 round-trip routes.

Routes from LAX of similar length: San Salvador (2,320 mi) at $241 and Miami (2,338 mi) at $181.

LAX to WAS is the only one of 30 LAX routes where American Airlines priced cheapest. It is the 18th longest of the 30 routes we track from LAX.

Other ways in

What did other cities pay to fly to Washington?

Of 19 departure airports with a fare to Washington, Los Angeles (LAX) ranked 19th at $572. Lowest: $87 from Atlanta (ATL); highest: $572 from Los Angeles (LAX); 6 nonstop. Cheapest-fare airlines (routes): Frontier (10), United Airlines (3), American Airlines (2), Alaska Airlines (1), Copa (1) and Southwest (1), plus 1 more.

Sources

Where do these numbers come from?

Travelpayouts fares (cheapest per route, observed April 25, 2026); OurAirports coordinates and elevations; IANA zones America/Los_Angeles, America/New_York; flight time is our estimate.

FAQ

Los Angeles to Washington flight questions

How far is Los Angeles from Washington by plane?

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Los Angeles is about 2,283 miles (3,674 km) from Washington on a great-circle line from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), heading east. WAS is the city code that covers every commercial airport in Washington; distances on this page are measured to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD). It is the 18th longest of the 30 routes we track from LAX. The recorded itinerary was nonstop.

How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Washington?

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About 5h 05m nonstop by our estimate for 2,283 miles (500 mph cruise plus 30 minutes, not a timetable). The recorded American Airlines fare was nonstop. 19 airports in our feed had a fare to Washington; this one ranked 19th, and 6 of the 19 were nonstop.

What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Washington?

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On April 27, 2026, Los Angeles was on UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) and Washington on UTC-4 (America/New_York), so Washington was 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles: noon in Los Angeles was 15:00 in Washington. Both zones shift for daylight saving together, so the gap stays the same in January and July.

How much is a flight from Los Angeles to Washington?

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As observed on April 25, 2026: $572 per person round-trip on American Airlines flight AA1763, departing April 27, 2026, returning April 27, 2026, nonstop. At $572, it ranked 18th of the 30 round-trip fares we recorded from LAX (median $302). That is 25.1 cents per great-circle mile (round-trip price over one-way distance), above the LAX median of 15.3 cents across 30 round-trip routes. Prices change daily, so check the live fare.

Is there a nonstop flight from Los Angeles to Washington?

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Yes, the cheapest recorded fare was a nonstop American Airlines flight, AA1763, on April 27, 2026. Into Washington, 6 of the 19 recorded fares were nonstop. From LAX, 11 of 30 were. Routes from LAX of similar length: San Salvador (2,320 mi) at $241 and Miami (2,338 mi) at $181.

Which airports serve flights from Los Angeles to Washington?

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It departs Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States, and arrives at Washington (WAS) in Washington, United States. WAS is the city code that covers every commercial airport in Washington; distances on this page are measured to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD). A domestic United States flight.

Where else near Washington can you fly from Los Angeles?

Philadelphia (PHL) $121New York (NYC) $137Charlotte (CLT) $419Atlanta (ATL) $248Chicago (CHI) $126Miami (MIA) $181All flights from Los Angeles →

Other cities with flights to Washington

From Atlanta (ATL) $87From Fort Lauderdale (FLL) $92From San Diego (SAN) $152From Orlando (MCO) $153From Las Vegas (LAS) $187From Tampa (TPA) $188

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