Los Angeles to Washington awards.
2,283 miles · ~4h 36m estimated flight time
About this route
Airlines serving both Los Angeles and Washington include British Airways, Qatar Airways, Virgin Atlantic and 13 more. We don't publish an award chart for this city pair yet, so use the search tool below to check live award pricing and availability across every program that flies it.
Airlines serving these airports
These carriers serve both LAX and IAD, non-stop or via a connecting hub.
British Airways
BA
Qatar Airways
QR
Virgin Atlantic
VS
JetBlue
B6
United Airlines
UA
TAP Air Portugal
TP
Aer Lingus
EI
Breeze Airways
MX
Alaska Airlines
AS
Emirates
EK
Southwest Airlines
WN
Turkish Airlines
TK
ANA
NH
Lufthansa
LH
Air France
AF
KLM
KL
When award seats open on this route
Booking tips
- Book 6-11 months in advance for the best premium cabin availability
- Compare programs before transferring — prices vary significantly between loyalty currencies
- Check our search tool for real-time Los Angeles to Washington award availability
Keep planning this trip
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Frequently asked questions
Which loyalty programs can I use for LAX to IAD?
We don't publish an award chart for LAX–IAD yet, so search the route to see which programs price it and what they charge. Most major programs accept transfers from Amex, Chase and Capital One, so the currency you hold is rarely the constraint — availability is.
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