Cheap flights Washington (DCA) to Los Angeles (LAX)
Washington to Los Angeles is a 2707-mile trip. We compared 6 nearby airports on both ends, pricing the flight plus the drive, parking, and rideshare that flight search engines leave out.
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| Choice | Airports | Est. flight | Est. ground | Est. total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest airports | DCA → LAX | $543 | $130 | $672 |
| Cheapest combo | DCA → LAX | $543 | $130 | $672 |
Departure airports near Washington
| Airport | Drive | Parking/day | Est. flight to LAX | Est. total (4-night trip) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DCA — Washington | 4.7 mi / 7m | $90 | $543 | $632 |
| IAD — Washington | 27.1 mi / 33m | $82 | $558 | $640 |
| BWI — Baltimore | 32.2 mi / 38m | $67 | $588 | $656 |
Arrival airports near Los Angeles
| Airport | From downtown | Est. rideshare | Est. flight from DCA | Est. total (4-night trip) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAX — Los Angeles | 14.5 mi / 20m | $40 | $543 | $583 |
| BUR — Burbank | 14.4 mi / 20m | $40 | $603 | $643 |
| LGB — Long Beach | 20 mi / 26m | $52 | $576 | $628 |
The drive itself
Driving direct is about 2707 miles, 1d 21h, and an estimated $475 in gas and wear, one-way. All fares and ground costs on this page are modeled estimates from route economics and drive-time math, not live quotes — run the search above for current pricing.
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