Detroit to Dulles (DTW–IAD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
DTW–IAD is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, United Airlines and Sun Country Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 383 miles in approximately 1h 24m. Beyond nonstop, 133 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AM, KE, SK, VS, WS | 43 | 717, CR9 | 1h26-1h38 | SkyTeam | AM, KE, SK, VS, WS | |
| UA United Airlines Also: AV, CM, SN | 35 | 319, 739, CR5, E7W | 1h24-1h39 | Star Alliance | AV, CM, SN | |
| SY Sun Country Airlines | 1 | – | – | – | – | |
| GAF GAF | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Dulles from Detroit
| Metric | DTW→IAD | YQG→IAD | TOL→IAD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from DTW | – | 21 mi | 49 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 212 | 1 | – |
| Flight time | 1h 24m | 1h 20m | 1h 7m |
| Departure OTP | 78% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
DTW: EDT · IAD: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Detroit, it's 6:00 PM in Dulles.
There is no rail link to DTW; the airport is 18 miles southwest of downtown Detroit. SMART bus Route 261 provides a slow connection ($2), but ride-share or car is standard for most travelers. Ride-shares from downtown cost $30–45.Driving is the primary mode: I-94 and I-275 are the main expressways. Economy parking is well-organized with frequent shuttles. For Windsor, Ontario arrivals, the airport connects via I-75 and the Ambassador Bridge or DRIC tunnel.
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.
DTW–IAD Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from DTW to IAD
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines, GAF, Sun Country Airlines and United Airlines. With 212 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
DTW to IAD Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DTW to IAD ranges from 1 hours 24 minutes to 1 hours 39 minutes. The route covers a distance of 383 miles (616 km). There are approximately 212 weekly flights outbound and 246 return, totaling 458 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
133 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via YNG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Windsor (YQG), Toledo (TOL) and Flint (FNT).