Gainesville to Dulles (GVL–IAD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Gainesville to Dulles
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
479 mi 1h 13m nonstop 14 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between GVL and IAD, connecting options are available through 14 hubs.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for GVL to IAD.
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One-Stop Connections
14
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~9h
Longest
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Other ways to reach Dulles from Gainesville

Nearby airports with service to Washington Dulles International Airport.
Metric GVL→IAD PDK→IAD ATL→IAD
Distance from GVL 38 mi 56 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 9 17
Weekly flights 0 2 199
Flight time 1h 13m 1h 9m 1h 33m
Airports within 200 miles of GVL with service to Washington Dulles International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Dulles is 0 hours the same as Gainesville.
GVL: EDT · IAD: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Gainesville, it's 6:00 PM in Dulles.
Distance & Flight Time
479 mi / 770 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 13m.
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.

GVL–IAD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Gainesville to Dulles route.
Route details
Distance479 mi / 770 km
Flight time1h 13m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connections14 hubs
Origin: GVL
IATA / ICAOGVL / KGVL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Elevation1,276 ft / 389 m
Destination: IAD
IATA / ICAOIAD / KIAD
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr26.0M
Elevation312 ft / 95 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about GVL to IAD flights.
Nonstop flights from Lee Gilmer Memorial Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport take approximately 1h 13m. The route covers 479 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PDK, FTY, RDU, TYS, BNA, MEM, PBI, MCO, FLL, MIA, PLS, DFW, SAT and SXM. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Nearby alternatives include PDK, ATL and CHA. 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 GVL to IAD

Lee Gilmer Memorial Airport (GVL) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

GVL to IAD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from GVL to IAD ranges from 1 hours 13 minutes. The route covers a distance of 479 miles (770 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

14 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via PDK. Nearby alternative airports include Atlanta (PDK), Atlanta (ATL) and Chattanooga (CHA).