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C$ 124 Find Cheap Flights from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles

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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap Flight Deals from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles (IAD-LAX)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles 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.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles

KAYAK's recommended round-trip deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles.
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Alaska Airlines Logo
8:29 p.m. - 10:56 p.m.IAD-LAX
5h 27mdirect
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:50 a.m. - 3:59 p.m.LAX-IAD
5h 09mdirect
C$ 246Alaska Airlines
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Wed, 3 Sep - Wed, 10 Sep
United Airlines Logo
8:15 a.m. - 10:31 a.m.IAD-LAX
5h 16mdirect
United Airlines Logo
6:20 a.m. - 2:23 p.m.LAX-IAD
5h 03mdirect
C$ 249United Airlines
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Sun, 25 May - Thu, 29 May
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:25 p.m. - 10:03 p.m.IAD-LAX
5h 38mdirect
Alaska Airlines Logo
8:20 a.m. - 4:25 p.m.LAX-IAD
5h 05mdirect
C$ 253Alaska Airlines
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Fri, 30 May - Wed, 9 Jul
Alaska Airlines Logo
8:29 p.m. - 10:56 p.m.IAD-LAX
5h 27mdirect
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:50 a.m. - 3:59 p.m.LAX-IAD
5h 09mdirect
C$ 274Alaska Airlines
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Tue, 2 Sep - Thu, 11 Sep
Southwest Logo
5:30 p.m. - 10:10 p.m.IAD-LAX
7h 40m1 stop
Southwest Logo
5:15 a.m. - 4:50 p.m.LAX-IAD
8h 35m1 stop
C$ 277Southwest
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Wed, 28 May - Fri, 30 May
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:25 p.m. - 10:03 p.m.IAD-LAX
5h 38mdirect
Alaska Airlines Logo
8:20 a.m. - 4:25 p.m.LAX-IAD
5h 05mdirect
C$ 281Alaska Airlines
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Fri, 30 May - Sat, 5 Jul
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
7:00 a.m. - 3:06 p.m.IAD-LAX
11h 06m1 stop
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.LAX-IAD
5h 00mdirect
C$ 337Hawaiian Airlines
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Sat, 10 May - Sun, 11 May
Southwest Logo
4:10 p.m. - 8:35 p.m.IAD-LAX
7h 25m1 stop
Southwest Logo
5:40 a.m. - 4:20 p.m.LAX-IAD
7h 40m1 stop
C$ 345Southwest
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Fri, 4 Jul - Sat, 9 Aug
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
6:30 a.m. - 12:56 p.m.IAD-LAX
9h 26m1 stop
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
8:00 a.m. - 4:14 p.m.LAX-IAD
5h 14mdirect
C$ 359Hawaiian Airlines
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Wed, 14 May - Wed, 21 May
Sun Country Air Logo
12:40 p.m. - 10:44 p.m.IAD-LAX
13h 04m1 stop
Sun Country Air Logo
6:02 p.m. - 11:43 a.m.LAX-IAD
14h 41m1 stop
C$ 514Sun Country Air
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Thu, 12 Jun - Tue, 24 Jun

Expert advice for your flight from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are specific to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Airports
IAD

Dulles offers the AeroTrain and mobile lounges for quick terminal transfers. Plan your route using an airport map for efficient navigation.

Read more about IADby Stefanie Waldek
LAX

For quick city access, use the LAX FlyAway bus to Downtown L.A. or Van Nuys. It's a popular and cost-effective option.

Read more about LAXby Stefanie Waldek
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Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles flights

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

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Los Angeles clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If you are looking for a flight deal from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles, look for departures on Fridays and avoid leaving on a Wednesday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Los Angeles, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly and Monday is the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Los Angeles, 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 Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Los Angeles is September, where tickets cost C$ 441 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is C$ 731 and C$ 580 respectively.

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

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
No, with an average price for the route of C$ 948, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

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

Good to know

Low season

February

High season

July

Cheapest flight

C$ 124
Best time to beat the crowds (6% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 3% lower on average.
Flight from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles

When to book flights from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips 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 Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travellers who flew the route from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles 
Verified travelerFlew with Alaska AirlinesIAD-LAXMar 2025
The flight attendants were chatting among themselves when we boarded. Didn't even acknowledge us. Not good. Good at deboarding. Bathroom I used was clean. Loved having 3 bathrooms in the economy cabin. Plane was new and clean. Love that.
BillFlew with Alaska AirlinesIAD-LAXJun 2024
At Dulles, you can spend 30 minutes getting to your AFTER clearing TSA

FAQs for booking Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles flights

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Los Angeles was C$ 89 for a one-way ticket and C$ 177 for a round-trip.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles?

    Washington, D.C. airport is called Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl and the only airport in Los Angeles is Los Angeles.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles?

    Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, and American Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles?

    The Boeing 737 MAX 9 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Washington, D.C. and Los Angeles, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles?

    There are direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles?

    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 Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Los Angeles from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Los Angeles with an airline and back to Washington, D.C. with another airline.

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

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

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

Find which airlines fly direct from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Los Angeles Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to Los Angeles

Monday

Air China,Air New Zealand,Air Tahiti Nui, +13 more

Air China,Air New Zealand, +14 more

Tuesday

Air China,Air New Zealand,Air Tahiti Nui, +15 more

Air China,Air New Zealand, +16 more

Wednesday

Air New Zealand,Air Tahiti Nui,Alaska Airlines, +13 more

Air New Zealand,Air Tahiti Nui, +14 more

Thursday

Air China,Air New Zealand,Air Tahiti Nui, +15 more

Air China,Air New Zealand, +16 more

Friday

Air China,Air New Zealand,Air Tahiti Nui, +14 more

Air China,Air New Zealand, +15 more

Saturday

Air New Zealand,Air Tahiti Nui,Alaska Airlines, +14 more

Air New Zealand,Air Tahiti Nui, +15 more

Sunday

Air China,Air New Zealand,Air Tahiti Nui, +14 more

Air China,Air New Zealand, +15 more

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Direct returns

Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Monday

Air China,Air New Zealand,Air Tahiti Nui, +13 more

Air China,Air New Zealand, +14 more

Tuesday

Air China,Air New Zealand,Air Tahiti Nui, +12 more

Air China,Air New Zealand, +13 more

Wednesday

Air China,Air New Zealand,Air Tahiti Nui, +13 more

Air China,Air New Zealand, +14 more

Thursday

Air China,Air New Zealand,Air Tahiti Nui, +12 more

Air China,Air New Zealand, +13 more

Friday

Air China,Air New Zealand,Air Tahiti Nui, +13 more

Air China,Air New Zealand, +14 more

Saturday

Air China,Air New Zealand,Air Tahiti Nui, +12 more

Air China,Air New Zealand, +13 more

Sunday

Air China,Air New Zealand,Air Tahiti Nui, +12 more

Air China,Air New Zealand, +13 more

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