Denver to Dulles (APA–IAD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Denver to Dulles
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 1,461 mi 2h 46m nonstop +2h ahead 77 1-stop hubs

APA–IAD is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. TWY leads the route. The flight covers 1,461 miles in approximately 2h 46m. Beyond nonstop, 77 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop APA–IAD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
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Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: TWY (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for APA to IAD.
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One-Stop Connections
77
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
363
Candidates
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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.

Other ways to reach Dulles from Denver

Nearby airports with service to Washington Dulles International Airport.
Metric APA→IAD DEN→IAD COS→IAD
Distance from APA 22 mi 53 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 9 1
Weekly flights 1 170
Flight time 2h 46m 3h 6m 2h 38m
Airports within 200 miles of APA with service to Washington Dulles International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Dulles is 2 hours ahead of Denver.
APA: MDT · IAD: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Denver, it's 8:00 PM in Dulles.
Distance & Flight Time
1,461 mi / 2,350 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 46m.
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.

APA–IAD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Denver to Dulles route.
Route details
Distance1,461 mi / 2,350 km
Flight time2h 46m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections77 hubs
Origin: APA
IATA / ICAOAPA / KAPA
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Elevation5,885 ft / 1,794 m
Destination: IAD
IATA / ICAOIAD / KIAD
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr26.0M
Elevation312 ft / 95 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about APA to IAD flights.
Nonstop flights from Centennial Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport take approximately 2h 46m. The route covers 1,461 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: TWY.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from APA to IAD. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PWA, OMA, DSM, MDW, SUS, ASE, MKE, BNA, EGE, IND, TYS, MEM, SDF, CVG, AGS, RDU, MSP, ELP, RIC, DAL, MTJ, EWR, DEN, CLT, CHS, YYZ, ALB, PHL, LGA, ORD, HOU, SAV, SGR, DFW, TUS, MSY, BOS, PIE, SAT, ABQ, IAH, TPA, SLC, PBI, MCO, SRQ, BZN, YUL, PHX, FLL, SCF, VNY, NAS, BUR, AUS, SNA, LGB, CMA, RSW, MIA, OAK, YYC, SJC, PSP, PLS, NUQ, BFI, SAN, PDX, LAX, YVR, SFO, ANC, SEZ, HCR, HND and LAS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Dulles is 2 hours ahead of Denver.
Yes, return flights from IAD to APA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DEN, COS and EGE. 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 APA to IAD

Centennial Airport (APA) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) are connected by nonstop service from TWY. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

APA to IAD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from APA to IAD ranges from 2 hours 46 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,461 miles (2,350 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

77 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via PWA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Denver (DEN), Colorado Springs (COS) and Eagle (EGE).