Dulles to Los Angeles (IAD–LAX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
IAD–LAX is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines and American Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 2,283 miles in approximately 5h 33m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines Also: AZ, CA, ET, NZ, OS, OZ, SN, VA | 68 | 739, 753, 7M9, B39M | 5h10-5h37 | Star Alliance | AZ, CA, ET, NZ, OS, OZ, SN, VA | |
| AA American Airlines Also: CX, QR | 12 | 7M8, B38M | 5h20-5h33 | Oneworld | CX, QR |
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 | 2 | 10 | 8 |
| Weekly flights | 208 | 72 | 97 |
| Flight time | 5h 33m | 5h 28m | 4h 51m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
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 United Airlines and American Airlines. With 208 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
IAD to LAX Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from IAD to LAX is about 5 hours 33 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,283 miles (3,674 km). There are approximately 208 weekly flights outbound and 171 return, totaling 379 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Kansas City, John Glenn Columbus and Albuquerque International Sunport. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Washington (DCA), Baltimore (BWI) and Richmond (RIC).