Dulles Intl

$146+ Cheap flights from Irvine, CA to Dulles Intl (IAD)

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LAX — IAD
Feb 7 — Feb 141
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Cheap flight deals from Irvine to Dulles Intl

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Most accurate provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Most trusted provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Round-trip from

$255
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$146
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$397
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From Irvine to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
One-way flight from Irvine to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($56 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($9 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2026

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Cheapest flights from Irvine to Dulles Intl
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Irvine to Dulles Intl. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 8, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 1/173:58 pmLAX - IAD
1 stop15h 07mFrontier
Mon 1/196:00 amIAD - LAX
2 stops31h 54mFrontier
Deal found 1/6$255
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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.
Thu 1/158:34 amLAX - IAD
1 stop8h 30mFrontier
Sun 1/186:00 amIAD - LAX
1 stop9h 53mFrontier
Deal found 1/7$256
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/8. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 1/296:30 amLAX - IAD
1 stop6h 20mSouthwest
Wed 2/45:30 pmIAD - LAX
1 stop7h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 1/8$257
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 1/158:34 amLAX - IAD
1 stop8h 30mFrontier
Fri 1/166:00 amIAD - LAX
1 stop9h 53mFrontier
Deal found 1/7$258
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 1/1610:45 pmLAX - IAD
1 stop9h 22mFrontier
Mon 1/265:33 pmIAD - LAX
2 stops32h 58mFrontier
Deal found 1/6$259
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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.
Sat 2/1410:45 pmLAX - IAD
1 stop8h 30mFrontier
Sat 3/145:05 amIAD - LAX
1 stop11h 14mFrontier
Deal found 1/6$260
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/265:30 amLAX - IAD
1 stop9h 05mFrontier
Sun 4/59:19 amIAD - LAX
1 stop11h 44mFrontier
Deal found 1/7$261
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/28:50 amLAX - IAD
1 stop10h 05mSouthwest
Tue 2/104:30 pmIAD - LAX
1 stop7h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 1/7$263
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/56:00 amLAX - IAD
1 stop7h 00mSouthwest
Tue 2/104:30 pmIAD - LAX
1 stop7h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 1/7$264
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/259:12 amLAX - IAD
2 stops19h 12mMultiple Airlines
Mon 4/66:00 amIAD - LAX
1 stop9h 47mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/6$265
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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.
Mon 4/611:59 pmLAX - IAD
1 stop18h 14mFrontier
Fri 4/106:00 amIAD - LAX
1 stop9h 47mFrontier
Deal found 1/6$266

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Irvine to Dulles Intl 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 January 8, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Irvine to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

