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£79 Find cheap flights from Washington Dulles Airport to Los Angeles

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Cheap flight deals from Dulles Intl to Los Angeles (IAD-LAX)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Dulles Intl to Los Angeles that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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07:00 - 09:24IAD-LAX
5h 24mdirect
09:00 - 17:05LAX-IAD
5h 05mdirect
£157Alaska Airlines
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Thu, 30 May - Tue, 4 Jun
07:00 - 15:20IAD-LAX
11h 20m1 stop
05:15 - 16:15LAX-IAD
8h 00m1 stop
£172Southwest
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Sat, 24 Aug - Sat, 31 Aug
07:00 - 14:05IAD-LAX
10h 05m2 stops
05:15 - 16:15LAX-IAD
8h 00m1 stop
£176Southwest
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Sat, 24 Aug - Sat, 31 Aug
17:38 - 20:07IAD-LAX
5h 29mdirect
08:30 - 16:33LAX-IAD
5h 03mdirect
£181Alaska Airlines
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Wed, 11 Sep - Wed, 18 Sep
08:30 - 22:48IAD-LAX
17h 18m1 stop
23:59 - 16:31LAX-IAD
13h 32m1 stop
£219Sun Country Air
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Thu, 30 May - Sun, 2 Jun
17:25 - 10:28IAD-LAX
20h 03m1 stop
15:30 - 10:21LAX-IAD
15h 51m1 stop
£227Sun Country Air
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Mon, 3 Jun - Tue, 4 Jun
17:35 - 08:28IAD-LAX
17h 53m2 stops
21:10 - 11:20LAX-IAD
11h 10m2 stops
Mon, 22 Jul - Mon, 29 Jul
19:20 - 21:53IAD-LAX
5h 33mdirect
13:45 - 00:47LAX-IAD
8h 02m1 stop
£248United Airlines
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Wed, 5 Jun - Sat, 8 Jun
17:48 - 20:13IAD-LAX
5h 25mdirect
08:15 - 16:09LAX-IAD
4h 54mdirect
£249United Airlines
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Wed, 25 Sep - Mon, 30 Sep
17:50 - 23:57IAD-LAX
9h 07m1 stop
00:59 - 13:58LAX-IAD
9h 59m1 stop
£395Delta
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Mon, 26 Aug - Fri, 13 Sep

Flights from Dulles Intl to Los Angeles - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Dulles Intl to Los Angeles to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Los Angeles?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Los Angeles, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Los Angeles is September, where tickets cost £207 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of tickets is £350 and £348 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Los Angeles?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Los Angeles, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Los Angeles, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 30 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Washington Dulles Airport to Los Angeles?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 3 days, Alaska Airlines offered the best one-way deal for that route, at £79. KAYAK users also found Washington Dulles Airport to Los Angeles return flights on Alaska Airlines from £157 and on Southwest from £172.

Which airlines fly direct between Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport and Los Angeles?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Los Angeles.
There are 3 airlines that fly direct from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Los Angeles. They are: Air China, Alaska Airlines and United Airlines. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with United Airlines at £182 for a one-way flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Alaska Airlines.

How many flights are there between Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport and Los Angeles per day?

Each day, there are between 10 and 15 nonstop flights that take off from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport and land in Los Angeles, with an average flight time of 5h 30m. The most common departure time is 17:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 81 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Wednesday, when 19% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Tuesday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport and Los Angeles?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 3 cabin class options for the route. These are Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Washington Dulles Airport to Los Angeles take?

The duration of a direct flight to Los Angeles from Washington Dulles Airport is typically 5h 21m. The journey crosses a distance of 2,282 miles.

What’s the earliest departure time from Washington Dulles Airport to Los Angeles?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport at 06:32 and will be landing in Los Angeles at 08:53.

What’s the latest departure time from Washington Dulles Airport to Los Angeles?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Los Angeles jets off at 22:30 and lands at 00:57.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Washington Dulles Airport to Los Angeles

Low season

January

High season

August

Cheapest flight

£79
Best time to beat the crowds (10% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 8% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Dulles Intl to Los Angeles

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Dulles Intl to Los Angeles based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Washington Dulles Airport to Los Angeles flights

  • What are the layover options when flying from Washington to Los Angeles?

