Flights from Washington Airport (IAD) to LAX Airport Airport (LAX)

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One-way from £115.80

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

The exact cost of the flight we vary quite significantly base on the dates you travel, the time of day you will depart and how long in advance you pre book the flights. 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. Flight to Los Angeles International will get more expensive the nearer you get the departure date, so it’s advisable to book in advance if it is possible.

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

To see all airliners that offer flights between Washington Dulles International and Los Angeles International please see the table below.

Flights Chart
AirlinerMoTuWeThFrSaSuFirst FlightLast FlightFlights
United Airlines0000070VIEW FLIGHTS
Virgin Australia0000050VIEW FLIGHTS
Air New Zealand0000050VIEW FLIGHTS
American Airlines000001106:1006:10VIEW FLIGHTS
Qatar Airways000000106:1006:10VIEW FLIGHTS
Lufthansa0000010VIEW FLIGHTS
Ethiopian Airlines0000010VIEW FLIGHTS
Asiana Airlines0000010VIEW FLIGHTS

Flights from Washington Dulles International to Los Angeles 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

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
08:50
AirlineFlight  No
American AirlinesAA436
11:45
AirlineFlight  No
United AirlinesUA1734
12:40
AirlineFlight  No
United AirlinesUA1689
Air New ZealandNZ9586
Ethiopian AirlinesET1366
Virgin AustraliaVA8376
15:25
AirlineFlight  No
United AirlinesUA684
Air New ZealandNZ9590
Virgin AustraliaVA8542
Asiana AirlinesOZ6287
17:55
AirlineFlight  No
United AirlinesUA2276
19:27
AirlineFlight  No
United AirlinesUA797
Air New ZealandNZ9587
Virgin AustraliaVA8372
20:53
AirlineFlight  No
United AirlinesUA2294
Air New ZealandNZ9592
LufthansaLH7526
Virgin AustraliaVA8374
22:05
AirlineFlight  No
United AirlinesUA1385
Air New ZealandNZ9593
Virgin AustraliaVA8373
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Sunday
06:10
AirlineFlight  No
American AirlinesAA436
Qatar AirwaysQR2200
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If the airlines stated don’t offer flights that suite your travel times, you could look at alternative options. Below we have summarised flights from alternative departures airports and flights that are not direct.

Alternative Direct Routes
RouteStopsDistanceFlying Time
Baltimore Washington Thurgood Marshall to Los Angeles05 Hours 12 Minutes
Washington Ronald Reagan Washington National to Los Angeles05 Hours 10 Minutes
Philadelphia to Los Angeles05 Hours 21 Minutes

Please remember to leave plenty of time to get though customers when you are departing form the airports. Flights regulations are getting very strict these days so getting through customs can take in excess of 1 hour in some cases.

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

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What is the cheapest direct flight one way from Washington IAD to Los Angeles LAX?
The cheapest direct flight one way from Washington IAD to Los Angeles LAX is £115.80 ($157 €133.09)
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What is the cheapest direct return flight from Washington IAD to Los Angeles LAX?
The cheapest direct return flight from Washington IAD to Los Angeles LAX is £201.35 ($273 €231.42)
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What is the cheapest flight one way from Washington IAD to Los Angeles LAX?
The cheapest flight one way from Washington IAD to Los Angeles LAX is £77.44 ($105 €89.01)
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What is the cheapest return flight from Washington IAD to Los Angeles LAX?
The cheapest return flight from Washington IAD to Los Angeles LAX is £158.58 ($215 €182.25)
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Flight Info FAQ - Washington (IAD) to Los Angeles (LAX)

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

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