Chattanooga to Dulles (CHA–IAD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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505 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
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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
ATL Atlanta 3h 28m AFAMDL AFAMCM Atlanta (ATL) to Dulles flights
CLT Charlotte 3h 57m AA AAACAT Charlotte (CLT) to Dulles flights
DTW Detroit 4h 9m AFDLKE AMAVCM Detroit (DTW) to Dulles flights
LGA New York 4h 31m DL AVEJANH New York (LGA) to Dulles flights
EWR Newark 4h 46m UA AVAZEJA Newark (EWR) to Dulles flights
ORD Chicago 5h 3m AAQRUA ACAVAZ Chicago (ORD) to Dulles flights
PGD Punta Gorda 5h 25m G4 G4 Punta Gorda (PGD) to Dulles flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 14m AAQFQR AAASAT Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Dulles flights
IAH Houston 9h 14m UA AVAZCA Houston (IAH) to Dulles flights
DEN Denver 12h 57m UA AVAZCM Denver (DEN) to Dulles flights
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Chattanooga to Dulles
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
505 mi 1h 16m nonstop

CHA–IAD has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for CHA to IAD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
10
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~12h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
871
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
CHA → IAD
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
Return
IAD → CHA
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAD delays →

Other ways to reach Dulles from Chattanooga

Nearby airports with service to Washington Dulles International Airport.
Metric CHA→IAD TYS→IAD HSV→IAD
Distance from CHA 87 mi 93 mi
Nonstop airlines 15 3
Weekly flights ~1 100 28
Flight time 1h 16m 1h 26m 2h 1m
Airports within 200 miles of CHA with service to Washington Dulles International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Chattanooga, it's 6:00 PM in Dulles.
Distance & Flight Time
505 mi / 813 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 16m 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.

CHA–IAD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chattanooga to Dulles route.
Route details
Distance505 mi / 813 km
Flight time1h 16m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: CHA
IATA / ICAOCHA / KCHA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr1.1M
Elevation683 ft / 208 m
Destination: IAD
IATA / ICAOIAD / KIAD
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr26.0M
Elevation312 ft / 95 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CHA to IAD flights.
Nonstop flights from Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) to Washington Dulles International Airport take about 1h 16m gate to gate. The route covers 505 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Charlotte Douglas and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to IAD and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Yes, return flights from IAD to CHA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include TYS, HSV and PDK. 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 CHA to IAD

Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) (CHA) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

CHA to IAD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CHA to IAD is about 1 hours 16 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 505 miles (813 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Charlotte Douglas and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Knoxville/Maryville (TYS), Huntsville (HSV) and Atlanta (PDK).