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

FSD Airport Page →
1,049 mi airlines charter/private
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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: Jun 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 8 hubs
MSP Minneapolis 4h 42m AMDLKE AFCMDL Minneapolis (MSP) to Dulles flights
ORD Chicago 4h 56m AAASCM ACAVAZ Chicago (ORD) to Dulles flights
BNA Nashville 4h 58m G4 AVAZCM Nashville (BNA) to Dulles flights
ATL Atlanta 5h 17m AMDLKE AFAMCM Atlanta (ATL) to Dulles flights
DEN Denver 6h 14m CMDLF9 AVAZCM Denver (DEN) to Dulles flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 37m AAQFQR AAASAT Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Dulles flights
LAS Las Vegas 8h 33m G4 ETF9OS Las Vegas (LAS) to Dulles flights
PHX Phoenix 25h 3m AA AVOSSN Phoenix (PHX) to Dulles flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Sioux Falls to Dulles
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1,049 mi 2h 35m nonstop +1h ahead

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

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for FSD to IAD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
8
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
751
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.

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
80%
Return
IAD → FSD
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
75%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. FSD delays → IAD delays →

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 8
Weekly flights
Flight time 2h 35m 2h 30m 2h 1m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of FSD with service to Washington Dulles International Airport.

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 35m 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.

FSD–IAD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Sioux Falls to Dulles route.
Route details
Distance1,049 mi / 1,688 km
Flight time2h 35m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: FSD
IATA / ICAOFSD / KFSD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr1.4M
Elevation1,429 ft / 436 m
Destination: IAD
IATA / ICAOIAD / KIAD
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr26.0M
Elevation312 ft / 95 m

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 35m 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, Chicago O'Hare and Nashville.
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 35 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, Chicago O'Hare and Nashville. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Fort Dodge (FOD), Omaha (OMA) and Saint Cloud (STC).