Houston to Dulles (DWH–IAD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,196 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
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Houston to Dulles
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,196 mi 2h 49m nonstop +1h ahead

DWH–IAD has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
DWH → IAD
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
88%
Return
IAD → DWH
53%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
53%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAD delays →

Other ways to reach Dulles from Houston

Nearby airports with service to Washington Dulles International Airport.
Metric DWH→IAD IAH→IAD HOU→IAD
Distance from DWH 14 mi 33 mi
Nonstop airlines 12 12
Weekly flights ~1 103 1
Flight time 2h 49m 2h 26m 3h 3m
Airports within 200 miles of DWH with service to Washington Dulles International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 7:00 PM in Dulles.
Distance & Flight Time
1,196 mi / 1,925 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 49m 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.

DWH–IAD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Dulles route.
Route details
Distance1,196 mi / 1,925 km
Flight time2h 49m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
Origin: DWH
IATA / ICAODWH / KDWH
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation152 ft / 46 m
Destination: IAD
IATA / ICAOIAD / KIAD
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr26.0M
Elevation312 ft / 95 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DWH to IAD flights.
Nonstop flights from David Wayne Hooks Memorial Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport take about 2h 49m gate to gate. The route covers 1,196 miles.
Dulles is 1 hour ahead of Houston.
Yes, return flights from IAD to DWH are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include IAH, HOU and CLL. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 DWH to IAD

David Wayne Hooks Memorial Airport (DWH) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

DWH to IAD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DWH to IAD is about 2 hours 49 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,196 miles (1,925 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

Nearby alternative airports include Houston (IAH), Houston (HOU) and College Station (CLL).