Cheap flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. from $152

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United Airlines Logo
16:29 - 00:30LAX-IAD
5h 01mdirect
United Airlines Logo
20:00 - 22:30IAD-LAX
5h 30mdirect
$334United Airlines
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Thu, 4 Sep - Sat, 6 Sep
United Airlines Logo
12:45 - 20:39LAX-IAD
4h 54mdirect
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05:24 - 08:15IAD-LAX
5h 51mdirect
$380United Airlines
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Fri, 31 Oct - Sun, 2 Nov
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14:27 - 19:07LAX-IAD
25h 40m1 stop
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06:25 - 14:52IAD-LAX
11h 27m1 stop
Wed, 8 Oct - Wed, 15 Oct
Southwest Logo
08:35 - 22:25LAX-IAD
10h 50m1 stop
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19:50 - 00:05IAD-LAX
7h 15m1 stop
$419Southwest
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Fri, 31 Oct - Sun, 2 Nov
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00:09 - 19:14LAX-IAD
16h 05m2 stops
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10:04 - 18:05IAD-LAX
11h 01m1 stop
Sun, 19 Oct - Mon, 27 Oct
Sun Country Air Logo
18:10 - 10:59LAX-IAD
13h 49m1 stop
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11:56 - 22:47IAD-LAX
13h 51m1 stop
$439Sun Country Air
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Thu, 6 Nov - Fri, 14 Nov
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12:00 - 00:23LAX-IAD
9h 23m1 stop
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18:09 - 09:47IAD-LAX
18h 38m1 stop
$456Alaska Airlines
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Wed, 17 Sep - Wed, 24 Sep
Southwest Logo
07:45 - 17:40LAX-IAD
6h 55m1 stop
Southwest Logo
19:50 - 00:05IAD-LAX
7h 15m1 stop
$457Southwest
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10:00 - 00:23LAX-IAD
11h 23m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
17:52 - 07:21IAD-LAX
16h 29m2 stops
$459Alaska Airlines
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Sun Country Air Logo
18:16 - 11:48LAX-IAD
14h 32m1 stop
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11:56 - 22:47IAD-LAX
13h 51m1 stop
$470Sun Country Air
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United Airlines flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport

Our best United Airlines deals on Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport flight tickets
United Airlines
4 Sept
LAX16:29Los Angeles
5h 01m
IAD00:30Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
6 Sept
IAD20:00Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
5h 30m
LAX22:30Los Angeles
United Airlines
31 Oct
LAX12:45Los Angeles
4h 54m
IAD20:39Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
2 Nov
IAD05:24Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
5h 51m
LAX08:15Los Angeles
United Airlines
29 Oct
LAX13:30Los Angeles
4h 56m
IAD21:26Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
31 Oct
IAD18:59Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
5h 51m
LAX21:50Los Angeles

Southwest flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport

Our best Southwest deals on Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport flight tickets
Southwest
3 Sept
LAX06:50Los Angeles
7h 25m
1 stop
IAD17:15Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
5 Sept
IAD16:30Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
9h 40m
1 stop
LAX23:10Los Angeles
Southwest
3 Sept
LAX06:15Los Angeles
7h 00m
1 stop
IAD16:15Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
3 Sept
IAD18:05Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
8h 20m
1 stop
LAX23:25Los Angeles
Southwest
31 Oct
LAX08:35Los Angeles
10h 50m
1 stop
IAD22:25Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
4 Nov
IAD07:40Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
9h 50m
1 stop
LAX14:30Los Angeles

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Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - IAD

LAXIAD

Los Angeles

Thu 4/9

16:29-00:30

Nonstop5h 01m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 6/9

20:00-22:30

Nonstop5h 30m

$334

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - IAD

LAXIAD

Los Angeles

Fri 31/10

12:45-20:39

Nonstop4h 54m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 2/11

05:24-08:15

Nonstop5h 51m

$380

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - IAD

LAXIAD

Los Angeles

Wed 8/10

14:27-19:07

1 stop25h 40m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 15/10

06:25-14:52

1 stop11h 27m

$414

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - IAD

LAXIAD

Los Angeles

Fri 31/10

08:35-22:25

1 stop10h 50m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 2/11

19:50-00:05

1 stop7h 15m

$419

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - IAD

LAXIAD

Los Angeles

Sun 19/10

00:09-19:14

2 stops16h 05m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 27/10

10:04-18:05

1 stop11h 01m

$436

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - IAD

LAXIAD

Los Angeles

Thu 6/11

18:10-10:59

1 stop13h 49m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 14/11

11:56-22:47

1 stop13h 51m

$439

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - IAD

LAXIAD

Los Angeles

Wed 17/9

12:00-00:23

1 stop9h 23m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 24/9

18:09-09:47

1 stop18h 38m

$456

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - IAD

LAXIAD

Los Angeles

Thu 30/10

07:45-17:40

1 stop6h 55m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 2/11

19:50-00:05

1 stop7h 15m

$457

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - IAD

LAXIAD

Los Angeles

Wed 24/9

10:00-00:23

1 stop11h 23m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 29/9

17:52-07:21

2 stops16h 29m

$459

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - IAD

LAXIAD

Los Angeles

Sat 8/11

18:16-11:48

1 stop14h 32m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 14/11

11:56-22:47

1 stop13h 51m

$470

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport

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

The cheapest month to fly to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport from Los Angeles is in May. Flight prices, which tend to average around $503, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you’re not able to fly to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport in May, then July is your next best option. Flight prices from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport during July average around $519.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

According to our data, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport from Los Angeles. The lowest ticket price found for a Thursday departure recently was $370. Keep in mind that prices can always vary depending on your route and whether or not you are flying domestic or international. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Monday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport on Monday is $795.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

The cheapest time of day to fly to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport is in the morning when flights can be purchased for as low as $503. Flights to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport are more costly in the evening, with an average ticket price of $596. Departure times in the evening fall within the peak daily travel times, which is why tickets can be more expensive.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport from Los Angeles when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport for around $597 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport from Los Angeles for as low as $491 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl flights?

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Can stopping save me money on Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport flights?

You could potentially save up to 17% on your flight if you consider stops on a Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport flight.

How have Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport flight prices changed over time?

As of August 2025, prices for Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport flights are approximately 0% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Fastest flight time

4h 41m

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The fastest flight from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport takes 4h 41m
Direct flights go from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport every day.
  • How far is Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl by plane?

    A flight from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl will travel around 3659.7 km. By plane, this route typically takes 4h 54m.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Los Angeles Airport to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

    Prices for flights from Los Angeles Airport to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

  • How old do you have to be to fly from Los Angeles Airport to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

    The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Los Angeles Airport to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

    The necessary travel and health documents for your Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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