Albuquerque to Dulles (ABQ–IAD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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UA400
UA United
73G
6:00 AM
MST
11:42 AM
EDT
3h 42m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA274
UA United
319
6:00 AM
MST
11:35 AM
EDT
3h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1407
UA United
73G
5:31 PM
EDT
7:31 PM
MST
5h
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1106
UA United
73G
5:40 PM
EDT
8:05 PM
MST
4h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Albuquerque to Dulles
1 carrier, 14 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 1,624 mi 3h 35m nonstop +3h ahead 37 1-stop hubs

ABQ–IAD is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,624 miles in approximately 3h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 37 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ABQ–IAD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 14 319, 73G 3h35-3h42 88% Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – UA
73G Boeing 737-700 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (14 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ABQ to IAD direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ABQ to IAD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
37
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,383
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
ABQ → IAD
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
88%
Arriving
73%
Return
IAD → ABQ
55%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
55%
Arriving
86%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ABQ delays → IAD delays →

Other ways to reach Dulles from Albuquerque

Nearby airports with service to Washington Dulles International Airport.
Metric ABQ→IAD SAF→IAD
Distance from ABQ 49 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 14 1
Flight time 3h 35m 3h 19m
Departure OTP 88%
Airports within 200 miles of ABQ with service to Washington Dulles International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+3h
Dulles is 3 hours ahead of Albuquerque.
ABQ: MST · IAD: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Albuquerque, it's 9:00 PM in Dulles.
Distance & Flight Time
1,624 mi / 2,614 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 35m to 3h 42m.
Getting from IAD

Silver Line Metro runs from Washington Dulles Airport station to Metro Center in about 65 minutes (~$7). The route bypasses I-66 and I-495 congestion entirely. Washington Flyer coach also runs to Wiehle-Reston East station ($6, 15 min) for Metro connection.Taxis and ride-shares to downtown DC cost $55–80 and take 35–55 minutes depending on traffic. Car rental facilities are on-site. Dulles is 27 miles west of the Capitol; it is farther than either DCA or BWI from central DC.

Dulles Climate

Humid continental climate. Summers are hot and muggy (30–36°C) with frequent afternoon thunderstorms that cause delays June through August. Winters bring cold temperatures (−3 to 5°C) with snow and ice. The Virginia suburbs accumulate more snow than downtown DC, and ice storms are the primary disruption risk.

Dulles sits at higher elevation in Virginia's piedmont and sees more winter precipitation than DCA. Spring and fall are variable. Snowfall is possible into April. Thunderstorms begin from April through May.

ABQ–IAD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Albuquerque to Dulles route.
Route details
Distance1,624 mi / 2,614 km
Flight time3h 35m to 3h 42m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights14 out / 14 return
1-stop connections37 hubs
Origin: ABQ
IATA / ICAOABQ / KABQ
TimezoneAmerica/Phoenix
Passengers/yr5.4M
Elevation5,355 ft / 1,632 m
Destination: IAD
IATA / ICAOIAD / KIAD
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr26.0M
Elevation312 ft / 95 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ABQ to IAD flights.
Nonstop flights from Albuquerque International Sunport to Washington Dulles International Airport take approximately 3h 35m to 3h 42m. The route covers 1,624 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: United Airlines.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from ABQ to IAD. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ICT, DAL, ASE, BWI, APA, HOU, EDC, EGE, MRY, IND, OKC, PSP, SNA, YYC, SJC, OAK, BUR, MCI, BNA, IAH, DFW, PDX, ATL, SAN, MCO, LAX, SLC, ORD, AUS, LAS, SEA, DEN, PHX, SFO, MDW, MSP and SCF. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Dulles is 3 hours ahead of Albuquerque.
Yes, return flights from IAD to ABQ are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SAF. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from ABQ to IAD

Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

ABQ to IAD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ABQ to IAD ranges from 3 hours 35 minutes to 3 hours 42 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,624 miles (2,614 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

37 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via ICT. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Santa Fe (SAF).