Cincinnati / Covington to Dulles (CVG–IAD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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UA3756
UA United
32Q
1:10 AM
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2:22 AM
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UA3695+2
UA United
E7W
6:00 AM
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7:33 AM
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1h 33m
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UA3489
UA United
E7W
6:00 AM
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7:34 AM
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1h 34m
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AC3751cs
AC Air Canada
E7W
6:00 AM
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7:33 AM
EDT
1h 33m
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CM2589cs
CM Copa
E7W
6:00 AM
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7:33 AM
EDT
1h 33m
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UA4495+3
UA United
CR5
10:05 AM
EDT
11:41 AM
EDT
1h 36m
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AC3828cs
AC Air Canada
CR7
10:05 AM
EDT
11:41 AM
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1h 36m
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UA3579
UA United
E7W
10:05 AM
EDT
11:43 AM
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1h 38m
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CM2588cs
CM Copa
CR5
10:05 AM
EDT
11:41 AM
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1h 36m
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AV2124cs
AV avianca
CR5
10:05 AM
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11:41 AM
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1h 36m
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AC3766cs
AC Air Canada
CR7
2:50 PM
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4:25 PM
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1h 35m
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UA4516+2
UA United
CR7
2:50 PM
EDT
4:25 PM
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1h 35m
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SN9050cs
SN Lynx Air
CR5
2:50 PM
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4:25 PM
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1h 35m
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UA3440
UA United
E7W
2:55 PM
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4:34 PM
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1h 39m
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UA4018
UA United
E7W
2:55 PM
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4:34 PM
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1h 39m
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UA4443
UA United
CR5
7:20 PM
EDT
9:56 PM
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2h 36m
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UA3493+1
UA United
E75L
7:39 PM
EDT
9:01 PM
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1h 22m
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UA4281
UA United
ERJ
7:45 PM
EDT
9:27 PM
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1h 42m
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UA3520
UA United
E7W
7:45 PM
EDT
9:26 PM
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1h 41m
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UA4422
UA United
CR5
7:45 PM
EDT
9:25 PM
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1h 40m
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CM1099cs
CM Copa
ERJ
7:47 PM
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9:25 PM
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1h 38m
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AC3829cs
AC Air Canada
CR5
8:30 AM
EDT
10:11 AM
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1h 41m
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CM1271cs
CM Copa
CR5
8:30 AM
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10:11 AM
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1h 41m
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UA3641
UA United
E7W
8:30 AM
EDT
10:17 AM
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1h 47m
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UA4487
UA United
CR5
9:00 AM
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10:45 AM
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1h 45m
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UA6240
UA United
E7W
12:35 PM
EDT
2:13 PM
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1h 38m
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UA3559
UA United
E7W
12:35 PM
EDT
2:13 PM
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1h 38m
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UA4474+2
UA United
CR5
1:10 PM
EDT
2:53 PM
EDT
1h 43m
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UA4521
UA United
CR7
1:11 PM
EDT
2:57 PM
EDT
1h 46m
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AV2229+3
AV avianca
E75L
5:10 PM
EDT
7:03 PM
EDT
1h 53m
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AC3767+3
AC Air Canada
ERJ
5:10 PM
EDT
7:04 PM
EDT
1h 54m
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SN9049+2
SN Lynx Air
CR5
5:10 PM
EDT
7:01 PM
EDT
1h 51m
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CM2582+2
CM Copa
ERJ
5:10 PM
EDT
7:04 PM
EDT
1h 54m
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UA3624
UA United
E7W
5:19 PM
EDT
7:04 PM
EDT
1h 45m
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UA4501
UA United
CR5
5:20 PM
EDT
7:08 PM
EDT
1h 48m
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UA4819
UA United
ERJ
5:25 PM
EDT
7:10 PM
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1h 45m
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UA3671
UA United
E7W
10:15 PM
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11:59 PM
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1h 44m
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UA3521
UA United
E7W
10:17 PM
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11:59 PM
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1h 42m
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Cincinnati / Covington to Dulles
2 carriers, 114 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 114 Flights/wk 387 mi 1h 12m nonstop 124 1-stop hubs

