Baltimore to Dulles (BWI–IAD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
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UA United
32Q
1:50 PM
EDT
2:35 PM
EDT
0h 45m
42%
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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
RIC Richmond 2h 53m WN ACAVCM Richmond (RIC) to Dulles flights
ORF Norfolk 2h 54m WN ACAVCM Norfolk (ORF) to Dulles flights
RDU Raleigh/Durham 3h 21m WN ACAVAZ Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Dulles flights
PIT Pittsburgh 3h 26m WN AVCMET Pittsburgh (PIT) to Dulles flights
BDL Hartford 3h 30m WN ACAVCM Hartford (BDL) to Dulles flights
BUF Buffalo 3h 35m WN AVCMEJA Buffalo (BUF) to Dulles flights
CLE Cleveland 3h 39m WN ACAVAZ Cleveland (CLE) to Dulles flights
PVD Providence/Warwick 3h 45m WN CMNHSN Providence/Warwick (PVD) to Dulles flights
CLT Charlotte 3h 52m AABAEJA AAACAT Charlotte (CLT) to Dulles flights
DTW Detroit 3h 59m AFAMDL AFAMAV Detroit (DTW) to Dulles flights
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Baltimore to Dulles
5 carriers, 1 flights/week nonstop.
5 Airlines 45 mi 0h 40m nonstop

BWI–IAD is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. Air France, United Airlines and Icelandair lead the route. The flight covers 45 miles in approximately 0h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BWI–IAD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AF Air France 1 50% SkyTeam
UA United Airlines 1 50% Star Alliance
FI Icelandair 0 50%
MTN MTN 0 50%
WN Southwest Airlines 0 50%
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: AF (1 flights/wk, 50%)
Star Alliance: UA (1 flights/wk, 50%)
Unaffiliated: FI + MTN + WN (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 BWI to IAD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
71
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,678
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
BWI → IAD
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Arriving
92%
Return
IAD → BWI
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
84%
Arriving
78%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. BWI delays → IAD delays →

Other ways to reach Dulles from Baltimore

Nearby airports with service to Washington Dulles International Airport.
Metric BWI→IAD DCA→IAD DOV→IAD
Distance from BWI 30 mi 65 mi
Nonstop airlines 5 2 1
Weekly flights 1 1
Flight time 0h 40m 0h 31m
Departure OTP 50%
Airports within 200 miles of BWI with service to Washington Dulles International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Baltimore, it's 6:00 PM in Dulles.
Distance & Flight Time
45 mi / 73 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 40m 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.

BWI–IAD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Baltimore to Dulles route.
Route details
Distance45 mi / 73 km
Flight time0h 40m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)5
Weekly flights1 out / 2 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: BWI
IATA / ICAOBWI / KBWI
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr26.4M
Elevation146 ft / 45 m
Destination: IAD
IATA / ICAOIAD / KIAD
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr26.0M
Elevation312 ft / 95 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BWI to IAD flights.
Nonstop flights from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport take about 0h 40m gate to gate. The route covers 45 miles.
5 airlines operate flights from BWI to IAD: Air France, United Airlines, Icelandair, Southwest Airlines, and others.
This route has limited weekly 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 Richmond, Norfolk and Raleigh-Durham.
Yes, return flights from IAD to BWI are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DCA, DOV and ILG. 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 BWI to IAD

Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) are connected by nonstop service from Air France, United Airlines, Icelandair and Southwest Airlines. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

BWI to IAD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BWI to IAD is about 0 hours 40 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 45 miles (73 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 3 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Richmond, Norfolk and Raleigh-Durham. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Washington (DCA), Dover (DOV) and Wilmington (ILG).