Durango to Dulles (DRO–IAD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

DRO Airport Page →
1,646 mi airlines charter/private 1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 4 1-stop flights Verified 4w ago
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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 4 hubs
DEN Denver 5h 54m CMUA AVAZCM Denver (DEN) to Dulles flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 7m AAQFQR AAASAT Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Dulles flights
IAH Houston 6h 19m UA AVAZCA Houston (IAH) to Dulles flights
PHX Phoenix 6h 57m AAOOPD AVOSSN Phoenix (PHX) to Dulles flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Durango to Dulles
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,646 mi 3h 4m nonstop +2h ahead

DRO–IAD had nonstop service from Hera Flight, last on the schedule in May 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 1,646 miles in 3h 4m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop DRO–IAD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UD Hera Flight 1
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: UD (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for DRO to IAD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~6h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
318
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
DRO → IAD
77%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
77%
Return
IAD → DRO
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
90%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAD delays →

Other ways to reach Dulles from Durango

Nearby airports with service to Washington Dulles International Airport.
Metric DRO→IAD TEX→IAD MTJ→IAD
Distance from DRO 56 mi 94 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 2
Weekly flights
Flight time 3h 4m 3h 3m 3h 40m
Airports within 200 miles of DRO with service to Washington Dulles International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Dulles is 2 hours ahead of Durango.
DRO: MDT · IAD: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Durango, it's 8:00 PM in Dulles.
Distance & Flight Time
1,646 mi / 2,648 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 4m 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.

DRO–IAD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Durango to Dulles route.
Route details
Distance1,646 mi / 2,648 km
Flight time3h 4m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DRO
IATA / ICAODRO / KDRO
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr0.5M
Elevation6,685 ft / 2,038 m
Destination: IAD
IATA / ICAOIAD / KIAD
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr26.0M
Elevation312 ft / 95 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DRO to IAD flights.
Nonstop flights from Durango La Plata County Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport take about 3h 4m gate to gate. The route covers 1,646 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from DRO to IAD: Hera Flight. The last scheduled nonstop was in May 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in May 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 3h 4m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver, Dallas Fort Worth and George Bush Intercontinental.
Dulles is 2 hours ahead of Durango.
Yes, return flights from IAD to DRO are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include TEX, MTJ and SAF. 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 DRO to IAD

Durango La Plata County Airport (DRO) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) had nonstop service from Hera Flight, last on the schedule in May 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

DRO to IAD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DRO to IAD is about 3 hours 4 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,646 miles (2,648 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver, Dallas Fort Worth and George Bush Intercontinental. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Telluride (TEX), Montrose (MTJ) and Santa Fe (SAF).