Dulles Intl

$65+ Cheap flights from California to Dulles Intl (IAD)

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LAX — IAD
Aug 4 — Aug 111
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Cheap flight deals from California to Dulles Intl

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Dulles Intl flight deals. Data was last updated July 30, 2025.

Round-trip from

$163
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$65
(CheapOair)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$337

Good round-trip deal

$330 or less

Good one-way deal

$192 or less
From California to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
One-way flight from California to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($43 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 July 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from California to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl.
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Cheapest flights from California to Dulles Intl
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Dulles Intl. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 30, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Fri 8/1511:00 pmLAS - IAD
Nonstop4h 34mFrontier
Mon 8/187:30 amIAD - LAS
Nonstop4h 59mFrontier
Deal found 7/30$163
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.
Wed 9/1710:45 pmLAS - IAD
Nonstop4h 35mUnited Airlines
Sun 9/217:59 pmIAD - LAS
Nonstop4h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/28$181
This Kiwi.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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/249:09 amSNA - IAD
1 stop6h 43mBreeze Airways
Sat 9/2710:00 amIAD - SNA
1 stop7h 44mBreeze Airways
Deal found 7/28$184
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Thu 10/306:00 amLAS - IAD
1 stop8h 13mHawaiian Airlines
Mon 11/35:40 pmIAD - LAS
1 stop8h 53mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 7/30$200
This Alaska 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/57:47 pmLAS - IAD
1 stop18h 05mAlaska Airlines
Mon 9/85:52 pmIAD - LAS
1 stop8h 34mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/29$201
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Thu 9/48:33 amSAN - IAD
Nonstop5h 19mAlaska Airlines
Fri 9/125:52 pmIAD - SAN
Nonstop5h 27mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/30$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 8/304:29 pmLAX - IAD
Nonstop5h 01mUnited Airlines
Wed 9/35:40 pmIAD - LAX
Nonstop5h 31mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/28$237
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/308:33 amSAN - IAD
Nonstop5h 14mHawaiian Airlines
Sat 9/67:00 amIAD - SAN
1 stop10h 16mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 7/29$241
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Fri 12/57:00 pmSAN - IAD
1 stop7h 16mUnited Airlines
Sat 12/69:00 amIAD - SAN
Nonstop5h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/30$242
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.
Tue 10/141:18 pmLAX - IAD
1 stop7h 27mFrontier
Tue 10/217:25 amIAD - LAX
1 stop7h 58mFrontier
Deal found 7/28$245
This FlightHub 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/2010:56 pmLAS - IAD
Nonstop4h 34mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/2412:06 pmIAD - LAS
1 stop8h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/28$249
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.
Thu 8/211:17 pmSAN - IAD
1 stop14h 13mMultiple Airlines
Sat 8/238:00 amIAD - SAN
1 stop15h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/28$254

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Customize your flight search to find flights from California 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 July 30, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

California

Fly to

Dulles Intl

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Las VegasWashington, D.C.

LAS - IAD

LASIAD

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 8/15

11:00 pm-6:34 am

Nonstop4h 34m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 8/18

7:30 am-9:29 am

Nonstop4h 59m

$163

Las VegasWashington, D.C.

LAS - IAD

LASIAD

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 9/17

10:45 pm-6:20 am

Nonstop4h 35m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 9/21

7:59 pm-9:58 pm

Nonstop4h 59m

$181

Santa AnaWashington, D.C.

SNA - IAD

SNAIAD

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 9/24

9:09 am-6:52 pm

1 stop6h 43m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 9/27

10:00 am-2:44 pm

1 stop7h 44m

$184

Las VegasWashington, D.C.

LAS - IAD

LASIAD

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 10/30

6:00 am-5:13 pm

1 stop8h 13m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 11/3

5:40 pm-11:33 pm

1 stop8h 53m

$200

Las VegasWashington, D.C.

LAS - IAD

LASIAD

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 9/5

7:47 pm-4:52 pm

1 stop18h 05m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 9/8

5:52 pm-11:26 pm

1 stop8h 34m

$201

San DiegoWashington, D.C.

SAN - IAD

SANIAD

San Diego

Thu 9/4

8:33 am-4:52 pm

Nonstop5h 19m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 9/12

5:52 pm-8:19 pm

Nonstop5h 27m

$237

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - IAD

LAXIAD

Los Angeles

Sat 8/30

4:29 pm-12:30 am

Nonstop5h 01m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 9/3

5:40 pm-8:11 pm

Nonstop5h 31m

$237

San DiegoWashington, D.C.

SAN - IAD

SANIAD

San Diego

Sat 8/30

8:33 am-4:47 pm

Nonstop5h 14m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 9/6

7:00 am-2:16 pm

1 stop10h 16m

$241

Las VegasWashington, D.C.

LAS - IAD

LASIAD

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 8/28

6:25 pm-12:33 pm

1 stop15h 08m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 9/1

8:00 am-9:59 am

Nonstop4h 59m

$242

San DiegoWashington, D.C.

SAN - IAD

SANIAD

San Diego

Fri 9/26

12:00 pm-10:06 pm

1 stop7h 06m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 9/28

9:00 am-11:24 am

Nonstop5h 24m

$243

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

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

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (average of $306). Flying from California to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport in April is currently the most expensive (average of $337). 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 CA to IAD?

Find hourly flight availability from California 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 July 30, 2025.

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

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

Explore weekly flight availability from California 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 July 30, 2025.

The most flights from USCA to IAD are scheduled on a Monday (33 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (9 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 July 30, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta from California to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport have to say. 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

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

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.

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

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.

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

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.
8.0
Very good

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

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.

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

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.

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

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.

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

    $65 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Breeze Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Frontier and United Airlines, with prices starting from $87 and $91, respectively.

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

    While on average a flight from California to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport is generally $1,334, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $138. When looking at the most popular route, (San Francisco - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl), you can expect to pay $257 for that flight.

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

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (average of $306). Flying from California to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport in April is currently the most expensive (average of $337). 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 9 airlines flying from California to Dulles Intl

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from California 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 July 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$48Average$181FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$114Average$272FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$138Average$382FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
DeltaCheapest$138Average$390FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$172Average$410FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$206Average$380FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$207Average$471FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Sun Country AirCheapest$218Average$279FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
United AirlinesCheapest$227Average$450FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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