Dulles to Albuquerque (IAD–ABQ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,624 mi airlines 14/wk
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UA1407
UA United
73G
5:31 PM
EDT
7:31 PM
MST
5h
M T W T F S S
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UA1106
UA United
73G
5:40 PM
EDT
8:05 PM
MST
4h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA400
UA United
73G
6:00 AM
MST
11:42 AM
EDT
3h 42m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA274
UA United
319
6:00 AM
MST
11:35 AM
EDT
3h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Dulles to Albuquerque
1 carrier, 14 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 1,624 mi 4h 25m nonstop -3h behind 41 1-stop hubs

IAD–ABQ is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,624 miles in approximately 4h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 41 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop IAD–ABQ service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 14 73G 4h25-5h 100% Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
73G Boeing 737-700 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (14 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, IAD to ABQ direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IAD to ABQ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
41
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,303
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
IAD → ABQ
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
0%
Return
ABQ → IAD
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
40%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAD delays → ABQ delays →

Other ways to reach Albuquerque from Dulles

Nearby airports with service to Albuquerque International Sunport.
Metric IAD→ABQ BWI→ABQ
Distance from IAD 45 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 14 10
Flight time 4h 25m 4h 25m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of IAD with service to Albuquerque International Sunport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-3h
Albuquerque is 3 hours behind Dulles.
IAD: EDT · ABQ: MST

When it's 6:00 PM in Dulles, it's 3:00 PM in Albuquerque.
Distance & Flight Time
1,624 mi / 2,614 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 25m to 5h 0m.
Getting to IAD

WMATA Silver Line Metro now reaches Dulles directly; take Silver Line to Washington Dulles Airport station (about 65 min from Metro Center, ~$7). The connection opened in late 2022.Ride-shares from downtown DC run $35–60 and take 35–50 minutes via I-66 (longer during peak hours). Washington Flyer coach to Wiehle-Reston East Metro costs $6. The airport is 27 miles from downtown; taxis are expensive ($60–80).

IAD–ABQ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dulles to Albuquerque route.
Route details
Distance1,624 mi / 2,614 km
Flight time4h 25m to 5h
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights14 out / 14 return
1-stop connections41 hubs
Origin: IAD
IATA / ICAOIAD / KIAD
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr26.0M
Elevation312 ft / 95 m
Destination: ABQ
IATA / ICAOABQ / KABQ
TimezoneAmerica/Phoenix
Passengers/yr5.4M
Elevation5,355 ft / 1,632 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IAD to ABQ flights.
Nonstop flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Albuquerque International Sunport take approximately 4h 25m to 5h. The route covers 1,624 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: United Airlines.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from IAD to ABQ. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through OKC, XNA, ROW, MDW, AFW, BWI, SDF, DAL, HOU, PWA, APA, CHS, PHL, SCF, ELP, OPF, BUR, PVR, SNA, MCO, CMA, ATL, FLL, LAS, ORD, IAH, TPA, DFW, SLC, AUS, DEN, STL, SEA, LAX, PHX, BNA, PDX, SAN, SFO, MCI and OAK. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Albuquerque is 3 hours behind Dulles.
Yes, return flights from ABQ to IAD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BWI. 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 IAD to ABQ

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

IAD to ABQ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAD to ABQ ranges from 4 hours 25 minutes to 5 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,624 miles (2,614 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

41 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via OKC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Baltimore (BWI).