    Despite the distance being relatively short, you can still get connecting flights between Washington and Los Angeles. However, the choice of a layover is largely dependent on the airline you’re traveling with, as most airlines prefer making a stop in one of their hubs. Therefore, when traveling with Delta, you can expect to have a layover at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) or Minneapolis St. Paul Airport (MSP). United, on the other hand, tends to stop in Denver or Newark.

  • Which is the cheapest way to get to Downtown Los Angeles from LAX?

    There is a multitude of options for transport from LAX to downtown Los Angeles. The bus and tram are the cheapest options, but a taxi or airport shuttle would be most suitable if you want to get there quicker. Anyone going by bus should choose the LAX FlyAway Bus 06, which goes from the airport straight to L.A. Union Station. If you’d rather go by tram, take the Metro C Line from Terminal 4.

  • Is onsite parking available at Washington Dulles Airport?

    Washington Dulles has both short-term and long-term parking spots available for travelers. Terminal Daily Lot, Garages 1 & 2, the Economy Lot, and the Valet Parking provide long-term parking, while the Terminal Hourly Lot provides short-term parking, which is ideal if someone drops you off. You can also get long-term parking at an off-site facility with lower rates and shuttle services.

  • Are there any guest lounges at Washington Dulles Airport?

    Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) has about seven from where you can recharge and have a meal as you wait to board your flight. The Air France KLM Lounge and Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse are located Airside on Concourse A, while Concourse B hosts the British Airways Galleries Lounge, the Lufthansa Business Lounge, and the Turkish Airlines Lounge. Further down on Concourse C, you’ll find the United Club in three different locations, near gates C4, C7, and C17, respectively.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Los Angeles?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Los Angeles was £99 for a one-way ticket and £197 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Washington Dulles Airport to Los Angeles?

    On your way to Los Angeles, you’ll fly out from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl. You’ll be landing at Los Angeles.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Washington Dulles Airport to Los Angeles?

    Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Washington Dulles Airport to Los Angeles flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Washington Dulles Airport to Los Angeles?

    The Boeing 737 MAX 9 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Washington Dulles Airport to Los Angeles flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Washington Dulles Airport to Los Angeles?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Washington Dulles Airport and Los Angeles, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Washington Dulles Airport to Los Angeles?

    There are direct flights from Washington Dulles Airport to Los Angeles on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles, Alaska Airlines or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles are Alaska Airlines and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of £252 and an overall rating of 8.0, Alaska Airlines is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £316 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Washington Dulles Airport to Los Angeles?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Washington Dulles Airport to Los Angeles.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Washington Dulles Airport to Los Angeles?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Los Angeles from Washington Dulles Airport is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Washington Dulles Airport to Los Angeles?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Los Angeles with an airline and back to Washington Dulles Airport with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Washington Dulles Airport to Los Angeles?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Los Angeles from Washington Dulles Airport up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Washington Dulles Airport to Los Angeles

  • Looking for a cheap flight from Los Angeles to Washington Dulles Airport? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £98 or less one-way.
  • If you’re running late and want to get to Washington Airport (IAD) on time, you’re better off taking a taxi. They are widely available in the city center and take the shortest time to arrive at the airport. Additionally, you’ll be dropped outside the terminal and won’t have to deal with a long walk to your check-in counter.
  • Not every airline provides the same services. For instance, United Airlines will provide travelers with wireless internet and light meals at a fee, while Delta will only provide wireless internet, but for free. If you’re looking for specific in-flight services, confirm with the airline before booking.
  • Washington Dulles Airport has installed intimate sleeping pods for travelers looking to have a quick nap before a flight. They are located on Concourse A immediately to the right on the second level of the escalator.
  • Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) has a variety of services available for passengers with limited mobility. To make the most of these services, you can contact your airline in advance so that they can provide you with the necessary passes.
  • The baggage lines at Los Angeles International Airport can sometimes be very hectic. To avoid missing your bags or suitcases, put a sticker or tie a ribbon around your bags to make them easily identifiable.
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Prefer to fly direct from Washington Dulles Airport to Los Angeles?

