Washington to Dulles (DCA–IAD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
DCA–IAD is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 23 miles . Beyond nonstop, 114 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines | 0 | – | – | Oneworld | – |
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Dulles from Washington
| Metric | DCA→IAD | BWI→IAD | SBY→IAD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from DCA | – | 30 mi | 90 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 5 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 1 | 1 | – |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
DCA: EDT · IAD: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Washington, it's 6:00 PM in Dulles.
The DC Metro (Yellow and Blue lines) connects the airport directly to downtown Washington in 15–25 minutes from most central stations ($2.25–$3.85 depending on distance and time of day). The Reagan National Airport station is inside the terminal complex with a direct indoor walkway. Metro runs from about 05:00 to midnight Sunday–Thursday, and until 01:00 on Friday–Saturday.Taxis and Uber/Lyft from the city centre cost $15–30 depending on destination and traffic. DCA is one of the most transit-accessible major US airports. Driving is straightforward via the George Washington Memorial Parkway; short-term parking at the terminal costs from $5 for 20 minutes. No personal vehicles are allowed to idle at arrivals; use the cell-phone lot or commercial pick-up zones.
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.
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.
DCA–IAD Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Connecting Options and Alternatives
114 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via MMU. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Baltimore (BWI), Salisbury (SBY) and Charlottesville (CHO).