WashingtonLos AngelesNonstop Flight TimeIAD–LAX
Washington (Washington Dulles International Airport) to Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport).
The nonstop flight from Washington (IAD) to Los Angeles (LAX) takes 4h 33m on average, covering about 2,283 miles. Across 5 flights we tracked, the fastest was 4h 28m and the slowest 4h 40m. The current schedule below is the better source for planned airline frequency.
Plan this routeAt a glance
| Avg flight time | Distance | Route type | Fastest tracked | Airlines |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4h 33m | 2,283 mi | Nonstop | 4h 28m | 1 |
Airlines on this route
Nonstop airlines from Washington to Los Angeles
United Airlines and American Airlines operate 8-9/day flights from IAD to LAX.
- First departure
- 01:00
- Last departure
- 22:20
- Cadence
- ~every 2 hours
- Scheduled departure times
- 13
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 7-8/day | Boeing 737, Boeing 757 · Seat map | 01:00 |
Aircraft we tracked
Flying the other way?
LAX to IAD flight time (5 tracked flights) →Flight times usually differ by direction — jet-stream winds make eastbound crossings faster than westbound ones.
Methodology: figures are aggregated from 5 real flights on this route, sourced from live flight data. Updated daily as new flights are observed.
Route FAQ
How long is the flight from Washington to Los Angeles?
The nonstop flight from Washington (IAD) to Los Angeles (LAX) takes 4h 33m on average. The fastest flight we have tracked took 4h 28m and the slowest 4h 40m.
How far is Washington from Los Angeles?
Washington (IAD) to Los Angeles (LAX) is about 2,283 miles by air.
Are there nonstop flights from Washington to Los Angeles?
Yes. United Airlines and American Airlines fly nonstop from Washington (IAD) to Los Angeles (LAX), with 8-9/day departures.
Which airlines fly from Washington to Los Angeles?
United Airlines and American Airlines fly nonstop from Washington (IAD) to Los Angeles (LAX).
What aircraft fly from Washington to Los Angeles?
The IAD–LAX route is flown with Boeing 737, Boeing 757.
Route hubs
Nearby airport options
Near Washington
- DCA - WashingtonRonald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport · 24 mi from IADFlights from DCA
- BWI - BaltimoreBaltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport · 45 mi from IADFlights from BWI
- RIC - RichmondRichmond International Airport · 100 mi from IADFlights from RIC
Near Los Angeles
- BUR - BurbankBob Hope Airport · 18 mi from LAXFlights to BUR
- SNA - Santa AnaJohn Wayne/Orange County Airport · 36 mi from LAXFlights to SNA
- ONT - OntarioOntario International Airport · 47 mi from LAXFlights to ONT