Sioux Falls to Dulles (FSD–IAD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

FSD Airport Page →
1,049 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 8 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
Also flown by charter / private operators: NetJets Aviation.
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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: Aug 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 8 hubs
MSP Minneapolis 4h 39m AFAMDL → AFCMDL Minneapolis (MSP) to Dulles flights
ATL Atlanta 5h 8m AMDLKE → AFAMCM Atlanta (ATL) to Dulles flights
ORD Chicago 5h 10m AAASCM → ACAVAZ Chicago (ORD) to Dulles flights
DEN Denver 6h 13m CMF9UA → AVAZCM Denver (DEN) to Dulles flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 21m AAG3QF → AAASAT Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Dulles flights
LAS Las Vegas 8h 30m G4 → ETF9OS Las Vegas (LAS) to Dulles flights
PHX Phoenix 12h 22m AA → AVOSSN Phoenix (PHX) to Dulles flights
BNA Nashville 12h 54m G4 → AVAZCM Nashville (BNA) to Dulles flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Sioux Falls to Dulles
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1,049 mi 2h 25m nonstop +1h ahead

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

Also explore Browse available seat maps FSD Routes IAD Routes FSD Live Flights IAD Live Flights FSD Delays IAD Delays
All flights from Dulles (IAD) Dulles to Sioux Falls flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for FSD to IAD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
8
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~12h
Longest
MSP ~4h 39m ATL ~5h 8m ORD ~5h 10m DEN ~6h 13m DFW ~6h 21m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
733
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
FSD → IAD
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
92%
Return
IAD → FSD
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
80%
Arriving
50%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. FSD delays → IAD delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Dulles from Sioux Falls

Nearby airports with service to Washington Dulles International Airport.
Metric FSD→IAD FOD→IAD OMA→IAD
Distance from FSD – 147 mi 164 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 9
Weekly flights – – 1
Flight time 2h 25m 2h 30m 2h 50m
Departure OTP 100% – –
Fort Dodge (FOD) to Dulles flights · Omaha (OMA) to Dulles flights · Saint Cloud (STC) to Dulles flights
Airports within 200 miles of FSD with service to Washington Dulles International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Sioux Falls, it's 7:00 PM in Dulles.
Distance & Flight Time
1,049 mi / 1,688 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 25m 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

FSD–IAD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Sioux Falls to Dulles route.
Route details
Distance1,049 mi / 1,688 km
Flight time2h 25m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: FSD
Full nameSioux Falls Regional Airport
IATA / ICAOFSD / KFSD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr1.4M
Elevation1,429 ft / 436 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 FSD to IAD flights.
Nonstop flights from Sioux Falls Regional Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport take about 2h 25m gate to gate. The route covers 1,049 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Minneapolis–Saint Paul, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Chicago O'Hare.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to IAD and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Dulles is 1 hour ahead of Sioux Falls.
Yes, return flights from IAD to FSD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include FOD, OMA and STC. 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 FSD to IAD

Sioux Falls Regional Airport (FSD) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

FSD to IAD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from FSD to IAD is about 2 hours 25 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,049 miles (1,688 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Minneapolis–Saint Paul, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Chicago O'Hare. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Fort Dodge (FOD), Omaha (OMA) and Saint Cloud (STC).