Cheap Flights from Washington, D.C. (Arlington County), VA (WAS) to Los Angeles (LAX)

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Route information

Distance: 2294 miles
Washington, D.C. (Arlington County), VA airports
Dulles Intl (IAD)How far from city center: 23 miles
R Reagan National (DCA)How far from city center: 3 miles
Los Angeles airports
Los Angeles Intl Airport (LAX)How far from city center: 12 miles

Flights from Washington, D.C. (Arlington County), VA

Located on the east coast of the United States is Washington D.C. The country's capital is home to three branches of the federal government. There are three airports that handle all air traffic to and from the district. Washington Dulles International Airport primarily handles all international arrivals and departures. The Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport looks after domestic flights. The Baltimore Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport, another major airport that serves the area, handles more than 23 million passengers every year. It is the largest airport in the Baltimore-Washington Metropolitan Area. You can book cheap flights from Washington DC to numerous domestic and international destinations around the world.

Travelling to Washington, D.C. (Arlington County), VA airport

The BWI Marshall Airport is located in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. Passengers can use MARC trains, Amtrak trains or Light Rail to travel to the airport. There are free shuttles that transfer passengers from the station to the terminal. People can also use RTA, ICC and WMATA to travel to the airport from different parts of the district. Those traveling to Ronald Regan Washington National Airport can hop onto a Metrorail train. The Metrorail station directly connects passengers to Terminal B and C. If you're travelling from Washington DC to LAX via Dulles International Airport, take the Silver Line express bus to the Metrorail station.

Reaching Los Angeles

From historic sites and retail boulevards to museums and theme parks, you'll bite off more than you can chew in Los Angeles. Whether you plan to visit Hollywood Boulevard, Universal Studios or walk through the streets of glitzy Beverly Hills, you'll always find something interesting to do. Take a champagne air tour or stroll through trendy shopping precincts. Don't forget to step into the Getty Center to set your eyes on some stellar works of art. And if that's not enough, walk through the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. For a look at one of the world's most advanced star projectors, you have to pay a visit to the famous Griffith Observatory.

Getting to the city center

Los Angeles flights from Washington DC arrive at the Los Angeles International Airport. Passengers can use the free shuttle bus service to travel to the nearest station or bus center. Those who want to board a train to various places in the Los Angeles area need to take the 'G' shuttle at the Arrivals Level. Those who want bus services need to hop onto the 'C' shuttle from the same location. Passengers also have the option of using a LAX FlyAway Bus Service to Van Nuys, Union Station, Hollywood, Orange Beach and the Orange Line. The trip to Union Station (downtown) takes approximately 35 minutes by bus.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Washington, D.C. (Arlington County), VA to Los Angeles

What are the benefits of booking flexible flight tickets?
Using the flexible flight ticket, you're guaranteed a refund or a rebooking option (without fees) in case of flight cancellations when travelling to United States. At eDreams have you covered!
For flights from Washington, D.C. (Arlington County), VA to Los Angeles, how can I find the cheapest price?
The cheapest price for a flight from Washington, D.C. (Arlington County), VA to Los Angeles is $74. At eDreams we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.
When booking, when is the best time to get the best prices for flights from Washington, D.C. (Arlington County), VA to Los Angeles?
The most popular months to book a trip from Washington, D.C. (Arlington County), VA to Los Angeles are April, December and July, based on the searches of our customers.
When is the best time to travel from Washington, D.C. (Arlington County), VA to Los Angeles?
The best time of the year to visit Los Angeles depends on lots of personal preferences, especially the price. Regarding popularity, December is the best month to fly to Los Angeles from Washington, D.C. (Arlington County), VA in terms of searches from our customers, followed by August and May. If you prefer to avoid the busy season and get away from the crowds October, March and February are the months with fewer searches for Washington, D.C. (Arlington County), VA - Los Angeles.
How long does the flight from Washington, D.C. (Arlington County), VA to Los Angeles take?
Flight length from Washington, D.C. (Arlington County), VA to Los Angeles is around 05:45 hours on average, at an average distance of 3,698 km, for flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
How is the weather in Los Angeles compared to Washington, D.C. (Arlington County), VA?
While in Washington, D.C. (Arlington County), VA the temperatures can reach an average of 33.72 ºC in summer, with precipitation levels up to 12 mm ,Los Angeles's temperatures can go up to 36.22 ºC during the hot season, with 3 mm average of rain rate . In winter, however, weather indicators show around 1.09 ºC in Los Angeles, compared to the -10.8 ºC average degrees reported in Washington, D.C. (Arlington County), VA. During the winter period, Washington, D.C. (Arlington County), VA can register 14.67 mm precipitation, while Los Angeles have an average of 12 mm rain level.
Which airports have flights between Washington, D.C. (Arlington County), VA and Los Angeles?

The main route from Washington, D.C. (Arlington County), VA to Los Angeles is: R Reagan National (DCA) to Los Angeles Intl Airport (LAX). The following airlines fly this route:

American Airlines.

Alaska Airlines.

Frontier Airlines.

Alternatively, you can find Washington, D.C. (Arlington County), VA - Los Angeles flights between Dulles Intl (IAD) to Los Angeles Intl Airport (LAX) with the following airline(s) flying the route: Alaska Airlines.

Frontier Airlines.

Hawaiian Airlines.

Which airlines fly from Washington, D.C. (Arlington County), VA to Los Angeles?

The airlines that fly non-stop from Washington, D.C. (Arlington County), VA to Los Angeles are:

  • Alaska Airlines.
  • United Airlines.
  • American Airlines.

American Airlines, stopping at Chicago during at least 63 minutes.

  • United Airlines, with 76 minutes of layover in Chicago.

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