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Los Angeles.$268 per passenger.Departing Wed, 16 Apr, returning Wed, 23 Apr.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Washington Dulles on Wed, 16 Apr, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Wed, 23 Apr, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $268, select.
Los Angeles.$275 per passenger.Departing Wed, 26 Mar, returning Wed, 2 Apr.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Washington Dulles on Wed, 26 Mar, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Wed, 2 Apr, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $275, select.
Los Angeles.$291 per passenger.Departing Wed, 19 Mar, returning Mon, 24 Mar.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Washington Dulles on Wed, 19 Mar, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Mon, 24 Mar, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $291, select.
Los Angeles.$306 per passenger.Departing Wed, 7 May, returning Sat, 10 May.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Washington Dulles on Wed, 7 May, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Sat, 10 May, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $306, select.
Los Angeles.$319 per passenger.Departing Sun, 25 May, returning Thu, 29 May.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Washington Dulles on Sun, 25 May, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Los Angeles International on Thu, 29 May, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $319, select.
Los Angeles.$340 per passenger.Departing Thu, 29 May, returning Mon, 2 Jun.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Washington Dulles on Thu, 29 May, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Los Angeles International on Mon, 2 Jun, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $340, select.
Los Angeles.$340 per passenger.Departing Sun, 27 Apr, returning Sat, 3 May.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Washington Dulles on Sun, 27 Apr, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Sat, 3 May, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $340, select.
Los Angeles.$344 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Apr, returning Thu, 3 Apr.Return flight with Hawaiian Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Hawaiian Airlines departs from Washington Dulles on Tue, 1 Apr, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound direct flight with Hawaiian Airlines departs from Los Angeles International on Thu, 3 Apr, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $344, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Washington Dulles to Los Angeles

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Washington Dulles to Los Angeles flights are currently cheapest in April.
Mar
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May
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Jun
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Direct flights from Washington Dulles to Los Angeles

Alternative Washington Dulles to Los Angeles routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Washington Dulles to Los Angeles? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Washington D.C. to Los Angeles: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$268
Cheapest month to flyApril
Average flight time5 hrs, 44 mins
Most popular airlineUnited
Average flights per week395

Finding cheap flights from Washington Dulles to Los Angeles: Frequently asked questions

There are 7 airports in Los Angeles: Hawthorne, Burbank, Los Angeles International, Long Beach Municipal, Los Angeles Van Nuys, Santa Ana John Wayne, and Ontario International.
The best price we found for a return flight from Washington Dulles to Los Angeles is $268. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
5 hours and 44 minutes is the average flight time from Washington Dulles to Los Angeles.
United, Air New Zealand and Virgin Australia fly direct from Washington Dulles to Los Angeles.
As of March 2025, there are 790 flights per week flying from Washington Dulles to Los Angeles.
The cheapest month to fly from Washington Dulles to Los Angeles is usually March 2025.
If you're flying from Washington Dulles Airport, the cheapest airport near Los Angeles is Los Angeles International – which is 19.6 km away from the centre of Los Angeles. We've found flights into this airport from $268.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Washington Dulles Airport to Los Angeles on Wednesday, 16 April 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 5 hours and 44 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Los Angeles but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Los Angeles is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In March, the average temperature is usually around 14°C. August is typically the warmest month in Los Angeles, when it usually averages around 30°C. You can expect the least rain in August. The coldest month is December, with temperatures averaging 7°C. The rainiest month is February.
Currently, Frontier Airlines and United offer the cheapest flight tickets to Los Angeles.

Travelling from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Los Angeles: what you need to know

  • The average duration of a direct flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Los Angeles is 4 hours 58 minutes.

  • The timezone in Los Angeles is UTC-7. The city is 3 hours behind Washington DC, where Washington Dulles International Airport is located.

  • Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is the most popular route, with 72 flights a week to pick from. If you have things to do before heading off, the last flight from IAD to LAX is with United at 22:25. Opt for the first departure operated by United at 06:00 if you want to get going early.

  • Give yourself plenty of time to get on your flight from IAD to Los Angeles. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • If you're going away during a popular month like July, arrive at the terminal even earlier. It's wise to arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours ahead of domestic departures. You can expect lines to be longer during holiday periods like Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year.

  • Direct flights from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Los Angeles are available for booking. Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is where you'll arrive.

  • Leading carriers that operate direct flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Los Angeles include:

  • When flying within United States, you don't need a visa or passport. However, you'll have to bring another kind of identification, such as an ID card or driver's licence. Once you've booked cheap tickets from Washington Dulles International Airport to Los Angeles, make sure your ID is up to date.

  • IAD is around 56 kilometres from central Washington DC. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 51 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 3 hours and 26 minutes.

  • Searching for a handy hotel near IAD? If you're catching an early flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Los Angeles, these stays will put you moments from check-in:

How to find the cheapest flights from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Los Angeles

  • $136 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Washington Dulles International Airport to Los Angeles. A return flight starts at $268. These prices may change depending on availability.

  • Book 10 months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from IAD to Los Angeles.

  • June is the cheapest month for tickets from Washington Dulles International Airport to Los Angeles. If you're looking to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.

  • Log into your online account or use the app to create a Price Alert. We'll get in touch straight away if there's a better deal on this route. It's easy to do, and it'll save you time searching for flight tickets from IAD to Los Angeles every day.

  • Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Los Angeles.

Airports in Los Angeles

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

  • Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to the centre of Los Angeles is about 32 minutes by car. It's approximately 32 kilometres away.

  • It takes around 54 minutes to get there by public transport.

  • The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Los Angeles. Check in to one of these accommodation options near LAX instead:

Van Nuys Airport (VNY)

  • Van Nuys Airport (VNY) is roughly 32 kilometres from central Los Angeles. Once you've disembarked your flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Los Angeles, it'll take you around 34 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.

  • Public transport will get you there in approximately 1 hour and 41 minutes.

  • There are some great places to rest your head close to VNY. Kick back and get cosy after your flight from IAD to Los Angeles at one of these well-located options:

Best time to go to Los Angeles

  • July is the most popular month to hop on a flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Los Angeles while May is the quietest. To work out the best time to visit Los Angeles, consider your preferred travel pace and style.

  • Book your flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Los Angeles for August to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 16ºC to 32ºC.

  • February sees average temperatures of between 6ºC and 26ºC. Look for cheap flights from IAD to Los Angeles around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.

More about Los Angeles

  • Once you've booked your flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Los Angeles, think about where to rest your head in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Los Angeles:

  • All great journeys should include some sightseeing. Griffith Observatory, The Broad and La Brea Tar Pits & Museum are essential stops on your Los Angeles itinerary.

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