Detroit to Dulles (DTW–IAD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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DTW–IAD is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 383 miles in approximately 1h 33m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines Also: AV, CM, NH, SN | 44 | 7M8, E75L, E7W, ERJ | 1h30-1h37 | Star Alliance | AV, CM, NH, SN | |
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, AM, KE, SK, VS, WS | 20 | 717, CR7, CR9 | 1h31-1h39 | SkyTeam | AF, AM, KE, SK, VS, WS | |
| GAF GAF | 0 | – | – | – | – | |
| SY Sun Country Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
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 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 192 | 1 | – |
| Flight time | 1h 33m | 1h 30m | 1h 8m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
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 United Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines. With 192 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
DTW to IAD Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DTW to IAD is about 1 hours 33 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 383 miles (616 km). There are approximately 192 weekly flights outbound and 173 return, totaling 365 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Cleveland Hopkins, Pittsburgh and Buffalo Niagara. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Windsor (YQG), Toledo (TOL) and Flint (FNT).