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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 11:46 am
• Latest: departs at 10:25 pm and lands at 4:11 am.

The flight takes about 5h 46m.

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.

A nonstop flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Los Angeles takes 5h 46m, covering 2,282 miles.

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.

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.

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

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $337 round-trip via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS), 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 757-300 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 9 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Los Angeles flights, with 45% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 22%, evening flights for 22%, and night flights for 11%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $271 to $2,674. That means the highest observed fare was about 10x higher than the lowest one.

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

• American Airlines
• JetBlue

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

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 $175, which is 35% below the typical average for this route.

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

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 (LAX).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

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, 10% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 41m.

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

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 37% of one-stop connections
• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 34% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 12% of one-stop connections
• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 7% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 22% on flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Los Angeles. 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.

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

Flying via Denver Intl (DEN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 07m, compared with 8h 01m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) and 8h 20m via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX).

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.

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.

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.

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 always check the fare details before booking.

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.