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

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387 mi airlines charter/private 87/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 39 flights Verified 7m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
UA4544
UA United
CR5
6:00 AM
EDT
7:33 AM
EDT
1h 33m
46%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC3751cs
AC Air Canada
738
6:00 AM
EDT
7:28 AM
EDT
1h 28m
41%
M T W T F S S
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UA538
UA United
738
6:00 AM
EDT
7:28 AM
EDT
1h 28m
46%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4578
UA United
CR5
6:00 AM
EDT
7:33 AM
EDT
1h 33m
46%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA3489+1
UA United
E7W
6:00 AM
EDT
7:34 AM
EDT
1h 34m
46%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA3493+4
UA United
E7W
10:18 AM
EDT
11:52 AM
EDT
1h 34m
46%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC3828cs
AC Air Canada
E75L
10:18 AM
EDT
11:52 AM
EDT
1h 34m
41%
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM2588cs
CM Copa
E7W
10:18 AM
EDT
11:52 AM
EDT
1h 34m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AV2124cs
AV avianca
E75L
10:18 AM
EDT
11:52 AM
EDT
1h 34m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4535
UA United
CR5
10:18 AM
EDT
11:51 AM
EDT
1h 33m
46%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4319
UA United
ERJ
2:53 PM
EDT
4:35 PM
EDT
1h 42m
46%
M T W T F S S
Prices
SN9050cs
SN Lynx Air
E7W
2:55 PM
EDT
4:34 PM
EDT
1h 39m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4018+2
UA United
E7W
2:55 PM
EDT
4:35 PM
EDT
1h 40m
46%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA3440
UA United
E75L
2:55 PM
EDT
4:34 PM
EDT
1h 39m
46%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC3766cs
AC Air Canada
E75L
2:55 PM
EDT
4:34 PM
EDT
1h 39m
41%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA3520
UA United
E7W
7:45 PM
EDT
9:26 PM
EDT
1h 41m
46%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4422+1
UA United
CR7
7:45 PM
EDT
9:25 PM
EDT
1h 40m
46%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA3677
UA United
E7W
7:45 PM
EDT
9:26 PM
EDT
1h 41m
46%
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM1099cs
CM Copa
ERJ
7:45 PM
EDT
9:27 PM
EDT
1h 42m
M T W T F S S
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UA4281
UA United
E145
7:45 PM
EDT
9:27 PM
EDT
1h 42m
46%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA3757
UA United
7M9
7:56 PM
EDT
9:30 PM
EDT
1h 34m
46%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4487+3
UA United
CR5
9:00 AM
EDT
10:45 AM
EDT
1h 45m
43%
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM1271cs
CM Copa
CR5
9:00 AM
EDT
10:45 AM
EDT
1h 45m
38%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA6240
UA United
E75L
12:35 PM
EDT
2:13 PM
EDT
1h 38m
43%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA3559
UA United
E75L
12:35 PM
EDT
2:13 PM
EDT
1h 38m
43%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4348
UA United
ERJ
12:35 PM
EDT
2:17 PM
EDT
1h 42m
43%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA3624
UA United
E7W
5:19 PM
EDT
7:04 PM
EDT
1h 45m
43%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4819
UA United
ERJ
5:25 PM
EDT
7:10 PM
EDT
1h 45m
43%
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM2582cs
CM Copa
ERJ
5:25 PM
EDT
7:10 PM
EDT
1h 45m
38%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA3546
UA United
E7W
5:25 PM
EDT
7:10 PM
EDT
1h 45m
43%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC3767cs
AC Air Canada
CR7
5:25 PM
EDT
7:08 PM
EDT
1h 43m
46%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AV2229cs
AV avianca
CR7
5:25 PM
EDT
7:08 PM
EDT
1h 43m
50%
M T W T F S S
Prices
SN9049cs
SN Lynx Air
ERJ
5:25 PM
EDT
7:10 PM
EDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4521+3
UA United
CR7
5:25 PM
EDT
7:08 PM
EDT
1h 43m
43%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA3756
UA United
7M9
7:30 PM
EDT
9:10 PM
EDT
1h 40m
43%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA3521
UA United
E75L
10:17 PM
EDT
11:59 PM
EDT
1h 42m
43%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1360
UA United
738
10:17 PM
EDT
11:56 PM
EDT
1h 39m
43%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4394
UA United
CR5
10:17 PM
EDT
11:57 PM
EDT
1h 40m
43%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC3829cs
AC Air Canada
E75L
10:17 PM
EDT
11:59 PM
EDT
1h 42m
46%
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

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
DTW Detroit 3h 42m AFAMDL AFAMAV Detroit (DTW) to Dulles flights
PHL Philadelphia 3h 50m AAASEI ACAVCM Philadelphia (PHL) to Dulles flights
CLT Charlotte 3h 50m AAEJA AAACAT Charlotte (CLT) to Dulles flights
YYZ Toronto 4h 2m ACDL ACAVCM Toronto (YYZ) to Dulles flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 7m AFAMDL AFAMCM Atlanta (ATL) to Dulles flights
LGA New York 4h 16m AFDLWS AVNHUA New York (LGA) to Dulles flights
BWI Baltimore 4h 19m 2IWN UA Baltimore (BWI) to Dulles flights
BNA Nashville 4h 19m WN AVAZCM Nashville (BNA) to Dulles flights
MKE Milwaukee 4h 29m UA UA Milwaukee (MKE) to Dulles flights
JAX Jacksonville 4h 35m G4 ACAZG4 Jacksonville (JAX) to Dulles flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Cincinnati / Covington to Dulles
2 carriers, 87 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 387 mi 1h 34m nonstop

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 34m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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 39 738, 7M9, CR5, CR7, E145, E75L, E7W, ERJ 1h28-1h42 82% Star Alliance AC, AV, CM, SN
G7 GoJet Airlines 0 82%
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – AC, UA
7M9 Boeing 737 MAX 9 – UA
CR5 Bombardier CRJ-550 – UA
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – UA
E145 Embraer ERJ-145 – UA
E75L Embraer E175 Long Wing – AC, AV, UA
E7W Embraer E175 – CM, SN, UA
ERJ Embraer ERJ-135/140/145 – CM, UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (39 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
13
flights
Tue
10
flights
Wed
9
flights
Thu
14
flights
Fri
11
flights
Sat
14
flights
Sun
16
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
21
Nonstop flights
87
Outbound / wk
80
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CVG to IAD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
74
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,305
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
CVG → IAD
82%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
82%
Arriving
82%
Return
IAD → CVG
63%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
63%
Arriving
83%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. CVG delays → IAD delays →

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 7 7
Weekly flights 87 1 63
Flight time 1h 34m 1h 13m 1h 30m
Departure OTP 82%
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 34m 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.

CVG–IAD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Cincinnati / Covington to Dulles route.
Route details
Distance387 mi / 623 km
Flight time1h 34m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights87 out / 80 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 1h 34m gate to gate. The route covers 387 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from CVG to IAD: United Airlines and GoJet Airlines.
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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, Philadelphia and Charlotte Douglas.
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.
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 CVG to IAD

Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines and GoJet Airlines. With 87 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

CVG to IAD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CVG to IAD is about 1 hours 34 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 387 miles (623 km). There are approximately 87 weekly flights outbound and 80 return, totaling 167 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, Philadelphia and Charlotte Douglas. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Cincinnati (LUK), Dayton (DAY) and Lexington (LEX).