How often are flights from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles delayed?

About 12% of weekly flights between Washington, D.C. and Los Angeles have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 184 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles flights?

Over the past year, United Airlines has had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 11% of flights being delayed.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

How long is the flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Los Angeles?

There are many flights that can get you from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Los Angeles in 5h 33m. Fly via United Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Los Angeles is about 3673 km. All flights are typically direct.

Weekly flight availability from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Los Angeles

The most flights from IAD to LAX are scheduled on a Friday (30 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 on average).

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Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Los Angeles on time: Cathay Pacific (90%), Ethiopian Air (88%), American Airlines (88%).

What airport do you fly into for flights to Los Angeles from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl?

Located just 15.1 km from the city centre, Los Angeles is the airport most travellers will use when flying to Los Angeles from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl. Booking flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to Los Angeles (LAX) should be relatively easy as there are 17 daily inbound flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl from 0 different airlines.

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Los Angeles?

The price you pay for your flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Los Angeles may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 68 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Los Angeles?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Los Angeles (average of C$ 458). Flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Los Angeles in March is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 680). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from IAD to LAX?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Los Angeles as you normally would.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Los Angeles?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Los Angeles flights typically cost between C$ 402 and C$ 669 in October.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was C$ 394 on United Airlines (15 Oct-18 Oct).

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What airport do you fly into for flights to Los Angeles from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl?
Located just 15.1 km from the city centre, Los Angeles is the airport most travellers will use when flying to Los Angeles from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl. Booking flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to Los Angeles (LAX) should be relatively easy as there are 17 daily inbound flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl from 0 different airlines.
How long is the flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Los Angeles?
There are many flights that can get you from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Los Angeles in 5h 33m. Fly via United Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Los Angeles is about 3673 km. All flights are typically direct.
What are the most reliable airlines from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Los Angeles?
Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Los Angeles on time: Cathay Pacific (90%), Ethiopian Air (88%), American Airlines (88%).
Can I find deals for flights from Dulles Intl to Los Angeles that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Dulles Intl to Los Angeles flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Dulles Intl to Los Angeles?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Dulles Intl to Los Angeles.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Dulles Intl to Los Angeles?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Dulles Intl to Los Angeles by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Los Angeles?
Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Los Angeles (average of C$ 458). Flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Los Angeles in March is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 680). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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The price you pay for your flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Los Angeles may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 68 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Los Angeles flights typically cost between C$ 402 and C$ 669 in October.The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was C$ 394 on United Airlines (15 Oct-18 Oct).

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The most flights from IAD to LAX are scheduled on a Friday (30 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 on average).

How often are flights from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles delayed?

About 12% of weekly flights between Washington, D.C. and Los Angeles have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 184 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles flights?

Over the past year, United Airlines has had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 11% of flights being delayed.

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Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Los Angeles flights typically cost between C$ 402 and C$ 669 in October.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was C$ 394 on United Airlines (15 Oct-18 Oct).