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$80+ Cheap flights from Dulles Intl (IAD) to California

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IAD — LAX
Aug 3 — Aug 101
Sun 8/3
Sun 8/10
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Cheap flight deals from Dulles Intl to California

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Dulles Intl to California flight deals. Data was last updated July 29, 2025.

Round-trip from

$148
(Frontier)

One-way from

$80
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$329

Good round-trip deal

$307 or less

Good one-way deal

$188 or less
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Cheapest flights from Dulles Intl to California
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Dulles Intl to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 29, 2025.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/187:30 amIAD - LAS
Nonstop4h 59mFrontier
Thu 8/2110:56 pmLAS - IAD
Nonstop4h 34mFrontier
Deal found 7/27$148
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/199:00 amIAD - LAS
Nonstop5h 25mUnited Airlines
Wed 11/191:20 pmLAS - IAD
Nonstop4h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/27$176
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/105:40 pmIAD - LAS
1 stop8h 53mHawaiian Airlines
Fri 11/147:25 amLAS - IAD
1 stop6h 48mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 7/29$200
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/155:52 pmIAD - LAS
1 stop8h 34mAlaska Airlines
Fri 9/197:47 pmLAS - IAD
1 stop18h 05mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/28$201
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/187:30 amIAD - LAX
1 stop19h 28mMultiple Airlines
Wed 8/209:22 amLAX - IAD
1 stop18h 08mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/28$213
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/288:00 amIAD - LAS
Nonstop4h 59mMultiple Airlines
Wed 9/311:55 amLAS - IAD
1 stop19h 42mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/27$222
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/55:52 pmIAD - SAN
Nonstop5h 27mHawaiian Airlines
Mon 9/88:33 amSAN - IAD
Nonstop5h 19mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 7/29$237
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/305:40 pmIAD - LAX
Nonstop5h 31mUnited Airlines
Tue 9/211:16 pmLAX - IAD
Nonstop5h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/28$237
This iWofly deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure iWofly is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/267:00 amIAD - SJC
1 stop10h 21mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/297:00 amSJC - IAD
1 stop7h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/28$243
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/2612:35 pmIAD - SAN
1 stop8h 48mUnited Airlines
Tue 9/29:45 pmSAN - IAD
Nonstop4h 58mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/26$243
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/47:00 amIAD - LAX
1 stop8h 13mFrontier
Tue 10/71:18 pmLAX - IAD
1 stop7h 27mFrontier
Deal found 7/28$245
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/107:00 amIAD - SAN
1 stop10h 48mMultiple Airlines
Sat 9/135:30 pmSAN - IAD
1 stop11h 03mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/28$248

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Dulles Intl to California that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated July 29, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to California that are best for you.

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Dulles Intl

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California

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Depart

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Price

Washington, D.C.Las Vegas

IAD - LAS

IADLAS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 8/18

7:30 am-9:29 am

Nonstop4h 59m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 8/21

10:56 pm-6:30 am

Nonstop4h 34m

$148

Washington, D.C.Las Vegas

IAD - LAS

IADLAS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 11/19

9:00 am-11:25 am

Nonstop5h 25m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 11/19

1:20 pm-8:50 pm

Nonstop4h 30m

$176

Washington, D.C.Las Vegas

IAD - LAS

IADLAS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 11/10

5:40 pm-11:33 pm

1 stop8h 53m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 11/14

7:25 am-5:13 pm

1 stop6h 48m

$200

Washington, D.C.Las Vegas

IAD - LAS

IADLAS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 9/15

5:52 pm-11:26 pm

1 stop8h 34m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 9/19

7:47 pm-4:52 pm

1 stop18h 05m

$201

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

IAD - LAX

IADLAX

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 8/18

7:30 am-11:58 pm

1 stop19h 28m

Los Angeles

Wed 8/20

9:22 am-6:30 am

1 stop18h 08m

$213

Washington, D.C.Las Vegas

IAD - LAS

IADLAS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 8/28

8:00 am-9:59 am

Nonstop4h 59m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 9/3

11:55 am-10:37 am

1 stop19h 42m

$222

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

IAD - LAX

IADLAX

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 8/30

5:40 pm-8:11 pm

Nonstop5h 31m

Los Angeles

Tue 9/2

11:16 pm-7:19 am

Nonstop5h 03m

$237

Washington, D.C.San Jose

IAD - SJC

IADSJC

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 8/26

7:00 am-2:21 pm

1 stop10h 21m

San Jose

Wed 10/29

7:00 am-5:13 pm

1 stop7h 13m

$243

Washington, D.C.San Diego

IAD - SAN

IADSAN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 8/26

12:35 pm-6:23 pm

1 stop8h 48m

San Diego

Tue 9/2

9:45 pm-5:43 am

Nonstop4h 58m

$243

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

IAD - LAX

IADLAX

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 10/4

7:00 am-12:13 pm

1 stop8h 13m

Los Angeles

Tue 10/7

1:18 pm-11:45 pm

1 stop7h 27m

$245

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Best time to book a flight from Dulles Intl to California

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to California (average of $246). Flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $326). 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 CA?

Find hourly flight availability from Dulles Intl to California. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 29, 2025.

When flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to California, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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

Explore weekly flight availability from Dulles Intl to California. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated July 29, 2025.

The most flights from IAD to USCA are scheduled on a Tuesday (38 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

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

Reviews of airlines servicing California

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to California. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to California. Reviews last updated July 29, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to California, such as Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,977 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.
Breeze Airways
8.0
Very good
190 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.8
Good
2,605 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.

Related info for your journey

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  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to California one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $80 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include United Airlines from $91 and Hawaiian Airlines from $95 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to California?

    The most popular route from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to California is Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl. You may also consider Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - San Francisco or Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Los Angeles.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to California?

    Consider Ethiopian Air (85%), Singapore Airlines (79%) or Egyptair (78%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to California.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to California?

    The cheapest flight price from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to California is $138. On average you can expect to pay $1,324. The most popular route, (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl), can usually be booked for $146.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Dulles Intl to California that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Dulles Intl to California flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Dulles Intl to California?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Dulles Intl to California.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Dulles Intl to California?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Dulles Intl to California 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 California?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to California (average of $246). Flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $326). 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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Top 8 airlines flying from Dulles Intl to California

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Dulles Intl to California. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated July 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$63Average$230FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$118Average$295FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$138Average$358FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
DeltaCheapest$167Average$413FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$198Average$429FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$199Average$388FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$217Average$476FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$246Average$491FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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