Decatur to Dulles (DEC–IAD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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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.

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Decatur to Dulles
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
612 mi 1h 26m nonstop +1h ahead

DEC–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 DEC to IAD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~4h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
125
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
DEC → IAD
92%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
92%
Return
IAD → DEC
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
88%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAD delays →

Other ways to reach Dulles from Decatur

Nearby airports with service to Washington Dulles International Airport.
Metric DEC→IAD CMI→IAD SPI→IAD
Distance from DEC 34 mi 43 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1
Weekly flights
Flight time 1h 26m 1h 22m 2h 11m
Airports within 200 miles of DEC with service to Washington Dulles International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Dulles is 1 hour ahead of Decatur.
DEC: CDT · IAD: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Decatur, it's 7:00 PM in Dulles.
Distance & Flight Time
612 mi / 985 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 26m 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.

DEC–IAD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Decatur to Dulles route.
Route details
Distance612 mi / 985 km
Flight time1h 26m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DEC
IATA / ICAODEC / KDEC
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.0M
Elevation682 ft / 208 m
Destination: IAD
IATA / ICAOIAD / KIAD
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr26.0M
Elevation312 ft / 95 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DEC to IAD flights.
Nonstop flights from Decatur Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport take about 1h 26m gate to gate. The route covers 612 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago O'Hare.
Dulles is 1 hour ahead of Decatur.
Nearby alternatives include CMI, SPI and PIA. 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 DEC to IAD

Decatur Airport (DEC) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

DEC to IAD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DEC to IAD is about 1 hours 26 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 612 miles (985 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago O'Hare. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Savoy (CMI), Springfield (SPI) and Peoria (PIA).