Irvine

Fly to

Dulles Intl

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - IAD

LAXIAD

Los Angeles

Tue 3/31

4:42 pm-12:45 am

Nonstop5h 03m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 4/7

8:53 pm-11:44 pm

Nonstop5h 51m

$257

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - IAD

LAXIAD

Los Angeles

Thu 1/29

5:45 am-4:50 pm

1 stop8h 05m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 2/4

5:30 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop7h 30m

$257

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - IAD

LAXIAD

Los Angeles

Fri 2/27

9:34 pm-5:26 am

Nonstop4h 52m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 3/2

7:13 pm-10:15 pm

Nonstop6h 02m

$257

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - IAD

LAXIAD

Los Angeles

Thu 2/19

10:15 am-6:06 pm

Nonstop4h 51m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 2/23

3:45 pm-6:42 pm

Nonstop5h 57m

$257

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - IAD

LAXIAD

Los Angeles

Wed 2/4

8:40 am-4:22 pm

Nonstop4h 42m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 2/7

8:25 am-11:25 am

Nonstop6h 00m

$257

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - IAD

LAXIAD

Los Angeles

Wed 2/4

8:45 am-9:55 pm

2 stops10h 10m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 2/7

7:00 am-2:00 pm

1 stop10h 00m

$262

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - IAD

LAXIAD

Los Angeles

Mon 2/2

8:50 am-9:55 pm

1 stop10h 05m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 2/10

5:30 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop7h 30m

$263

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - IAD

LAXIAD

Los Angeles

Wed 3/18

11:05 am-11:40 pm

1 stop9h 35m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 3/19

7:45 pm-12:15 am

1 stop7h 30m

$263

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - IAD

LAXIAD

Los Angeles

Thu 3/12

11:39 pm-7:29 am

Nonstop4h 50m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 3/21

10:05 pm-1:09 am

Nonstop6h 04m

$277

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - IAD

LAXIAD

Los Angeles

Sat 1/31

5:40 am-2:55 pm

1 stop6h 15m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 2/1

4:40 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop8h 10m

$277

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Best time to book a flight from Irvine to Dulles Intl

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Irvine to Dulles Intl. Price data was last updated on January 2, 2026.

Booking 81 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Irvine to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Irvine to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (average of $142). Flying from Irvine to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport in November is currently the most expensive (average of $267). 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 IR9 to IAD?

Find hourly flight availability from Irvine to Dulles Intl. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 8, 2026.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Irvine to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 31% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Irvine to Dulles Intl. Price data was last updated on January 3, 2026.

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

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

Explore weekly flight availability from Irvine to Dulles Intl. 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 January 8, 2026.

The most flights from IR9 to IAD are scheduled on a Thursday (28 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (15 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing Dulles Intl

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Dulles Intl. 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 Dulles Intl. Reviews last updated January 8, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Hawaiian Airlines from Irvine to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

It was a five hour flight and my seat did not recline. I have had three back surgeries and I’m solid bone for my L3 vertebrae all the way to my tailbone. My body has never hurt so much. There was no TV on this flight and only a small can of soda was free.

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

It was a five hour flight and my seat did not recline. I have had three back surgeries and I’m solid bone for my L3 vertebrae all the way to my tailbone. My body has never hurt so much. There was no TV on this flight and only a small can of soda was free.

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

It was a five hour flight and my seat did not recline. I have had three back surgeries and I’m solid bone for my L3 vertebrae all the way to my tailbone. My body has never hurt so much. There was no TV on this flight and only a small can of soda was free.

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

It was a five hour flight and my seat did not recline. I have had three back surgeries and I’m solid bone for my L3 vertebrae all the way to my tailbone. My body has never hurt so much. There was no TV on this flight and only a small can of soda was free.

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

It was a five hour flight and my seat did not recline. I have had three back surgeries and I’m solid bone for my L3 vertebrae all the way to my tailbone. My body has never hurt so much. There was no TV on this flight and only a small can of soda was free.

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

It was a five hour flight and my seat did not recline. I have had three back surgeries and I’m solid bone for my L3 vertebrae all the way to my tailbone. My body has never hurt so much. There was no TV on this flight and only a small can of soda was free.

Related info for your journey

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

    Airlines like United Airlines and Southwest fly from Irvine to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport in about 5h 03m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 3h 02m. The distance from Irvine to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport 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 Irvine to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Spirit Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $48. Frontier flights start at $72 while deals on Southwest start at $99 one-way.

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

    Before booking your flight to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport from Irvine, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Asiana Airlines (93%), Virgin Australia (88%), Air New Zealand( 87%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from Irvine to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport is $147. On average you can expect to pay $1,145. The most popular route, (Los Angeles - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl), can usually be booked for $180.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Irvine to Dulles Intl 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 Irvine to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Irvine to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (average of $142). Flying from Irvine to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport in November is currently the most expensive (average of $267). 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 Irvine to Dulles Intl

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Irvine to Dulles Intl. 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 January 8, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$72Average$189FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$126Average$281FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$138Average$326FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
DeltaCheapest$168Average$403FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$227Average$370FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$227Average$444FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$246Average$426FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$278Average$434FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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