Travelling from Los Angeles to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD): What you need to know
Your adventure gets underway at one of Los Angeles's main airports, Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) or Van Nuys Airport (VNY). Explore your options for booking a flight from Los Angeles to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) setting off from either of these.
The average time for a direct Los Angeles to Washington Dulles International Airport flight is 4 hours 55 minutes.
Washington Dulles International Airport is located in Washington DC. The city operates on the UTC-4 timezone and is three hours ahead of Los Angeles.
The busiest route is from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), with 52 direct services every week. If you'd rather get moving right away, the earliest flight from LAX to IAD is the 12:10am United Airlines option. If you're looking to take off later, the final departure is at 11:59pm with United Airlines.
Leave plenty of time to catch your flight from Los Angeles to IAD. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
With more travellers during peak seasons, plan to get to your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international trips will allow extra time for delays.
Airports in Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Go straight to your destination from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Direct flights from Los Angeles to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) are available from here.
When jetting out of LAX, you can take a direct flight from Los Angeles to Washington Dulles International Airport with United Airlines.
The airline most travellers choose when flying between LAX and IAD is United Airlines.
Alaska Airlines takes the top spot for on-time performance. A reliable 84.0% of its services on this route complete the journey on schedule.
LAX is around 32 kilometres from central Los Angeles. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 55 minutes.
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Los Angeles International Airport has a strong on-time performance, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from LAX make it to their destination as scheduled 81.05% of the time.
You'll find LAX at One World Way.
Van Nuys Airport (VNY)
You can arrive at VNY from the centre of Los Angeles in about 35 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 40 minutes to cover the 32 kilometres or so.
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About Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Los Angeles to Washington Dulles International Airport. Make yourself comfy at one of these accommodation options near IAD instead:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Washington Dulles International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Sixt and experience the lesser-explored corners of Washington DC and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle around one week in advance of your Los Angeles to Washington Dulles International Airport flight.
The street address for IAD is 1 Saarinen Circle.
Getting from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to central Washington DC
Washington Dulles International Airport is around 40 kilometres from central Washington DC. How long it takes to get to the centre by car hire or cab depends on the time of day. Do a little research beforehand.
Travelling by public transport takes around 1 hour 10 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Currently, ج.م. 3,594 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Los Angeles to Washington Dulles International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is ج.م. 8,914. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book two months before you want to fly. Research into pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Los Angeles to IAD.
Schedule your trip for July. That's the best month for scoring a great bargain on Los Angeles to Washington Dulles International Airport tickets. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
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The best time to fly from Los Angeles to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
July is the most popular month for flights from Los Angeles to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD). Visit Washington DC in February if you'd rather avoid peak season.
The warmest month in Washington DC is July, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC and 33ºC. Lock in your Los Angeles to IAD flight ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from Los Angeles to Washington Dulles International Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -6ºC and 10ºC.
More about Washington DC
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Washington DC right here. Browse these hotels after locking in your flight from Los Angeles to Washington Dulles International Airport:
Your trip to Washington DC should come with a side of sightseeing. Highlights that should be on your list include Smithsonian, Lincoln Memorial and The White House.
Explore more of the United States
Philadelphia is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be discovered once you've seen Washington DC. Around 225 kilometres away to the north-east, top sights here include Independence Hall, Liberty Bell and Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Around 274 kilometres south-east of Washington DC, Virginia Beach is another favourite stop in the United States. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Virginia Beach Oceanfront, Virginia Beach Boardwalk and Resort Beach.
