Flights Dulles → Los Angeles
As of September 2026, economy flights from Dulles to Los Angeles have a typical range USD 241–978, median USD 443. Full range across all 203 offers: USD 201–3300. We analyzed 203 offers from 9 airlines in a single price check.
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Best offers by airline: Dulles → Los Angeles
Based on 203 offers · September 2026. Prices and availability change — run a live search to confirm.
Bag & seat fees: Dulles → Los Angeles
Add-on pricing from the cheapest available offer per airline · September 2026 · USD
| Airline | Carry-on | Checked bag | Seat selection |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | Included | USD 35 | — |
| Frontier Airlines | — | — | — |
| American Airlines | Included | USD 35 | — |
| Air New Zealand | Included | USD 30 | — |
| Alaska Airlines | Included | USD 35 | — |
| Delta | Included | USD 35 | — |
| Qantas | Included | USD 35 | — |
Fees are estimates from the prices we checked and may not reflect your specific itinerary, booking class, or payment method. Run a live search for exact pricing.
How much do flights from Dulles to Los Angeles cost?
Based on 203 offers · September 2026
Dulles to Los Angeles flights ranged from USD 201 to USD 3300 across 203 offers analyzed in September 2026. The chart below shows how prices distributed across all 203 offers.
These 203 offers (September 2026) span multiple departure dates and booking windows — your travel dates may fall anywhere in this distribution. Only a live search shows where your specific trip lands.
50% of offers priced between USD 331 and USD 631
What hidden fees do Dulles to Los Angeles flights charge?
Ancillary fees — bags, seat selection, and payment surcharges — can add 10–25% to the base fare on Dulles to Los Angeles routes. The breakdown below is based on 203 offers analyzed in September 2026.
| Carrier | Avg fee (USD) | % of base fare |
|---|---|---|
| UA | 45 | 10% |
| F9 | 10 | 4% |
| AA | 45 | 8% |
| NZ | 42 | 14% |
| AS | 45 | 9% |
| DL | 45 | 3% |
| QF | 50 | 9% |
Qantas: base ~USD 510 + fees USD 50 = ~USD 560 total. Delta Air Lines: base ~USD 933 + fees USD 45 = ~USD 978 total.
Qantas's USD 50 ancillary fees narrow the gap with Delta Air Lines's lower-fee model — the USD 423 base difference shrinks to USD 418 after fees. Always compare total cost, not just the advertised base fare.
Estimates based on median total minus average ancillary fee. Actual base fares vary by itinerary.Fee levels are relatively consistent across carriers on this route.
Run your search to see itemized fees for your itineraryWhich airline is cheapest from Dulles to Los Angeles?
9 airlines flew Dulles to Los Angeles in this dataset. Knowing the airline isn't enough — the typical fare range below shows how far prices swing on each one. Median and range include all fees we recorded.
Even on the cheapest airline (Frontier Airlines), fares ranged USD 219–231 in this snapshot. Your exact price depends on your dates and how far ahead you book — run a live search to see your number →
| Airline | Offers | Typical range (USD) | Median (USD) | Fees (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Frontier Airlines | 4 | 219–231 | 222 | 10 (5%) |
 Frontier | 3 | 226–322 | 240 | n/a |
 United | 4 | 260–339 | 265 | n/a |
 Air New Zealand | 7 | — | 310 | 42 (14%) |
 United Airlines | 119 | 230–701 | 371 | 45 (12%) |
 American Airlines | 21 | 377–693 | 534 | 45 (8%) |
 Alaska Airlines | 9 | 358–560 | 552 | 45 (8%) |
 Qantas | 2 | 539–581 | 560 | 50 (9%) |
 Delta Air Lines | 34 | 608–2270 | 978 | 45 (5%) |
Where do the best Dulles → Los Angeles prices come from?
We checked direct airlines, travel agencies, and meta-search for this route. On this route the lowest median came from travel agency sources, but the cheapest channel shifts by route and date — which is exactly why a live search across all of them wins.
We compare every airline and the major booking sites but never disclose which — that's our edge. Prices are the ones we observed and aren't official data from any platform. Run a live search and we bring you the cheapest, wherever it is.
Key facts: Dulles to Los Angeles flights
- Full-service carriers on Dulles–Los Angeles cost 2.2x more than budget airlines (USD 510 vs USD 231 median; overall median USD 443).
- QF charges 5.0x more in ancillary fees than F9 — USD 50 vs USD 10 avg per booking.
- The same route priced USD 326 apart depending on where it was booked — the lowest median was USD 371. We search every airline and the major booking sites at once so you always see that lowest price.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a flight from Dulles to Los Angeles cost?
- Based on 203 offers analyzed, Dulles to Los Angeles flights range from USD 201 to USD 3300, with a median price of USD 443. Search for your specific dates →
- What hidden fees should I expect on Dulles to Los Angeles flights?
- On average, ancillary fees (bags, seat selection) add USD 44 to the base fare on Dulles to Los Angeles flights. See itemized fees for your itinerary →
- Which airline is cheapest on Dulles to Los Angeles including all fees?
- Frontier Airlines has the lowest median fare on Dulles to Los Angeles at USD 222 (median across 4 offers in our snapshot). Check which airline wins on your dates →
- Which booking site has the cheapest Dulles–Los Angeles flights?
- It depends on your dates — no single site is always cheapest. We search every airline and the major booking sites at once (travel agencies and meta-search included) and surface whichever is lowest; the best median in this snapshot was USD 371. Run a live search and we'll find the cheapest for you →
- Why do prices vary so much on Dulles to Los Angeles routes?
- Dulles to Los Angeles has 9 airlines competing, creating a price range from USD 201 to USD 3300 across 203 offers. Prices on this route change with booking timing, advance purchase, and ancillary add-ons. Find where your trip lands in the distribution →
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