Travelling from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Los Angeles: what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Los Angeles is 4 hours 58 minutes.
The timezone in Los Angeles is UTC-7. The city is 3 hours behind Washington DC, where Washington Dulles International Airport is located.
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is the most popular route, with 72 flights a week to pick from. If you have things to do before heading off, the last flight from IAD to LAX is with United at 22:25. Opt for the first departure operated by United at 06:00 if you want to get going early.
Give yourself plenty of time to get on your flight from IAD to Los Angeles. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're going away during a popular month like July, arrive at the terminal even earlier. It's wise to arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours ahead of domestic departures. You can expect lines to be longer during holiday periods like Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year.
Direct flights from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Los Angeles are available for booking. Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is where you'll arrive.
Leading carriers that operate direct flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Los Angeles include:
When flying within United States, you don't need a visa or passport. However, you'll have to bring another kind of identification, such as an ID card or driver's licence. Once you've booked cheap tickets from Washington Dulles International Airport to Los Angeles, make sure your ID is up to date.
IAD is around 56 kilometres from central Washington DC. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 51 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 3 hours and 26 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near IAD? If you're catching an early flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Los Angeles, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Los Angeles
ر.ق. 309 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Washington Dulles International Airport to Los Angeles. A return flight starts at ر.ق. 619. These prices may change depending on availability.
Book 10 months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from IAD to Los Angeles.
June is the cheapest month for tickets from Washington Dulles International Airport to Los Angeles. If you're looking to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
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Airports in Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to the centre of Los Angeles is about 32 minutes by car. It's approximately 32 kilometres away.
It takes around 54 minutes to get there by public transport.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Los Angeles. Check in to one of these accommodation options near LAX instead:
Van Nuys Airport (VNY)
Van Nuys Airport (VNY) is roughly 32 kilometres from central Los Angeles. Once you've disembarked your flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Los Angeles, it'll take you around 34 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
Public transport will get you there in approximately 1 hour and 41 minutes.
There are some great places to rest your head close to VNY. Kick back and get cosy after your flight from IAD to Los Angeles at one of these well-located options:
Best time to go to Los Angeles
July is the most popular month to hop on a flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Los Angeles while May is the quietest. To work out the best time to visit Los Angeles, consider your preferred travel pace and style.
Book your flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Los Angeles for August to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 16ºC to 32ºC.
February sees average temperatures of between 6ºC and 26ºC. Look for cheap flights from IAD to Los Angeles around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Los Angeles
Once you've booked your flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Los Angeles, think about where to rest your head in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Los Angeles:
All great journeys should include some sightseeing. Griffith Observatory, The Broad and La Brea Tar Pits & Museum are essential stops on your Los Angeles itinerary.
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