Direct flights from Los Angeles to Dulles LAX → IAD

American Airlines and United Airlines fly nonstop from Los Angeles (LAX) to Dulles (IAD), several times daily. The flight takes about 5h 13m and covers 2,283 miles (3,674 km). Arrivals run on time 80.9% at LAX and 83.7% at IAD — BTS data for the last three months, counting arrivals within 15 minutes of schedule. Schedule data from 14 July 2026.

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Departure Schedule typical week

Typical weekly schedule · 71 flights per week (~10 per day) · Updated 47d ago

American Airlines
15 flights per week (~2 per day)
Departs Terminal 4
Sat
08:00 → 15:59
Daily
21:01 → 05:00 21:03 → 05:01
United Airlines
56 flights per week (~8 per day)
Departs Terminal 7 Arrives Terminal 7
Sun, Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat
06:00 → 14:08
Daily
08:15 → 16:26 10:39 → 18:48 12:43 → 20:48 16:49 → 00:55 21:20 → 05:26 21:35 → 05:41
Sun, Mon, Tue, Thu
22:41 → 06:47
Sun, Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri
23:30 → 07:33

Frequently asked questions

Is there a direct flight from Los Angeles to Dulles?

Yes, American Airlines and United Airlines operate nonstop flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Dulles (IAD).

Which airlines fly direct from Los Angeles to Dulles?

American Airlines, United Airlines operate nonstop flights from Los Angeles to Dulles.

How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Dulles?

The nonstop flight from Los Angeles to Dulles takes ~5h 13m (approximately 3674 km).

How often do direct flights operate from Los Angeles to Dulles?

Nonstop flights from Los Angeles to Dulles operate multiple daily — 71 flights per week (~10 per day).

What is the on-time performance for flights from Los Angeles to Dulles?

Arrivals run on time 80.9% at LAX and 83.7% at IAD — BTS data for the last three months, counting arrivals within 15 minutes of schedule.

What days of the week are there direct flights from Los Angeles to Dulles?

Direct flights from Los Angeles to Dulles operate every day of the week. American Airlines flies daily and United Airlines flies daily.

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