Dulles (IAD) to Los Angeles (LAX) flights
2 airlines fly nonstop from Dulles (IAD) to Los Angeles (LAX): American Airlines and United Airlines. The two airports are 2,284 miles (3,675 km) apart. American Airlines is in oneworld and United Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 64 ways to fly it with one stop, through Cincinnati, Saint Louis and Kansas City and more.
Airlines flying nonstop from IAD to LAX
- American Airlinesoneworld · bookable with 9 programsWho books it
- United AirlinesStar Alliance · bookable with 13 programsWho books it
Book IAD to LAX with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks United Airlines
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks United Airlines
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks American Airlines
- American AAdvantageBooks American Airlines
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks United Airlines
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks United Airlines
- British Airways ClubBooks American Airlines
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesBooks American Airlines
- Emirates SkywardsBooks United Airlines
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks United Airlines
- Finnair PlusBooks American Airlines
- Iberia ClubBooks American Airlines
- JAL Mileage BankBooks American Airlines
- JetBlue TrueBlueBooks United Airlines
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks United Airlines
- Qantas Frequent FlyerBooks American Airlines
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubBooks American Airlines
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks United Airlines
- TAP Miles&GoBooks United Airlines
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks United Airlines
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks United Airlines
- United MileagePlusBooks United Airlines
IAD to LAX with one stop
64 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Cincinnati (CVG)United Airlines, then Delta Air Lines
- Via Saint Louis (STL)United Airlines, then American Airlines and Southwest Airlines
- Via Kansas City (MCI)United Airlines the whole way
- Via Indianapolis (IND)United Airlines, then American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and 1 more
- Via Columbus (CMH)United Airlines the whole way+1
- Via Louisville (SDF)United Airlines, then Breeze Airways
- Via Palm Springs (PSP)United Airlines the whole way
- Via Las Vegas (LAS)Frontier Airlines and United Airlines the whole way
+3 - Via Albuquerque (ABQ)United Airlines, then American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and 1 more
- Via Denver (DEN)United Airlines the whole way+2
- Via Pittsburgh (PIT)United Airlines the whole way
- Via Vail (EGE)United Airlines the whole way
- Via Phoenix (PHX)United Airlines the whole way+2
- Via Chicago (ORD)United Airlines the whole way+1
- Via Nashville (BNA)United Airlines, then American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and 1 more
IAD to LAX: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from IAD to LAX?
American Airlines (oneworld) and United Airlines (Star Alliance) fly nonstop from Dulles (IAD) to Los Angeles (LAX).
How far is Dulles from Los Angeles by plane?
Dulles (IAD) and Los Angeles (LAX) are 2,284 miles (3,675 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book IAD to LAX award flights?
22 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles and 14 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
How many miles does IAD to LAX cost?
It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for IAD to LAX with taxes and fees.
Where can I connect between Dulles and Los Angeles?
The most direct connections are through Cincinnati (CVG), Saint Louis (STL), Kansas City (MCI), Indianapolis (IND) and Columbus (CMH). On 44 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example United Airlines through Kansas City.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.