Washington DC trip from Los Angeles (LAX): what 4 nights cost
For 2 travelers, a 4-night Washington DC trip from Los Angeles (LAX) runs about $1,690 to $2,580 with the round-trip flight, hotel, food and things to do. Here are three ways to spend it.
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| Plan | Flight | Hotel | Flight | Hotel | Food | Things to do | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best trip | Delta non-stop | Grand Hyatt Washington · 4★ | $900 | $960 | $720 | $0 | $2,580 |
| Best value | Spirit via Las Vegas (budget fare) | Downtown hostel, private room · 2★ | $530 | $440 | $720 | $0 | $1,690 |
| Least cash | Southwest non-stop | Downtown hostel, private room · 2★ | $770 | $440 | $720 | $0 | $1,930 |
Best trip skips budget airlines, Basic Economy and hostels. Best value and Least cash may use them to save money.
The Best trip, day by day
Day 1
- African American History museumfree
- Library of Congressfree
Day 2
- National Air and Space Museumfree
- U.S. Capitol tourfree
Day 3
- Natural History museumfree
- Old Ebbitt GrillOrder: Oysters at the raw bar · in your food budget
Day 4
- Monuments by moonlight walkfree
- Arlington National Cemeteryfree
- Ben's Chili BowlOrder: Chili half-smoke · in your food budget
Flights from Los Angeles (LAX)
Round trip for 2.
| Airline | Stops | Time each way | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spirit via Las Vegas | 1 stop | 7h 35m | $530 |
| JetBlue via New York | 1 stop | 8h 18m | $710 |
| Southwest non-stop | non-stop | 5h 19m | $770 |
| Alaska non-stop | non-stop | 5h 19m | $780 |
| American non-stop | non-stop | 5h 19m | $810 |
| Delta non-stop | non-stop | 5h 19m | $900 |
| United non-stop | non-stop | 5h 19m | $900 |
Food: about $90 a person a day
Breakfast$15
Lunch$20
Dinner$45
Snacks and coffee$10
Restaurants worth the trip
- Ben's Chili BowlOrder: Chili half-smoke · about $12 a person
- Union Market food hallOrder: Graze the food hall · about $20 a person
- RasikaOrder: Palak chaat (crispy spinach) · about $60 a person
- Old Ebbitt GrillOrder: Oysters at the raw bar · about $45 a person
- Compass RoseOrder: Khachapuri · about $40 a person
Questions
How much is a 4-night trip to Washington DC from Los Angeles (LAX)?
About $1,690 to $2,580 for 2 travelers, including the round-trip flight, 4 nights of hotel, food and things to do.
What's the cheapest flight from Los Angeles (LAX) to Washington DC?
Spirit via Las Vegas at about $530 round trip for 2.
How much should I budget for food in Washington DC?
About $90 a person a day at mid-range places, or $720 for 2 over 4 days.
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