Flights from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Dulles International Airport Airport (IAD)

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

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

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Getting to Los Angeles International from Washington Dulles International is very straight forward. There are 13 airliners who all offer direct flights several times a week. The flight time is approximately 5 Hours 8 Minutes.

The exact cost of the flight we vary quite significantly base on the dates you travel, the time of day you will depart and how long in advance you pre book the flights. 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. Flight to Washington Dulles International will get more expensive the nearer you get the departure date, so it’s advisable to book in advance if it is possible.

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

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

If you chose to rent a car at Washington Dulles International Airport and need to return it, find the nearest fuel station along your route to Washington Dulles International Airport in order to avoid incurring additional cost when you return your vehicle.

We suggest pre-booking your transport to Los Angeles International Airport. The following options are available:

Ensure your arrival at Washington Dulles 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 Washington Dulles International Airport many hotels offer airport transfers directly from the airport to your hotel.

To see all airliners that offer flights between Los Angeles International and Washington Dulles International please see the table below.

Flights Chart

Airliner	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa	Su	First Flight	Last Flight	Flights
United Airlines	8	6	6	8	8	7	2	00:55	23:30	VIEW FLIGHTS
Virgin Australia	8	6	6	7	8	7	1	00:55	22:41	VIEW FLIGHTS
Air New Zealand	8	6	6	7	8	7	1	00:55	22:41	VIEW FLIGHTS
Air China	3	2	2	1	3	2	0	00:55	22:41	VIEW FLIGHTS
Lufthansa	2	2	2	2	2	2	0	16:26	20:48	VIEW FLIGHTS
Asiana Airlines	2	2	2	1	2	2	0	05:26	20:48	VIEW FLIGHTS
Brussels Airlines	2	1	1	2	2	2	0	06:00	16:26	VIEW FLIGHTS
American Airlines	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	05:00	21:01	VIEW FLIGHTS
Ethiopian Airlines	1	1	1	1	1	1	0	06:47	22:41	VIEW FLIGHTS
Austrian Airlines	1	0	1	1	1	1	0	06:00	07:33	VIEW FLIGHTS
ITA Airways	0	0	0	1	1	1	0	06:00	06:00	VIEW FLIGHTS
EgyptAir	0	1	0	1	0	1	0	07:33	07:33	VIEW FLIGHTS
Cathay Pacific	0	0	0	0	1	1	1	05:00	05:00	VIEW FLIGHTS

United Airlines offer the highest number of flights for this route with departures times between 00:55 and 23:30.

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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