WashingtonLos AngelesFlight TimeIAD–LAX
Washington (Washington Dulles International Airport) to Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport).
The flight from Washington (IAD) to Los Angeles (LAX) takes 4h 58m on average, covering about 2,390 miles. Across 18 flights we tracked, the fastest was 4h 42m and the slowest 5h 11m, with United Airlines flying it most often.
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| Avg flight time | Distance | Fastest tracked | Airlines |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4h 58m | 2,390 mi | 4h 42m | 1 |
Airlines on this route
Captured airlines for IAD to LAX
Our current provider sample includes 8-9/day from IAD to LAX across 2 captured airlines.
- First departure
- 01:00
- Last departure
- 22:20
- Cadence
- ~every 2 hours
- Captured departures/day
- 13
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 7-8/day | Boeing 737, Boeing 757 · Seat map | 01:0007:0008:15 |
Aircraft we tracked
Methodology: figures are aggregated from 18 real flights on this route tracked between 2026-06-04 and 2026-06-19, sourced from live flight data. Updated daily as new flights are observed.
Route FAQ
How long is the flight from IAD to LAX?
The IAD to LAX flight takes 4h 58m on average based on 18 tracked flights.
How far is IAD from LAX?
IAD to LAX is about 2,390 miles by air.
Which airlines fly from IAD to LAX?
United Airlines flies the IAD to LAX route in our tracked route data.
What aircraft fly from IAD to LAX?
Aircraft observed on IAD to LAX include Boeing 737 MAX 9.