Flights Washington → Los Angeles
As of October 2026, economy flights from Washington to Los Angeles have a typical range USD 178–594, median USD 298. Full range across all 134 offers: USD 116–1048. We analyzed 134 offers from 10 airlines in a single price check.
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Best offers by airline: Washington → Los Angeles
Based on 134 offers · October 2026. Prices and availability change — run a live search to confirm.
Bag & seat fees: Washington → Los Angeles
Add-on pricing from the cheapest available offer per airline · October 2026 · USD
| Airline | Carry-on | Checked bag | Seat selection |
|---|---|---|---|
| JetBlue | — | USD 35 | — |
| Southwest Airlines | Included | Included | — |
| Southwest | — | USD 45 | — |
| American Airlines | Included | USD 35 | — |
| American | — | USD 55 | — |
| Frontier Airlines | — | — | — |
| Alaska Airlines | — | USD 35 | — |
| Delta | Included | USD 35 | — |
| United | Included | USD 35 | — |
Fees are estimates from the prices we checked and may not reflect your specific itinerary, booking class, or payment method. Run a live search for exact pricing.
How much do flights from Washington to Los Angeles cost?
Based on 134 offers · October 2026
Washington to Los Angeles flights ranged from USD 116 to USD 1048 across 134 offers analyzed in October 2026. The chart below shows how prices distributed across all 134 offers.
These 134 offers (October 2026) span multiple departure dates and booking windows — your travel dates may fall anywhere in this distribution. Only a live search shows where your specific trip lands.
50% of offers priced between USD 179 and USD 461
What hidden fees do Washington to Los Angeles flights charge?
Ancillary fees — bags, seat selection, and payment surcharges — can add 10–25% to the base fare on Washington to Los Angeles routes. The breakdown below is based on 134 offers analyzed in October 2026.
| Carrier | Avg fee (USD) | % of base fare |
|---|---|---|
| B6 | 45 | 28% |
| WN | 0 | 0% |
| Southwest | 45 | 31% |
| AA | 45 | 14% |
| American | 55 | 31% |
| F9 | 10 | 6% |
| AS | 45 | 13% |
| DL | 44 | 9% |
| UA | 45 | 8% |
American: base ~USD 124 + fees USD 55 = ~USD 179 total. Frontier Airlines: base ~USD 169 + fees USD 10 = ~USD 179 total.
American's USD 55 ancillary fees narrow the gap with Frontier Airlines's lower-fee model — the USD 45 base difference shrinks to USD 0 after fees. Always compare total cost, not just the advertised base fare.
Estimates based on median total minus average ancillary fee. Actual base fares vary by itinerary.American charges 5.5x more in ancillary fees than F9 on this route. Compare total-cost options when booking.
Run your search to see itemized fees for your itineraryWhich airline is cheapest from Washington to Los Angeles?
10 airlines flew Washington to Los Angeles in this dataset. Knowing the airline isn't enough — the typical fare range below shows how far prices swing on each one. Median and range include all fees we recorded.
Even on the cheapest airline (Frontier), fares ranged USD 116–167 in this snapshot. Your exact price depends on your dates and how far ahead you book — run a live search to see your number →
| Airline | Offers | Typical range (USD) | Median (USD) | Fees (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Frontier | 5 | 116–167 | 116 | n/a |
 Southwest | 4 | — | 145 | 45 (31%) |
 B6 | 2 | 136–187 | 162 | 45 (28%) |
 American | 9 | — | 179 | 55 (31%) |
 Frontier Airlines | 1 | — | 179 | 10 (6%) |
 Southwest Airlines | 21 | 204–308 | 248 | 0 (0%) |
 Alaska Airlines | 5 | 274–438 | 340 | 45 (13%) |
 American Airlines | 43 | 178–422 | 373 | 45 (12%) |
 Delta Air Lines | 27 | 263–678 | 418 | 44 (10%) |
 United Airlines | 17 | 516–594 | 516 | 45 (9%) |
Where do the best Washington → Los Angeles prices come from?
We checked direct airlines, travel agencies, and meta-search for this route. On this route the lowest median came from travel agency sources, but the cheapest channel shifts by route and date — which is exactly why a live search across all of them wins.
We compare every airline and the major booking sites but never disclose which — that's our edge. Prices are the ones we observed and aren't official data from any platform. Run a live search and we bring you the cheapest, wherever it is.
Key facts: Washington to Los Angeles flights
- Full-service carriers on Washington–Los Angeles cost 2.1x more than budget airlines (USD 365 vs USD 170 median; overall median USD 298).
- American charges 5.5x more in ancillary fees than F9 — USD 55 vs USD 10 avg per booking.
- The same route priced USD 271 apart depending on where it was booked — the lowest median was USD 173. We search every airline and the major booking sites at once so you always see that lowest price.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a flight from Washington to Los Angeles cost?
- Based on 134 offers analyzed, Washington to Los Angeles flights range from USD 116 to USD 1048, with a median price of USD 298. Search for your specific dates →
- What hidden fees should I expect on Washington to Los Angeles flights?
- On average, ancillary fees (bags, seat selection) add USD 38 to the base fare on Washington to Los Angeles flights. See itemized fees for your itinerary →
- Which airline is cheapest on Washington to Los Angeles including all fees?
- Frontier has the lowest median fare on Washington to Los Angeles at USD 116 (median across 5 offers in our snapshot). Check which airline wins on your dates →
- Which booking site has the cheapest Washington–Los Angeles flights?
- It depends on your dates — no single site is always cheapest. We search every airline and the major booking sites at once (travel agencies and meta-search included) and surface whichever is lowest; the best median in this snapshot was USD 173. Run a live search and we'll find the cheapest for you →
- Why do prices vary so much on Washington to Los Angeles routes?
- Washington to Los Angeles has 10 airlines competing, creating a price range from USD 116 to USD 1048 across 134 offers. Prices on this route change with booking timing, advance purchase, and ancillary add-ons. Find where your trip lands in the distribution →
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