Find which airlines fly direct from Dulles Intl to Los Angeles, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to Los Angeles

Monday

Air China, Air New Zealand, Air Tahiti Nui, +12 more

Air China, Air New Zealand, +13 more

Tuesday

Air China, Air New Zealand, Air Tahiti Nui, +12 more

Air China, Air New Zealand, +13 more

Wednesday

Air New Zealand, Air Tahiti Nui, Alaska Airlines, +11 more

Air New Zealand, Air Tahiti Nui, +12 more

Thursday

Air China, Air New Zealand, Air Tahiti Nui, +12 more

Air China, Air New Zealand, +13 more

Friday

Air China, Air New Zealand, Air Tahiti Nui, +12 more

Air China, Air New Zealand, +13 more

Saturday

Air China, Air New Zealand, Air Tahiti Nui, +13 more

Air China, Air New Zealand, +14 more

Sunday

Air China, Air New Zealand, Air Tahiti Nui, +13 more

Air China, Air New Zealand, +14 more

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Direct returns

Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Monday

Air China, Air New Zealand, Air Tahiti Nui, +13 more

Air China, Air New Zealand, +14 more

Tuesday

Air China, Air New Zealand, Air Tahiti Nui, +12 more

Air China, Air New Zealand, +13 more

Wednesday

Air China, Air New Zealand, Air Tahiti Nui, +13 more

Air China, Air New Zealand, +14 more

Thursday

Air China, Air New Zealand, Air Tahiti Nui, +12 more

Air China, Air New Zealand, +13 more

Friday

Air China, Air New Zealand, Air Tahiti Nui, +13 more

Air China, Air New Zealand, +14 more

Saturday

Air China, Air New Zealand, Air Tahiti Nui, +13 more

Air China, Air New Zealand, +14 more

Sunday

Air China, Air New Zealand, Air Tahiti Nui, +12 more

Air China, Air New Zealand, +13 more

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Top airlines flying from Dulles Intl to Los Angeles

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Dulles Intl to Los Angeles? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 9152 reviews
7.3Entertainment
8.2Boarding
7.9Comfort
7.3Food
8.6Crew
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Flight cancelled an hour before takeoff due to "unscheduled maintenance". New flight makes me have to wait for 5 hours in the airport, at a gate totally on the other side of where I'm at, requiring me to take a tram to get from the N terminal, to the C terminal. After waiting for 5 hours I'm informed my new flight is no longer at the gate I'm at, but instead is back in the N terminal where I was previously.

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, May 2024SEA - LAX
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Flight cancelled an hour before takeoff due to "unscheduled maintenance". New flight makes me have to wait for 5 hours in the airport, at a gate totally on the other side of where I'm at, requiring me to take a tram to get from the N terminal, to the C terminal. After waiting for 5 hours I'm informed my new flight is no longer at the gate I'm at, but instead is back in the N terminal where I was previously.

My baggage was in another flight, anit was delayed for one hour.

They canceled the flight 30 minutes prior to departure without any heads up.

Pleasant flight, now wifi, but did get pushed to the exit row gracefully cause I am a tall man. Was a pleasant thank you.

Long flights are best when the seats have movies and shows to watch.

The absolute coldest flight I’ve ever been on, even with a sweater and zip up sweatshirt. Was miserable the entire flight.

The cabin temperature was very warm. Flight attendant did not help when my 3 YO needed to go to the bathroom and it was close to landing time. She knocked and opened the door. I would appreciate more empathy towards the situation.

The flight was diverted and departed from San Jose instead of San Francisco. This could’ve been executed more smoothly because after arriving in San Jose it seemed like nothing was being processed correctly as needed for the gate agents to do their jobs well and the flight to leave on time

watching out the window as the loaders bounced the luggage onto the carts as it was deplaned made me understand why some of my bags have been destroyed on the airline.

I went Premium otherwise it would have been a long wait. On board I only asked for a cup of hot water and got lukewarm. Cabin crew have poor to no service. But great flight; it went smooth.

Check in etc was very good. As for on the plane, it was like flying in a freezer. It was so cold, i have flown for years and never been so cold on a plane. Staff on board said its always cold when flying which is a load of rubbish. They wouldnt put any heating on and now i have the flu because of this .

Should have video screens Plane audio was poor and without wired connection hard to understand crew. Should serve more than just cups of water and pretzels on six hour flight. Did not see crew rest of flight. Fix charging sockets to retain charging blocks.

