El Paso to Dulles (ELP–IAD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

ELP Airport Page →
1,694 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 17 1-stop flights Verified 2mos ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Mar 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
ATL Atlanta 5h 33m AFAMDL → AFAMCM Atlanta (ATL) to Dulles flights
AUS Austin 5h 42m UAWN → AZEJAG4 Austin (AUS) to Dulles flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 46m A8AAAS → AAASAT Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Dulles flights
IAH Houston 5h 54m ACCMEK → AVAZCA Houston (IAH) to Dulles flights
ORD Chicago 5h 59m AAASEI → ACAVAZ Chicago (ORD) to Dulles flights
DEN Denver 6h 28m F9PKWUA → AVAZCM Denver (DEN) to Dulles flights
PHX Phoenix 6h 37m AAASPD → AVOSSN Phoenix (PHX) to Dulles flights
SAT San Antonio 6h 53m WN → ACEJALH San Antonio (SAT) to Dulles flights
MCO Orlando 6h 59m WN → AVAZCM Orlando (MCO) to Dulles flights
LAS Las Vegas 7h 6m CYOF9WN → EJAEJMET Las Vegas (LAS) to Dulles flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
El Paso to Dulles
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1,694 mi 2h 47m nonstop +2h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between ELP and IAD, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Also explore ELP Routes IAD Routes ELP Live Flights IAD Live Flights ELP Delays IAD Delays
All flights from Dulles (IAD) Dulles to El Paso flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for ELP to IAD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
17
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~9h
Longest
MSP ~5h 29m ATL ~5h 33m AUS ~5h 42m DFW ~5h 46m IAH ~5h 54m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,158
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
ELP → IAD
82%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
82%
Arriving
86%
Return
IAD → ELP
63%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
63%
Arriving
84%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ELP delays → IAD delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in El Paso, it's 8:00 PM in Dulles.
Distance & Flight Time
1,694 mi / 2,726 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 47m 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.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

ELP–IAD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the El Paso to Dulles route.
Route details
Distance1,694 mi / 2,726 km
Flight time2h 47m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ELP
Full nameEl Paso International Airport
IATA / ICAOELP / KELP
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr4.1M
Elevation3,959 ft / 1,207 m
Destination: IAD
Full nameWashington Dulles International Airport
IATA / ICAOIAD / KIAD
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr26.0M
Elevation312 ft / 95 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ELP to IAD flights.
Nonstop flights from El Paso International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport take about 2h 47m gate to gate. The route covers 1,694 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Austin Bergstrom and Dallas Fort Worth.
Dulles is 2 hours ahead of El Paso.
Yes, return flights from IAD to ELP are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 ELP to IAD

El Paso International Airport (ELP) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

ELP to IAD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ELP to IAD is about 2 hours 47 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,694 miles (2,726 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Austin Bergstrom and Dallas Fort Worth. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.