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$107+ Cheap flights from Dulles Intl (IAD) to California

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IAD — LAX
Mar 30 — Apr 61
Sun 3/30
Sun 4/6
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Average price

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This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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.
Wed 5/78:01 amIAD - LAS
Nonstop5h 15mFrontier
Sat 5/1711:00 pmLAS - IAD
Nonstop4h 31mFrontier
Deal found 3/25$178
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/28:01 amIAD - LAS
Nonstop5h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/66:38 amLAS - IAD
1 stop7h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/24$192
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/197:31 amIAD - LAX
Nonstop5h 54mHawaiian Airlines
Sat 4/268:00 amLAX - IAD
Nonstop5h 00mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 3/24$210
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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.
Sun 4/209:00 amIAD - LAX
Nonstop5h 55mUnited Airlines
Sat 4/266:50 amLAX - IAD
Nonstop5h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/23$212
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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 Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/235:00 pmIAD - SJC
1 stop8h 30mHawaiian Airlines
Wed 4/306:15 amSJC - IAD
1 stop7h 23mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 3/23$216
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
Tue 5/63:55 pmIAD - LAS
Nonstop5h 17mUnited Airlines
Tue 5/138:25 amLAS - IAD
Nonstop4h 33mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/24$217
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/235:30 pmIAD - SJC
1 stop8h 05mSouthwest
Wed 4/306:35 amSJC - IAD
1 stop7h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 3/24$217
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
Sun 4/207:31 amIAD - LAX
Nonstop5h 54mAlaska Airlines
Wed 4/308:00 amLAX - IAD
Nonstop5h 00mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/24$217
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/106:17 amIAD - SJC
1 stop10h 08mAmerican Airlines
Tue 8/267:28 pmSJC - IAD
2 stops10h 16mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/24$222
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Tue 4/2910:00 amIAD - LAS
1 stop9h 40mHawaiian Airlines
Fri 5/27:08 amLAS - IAD
1 stop7h 51mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 3/24$226
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/305:35 pmIAD - LAX
1 stop8h 55mSouthwest
Tue 6/38:45 amLAX - IAD
1 stop10h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 3/23$228
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Sat 5/37:00 amIAD - LAS
1 stop10h 59mAlaska Airlines
Sat 5/106:00 amLAS - IAD
1 stop7h 00mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/24$229

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to California that are best for you.

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Washington, D.C.Las Vegas

IAD - LAS

IADLAS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 5/7

8:01 am-10:16 am

Nonstop5h 15m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 5/17

11:00 pm-6:31 am

Nonstop4h 31m

$178

Washington, D.C.Las Vegas

IAD - LAS

IADLAS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 5/2

8:01 am-10:16 am

Nonstop5h 15m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 5/6

6:38 am-5:22 pm

1 stop7h 44m

$192

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

IAD - LAX

IADLAX

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 4/19

7:31 am-10:25 am

Nonstop5h 54m

Los Angeles

Sat 4/26

8:00 am-4:00 pm

Nonstop5h 00m

$210

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

IAD - LAX

IADLAX

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 4/20

9:00 am-11:55 am

Nonstop5h 55m

Los Angeles

Sat 4/26

6:50 am-2:50 pm

Nonstop5h 00m

$212

Washington, D.C.San Jose

IAD - SJC

IADSJC

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 4/23

5:00 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop8h 30m

San Jose

Wed 4/30

6:15 am-4:38 pm

1 stop7h 23m

$216

Washington, D.C.San Jose

IAD - SJC

IADSJC

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 4/23

5:30 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop8h 05m

San Jose

Wed 4/30

6:35 am-4:45 pm

1 stop7h 10m

$217

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

IAD - LAX

IADLAX

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 4/20

7:31 am-10:25 am

Nonstop5h 54m

Los Angeles

Wed 4/30

8:00 am-4:00 pm

Nonstop5h 00m

$217

Washington, D.C.Las Vegas

IAD - LAS

IADLAS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 5/6

3:55 pm-6:12 pm

Nonstop5h 17m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 5/13

8:25 am-3:58 pm

Nonstop4h 33m

$217

Washington, D.C.San Jose

IAD - SJC

IADSJC

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 5/10

6:17 am-1:25 pm

1 stop10h 08m

San Jose

Tue 8/26

7:28 pm-8:44 am

2 stops10h 16m

$222

Washington, D.C.Las Vegas

IAD - LAS

IADLAS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 4/29

10:00 am-4:40 pm

1 stop9h 40m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 5/2

7:08 am-5:59 pm

1 stop7h 51m

$226

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to California

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to California?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to California (average of $246). Flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $330). 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 IAD to CA?

Find hourly flight availability from Dulles Intl to California. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 25, 2025.

When flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to California, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to California

Explore weekly flight availability from Dulles Intl to California. 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 March 25, 2025.

The most flights from IAD to USCA are scheduled on a Friday (46 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (21 on average).

Rainfall in California by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in California ranges from 0.0 - 3.4 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit California when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in California by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to California, 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 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing California

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to California. 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 California. Reviews last updated March 25, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from Washington, D.C. to California by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,785 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,785 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,785 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,272 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,785 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,890 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,785 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
Breeze Airways
8.0
Very good
156 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,785 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,330 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,785 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $107 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include United Airlines from $109 and Hawaiian Airlines from $115 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to California?

    The most popular route from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to California is Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl. You may also consider Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Los Angeles or Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - San Francisco.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to California?

    Consider Egyptair (100%), Air China (91%) or Virgin Australia (90%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to California.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to California?

    The cheapest flight price from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to California is $113. On average you can expect to pay $1,623. The most popular route, (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl), can usually be booked for $217.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Dulles Intl to California that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Dulles Intl to California flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

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    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Dulles Intl to California.

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    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Dulles Intl to California 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 Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to California?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to California (average of $246). Flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $330). 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 Dulles Intl to California

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from Dulles Intl to California. 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 March 25, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$63Average$226FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$119Average$422FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
FrontierCheapest$120Average$222FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$148Average$391FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
Sun Country AirCheapest$158Average$339FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$197Average$404FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$198Average$430FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$206Average$544FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$216Average$499FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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