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Cheap flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport from $155

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 27/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — IAD
16 Jul — 23 Jul1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl are usually found in May or August, booked 81 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Los Angeles to Dulles Intl

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Los Angeles (LAX) to Dulles Intl (IAD). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 11 July 2025.

Round-trip from

$273

One-way from

$155

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$588

Good one-way deal

$287 or less
Southwest
  • Southwest
  • 25/9-1/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 18h 25m total
  • Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.
Southwest
  • Southwest
  • 27/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 7h 05m total
  • Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($147 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($26 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl.

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Cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Dulles Intl
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Los Angeles to Dulles Intl. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 11 July 2025.

Thu 25/909:45LAX - IAD
1 stop10h 05mSouthwest
Mon 29/907:35IAD - LAX
1 stop9h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 9/7$273
Fri 8/806:15LAX - IAD
Nonstop5h 03mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/822:16IAD - LAX
Nonstop5h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/7$291
Thu 14/808:20LAX - IAD
Nonstop5h 05mAlaska Airlines
Thu 14/820:19IAD - LAX
Nonstop5h 29mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 8/7$303
Thu 14/808:20LAX - IAD
Nonstop5h 05mHawaiian Airlines
Sun 17/820:19IAD - LAX
Nonstop5h 29mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 10/7$312

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

Los Angeles

Fly to

Dulles Intl

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - IAD

LAXIAD

Los Angeles

Thu 25/9

09:45-22:50

1 stop10h 05m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 29/9

07:35-14:25

1 stop9h 50m

$273

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - IAD

LAXIAD

Los Angeles

Fri 8/8

06:15-14:18

Nonstop5h 03m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 12/8

22:16-00:45

Nonstop5h 29m

$291

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - IAD

LAXIAD

Los Angeles

Thu 14/8

08:20-16:25

Nonstop5h 05m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 14/8

20:19-22:48

Nonstop5h 29m

$303

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - IAD

LAXIAD

Los Angeles

Thu 14/8

08:20-16:25

Nonstop5h 05m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 17/8

20:19-22:48

Nonstop5h 29m

$312

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - IAD

LAXIAD

Los Angeles

Mon 27/10

13:25-23:30

1 stop7h 05m

$155

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - IAD

LAXIAD

Los Angeles

Thu 14/8

08:20-16:25

Nonstop5h 05m

$157

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - IAD

LAXIAD

Los Angeles

Wed 13/8

14:44-06:50

1 stop13h 06m

$180

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - IAD

LAXIAD

Los Angeles

Sun 19/10

23:00-06:52

Nonstop4h 52m

$210

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - IAD

LAXIAD

Los Angeles

Thu 4/9

06:00-22:45

1 stop13h 45m

$213

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - IAD

LAXIAD

Los Angeles

Mon 21/7

13:02-00:12

1 stop8h 10m

$248

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Best time to book a flight from Los Angeles to Dulles Intl

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Los Angeles to Dulles Intl. Price data was last updated on 27 June 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 81 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (average of $1,013). Flying from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,608). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from LAX to IAD?

Find hourly flight availability from Los Angeles to Dulles Intl. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 11 July 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 27% on your trip compared to booking a flight at midday.

Weekly flight availability from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from Los Angeles to Dulles Intl. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 11 July 2025.

The most flights from LAX to IAD are scheduled on a Thursday (35 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (13 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing Dulles Intl

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Dulles Intl. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Dulles Intl. Reviews last updated 11 July 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport, such as Alaska Airlines, Southwest, andHawaiian Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl?

    If you book a flight to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl from Los Angeles, you will be flying from Los Angeles, which is the city’s only airport. Los Angeles (LAX) is located 15.1 km from the centre of Los Angeles. There are 28 flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl per day from 0 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport round-trip?

    Flying on Southwest is currently your cheapest option to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport, with prices starting at $273. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by United Airlines and Alaska Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $291 and $303, respectively. Southwest is 53% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $155 on Southwest. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Hawaiian Airlines from $157 and Alaska Airlines from $180 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport consider choosing Egyptair(95%), Brussels Airlines(89%) or Singapore Airlines(89%), as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

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

    On average you can expect to pay $309 for a flight from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport. The cheapest flight overall is $287 while the most popular route, (Los Angeles - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl) is currently priced at $375.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Los Angeles to Dulles Intl that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Los Angeles to Dulles Intl flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Los Angeles to Dulles Intl?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Los Angeles to Dulles Intl.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Los Angeles to Dulles Intl?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Los Angeles to Dulles Intl by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (average of $1,013). Flying from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,608). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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