CVG–IAD is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines and GoJet Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 387 miles in approximately 1h 12m. Beyond nonstop, 124 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CVG–IAD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines Also: AC, AV, CM, SN 58 32Q, CR5, CR7, E75L, E7W, ERJ 1h12-2h36 0% Star Alliance AC, AV, CM, SN
G7 GoJet Airlines 0 0%
Aircraft on this route
32Q Airbus A321neo – UA
CR5 Bombardier CRJ-550 – AV, CM, SN, UA
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – AC, UA
E75L Embraer E175 Long Wing – UA
E7W Embraer E175 – AC, CM, UA
ERJ Embraer ERJ-135/140/145 – CM, UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (58 flights/wk, 100%)
Unaffiliated: G7 (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, CVG to IAD direction.
Mon
17
flights
Tue
15
flights
Wed
15
flights
Thu
17
flights
Fri
16
flights
Sat
16
flights
Sun
18
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
21
Nonstop flights
114
Outbound / wk
94
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CVG to IAD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
124
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,786
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.

Other ways to reach Dulles from Cincinnati / Covington

Nearby airports with service to Washington Dulles International Airport.
Metric CVG→IAD LUK→IAD DAY→IAD
Distance from CVG 14 mi 64 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 5 7
Weekly flights 114 1 60
Flight time 1h 12m 1h 5m 1h 32m
Departure OTP 0%
Airports within 200 miles of CVG with service to Washington Dulles International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Dulles is 0 hours the same as Cincinnati / Covington.
CVG: EDT · IAD: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Cincinnati / Covington, it's 6:00 PM in Dulles.
Distance & Flight Time
387 mi / 623 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 12m to 2h 36m.
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.

CVG–IAD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Cincinnati / Covington to Dulles route.
Route details
Distance387 mi / 623 km
Flight time1h 12m to 2h 36m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights114 out / 94 return
1-stop connections124 hubs
Origin: CVG
IATA / ICAOCVG / KCVG
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr9.0M
Elevation896 ft / 273 m
Destination: IAD
IATA / ICAOIAD / KIAD
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr26.0M
Elevation312 ft / 95 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CVG to IAD flights.
Nonstop flights from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport take approximately 1h 12m to 2h 36m. The route covers 387 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: GoJet Airlines and United Airlines. Plus 4 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 114 nonstop flights per week from CVG to IAD. The return direction has about 94 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LEX, SHD, CAK, TOL, MMU, PTK, BWI, TEB, PDK, HPN, LOU, CHO, SDF, PIT, GSO, CMH, ACY, HHH, OSU, RIC, BQK, MEM, BED, BDL, CID, DSM, CLE, RYY, BTV, YOW, MHT, DHN, XNA, PWA, MCI, TUL, OMA, LAL, ICT, SFB, PIE, APF, MLB, OPF, OKC, HOU, FXE, AFW, GUF, DAL, STL, ELP, FTW, PVU, LBB, SAT, MTJ, ROC, TUS, PUJ, SJU, YYC, VNY, SBN, MSY, SNA, STS, SMF, YVR, PTY, CUN, JFK, DAY, AUS, EYW, PGD, GDL, MDW, STN, YYZ, ANC, CHS, LBG, ORD, SNN, MYR, SAV, DTW, ATL, CLT, EWR, BNA, PHL, MSP, DFW, BOS, BRU, SLC, MIA, SRQ, LGA, FRA, FLL, IAH, SFO, MCO, SEA, YUL, LHR, TPA, RDU, SOF, PBI, CDG, JAX, DEN, LAX, LAS, PDX, PHX, HNL, HND, RSW and ICN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from IAD to CVG are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LUK, DAY and LEX. 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 CVG to IAD

Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) are connected by nonstop service from GoJet Airlines and United Airlines. With 114 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

CVG to IAD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CVG to IAD ranges from 1 hours 12 minutes to 2 hours 36 minutes. The route covers a distance of 387 miles (623 km). There are approximately 114 weekly flights outbound and 94 return, totaling 208 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

124 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via LEX. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Cincinnati (LUK), Dayton (DAY) and Lexington (LEX).