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£91 Find Cheap Flights from Washington Dulles Airport to Los Angeles

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Dulles Intl to Los Angeles departing on 18/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheap Flights 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 return 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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Recent return flight deals from Dulles Intl to Los Angeles

Wed, 5 Nov - Tue, 11 Nov
United Airlines Logo
09:10 - 12:04IAD-LAX
5h 54mdirect
United Airlines Logo
23:30 - 07:21LAX-IAD
4h 51mdirect
£178United Airlines
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Fri, 31 Oct - Tue, 4 Nov
United Airlines Logo
18:59 - 21:50IAD-LAX
5h 51mdirect
United Airlines Logo
22:57 - 06:48LAX-IAD
4h 51mdirect
£186United Airlines
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Sat, 8 Nov - Sat, 6 Dec
United Airlines Logo
09:10 - 12:04IAD-LAX
5h 54mdirect
United Airlines Logo
13:30 - 21:22LAX-IAD
4h 52mdirect
£193United Airlines
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Tue, 13 Jan - Sat, 17 Jan
Southwest Logo
09:05 - 16:15IAD-LAX
10h 10m2 stops
Southwest Logo
12:55 - 22:10LAX-IAD
6h 15m1 stop
£197Southwest
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Fri, 31 Oct - Tue, 4 Nov
Southwest Logo
16:50 - 21:15IAD-LAX
7h 25m1 stop
Southwest Logo
12:40 - 22:00LAX-IAD
6h 20m1 stop
£201Southwest
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Wed, 4 Mar - Wed, 11 Mar
Alaska Airlines Logo
07:00 - 15:32IAD-LAX
11h 32m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
18:05 - 05:55LAX-IAD
8h 50m1 stop
£215Alaska Airlines
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Thu, 20 Nov - Thu, 27 Nov
Sun Country Air Logo
12:50 - 12:31IAD-LAX
26h 41m1 stop
Sun Country Air Logo
10:46 - 11:23LAX-IAD
21h 37m1 stop
£222Sun Country Air
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Tue, 9 Dec - Mon, 15 Dec
Alaska Airlines Logo
07:34 - 15:20IAD-LAX
10h 46m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
17:37 - 06:06LAX-IAD
9h 29m1 stop
£222Alaska Airlines
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Thu, 20 Nov - Sat, 22 Nov
Sun Country Air Logo
12:50 - 12:31IAD-LAX
26h 41m1 stop
Sun Country Air Logo
23:59 - 11:29LAX-IAD
8h 30m1 stop
£229Sun Country Air
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Thu, 27 Nov - Thu, 4 Dec
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:12 - 22:49IAD-LAX
14h 37m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
22:30 - 12:49LAX-IAD
11h 19m1 stop
£241Multiple Airlines
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Everything you should know

Our travellers' advice
AI-generated summary based on content written by travel experts
For a smooth departure from IAD, use the AeroTrain.
Consider the LAX FlyAway bus for central LA transfers.
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When to book
4 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 4 weeks in advance save around 46% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
July
Cheapest • 13% price drop
July
Most popular
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Cheapest return fare
£178
Overall average: £283
United Airlines
Wed 5/11Tue 11/11
IAD - LAX • Direct
Cheapest one-way flight
£91
Typical prices: £110-£258
Hawaiian Airlines
Wed 18/2
IAD - LAX • 1 stop
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Dulles Intl to Los Angeles flights

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’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Washington Dulles Airport to Los Angeles?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Los Angeles clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Los Angeles on a Tuesday and more expensive on a Thursday. On your return trip to Washington Dulles Airport, you should consider flying back on a Sunday, and avoid Tuesdays for better deals.

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 round-trip 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 July, where tickets cost £244 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £396 and £309 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip 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 week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Los Angeles, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 46% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 18 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Dulles Intl to Los Angeles

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarisation of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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IAD

For a smooth departure from IAD, use the AeroTrain for quick access between terminals, especially during peak hours.

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LAX

Upon arrival at LAX, consider using the LAX FlyAway bus for a convenient and cost-effective transfer to central LA.

Read more about LAXby Stefanie Waldek
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Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or out at sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight£91
Best time to beat the crowds (5% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 14% lower on average.
Flight from Washington Dulles Airport to Los Angeles

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.
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FAQs for booking Washington Dulles Airport to Los Angeles flights

  • 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 £121 for a one-way ticket and £237 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, Hawaiian 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 737-900 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Washington Dulles Airport to Los Angeles flight 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.

  • 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.

Prefer to fly direct from Washington Dulles Airport to Los Angeles?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to Los Angeles.
Find which airlines fly direct from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Los Angeles Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to Los Angeles

Monday

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

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Direct returns

Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Monday

United Airlines

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

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