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12:52 pm - 11:10 pmLAS-IAD
7h 18m1 stop
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5:26 pm - 7:54 amIAD-LAS
17h 28m1 stop
$180Frontier
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Thu, Dec 4 - Sun, Dec 7
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8:59 am - 11:05 pmLAS-IAD
11h 06m1 stop
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6:58 pm - 8:38 amIAD-LAS
16h 40m1 stop
$183Multiple Airlines
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Fri, Dec 5 - Mon, Dec 8
American Airlines Logo
6:46 am - 4:49 pmSAN-IAD
7h 03m1 stop
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1:08 pm - 8:36 pmIAD-SAN
10h 28m1 stop
$236American Airlines
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Tue, Dec 2 - Tue, Jan 6
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5:37 pm - 6:06 amLAX-IAD
9h 29m1 stop
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7:34 am - 3:20 pmIAD-LAX
10h 46m1 stop
$236Alaska Airlines
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Fri, Dec 5 - Mon, Dec 8
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12:50 pm - 8:45 pmSAN-IAD
4h 55mnonstop
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5:55 pm - 8:33 pmIAD-SAN
5h 38mnonstop
$237United Airlines
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Wed, Dec 3 - Mon, Dec 8
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11:00 pm - 6:51 amLAX-IAD
4h 51mnonstop
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9:00 am - 11:50 amIAD-LAX
5h 50mnonstop
$237United Airlines
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Fri, Dec 5 - Fri, Dec 12
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10:30 am - 10:00 pmSAN-IAD
8h 30m2 stops
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5:45 pm - 10:25 pmIAD-SAN
7h 40m1 stop
$242Southwest
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Tue, Dec 9 - Wed, Dec 10
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6:35 am - 5:05 pmSJC-IAD
7h 30m1 stop
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7:40 am - 2:45 pmIAD-SJC
10h 05m1 stop
$251Southwest
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Wed, Dec 3 - Wed, Dec 10
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7:00 am - 5:30 pmSFO-IAD
7h 30m1 stop
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5:37 pm - 10:48 pmIAD-SFO
8h 11m1 stop
$254Alaska Airlines
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Wed, Dec 3 - Wed, Dec 10
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12:10 pm - 10:28 pmSFO-IAD
7h 18m1 stop
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11:30 am - 4:41 pmIAD-SFO
8h 11m1 stop
$255American Airlines
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Frontier flights from California to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport

Our best Frontier deals on California to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport flight tickets
Frontier
Dec 4
LAS12:52 pmLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl
7h 18m
1 stop
IAD11:10 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Dec 7
IAD5:26 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
17h 28m
1 stop
LAS7:54 amLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl
Frontier
Dec 3
LAS1:16 amLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl
14h 02m
2 stops
IAD6:18 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Dec 7
IAD5:45 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
19h 07m
1 stop
LAS9:52 pmLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl
Frontier
Dec 5
LAS8:59 amLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl
11h 06m
1 stop
IAD11:05 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Dec 8
IAD5:45 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
17h 11m
2 stops
LAS7:56 pmLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl

American Airlines flights from California to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport

Our best American Airlines deals on California to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport flight tickets
American Airlines
Dec 2
SAN6:46 amSan Diego
7h 03m
1 stop
IAD4:49 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Jan 6
IAD1:08 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
10h 28m
1 stop
SAN8:36 pmSan Diego
American Airlines
Dec 6
SFO12:10 pmSan Francisco
7h 18m
1 stop
IAD10:28 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Dec 13
IAD11:30 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
8h 11m
1 stop
SFO4:41 pmSan Francisco
American Airlines
Dec 3
SAN12:43 pmSan Diego
7h 25m
1 stop
IAD11:08 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Dec 11
IAD6:25 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
7h 45m
1 stop
SAN11:10 amSan Diego

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Las VegasWashington, D.C.

LAS - IAD

LASIAD

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 12/4

12:52 pm-11:10 pm

1 stop7h 18m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 12/7

5:26 pm-7:54 am

1 stop17h 28m

$180

Las VegasWashington, D.C.

LAS - IAD

LASIAD

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 12/5

8:59 am-11:05 pm

1 stop11h 06m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 12/8

6:58 pm-8:38 am

1 stop16h 40m

$183

San DiegoWashington, D.C.

SAN - IAD

SANIAD

San Diego

Tue 12/2

6:46 am-4:49 pm

1 stop7h 03m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 1/6

1:08 pm-8:36 pm

1 stop10h 28m

$236

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - IAD

LAXIAD

Los Angeles

Fri 12/5

5:37 pm-6:06 am

1 stop9h 29m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 12/8

7:34 am-3:20 pm

1 stop10h 46m

$236

San DiegoWashington, D.C.

SAN - IAD

SANIAD

San Diego

Wed 12/3

12:50 pm-8:45 pm

Nonstop4h 55m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 12/8

5:55 pm-8:33 pm

Nonstop5h 38m

$237

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - IAD

LAXIAD

Los Angeles

Fri 12/5

11:00 pm-6:51 am

Nonstop4h 51m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 12/12

9:00 am-11:50 am

Nonstop5h 50m

$237

San DiegoWashington, D.C.

SAN - IAD

SANIAD

San Diego

Tue 12/9

10:30 am-10:00 pm

2 stops8h 30m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 12/10

5:45 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop7h 40m

$242

San JoseWashington, D.C.

SJC - IAD

SJCIAD

San Jose

Wed 12/3

6:35 am-5:05 pm

1 stop7h 30m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 12/10

7:40 am-2:45 pm

1 stop10h 05m

$251

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - IAD

SFOIAD

San Francisco

Wed 12/3

7:00 am-5:30 pm

1 stop7h 30m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 12/10

5:37 pm-10:48 pm

1 stop8h 11m

$254

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - IAD

SFOIAD

San Francisco

Sat 12/6

12:10 pm-10:28 pm

1 stop7h 18m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 12/13

11:30 am-4:41 pm

1 stop8h 11m

$255

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

In general, May is the cheapest month to fly from California to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $327. If you aren’t able to travel to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport during the month of May, then flying in July is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $337.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

Our data shows that Thursday is the least expensive day to fly to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as $425. When flying out on a Sunday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from California to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport for around $578.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

Flying to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport from California in the afternoon is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as $386 when looking at flights departing in the afternoon. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying at noon when prices are $524 on average. Flights to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport from California at noon are generally more expensive because this time of day is more convenient for travelers’ schedules.

What is the cheapest California to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport from California when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport for around $390 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport from California for as low as $330 on momondo.

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There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on California to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

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$179

Fastest flight time

4h 19m

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The best one-way flight to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport from California in the past 72 hours is $179. The best round-trip flight deal from California to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $337.
The fastest flight from California to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport takes 4h 19m
Direct flights go from California to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport every day.
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    The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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6.3
8,112 reviews
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5.8
3,116 reviews
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7.9
8,002 reviews
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7.8
2,799 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $172Free CancellationRating
7.2
11,038 reviews
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Alaska AirlinesPriceFrom $227Free CancellationRating
8.0
11,237 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $227Free CancellationRating
7.4
8,998 reviews
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8.0
4,237 reviews
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