Dulles Intl

$95+ Cheap flights from California to Dulles Intl (IAD)

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LAX — IAD
Mar 31 — Apr 71
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Cheap flight deals from California to Dulles Intl

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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$178
(Frontier)

One-way from

$95
(CheapOair)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$414

Good round-trip deal

$298 or less

Good one-way deal

$164 or less
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From California to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
One-way flight from California to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($34 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from California to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl.
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Cheapest flights from California to Dulles Intl
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Dulles Intl. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 26, 2025.

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 5/711:00 pmLAS - IAD
Nonstop4h 31mFrontier
Wed 5/218:01 amIAD - LAS
Nonstop5h 15mFrontier
Deal found 3/25$178
This Travelocity 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/611:00 pmLAS - IAD
Nonstop4h 31mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/95:00 pmIAD - LAS
1 stop8h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/25$214
This American Airlines 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/312:15 pmSJC - IAD
1 stop7h 27mAmerican Airlines
Sat 5/106:17 amIAD - SJC
1 stop7h 58mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/25$217
This Alaska Airlines 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/58:20 amLAX - IAD
Nonstop5h 05mAlaska Airlines
Tue 7/158:19 pmIAD - LAX
Nonstop5h 29mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/25$217
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/297:00 amLAS - IAD
Nonstop4h 33mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/33:55 pmIAD - LAS
Nonstop5h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/25$219
This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/156:35 amSJC - IAD
1 stop7h 10mSouthwest
Sat 4/195:05 amIAD - SJC
2 stops10h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 3/25$222
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/152:14 pmLAX - IAD
1 stop6h 45mUnited Airlines
Sun 4/2010:05 pmIAD - LAX
Nonstop5h 51mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/25$222
This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/305:15 amLAX - IAD
1 stop8h 35mSouthwest
Tue 6/35:30 pmIAD - LAX
1 stop7h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 3/25$223
This Trip.com 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/268:00 amLAX - IAD
Nonstop5h 00mHawaiian Airlines
Sat 5/35:38 pmIAD - LAX
Nonstop5h 49mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 3/25$226
This Alaska Airlines 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/166:15 amSJC - IAD
1 stop7h 43mAlaska Airlines
Wed 4/235:00 pmIAD - SJC
1 stop8h 30mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/25$236
This Alaska Airlines 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/66:38 amLAS - IAD
1 stop7h 44mAlaska Airlines
Fri 5/95:00 pmIAD - LAS
1 stop8h 24mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/25$238
This Hawaiian Airlines 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 Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/235:34 pmLAS - IAD
1 stop11h 09mHawaiian Airlines
Wed 4/305:00 pmIAD - LAS
1 stop8h 24mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 3/25$240

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Customize your flight search to find flights from California to Dulles Intl that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 26, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

California

Fly to

Dulles Intl

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Las VegasWashington, D.C.

LAS - IAD

LASIAD

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 5/7

11:00 pm-6:31 am

Nonstop4h 31m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 5/10

8:01 am-10:16 am

Nonstop5h 15m

$178

Las VegasWashington, D.C.

LAS - IAD

LASIAD

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 5/6

11:00 pm-6:31 am

Nonstop4h 31m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 5/9

5:00 pm-10:24 pm

1 stop8h 24m

$214

San JoseWashington, D.C.

SJC - IAD

SJCIAD

San Jose

Sat 5/3

12:15 pm-10:42 pm

1 stop7h 27m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 5/10

6:17 am-11:15 am

1 stop7h 58m

$217

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - IAD

LAXIAD

Los Angeles

Sat 7/5

8:20 am-4:25 pm

Nonstop5h 05m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 7/15

8:19 pm-10:48 pm

Nonstop5h 29m

$217

Las VegasWashington, D.C.

LAS - IAD

LASIAD

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 4/29

7:00 am-2:33 pm

Nonstop4h 33m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 5/3

3:55 pm-6:12 pm

Nonstop5h 17m

$219

San JoseWashington, D.C.

SJC - IAD

SJCIAD

San Jose

Tue 4/15

6:35 am-4:45 pm

1 stop7h 10m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 4/19

5:05 am-12:45 pm

2 stops10h 40m

$222

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - IAD

LAXIAD

Los Angeles

Tue 4/15

2:14 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop6h 45m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 4/20

10:05 pm-12:56 am

Nonstop5h 51m

$222

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - IAD

LAXIAD

Los Angeles

Fri 5/30

5:15 am-4:50 pm

1 stop8h 35m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 6/7

7:00 pm-11:10 pm

1 stop7h 10m

$223

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - IAD

LAXIAD

Los Angeles

Sat 4/26

8:00 am-4:00 pm

Nonstop5h 00m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 5/3

5:38 pm-8:27 pm

Nonstop5h 49m

$226

San JoseWashington, D.C.

SJC - IAD

SJCIAD

San Jose

Wed 4/16

6:15 am-4:58 pm

1 stop7h 43m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 4/23

5:00 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop8h 30m

$236

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

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (average of $309). Flying from California to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $385). 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 CA to IAD?

Find hourly flight availability from California to Dulles Intl. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 26, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from California to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport as you normally would.

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

Explore weekly flight availability from California to Dulles Intl. 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 26, 2025.

The most flights from USCA to IAD are scheduled on a Monday (33 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (8 on average).

Rainfall in Dulles Intl by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport ranges from 2.6 - 4.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.0 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport when rainfall is around 2.6 in.

Temperature in Dulles Intl by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport, 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 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 35.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Dulles Intl

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Dulles Intl. 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 Dulles Intl. Reviews last updated March 26, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta from California to Washington, D.C.. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Related info for your journey

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

    $95 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Frontier. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Hawaiian Airlines and Southwest, with prices starting from $108 and $109, respectively.

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

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    Before booking your flight to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport from California, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Ethiopian Air (95%), Air China (94%), Asiana Airlines( 93%).

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

    While on average a flight from California to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport is generally $991, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $113. When looking at the most popular route, (San Francisco - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl), you can expect to pay $257 for that flight.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from California to Dulles Intl?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from California to Dulles Intl?

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (average of $309). Flying from California to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $385). 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 California to Dulles Intl

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from California to Dulles Intl. 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 26, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$48Average$249FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$125Average$257FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$138Average$410FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$140Average$408FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Sun Country AirCheapest$157Average$372FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$158Average$312FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
American AirlinesCheapest$216Average$461FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$227Average$477FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$231Average$509FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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