Flights from Washington Airport IAD to Los Angeles Airport LAX

Q: How long does the flight from Washington to Los Angeles to take?

The flight from Washington to Los Angeles takes5 Hours 8 Minutes.

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Getting to Washington Dulles International from Los Angeles International is very straight forward. There are 18 airliners who all offer direct flights several times a week. The flight time is approximately 5 Hours 8 Minutes.

Depending on the day of the week and the time of day you book, flight prices can vary dramatically. The cheapest flights available will generally be mid week or late in the evening, so if you are on a budget then these are the flight times you should consider. Alternatively, you could book well in advance and you flight could be up to 50% cheaper, especially with budget airliners. If it is possible, you should book your flights 2 or more months in advance as ticket prices will be substantially lower.

When arriving at Los Angeles International don’t forget to set your watch to the local time!

If you are planning a trip to Los Angeles International Airport from Washington Dulles International Airport you can pre-arrange short or long term parking at Washington Dulles International Airport.

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Ensure your arrival at Los Angeles International Airport is as smooth as possible by pre-booking your transport - which in many cases will also save you money:

Find hotels close to Los Angeles International Airport many hotels offer airport transfers directly from the airport to your hotel.

Below you will see all the airlines that fly from Washington Dulles International (IAD) to Los Angeles International (LAX) and the number of flights they operate each day.

Flights Chart

Airliner	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa	Su	First Flight	Last Flight	Flights
United Airlines	6	6	6	7	6	6	6	00:45	22:01	VIEW FLIGHTS
Virgin Australia	6	6	7	6	6	6	1	08:50	22:01	VIEW FLIGHTS
Air New Zealand	6	6	6	6	6	6	1	08:50	22:01	VIEW FLIGHTS
Air China	4	5	0	4	4	5	1	08:50	19:10	VIEW FLIGHTS
Brussels Airlines	3	3	3	3	3	3	0	16:03	19:10	VIEW FLIGHTS
Lufthansa	2	2	2	2	2	2	0	17:50	22:01	VIEW FLIGHTS
Asiana Airlines	2	2	2	2	2	2	0	16:03	17:50	VIEW FLIGHTS
Alaska Airlines	2	2	1	2	2	1	2	07:10	17:59	VIEW FLIGHTS
Singapore Airlines	2	2	1	2	2	1	1	07:10	17:59	VIEW FLIGHTS
Air Tahiti Nui	2	2	1	2	2	1	1	07:10	17:59	VIEW FLIGHTS
Cathay Pacific	1	1	1	1	2	0	1	07:10	17:59	VIEW FLIGHTS
Qantas	1	1	1	1	1	1	0	17:59	17:59	VIEW FLIGHTS
Ethiopian Airlines	1	1	1	1	1	1	0	00:45	22:01	VIEW FLIGHTS
Austrian Airlines	1	1	1	1	1	1	0	17:50	17:50	VIEW FLIGHTS
Qatar Airways	1	1	1	1	1	0	0	17:59	17:59	VIEW FLIGHTS
SAS	2	1	1	0	0	0	0	19:00	21:42	VIEW FLIGHTS
EgyptAir	0	1	0	1	0	1	0	08:50	08:51	VIEW FLIGHTS
NetJets	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	09:00	09:00	VIEW FLIGHTS

United Airlines offer the highest number of flights for this route with departures times between 00:45 and 22:01.

You can find the latest flight availability and prices from United Airlines at united.com. You can also book direct and get their latest discounts.

Flight times for the route are summarised in the table below. These time were correct at the time of writing, but please be aware that times may vary from time to time so please check their website for exact times and the dates you wish to fly.

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