Flights from Los Angeles Airport LAX to Washington Airport IAD

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Returns from £197.45

One-way from £115.36

Flying between Los Angeles International to Washington Dulles International is very convenient as there are 9 airliners offering direct flights including Qatar Airways, Lufthansa, Ethiopian Airlines, Austrian Airlines, Asiana Airlines, American Airlines, Virgin Australia, Air New Zealand and United Airlines. When travelling from Los Angeles International you will cover about 2,283 miles before you reach Washington Dulles International. This journey will take 5 Hours 8 Minutes.

The cost of ticket prices to Washington Dulles International United States can vary quite considerably if you travel at certain times of the week especially at weekends. If you are on a tight budget then you should avoid flying at peak hours as the prices are more expensive. The cheapest flights are in the evenings and in mid week. The ticket prices for most airliners will increase the closer you get the departure date, so as soon as you know the date you will travel you should book your flights.

When arriving at Washington Dulles International don’t forget to set your watch to the local time!

For a full summary of all the airliners that fly from Los Angeles International to Washington Dulles International, please see the table below.

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AirlinerMoTuWeThFrSaSuFirst FlightLast FlightFlights
United Airlines000006400:4507:25VIEW FLIGHTS
Virgin Australia000003400:4507:25VIEW FLIGHTS
Air New Zealand000003400:4507:25VIEW FLIGHTS
Asiana Airlines000000205:2506:36VIEW FLIGHTS
American Airlines000001105:4005:40VIEW FLIGHTS
Qatar Airways000000105:4005:40VIEW FLIGHTS
Lufthansa0000010VIEW FLIGHTS
Ethiopian Airlines000000106:3606:36VIEW FLIGHTS
Austrian Airlines000000107:2507:25VIEW FLIGHTS

Flights from Los Angeles International to Washington Dulles International are very limited. Only United Airlines operate flights, of which there is only 1 per week. The time of the departure for this flight is 00:45

You can find the latest flight availability and prices from United Airlines at united.com. You can also book direct and get their latest discounts.

Flight times for the route are summarised in the table below. These time were correct at the time of writing, but please be aware that times may vary from time to time so please check their website for exact times and the dates you wish to fly.

Flights Time In WeekDays
DayFlight TimesFlights
Saturday
08:30
AirlineFlight  No
United AirlinesUA2268
10:15
AirlineFlight  No
United AirlinesUA2667
Air New ZealandNZ9570
Virgin AustraliaVA8535
13:12
AirlineFlight  No
United AirlinesUA1635
Air New ZealandNZ9572
LufthansaLH7527
Virgin AustraliaVA8367
16:42
AirlineFlight  No
United AirlinesUA1573
Air New ZealandNZ9576
Virgin AustraliaVA8368
21:20
AirlineFlight  No
United AirlinesUA2632
21:45
AirlineFlight  No
American AirlinesAA3223
22:34
AirlineFlight  No
United AirlinesUA2282
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Sunday
00:45
AirlineFlight  No
United AirlinesUA1573
Air New ZealandNZ9576
Virgin AustraliaVA8368
05:25
AirlineFlight  No
United AirlinesUA2632
Air New ZealandNZ9575
Virgin AustraliaVA8369
Asiana AirlinesOZ6288
05:40
AirlineFlight  No
American AirlinesAA3223
Qatar AirwaysQR8665
06:36
AirlineFlight  No
United AirlinesUA2282
Air New ZealandNZ9571
Ethiopian AirlinesET1367
Virgin AustraliaVA8370
Asiana AirlinesOZ6286
07:25
AirlineFlight  No
United AirlinesUA418
Air New ZealandNZ9574
Austrian AirlinesOS7868
Virgin AustraliaVA8371
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If you are flexible on the airport you depart from, then there are other airports that offer direct flights to Washington Dulles International. You can see full details of these below.

Alternative Direct Routes
RouteStopsDistanceFlying Time
Palm Springs Municipal to Dulles04 Hours 57 Minutes
San Diego to Dulles05 Hours 4 Minutes

A useful tip to save money to exchange money before you go, or go to a bureau de change outside of the airport when you arrive. The exchange rate within the airport are not very good so try to avoid changing money their if you can.

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Flight Price FAQ - Los Angeles (LAX) to Washington (IAD)

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What is the cheapest direct flight one way from Los Angeles LAX to Washington IAD?
The cheapest direct flight one way from Los Angeles LAX to Washington IAD is £115.36 ($156 €132.27)
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What is the cheapest direct return flight from Los Angeles LAX to Washington IAD?
The cheapest direct return flight from Los Angeles LAX to Washington IAD is £197.45 ($267 €226.39)
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What is the cheapest flight one way from Los Angeles LAX to Washington IAD?
The cheapest flight one way from Los Angeles LAX to Washington IAD is £77.65 ($105 €89.03)
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What is the cheapest return flight from Los Angeles LAX to Washington IAD?
The cheapest return flight from Los Angeles LAX to Washington IAD is £161.95 ($219 €185.69)
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Flight Info FAQ - Los Angeles (LAX) to Washington (IAD)

Who flies from Los Angeles to Washington?
The following airlines fly from Los Angeles (LAX) to Washington (IAD): Air New Zealand, American Airlines, Asiana Airlines, Austrian Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines, Lufthansa, Qatar Airways, United Airlines, Virgin Australia.
How far is the flight from Los Angeles to Washington?
The flight from Los Angeles to Washington is 3,674KM or 2,283 miles.
How long does the flight from Los Angeles to Washington to take?
The flight from Los Angeles to Washington takes 5 Hours 8 Minutes.

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