Los AngelestoWashingtonFlight Time
LAX–IAD · Nonstop
Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) to Washington (Washington Dulles International Airport).
The nonstop flight from Los Angeles (LAX) to Washington (IAD) takes 4h 32m on average, covering about 2,283 miles. Across 6 flights we tracked, the fastest was 4h 23m and the slowest 4h 54m. 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 32m | 2,283 mi | Nonstop | 4h 23m | 1 |
Airlines on this route
Nonstop airlines from Los Angeles to Washington
United Airlines, American Airlines, and Alaska Airlines operate 8-9/day flights from LAX to IAD. Departures leave from Terminals 7 and 6 at LAX.
- First departure
- 06:00
- Last departure
- 23:30
- Cadence
- ~every 2 hours
- Scheduled departure times
- 12
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 7-8/day | Boeing 737, Boeing 757, Boeing 787 · Terminal 7 |
Aircraft we tracked
Flying the other way?
IAD to LAX flight time (6 tracked flights) →Flight times usually differ by direction — jet-stream winds make eastbound crossings faster than westbound ones.
Methodology: figures are aggregated from 6 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 Los Angeles to Washington?
The nonstop flight from Los Angeles (LAX) to Washington (IAD) takes 4h 32m on average. The fastest flight we have tracked took 4h 23m and the slowest 4h 54m.
How far is Los Angeles from Washington?
Los Angeles (LAX) to Washington (IAD) is about 2,283 miles by air.
Are there nonstop flights from Los Angeles to Washington?
Yes. United Airlines, American Airlines, and Alaska Airlines fly nonstop from Los Angeles (LAX) to Washington (IAD), with 8-9/day departures.
Which airlines fly from Los Angeles to Washington?
United Airlines, American Airlines, and Alaska Airlines fly nonstop from Los Angeles (LAX) to Washington (IAD).
What aircraft fly from Los Angeles to Washington?
The LAX–IAD route is flown with Boeing 737, Boeing 757, Boeing 787.
Route hubs
Nearby airport options
Near Los Angeles
- BUR - BurbankBob Hope Airport · 18 mi from LAXFlights from BUR
- SNA - Santa AnaJohn Wayne/Orange County Airport · 36 mi from LAXFlights from SNA
- ONT - OntarioOntario International Airport · 47 mi from LAXFlights from ONT
Near Washington
- DCA - WashingtonRonald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport · 24 mi from IADFlights to DCA
- BWI - BaltimoreBaltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport · 45 mi from IADFlights to BWI
- RIC - RichmondRichmond International Airport · 100 mi from IADFlights to RIC