Dulles Intl

$83+ Cheap flights from California to Dulles Intl (IAD)

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LAX — IAD
may. 25 — jun. 11
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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 mayo 20, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$172
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$83
(Frontier)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$336

Good round-trip deal

$283 or less

Good one-way deal

$150 or less
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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 May 2025
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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 mayo 20, 2025.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/18. 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.
sáb. 5/243:25 pmLAS - IAD
1 stop18h 07mFrontier
sáb. 5/317:25 amIAD - LAS
Nonstop5h 15mFrontier
Deal found 5/18$172
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/20. 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.
vie. 5/308:00 amLAX - IAD
Nonstop5h 14mAlaska Airlines
vie. 5/307:25 pmIAD - LAX
Nonstop5h 38mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 5/20$191
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/19. 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.
mié. 5/2810:40 pmLAX - IAD
Nonstop4h 49mUnited Airlines
vie. 5/308:15 amIAD - LAX
Nonstop5h 16mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/19$197
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/20. 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.
jue. 8/288:30 amLAS - IAD
Nonstop4h 39mUnited Airlines
sáb. 9/67:59 pmIAD - LAS
Nonstop4h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/20$204
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/20. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 8/17:00 amLAS - IAD
1 stop8h 59mMultiple Airlines
mar. 8/57:30 amIAD - LAS
Nonstop4h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/20$210
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lun. 6/212:39 pmLAX - IAD
1 stop7h 55mFrontier
lun. 7/284:24 pmIAD - LAX
1 stop8h 06mFrontier
Deal found 5/19$213
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/19. 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.
dom. 5/259:35 amLAX - IAD
1 stop11h 24mHawaiian Airlines
sáb. 5/317:25 pmIAD - LAX
Nonstop5h 38mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 5/19$218
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/19. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 6/267:45 pmLAX - IAD
1 stop7h 45mMultiple Airlines
vie. 7/45:34 pmIAD - LAX
Nonstop5h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/19$219
This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/19. 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 Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 5/287:37 pmONT - IAD
1 stop7h 18mFrontier
jue. 5/2910:52 amIAD - ONT
1 stop11h 51mFrontier
Deal found 5/19$219
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/18. 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.
mié. 7/307:00 amLAS - IAD
1 stop8h 59mAlaska Airlines
sáb. 8/95:25 pmIAD - LAS
1 stop19h 12mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 5/18$233
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/19. 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.
jue. 8/147:04 pmSAN - IAD
1 stop8h 30mFrontier
dom. 8/177:30 amIAD - SAN
1 stop7h 38mFrontier
Deal found 5/19$239
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/19. 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.
mié. 8/2010:15 pmSAN - IAD
Nonstop4h 58mUnited Airlines
mié. 8/2712:35 pmIAD - SAN
1 stop8h 48mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/19$243

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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

mar. 7/22

11:00 pm-6:34 am

Nonstop4h 34m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

sáb. 7/26

7:30 am-9:29 am

Nonstop4h 59m

$176

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - IAD

LAXIAD

Los Angeles

vie. 5/30

8:00 am-4:14 pm

Nonstop5h 14m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

vie. 5/30

7:25 pm-10:03 pm

Nonstop5h 38m

$191

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - IAD

LAXIAD

Los Angeles

mié. 5/28

10:40 pm-6:29 am

Nonstop4h 49m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

vie. 5/30

8:15 am-10:31 am

Nonstop5h 16m

$197

Las VegasWashington, D.C.

LAS - IAD

LASIAD

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

mié. 7/2

1:15 pm-8:40 pm

Nonstop4h 25m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

mar. 7/8

10:10 pm-12:14 am

Nonstop5h 04m

$211

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - IAD

LAXIAD

Los Angeles

lun. 6/2

12:39 pm-11:34 pm

1 stop7h 55m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

lun. 7/28

4:24 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop8h 06m

$213

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - IAD

LAXIAD

Los Angeles

dom. 5/25

9:35 am-11:59 pm

1 stop11h 24m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

sáb. 5/31

7:25 pm-10:03 pm

Nonstop5h 38m

$218

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - IAD

LAXIAD

Los Angeles

jue. 6/26

7:45 pm-6:30 am

1 stop7h 45m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

vie. 7/4

5:34 pm-8:10 pm

Nonstop5h 36m

$219

OntarioWashington, D.C.

ONT - IAD

ONTIAD

Ontario

vie. 5/30

7:37 pm-5:55 am

1 stop7h 18m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

lun. 6/2

7:30 am-12:20 pm

1 stop7h 50m

$220

Las VegasWashington, D.C.

LAS - IAD

LASIAD

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

mié. 7/30

7:00 am-6:59 pm

1 stop8h 59m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

sáb. 8/9

5:25 pm-9:37 am

1 stop19h 12m

$233

San DiegoWashington, D.C.

SAN - IAD

SANIAD

San Diego

jue. 8/14

7:04 pm-6:34 am

1 stop8h 30m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

dom. 8/17

7:30 am-12:08 pm

1 stop7h 38m

$239

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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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (average of $309). Flying from California to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $363). 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 mayo 20, 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 mayo 20, 2025.

The most flights from USCA to IAD are scheduled on a Tuesday (38 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

Rainfall in Dulles Intl by month

Plan your trip to Dulles Intl by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport ranges from 2.6 - 4.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.0 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport when rainfall is around 2.6 in.

Temperature in Dulles Intl by month

Plan your trip to Dulles Intl by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 35.6 F).

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 mayo 20, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from California to Washington, D.C.. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
8.0
Very good

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

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

    $83 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Frontier. You may also be able to find cheap deals on United Airlines and Southwest, with prices starting from $106 and $109, 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 $1,163, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $98. When looking at the most popular route, (Los Angeles - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl), you can expect to pay $196 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (average of $309). Flying from California to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $363). 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 mayo 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$48Average$228FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$123Average$352FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
FrontierCheapest$126Average$220FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$168Average$404FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$206Average$376FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$216Average$446FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Sun Country AirCheapest$218Average$515FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
United AirlinesCheapest$227Average$464FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$256Average$492FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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