Track Los Angeles to Washington Flights
Get SMS alerts for LAX-IAD/DCA flights. West Coast to the capital.
Track This RouteOutbound
4 hours 40 minutes
Return
5 hours 15 minutes
Daily Flights
10+
Airlines
5
Timezone note
Washington is 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles (Eastern vs Pacific Time).
About this route
Los Angeles to Washington flights
Los Angeles to Washington is a premier transcontinental route serving government, media, and lobbying traffic between the West Coast and the nation's capital. Premium cabin service is a priority — several carriers offer lie-flat seats on this corridor to compete for business travelers making the full coast-to-coast trek.
Dulles (IAD) handles most of the widebody transcontinental traffic, while Reagan National (DCA) — closer to downtown — serves smaller-gauge aircraft. The 3-hour timezone difference and 5-hour flight mean red-eye flights are common. Landing alerts are essential for drivers meeting early-morning arrivals at either airport.
How it works
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions.
How long is the LAX to Washington flight?
About 4 hours 40 minutes eastbound and 5 hours 15 minutes westbound.
Which airlines fly LA to Washington?
Delta, American, United, JetBlue, and Spirit serve IAD and/or DCA.
What's the time difference?
Washington is 3 hours ahead of LA (Eastern vs Pacific Time).
Know when they land in Washington
Avoid waiting at arrivals. Get a text the moment their Los Angeles to Washington flight touches down.
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