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$101+ Cheap flights from Dulles Intl (IAD) to California

IAD — LAX
Oct 7 — Oct 141
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Fri 10/166:00 am -
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Mon 10/1910:43 pm -
Nonstop4h 37m
Deal found 9/2$183
Sun 10/116:00 am -
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Deal found 9/4$184
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1 stop6h 53m
Deal found 9/3$186
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1 stop10h 23m
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Deal found 9/3$187
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Sat 10/310:46 pm -
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Deal found 9/4$192
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Deal found 9/2$193
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Deal found 9/2$194
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Nonstop5h 04m
Sat 10/1710:43 pm -
Nonstop4h 37m
Deal found 9/3$196
Thu 9/2412:30 pm -
1 stop9h 09m
Wed 9/302:30 pm -
1 stop12h 50m
Deal found 9/2$252

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$182
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$101
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$342

Good round-trip deal

$323 or less

Good one-way deal

$203 or less
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From Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to California
One-way flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to California
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($44 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($9 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2026
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Washington, D.C.San Jose

IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - SJC San Jose

IADSJC

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 10/21

7:02 am-2:18 pm

1 stop10h 16m

San Jose

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$153

Washington, D.C.San Jose

IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - SJC San Jose

IADSJC

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 10/25

7:05 am-2:12 pm

1 stop10h 07m

San Jose

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$153

Washington, D.C.San Jose

IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - SJC San Jose

IADSJC

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 9/30

7:00 am-3:51 pm

1 stop11h 51m

San Jose

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$153

Washington, D.C.San Jose

IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - SJC San Jose

IADSJC

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 9/16

6:15 am-11:46 am

1 stop8h 31m

San Jose

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$158

Washington, D.C.San Jose

IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - SJC San Jose

IADSJC

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 9/16

7:25 am-2:01 pm

1 stop9h 36m

San Jose

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$158

Washington, D.C.San Jose

IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - SJC San Jose

IADSJC

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 10/30

7:24 pm-11:20 am

1 stop18h 56m

San Jose

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$158

Washington, D.C.San Jose

IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - SJC San Jose

IADSJC

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 11/1

6:46 pm-9:21 am

1 stop17h 35m

San Jose

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$158

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - LAX Los Angeles

IADLAX

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 11/25

10:10 pm-12:59 am

Nonstop5h 49m

Los Angeles

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$159

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - LAX Los Angeles

IADLAX

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 10/30

6:39 am-9:31 am

Nonstop5h 52m

Los Angeles

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$159

Washington, D.C.San Jose

IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - SJC San Jose

IADSJC

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 10/22

6:13 am-12:47 pm

1 stop9h 34m

San Jose

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$163

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to California

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 $381). Flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to California in June is currently the most expensive (average of $521). 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?

When flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to California, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 8% versus a flight at noon.

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

The most flights from IAD to USCA are scheduled on a Monday (24 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 on average).

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

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.
Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to California flights typically cost between $258 and $468 in October.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $258 on Frontier (Oct 5-Oct 14).

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

The best time to book flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to California is 88 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to California?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to California flight should consider departing on Saturday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing California

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to California, such as Alaska Airlines,Delta, andUnited Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Chris,Aug 2026

GEG - SFO

Our flight was delayed multiple times over the course of the day for a total of almost ten hours. It was supposed to be a two-hour flight from San Francisco to Spokane. It turned into a nightmare of waiting all day in the airport, not knowing whether we would fly or not, whether we would miss my son's wedding and lose the expenses already incurred for car rental and accommodations. The Alaska staff seemed clueless and never gave us any convincing or definitive information. The airline offered food vouchers and discounts on future flights to make up for the trouble. However, the information about these concessions was not timely, nor were the vouchers themselves very useful. We were a family group of four people. The airline decided to give us one food voucher for $96, which is barely enough for four to get a sandwich and a drink each. Only by persistently addressing the airport food retailers were we able to get anything at all. Then, taking the exact opposite approach, the airline sent me, the original purchaser of all four tickets and the only email account they had, four vouchers for $150 each in the names of each of the four passengers. So, any one of us could get a discount on a future flight with Alaska in that amount. But I originally paid for all the tickets. It makes no sense, except to suggest that Alaska chooses the way to distribute vouchers that seems most likely to minimize the probability that they will be utilized. In my opinion, I should be offered a total refund for the ordeal we were forced to endure or at least a discount voucher for the entire $600.

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Chris,Aug 2026

GEG - SFO

Our flight was delayed multiple times over the course of the day for a total of almost ten hours. It was supposed to be a two-hour flight from San Francisco to Spokane. It turned into a nightmare of waiting all day in the airport, not knowing whether we would fly or not, whether we would miss my son's wedding and lose the expenses already incurred for car rental and accommodations. The Alaska staff seemed clueless and never gave us any convincing or definitive information. The airline offered food vouchers and discounts on future flights to make up for the trouble. However, the information about these concessions was not timely, nor were the vouchers themselves very useful. We were a family group of four people. The airline decided to give us one food voucher for $96, which is barely enough for four to get a sandwich and a drink each. Only by persistently addressing the airport food retailers were we able to get anything at all. Then, taking the exact opposite approach, the airline sent me, the original purchaser of all four tickets and the only email account they had, four vouchers for $150 each in the names of each of the four passengers. So, any one of us could get a discount on a future flight with Alaska in that amount. But I originally paid for all the tickets. It makes no sense, except to suggest that Alaska chooses the way to distribute vouchers that seems most likely to minimize the probability that they will be utilized. In my opinion, I should be offered a total refund for the ordeal we were forced to endure or at least a discount voucher for the entire $600.

