Alexandria to Dulles (AEX–IAD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Alexandria to Dulles
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 1,000 mi 2h 19m nonstop +1h ahead 25 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between AEX and IAD, connecting options are available through 25 hubs.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for AEX to IAD.
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One-Stop Connections
25
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
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Two-Stop Connections
311
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Other ways to reach Dulles from Alexandria

Nearby airports with service to Washington Dulles International Airport.
Metric AEX→IAD LCH→IAD BTR→IAD
Distance from AEX 92 mi 99 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 2 1
Weekly flights 1
Flight time 2h 19m 2h 15m 3h 21m
Departure OTP 50%
Airports within 200 miles of AEX with service to Washington Dulles International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Dulles is 1 hour ahead of Alexandria.
AEX: CDT · IAD: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Alexandria, it's 7:00 PM in Dulles.
Distance & Flight Time
1,000 mi / 1,609 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 19m.
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.

AEX–IAD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Alexandria to Dulles route.
Route details
Distance1,000 mi / 1,609 km
Flight time2h 19m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections25 hubs
Origin: AEX
IATA / ICAOAEX / KAEX
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.4M
Elevation89 ft / 27 m
Destination: IAD
IATA / ICAOIAD / KIAD
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr26.0M
Elevation312 ft / 95 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about AEX to IAD flights.
Nonstop flights from Alexandria International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport take approximately 2h 19m. The route covers 1,000 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from AEX to IAD. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MEM, BWI, TCL, JAX, DAL, SGF, MKE, BUF, EWR, PBI, TPA, ELP, MSP, JFK, MIA, TUS, SAL, GUA, SJU, PDX, BOG, ATL, IAH, DFW and BTR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Dulles is 1 hour ahead of Alexandria.
Yes, return flights from IAD to AEX are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LCH, BTR and SHV. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 AEX to IAD

Alexandria International Airport (AEX) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

AEX to IAD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from AEX to IAD ranges from 2 hours 19 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,000 miles (1,609 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

25 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via MEM. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Lake Charles (LCH), Baton Rouge (BTR) and Shreveport (SHV).