Albany to Dulles (ALB–IAD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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325 mi airlines charter/private 35/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 10 flights Verified 18m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
UA4970
UA United
ERJ
6:00 AM
EDT
7:35 AM
EDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4889
UA United
E145
10:00 AM
EDT
11:37 AM
EDT
1h 37m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SN9015cs
SN Lynx Air
E145
2:50 PM
EDT
4:29 PM
EDT
1h 39m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4942+2
UA United
ERJ
2:50 PM
EDT
4:29 PM
EDT
1h 39m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4235
UA United
E145
7:30 PM
EDT
9:14 PM
EDT
1h 44m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4812
UA United
ERJ
8:35 AM
EDT
10:11 AM
EDT
1h 36m
44%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4317
UA United
E145
12:40 PM
EDT
2:13 PM
EDT
1h 33m
44%
M T W T F S S
Prices
SN9014cs
SN Lynx Air
E145
5:30 PM
EDT
7:13 PM
EDT
1h 43m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4926+2
UA United
E145
7:40 PM
EDT
8:50 PM
EDT
1h 10m
44%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4321
UA United
ERJ
10:10 PM
EDT
11:47 PM
EDT
1h 37m
44%
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
PHL Philadelphia 3h 51m AA ACAVCM Philadelphia (PHL) to Dulles flights
LGA New York 3h 51m DL AVNHUA New York (LGA) to Dulles flights
RDU Raleigh/Durham 4h 5m MX ACAVAZ Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Dulles flights
DTW Detroit 4h 15m AMDLEJA AFAMAV Detroit (DTW) to Dulles flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 38m AA AAACAT Charlotte (CLT) to Dulles flights
BWI Baltimore 5h 6m WN UA Baltimore (BWI) to Dulles flights
ATL Atlanta 5h 14m AFAMDL AFAMCM Atlanta (ATL) to Dulles flights
ORD Chicago 5h 28m AAACAS ACAVAZ Chicago (ORD) to Dulles flights
MCO Orlando 6h 3m ADB6WN AVAZCM Orlando (MCO) to Dulles flights
CHS Charleston 6h 32m MX ACCMEJA Charleston (CHS) to Dulles flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Albany to Dulles
2 carriers, 35 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 325 mi 1h 39m nonstop

ALB–IAD is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines and Tradewind Aviation lead the route. The flight covers 325 miles in approximately 1h 39m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ALB–IAD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines Also: SN 28 E145, ERJ 1h35-1h44 100% Star Alliance SN
TJ Tradewind Aviation 0 100%
Aircraft on this route
E145 Embraer ERJ-145 – SN, UA
ERJ Embraer ERJ-135/140/145 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (28 flights/wk, 100%)
Unaffiliated: TJ (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ALB to IAD direction.
Mon
5
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
35
Outbound / wk
35
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ALB to IAD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
27
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,486
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
ALB → IAD
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
85%
Return
IAD → ALB
55%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
55%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ALB delays → IAD delays →

Other ways to reach Dulles from Albany

Nearby airports with service to Washington Dulles International Airport.
Metric ALB→IAD RUT→IAD BDL→IAD
Distance from ALB 69 mi 80 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 11
Weekly flights 35 91
Flight time 1h 39m 1h 36m 1h 7m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of ALB with service to Washington Dulles International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Dulles is 0 hours the same as Albany.
ALB: EDT · IAD: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Albany, it's 6:00 PM in Dulles.
Distance & Flight Time
325 mi / 523 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 39m gate to gate.
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.

ALB–IAD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Albany to Dulles route.
Route details
Distance325 mi / 523 km
Flight time1h 39m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights35 out / 35 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ALB
IATA / ICAOALB / KALB
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr3.0M
Elevation285 ft / 87 m
Destination: IAD
IATA / ICAOIAD / KIAD
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr26.0M
Elevation312 ft / 95 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ALB to IAD flights.
Nonstop flights from Albany International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport take about 1h 39m gate to gate. The route covers 325 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from ALB to IAD: United Airlines and Tradewind Aviation.
This route has frequent daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Philadelphia, LaGuardia and Raleigh-Durham.
Yes, return flights from IAD to ALB are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include RUT, BDL and SWF. 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 ALB to IAD

Albany International Airport (ALB) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines and Tradewind Aviation. With 35 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

ALB to IAD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ALB to IAD is about 1 hours 39 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 325 miles (523 km). There are approximately 35 weekly flights outbound and 35 return, totaling 70 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Philadelphia, LaGuardia and Raleigh-Durham. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Rutland (RUT), Hartford (BDL) and Newburgh (SWF).