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Despite the distance being relatively short, you can still get connecting flights between Washington and Los Angeles. However, the choice of a layover is largely dependent on the airline you’re traveling with, as most airlines prefer making a stop in one of their hubs. Therefore, when traveling with Delta, you can expect to have a layover at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) or Minneapolis St. Paul Airport (MSP). United, on the other hand, tends to stop in Denver or Newark.

There is a multitude of options for transport from LAX to downtown Los Angeles. The bus and tram are the cheapest options, but a taxi or airport shuttle would be most suitable if you want to get there quicker. Anyone going by bus should choose the LAX FlyAway Bus 06, which goes from the airport straight to L.A. Union Station. If you’d rather go by tram, take the Metro C Line from Terminal 4.

Washington Dulles has both short-term and long-term parking spots available for travelers. Terminal Daily Lot, Garages 1 & 2, the Economy Lot, and the Valet Parking provide long-term parking, while the Terminal Hourly Lot provides short-term parking, which is ideal if someone drops you off. You can also get long-term parking at an off-site facility with lower rates and shuttle services.

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) has about seven from where you can recharge and have a meal as you wait to board your flight. The Air France KLM Lounge and Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse are located Airside on Concourse A, while Concourse B hosts the British Airways Galleries Lounge, the Lufthansa Business Lounge, and the Turkish Airlines Lounge. Further down on Concourse C, you’ll find the United Club in three different locations, near gates C4, C7, and C17, respectively.

Among airlines operating Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Los Angeles flights:

• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

2 airlines operate flights between Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport and Los Angeles. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:
• United Airlines
• American Airlines

Flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Los Angeles usually depart from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) and arrive at Los Angeles Los Angeles (LAX).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• JetBlue: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Los Angeles:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $260 round-trip via Provo (PVU), compared to $415 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737 MAX 9 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 757-300 variants.

One-stop flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Los Angeles most commonly connect through:

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 40% of one-stop connections
• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 29% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 13% of one-stop connections
• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 9% of one-stop connections

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 22% on the Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Los Angeles route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $385 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $489, a difference of $104. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Los Angeles route, 12% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 36 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Los Angeles flights, with 58% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 28%, night flights for 14%, and afternoon flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Los Angeles are Venice Beach, Los Angeles Convention Center and Crypto.com Arena. These are among the most viewed places in Los Angeles on KAYAK.

A nonstop flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Los Angeles takes 5h 38m, covering 2,282 miles.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Los Angeles:

• Earliest: departs at 6:00 am and lands at 11:38 am
• Latest: departs at 10:23 pm and lands at 4:01 am.

The flight takes about 5h 38m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 44% above the route average of $410. Book 20 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $258 to $2,230. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Los Angeles are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $155, which is 42% below the typical average for this route.

United Airlines is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while American Airlines has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Los Angeles flights are:

• United Airlines: 89% on time
• American Airlines: 87% on time
• Alaska Airlines: 45% on time

Overall, flights on this route are on time 88% of the time on average.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Kansas City (MCI) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 57m, compared with 7h 13m via Provo (PVU) and 7h 22m via Denver Intl (DEN).

Los Angeles is 3 hours behind Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (Pacific Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Los Angeles Los Angeles Airport (LAX) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $4 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Ace
· Thrifty
· Dollar
· Hertz
· Alamo

Round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Los Angeles range from $310 to $543, with an average of $410 over the past 12 months. Anything below $310 counts as a good deal.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Los Angeles flights:

• • American Airlines
• • JetBlue