Dulles to Los Angeles (IAD–LAX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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IAD–LAX is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, American Airlines and Ethiopian Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 2,283 miles in approximately 4h 33m. Beyond nonstop, 152 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines | 65 | 739, 753, 789, 7M9, B39M | 4h33-6h04 | Star Alliance | – | |
| AA American Airlines | 7 | 7M8 | 5h40 | Oneworld | – | |
| ET Ethiopian Airlines | 7 | 739 | 5h55 | Star Alliance | – | |
| AZ ITA Airways | 3 | 7M9 | 6h03 | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Los Angeles from Dulles
| Metric | IAD→LAX | DCA→LAX | BWI→LAX |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from IAD | – | 23 mi | 45 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 5 | 4 |
| Weekly flights | 83 | 56 | 61 |
| Flight time | 4h 33m | 5h 39m | 5h 23m |
| Departure OTP | 75% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
IAD: EDT · LAX: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Dulles, it's 3:00 PM in Los Angeles.
WMATA Silver Line Metro now reaches Dulles directly; take Silver Line to Washington Dulles Airport station (about 65 min from Metro Center, ~$7). The connection opened in late 2022.Ride-shares from downtown DC run $35–60 and take 35–50 minutes via I-66 (longer during peak hours). Washington Flyer coach to Wiehle-Reston East Metro costs $6. The airport is 27 miles from downtown; taxis are expensive ($60–80).
LAX has no direct rail link to downtown. The closest option is the free LAX Shuttle G to the Metro C Line station at Aviation/Century Blvd (fare $1.75 to Union Station, 40–50 min). Taxis use a meter; expect $35–55 to downtown and $30–45 to Santa Monica. Ride-shares cost $20–45 depending on destination and surge pricing.Rental car facilities are a short shuttle ride from terminals. FlyAway buses run to Union Station, Van Nuys, Hollywood, and Westwood ($9.75–11.25). For LAX Connect (the new people mover to Inglewood), check if it has opened at time of travel.
Mediterranean climate. Summers are warm and dry (24–30°C) with low humidity and almost no rain. Winters are mild (10–18°C) with occasional rain from November through March. Fog ("June Gloom") is common from late May through July, blanketing mornings until noon and causing departure delays.
Santa Ana winds occur in fall and spring, sometimes grounding departures briefly. Heat waves in September–October can push temperatures above 38°C inland, though LAX itself stays cooler near the coast.
IAD–LAX Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from IAD to LAX
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, ITA Airways, Ethiopian Airlines and United Airlines. With 83 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
IAD to LAX Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from IAD to LAX ranges from 4 hours 33 minutes to 6 hours 4 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,283 miles (3,674 km). There are approximately 83 weekly flights outbound and 70 return, totaling 153 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
152 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via SUA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Washington (DCA) and Baltimore (BWI).