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£101 Find Cheap Flights from Washington Dulles Airport to Los Angeles

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Dulles Intl to Los Angeles departing on 9/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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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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Everything you should know

Cheapest return fare
£195
Overall average: £277
Southwest
Mon 20/4Tue 19/5
IAD - LAX • 2 stops
Cheapest direct flights
£209
Typical prices: £215-£377
American Airlines
Mon 13/4Wed 22/4
IAD - LAX • Direct
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For a smooth departure from IAD, use the AeroTrain.
Consider the LAX FlyAway bus for central LA transfers.
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Cheap Flights from Dulles Intl to Los Angeles (IAD-LAX)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Dulles Intl 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.
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Recent return flight deals from Dulles Intl to Los Angeles

Mon, 20 Apr - Tue, 19 May
Southwest Logo
05:55 - 14:55
IAD
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LAX
12h 00m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
12:20 - 23:40
LAX
-
IAD
8h 20m
1 stop
£195Southwest
Mon, 13 Apr - Wed, 22 Apr
Frontier Logo
22:25 - 14:59
IAD
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LAX
19h 34m
2 stops
Frontier Logo
13:52 - 00:36
LAX
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IAD
7h 44m
1 stop
£197Frontier
Fri, 8 May - Tue, 12 May
Southwest Logo
05:55 - 12:35
IAD
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LAX
9h 40m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
10:45 - 23:40
LAX
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IAD
9h 55m
2 stops
£199Southwest
Sat, 25 Apr - Mon, 27 Apr
Southwest Logo
05:50 - 12:10
IAD
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LAX
9h 20m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
11:00 - 00:20
LAX
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IAD
10h 20m
1 stop
£200Southwest
Wed, 8 Apr - Wed, 15 Apr
Frontier Logo
06:00 - 12:44
IAD
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LAX
9h 44m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
13:52 - 00:36
LAX
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IAD
7h 44m
1 stop
£202Frontier
Tue, 9 Jun - Wed, 10 Jun
Southwest Logo
16:45 - 20:30
IAD
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LAX
6h 45m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
15:15 - 00:50
LAX
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IAD
6h 35m
1 stop
£206Southwest
Sat, 9 May - Sat, 29 Aug
Southwest Logo
05:50 - 10:30
IAD
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LAX
7h 40m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
05:35 - 16:15
LAX
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IAD
7h 40m
1 stop
£206Southwest
Mon, 13 Apr - Wed, 22 Apr
American Airlines Logo
06:10 - 08:50
IAD
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LAX
5h 40mdirect
American Airlines Logo
21:45 - 05:40
LAX
-
IAD
4h 55mdirect
£209American Airlines
Tue, 14 Apr - Tue, 21 Apr
United Airlines Logo
15:25 - 18:10
IAD
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LAX
5h 45mdirect
United Airlines Logo
08:30 - 16:29
LAX
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IAD
4h 59mdirect
£209United Airlines
Tue, 19 May - Wed, 27 May
Southwest Logo
17:30 - 22:00
IAD
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LAX
7h 30m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
10:45 - 23:40
LAX
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IAD
9h 55m
2 stops
£210Southwest
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KAYAK’s insights & trends for Dulles Intl to Los Angeles flights

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

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 May, where tickets cost £240 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £373 and £357 respectively.

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, which saves you about 43% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 24 weeks before departure.

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Good to know - Cheap tickets from Washington Dulles Airport to Los Angeles

Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flight£101
Best time to beat the crowds (3% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 17% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Dulles Intl to Los Angeles

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Dulles Intl to Los Angeles based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns 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.

FAQs for booking Washington Dulles Airport 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 £101 for a one-way ticket and £195 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Washington Dulles Airport to Los Angeles?

    On your way to Los Angeles, you’ll fly out from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl. You’ll be landing at Los Angeles Los Angeles.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Washington Dulles Airport to Los Angeles?

    Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, JetBlue, Delta, and Hawaiian Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Washington Dulles Airport to Los Angeles flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Washington Dulles Airport to Los Angeles?

    The Boeing 737-900 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Washington Dulles Airport to Los Angeles flight route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Washington Dulles Airport to Los Angeles?

    There are direct flights from Washington Dulles Airport to Los Angeles on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Washington Dulles Airport 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 Dulles Airport to Los Angeles.

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

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

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Washington Dulles Airport 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 Dulles Airport up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Prefer to fly direct from Washington Dulles Airport to Los Angeles?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to Los Angeles Los Angeles.
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Direct departures

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Saturday

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Direct returns

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

American Airlines,United Airlines

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

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