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Chris,Aug 2026

GEG - SFO

Our flight was delayed multiple times over the course of the day for a total of almost ten hours. It was supposed to be a two-hour flight from San Francisco to Spokane. It turned into a nightmare of waiting all day in the airport, not knowing whether we would fly or not, whether we would miss my son's wedding and lose the expenses already incurred for car rental and accommodations. The Alaska staff seemed clueless and never gave us any convincing or definitive information. The airline offered food vouchers and discounts on future flights to make up for the trouble. However, the information about these concessions was not timely, nor were the vouchers themselves very useful. We were a family group of four people. The airline decided to give us one food voucher for $96, which is barely enough for four to get a sandwich and a drink each. Only by persistently addressing the airport food retailers were we able to get anything at all. Then, taking the exact opposite approach, the airline sent me, the original purchaser of all four tickets and the only email account they had, four vouchers for $150 each in the names of each of the four passengers. So, any one of us could get a discount on a future flight with Alaska in that amount. But I originally paid for all the tickets. It makes no sense, except to suggest that Alaska chooses the way to distribute vouchers that seems most likely to minimize the probability that they will be utilized. In my opinion, I should be offered a total refund for the ordeal we were forced to endure or at least a discount voucher for the entire $600.

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Chris,Aug 2026

GEG - SFO

Our flight was delayed multiple times over the course of the day for a total of almost ten hours. It was supposed to be a two-hour flight from San Francisco to Spokane. It turned into a nightmare of waiting all day in the airport, not knowing whether we would fly or not, whether we would miss my son's wedding and lose the expenses already incurred for car rental and accommodations. The Alaska staff seemed clueless and never gave us any convincing or definitive information. The airline offered food vouchers and discounts on future flights to make up for the trouble. However, the information about these concessions was not timely, nor were the vouchers themselves very useful. We were a family group of four people. The airline decided to give us one food voucher for $96, which is barely enough for four to get a sandwich and a drink each. Only by persistently addressing the airport food retailers were we able to get anything at all. Then, taking the exact opposite approach, the airline sent me, the original purchaser of all four tickets and the only email account they had, four vouchers for $150 each in the names of each of the four passengers. So, any one of us could get a discount on a future flight with Alaska in that amount. But I originally paid for all the tickets. It makes no sense, except to suggest that Alaska chooses the way to distribute vouchers that seems most likely to minimize the probability that they will be utilized. In my opinion, I should be offered a total refund for the ordeal we were forced to endure or at least a discount voucher for the entire $600.

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Chris,Aug 2026

GEG - SFO

Our flight was delayed multiple times over the course of the day for a total of almost ten hours. It was supposed to be a two-hour flight from San Francisco to Spokane. It turned into a nightmare of waiting all day in the airport, not knowing whether we would fly or not, whether we would miss my son's wedding and lose the expenses already incurred for car rental and accommodations. The Alaska staff seemed clueless and never gave us any convincing or definitive information. The airline offered food vouchers and discounts on future flights to make up for the trouble. However, the information about these concessions was not timely, nor were the vouchers themselves very useful. We were a family group of four people. The airline decided to give us one food voucher for $96, which is barely enough for four to get a sandwich and a drink each. Only by persistently addressing the airport food retailers were we able to get anything at all. Then, taking the exact opposite approach, the airline sent me, the original purchaser of all four tickets and the only email account they had, four vouchers for $150 each in the names of each of the four passengers. So, any one of us could get a discount on a future flight with Alaska in that amount. But I originally paid for all the tickets. It makes no sense, except to suggest that Alaska chooses the way to distribute vouchers that seems most likely to minimize the probability that they will be utilized. In my opinion, I should be offered a total refund for the ordeal we were forced to endure or at least a discount voucher for the entire $600.

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Chris,Aug 2026

GEG - SFO

Our flight was delayed multiple times over the course of the day for a total of almost ten hours. It was supposed to be a two-hour flight from San Francisco to Spokane. It turned into a nightmare of waiting all day in the airport, not knowing whether we would fly or not, whether we would miss my son's wedding and lose the expenses already incurred for car rental and accommodations. The Alaska staff seemed clueless and never gave us any convincing or definitive information. The airline offered food vouchers and discounts on future flights to make up for the trouble. However, the information about these concessions was not timely, nor were the vouchers themselves very useful. We were a family group of four people. The airline decided to give us one food voucher for $96, which is barely enough for four to get a sandwich and a drink each. Only by persistently addressing the airport food retailers were we able to get anything at all. Then, taking the exact opposite approach, the airline sent me, the original purchaser of all four tickets and the only email account they had, four vouchers for $150 each in the names of each of the four passengers. So, any one of us could get a discount on a future flight with Alaska in that amount. But I originally paid for all the tickets. It makes no sense, except to suggest that Alaska chooses the way to distribute vouchers that seems most likely to minimize the probability that they will be utilized. In my opinion, I should be offered a total refund for the ordeal we were forced to endure or at least a discount voucher for the entire $600.

Related info for your journey

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

    There are many flights that can get you from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to California in 5h 49m. Fly via United Airlines, Delta, or Alaska Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to California is about 2282 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • 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 $84 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Southwest from $92 and American Airlines from $93 one-way.

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

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

    Consider Egyptair (94%), American Airlines (91%) or Cathay Pacific (90%) 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 $148. On average you can expect to pay $1,343. The most popular route, (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl), can usually be booked for $140.

  • 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 $381). Flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to California in June is currently the most expensive (average of $521). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$108Average$318FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
DeltaCheapest$131Average$441FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$148Average$434FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
FrontierCheapest$151Average$375FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$227Average$520FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$236Average$426FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$237Average$482FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
JetBlueCheapest$260Average$435FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%

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