Our original business class flight was cancelled so we not only downgraded but we were also spread out across the plane not sitting together in separate middle seats. My poor kids were scared and couldn’t see me on the flight and the crew wasn’t sensitive to the situation and what the airlines did to us. Very dissatisfied with United airlines.

The WiFi didn’t work and the seats are too close together. Very uncomfortable.

On time every leg of the journey and exceptional staff at counter, gate, and on board. I haven’t travelled in US for a long time and was genuinely surprised how pleasant this was.

Too many fees (but that seems to apply to all airlines nowadays)

Over two hours wait to get wheelchair assistance from arrival to the departure gate for LA was unreasonable even though there appreared to be heavy demand.

The flight and crew were fine. The entertainment- the sound was so bad through the headphones I could barely understand it and it was a show I had seen before. The food might have been fine but having to have an account with united in order to access the app in order to pay for the food was rage inducing. I had entered my credit card info at home and logged in as guest but that wouldn’t allow the “wallet” tab to open in the app. And then the wifi was so bad that it took about 45 minutes to fully log in and get all the info working at which time I missed the food. You shouldn’t have to give your address, email and phone number in order to get a hamburger.

Unfortunately our flight was delayed by 45 minutes due to Kate arriving aircraft. Once we stated everything was great.

Crew was unhelpful in boarding. Did not help passengers board and store bags efficiently. Did not alleviate tensions as passengers had to stow bags then return forward to seats. Baggage rules are unreasonable. Will fly southwest next time

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
30/5Thu
directAlaska Airlines
5h 24mIAD-LAX
£79
22/5Wed
2 stops
22h 35mIAD-LAX
£102
3/6Mon
1 stopSun Country Air
20h 03mIAD-LAX
£118
21/8Wed
1 stopSun Country Air
8h 20mIAD-LAX
£122
11/6Tue
directUnited Airlines
5h 33mIAD-LAX
£123
17/7Wed
directUnited Airlines
5h 23mIAD-LAX
£127
26/10Sat
1 stopAmerican Airlines
6h 59mIAD-LAX
£141
25/10Fri
1 stopAvianca
13h 15mIAD-LAX
£173
21/5Tue
1 stopAmerican Airlines
7h 53mIAD-LAX
£174
25/10Fri
2 stopsAvianca
19h 15mIAD-LAX
£203

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Last minute flights from Dulles Intl to Los Angeles

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles that are departing in the next 10 days.
17/5Fri
directAlaska Airlines
5h 35mIAD-LAX
4/6Tue
directAlaska Airlines
5h 05mLAX-IAD
£325
18/5Sat
directAlaska Airlines
5h 24mIAD-LAX
4/6Tue
directAlaska Airlines
5h 00mLAX-IAD
£334
19/5Sun
multi-stopSun Country Air
10h 28mIAD-LAX
29/5Wed
multi-stopSun Country Air
13h 52mLAX-IAD
£407
18/5Sat
multi-stopUnited Airlines
10h 17mIAD-LAX
19/9Thu
directUnited Airlines
4h 54mLAX-IAD
£409
19/5Sun
multi-stopSun Country Air
10h 28mIAD-LAX
2/6Sun
multi-stopSun Country Air
13h 32mLAX-IAD
£415
19/5Sun
multi-stopDelta
8h 53mIAD-LAX
24/5Fri
multi-stopDelta
7h 35mLAX-IAD
£425
19/5Sun
multi-stopDelta
7h 53mIAD-LAX
19/5Sun
multi-stopDelta
7h 28mLAX-IAD
£427
19/5Sun
directUnited Airlines
5h 34mIAD-LAX
24/5Fri
directUnited Airlines
5h 07mLAX-IAD
£465
19/5Sun
multi-stopSouthwest
14h 05mIAD-LAX
25/5Sat
multi-stopSouthwest
6h 45mLAX-IAD
£466
19/5Sun
multi-stopSouthwest
14h 05mIAD-LAX
25/5Sat
multi-stopSouthwest
17h 45mLAX-IAD
£546

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Washington Dulles Airport - Los Angeles Flights

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Destination:

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Los Angeles - Washington Dulles Airport

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£1,209
£208

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