LAX - IAD

$237 Find Cheap Flights from Los Angeles to Washington Dulles Airport – Compare and Save

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Los Angeles to Dulles Intl departing on 5/8. 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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Cheapest return fare
$401
Typical prices: $688-$427
Frontier
Wed 9/9Fri 11/9
LAX - IAD • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
$403
Typical prices: $755-$420
United Airlines
Thu 6/8Wed 26/8
LAX - IAD • Direct
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United Economy Plus adds up to 6 inches more legroom than standard economy.
Lufthansa economy includes a three-course meal; United offers free messaging.
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You can fly direct with American Airlines and United Airlines. Average duration is 5h 04m
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Our data shows that travellers who book at least 4 weeks in advance save around 37% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheap Flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. (LAX-IAD)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from Los Angeles to Dulles Intl

Wed, 9 Sep - Fri, 11 Sep
Frontier Logo
21:56 - 19:09
LAX
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IAD
18h 13m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
20:00 - 18:48
IAD
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LAX
25h 48m
1 stop
$401Frontier
Thu, 6 Aug - Wed, 26 Aug
United Airlines Logo
23:30 - 07:33
LAX
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IAD
5h 03mdirect
United Airlines Logo
07:00 - 09:34
IAD
-
LAX
5h 34mdirect
$403United Airlines
Thu, 6 Aug - Sat, 15 Aug
United Airlines Logo
06:00 - 14:08
LAX
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IAD
5h 08mdirect
United Airlines Logo
07:00 - 09:34
IAD
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LAX
5h 34mdirect
$408United Airlines
Wed, 29 Jul - Sun, 30 Aug
United Airlines Logo
23:30 - 07:33
LAX
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IAD
5h 03mdirect
United Airlines Logo
13:00 - 15:23
IAD
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LAX
5h 23mdirect
$413United Airlines
Wed, 14 Oct - Wed, 21 Oct
Alaska Airlines Logo
16:59 - 05:40
LAX
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IAD
9h 41m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
17:33 - 23:58
IAD
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LAX
9h 25m
1 stop
$423Alaska Airlines
Fri, 7 Aug - Fri, 14 Aug
United Airlines Logo
21:20 - 05:26
LAX
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IAD
5h 06mdirect
United Airlines Logo
08:20 - 10:52
IAD
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LAX
5h 32mdirect
$427United Airlines
Tue, 4 Aug - Tue, 11 Aug
United Airlines Logo
23:30 - 07:33
LAX
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IAD
5h 03mdirect
United Airlines Logo
07:00 - 09:34
IAD
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LAX
5h 34mdirect
$432United Airlines
Wed, 29 Jul - Tue, 25 Aug
United Airlines Logo
23:30 - 07:33
LAX
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IAD
5h 03mdirect
United Airlines Logo
17:42 - 20:18
IAD
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LAX
5h 36mdirect
$435United Airlines
Tue, 4 Aug - Mon, 10 Aug
United Airlines Logo
16:49 - 00:55
LAX
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IAD
5h 06mdirect
United Airlines Logo
22:20 - 00:57
IAD
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LAX
5h 37mdirect
$438United Airlines
Wed, 29 Jul - Sun, 30 Aug
United Airlines Logo
23:30 - 07:33
LAX
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IAD
5h 03mdirect
United Airlines Logo
22:23 - 00:59
IAD
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LAX
5h 36mdirect
$440United Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Los Angeles to Dulles Intl flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Los Angeles to Dulles Intl to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a return flight from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport departing in September.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport, 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 Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport is August, where tickets cost $526 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are November and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $684 and $678 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop stopover the cheapest option at $449 on average.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport, 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 Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 37% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 18 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$237
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 4% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (1% more expensive on average)
Flight from Los Angeles to Washington Dulles Airport

When to book flights from Los Angeles to Dulles Intl

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Los Angeles to Dulles Intl based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

Flights from Los Angeles to Dulles Intl: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travellers who flew the route from Los Angeles to Dulles Intl 
karenFlew with Alaska Airlines
LAX
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IAD
June 2024
Personal tips are bring your own food if you're hungry; keep foot space as open as possible for leg room; pack your patience
Verified travelerFlew with Alaska Airlines
LAX
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IAD
June 2024
Get to the airport on time because traffic in LA is unexpected

FAQs for booking Los Angeles to Washington Dulles Airport flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport was $237 for a one-way ticket and $401 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Los Angeles to Washington Dulles Airport?

    On your way to Washington Dulles Airport, you’ll fly out from Los Angeles. You’ll be landing at Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Los Angeles to Washington Dulles Airport?

    Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, JetBlue, and Delta offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Los Angeles to Washington Dulles Airport flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Los Angeles to Washington Dulles Airport?

    The Boeing 757-300 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Los Angeles to Washington Dulles Airport flight route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Los Angeles to Washington Dulles Airport?

    There are direct flights from Los Angeles to Washington Dulles Airport on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Los Angeles to Washington Dulles Airport?

    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 Los Angeles to Washington Dulles Airport.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Los Angeles to Washington Dulles Airport?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Washington Dulles Airport from Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles to Washington Dulles Airport?

    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 Washington Dulles Airport with an airline and back to Los Angeles with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Los Angeles to Washington Dulles Airport?

    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 Washington Dulles Airport from Los Angeles up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $452 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Los Angeles Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl?

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

Direct departures

Los Angeles Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Monday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Tuesday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Wednesday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Thursday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Friday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Saturday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Sunday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

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Direct returns

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to Los Angeles Los Angeles

Monday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Tuesday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Wednesday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Thursday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Friday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Saturday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Sunday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

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