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

Q: How long does the flight from Washington to Los Angeles to take?

The flight from Washington to Los Angeles takes5 Hours 8 Minutes.

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Flying between Washington Dulles International to Los Angeles International is very convenient as there are 15 airliners offering direct flights including EgyptAir, Cathay Pacific, Qantas, Asiana Airlines, Lufthansa, Ethiopian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Qatar Airways, Air Tahiti Nui, Alaska Airlines, Air China, 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!

If you are planning a trip to Los Angeles International Airport from Washington Dulles International Airport you can pre-arrange short or long term parking at Washington Dulles International Airport.

If you had a rental car at Los Angeles International Airport and need to return it, find the nearest fuel station on your route to Los Angeles International Airport and avoid excess fees.

We suggest pre-booking your transport to Washington Dulles International Airport. The following options are available:

Organise and book your choice of transport at Los Angeles International Airport:

Find hotels close to Los Angeles International Airport many hotels offer airport transfers directly from the airport to your hotel.

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

Flights Chart

Airliner	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa	Su	First Flight	Last Flight	Flights
United Airlines	6	6	6	6	6	6	6	00:52	22:25	VIEW FLIGHTS
Virgin Australia	5	5	5	5	5	5	2	06:30	22:25	VIEW FLIGHTS
Air New Zealand	5	5	5	5	5	5	2	06:30	22:25	VIEW FLIGHTS
Alaska Airlines	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	07:10	20:10	VIEW FLIGHTS
Air China	2	4	0	2	2	4	0	11:21	21:42	VIEW FLIGHTS
Singapore Airlines	2	2	2	2	2	2	0	07:10	20:10	VIEW FLIGHTS
Qatar Airways	2	2	2	2	2	2	0	07:10	20:10	VIEW FLIGHTS
Air Tahiti Nui	2	2	2	2	2	2	0	07:10	20:10	VIEW FLIGHTS
Lufthansa	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	22:05	22:25	VIEW FLIGHTS
Ethiopian Airlines	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	00:52	22:25	VIEW FLIGHTS
Brussels Airlines	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	19:15	21:42	VIEW FLIGHTS
Qantas	1	1	1	1	1	1	0	17:43	20:10	VIEW FLIGHTS
Asiana Airlines	1	1	1	1	1	1	0	06:30	06:30	VIEW FLIGHTS
Cathay Pacific	1	0	1	1	1	1	0	07:10	20:10	VIEW FLIGHTS
EgyptAir	0	1	0	1	0	1	0	09:00	11:21	VIEW FLIGHTS

United Airlines offer the highest number of flights for this route with departures times between 00:52 and 22:25.

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.

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