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

IAD Airport Page →
1,624 mi airlines charter/private 7/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 3 flights Verified 11m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
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UA1822
UA United
739
5:45 PM
EDT
7:59 PM
MDT
4h 14m
43%
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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LH7599+1
LH Lufthansa
73G
6:00 AM
MDT
11:42 AM
EDT
3h 42m
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M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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UA204
UA United
B39M
6:05 AM
MDT
11:55 AM
EDT
3h 50m
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M T W T F S S
Prices

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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
ATL Atlanta 6h 1m AFAMCM → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Albuquerque flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 4m AAASAT → AAAYBA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Albuquerque flights
DEN Denver 6h 8m AVAZCM → ACCMUA Denver (DEN) to Albuquerque flights
ORD Chicago 6h 38m ACAVAZ → AAACAY Chicago (ORD) to Albuquerque flights
IAH Houston 6h 42m AVAZCA → ACEKNZ Houston (IAH) to Albuquerque flights
AUS Austin 6h 46m AZEJAG4 → WN Austin (AUS) to Albuquerque flights
PHX Phoenix 7h 18m AVOSSN → AAASEMD Phoenix (PHX) to Albuquerque flights
SAN San Diego 8h 4m ASAZET → WN San Diego (SAN) to Albuquerque flights
LAS Las Vegas 8h 20m AZEJAET → WN Las Vegas (LAS) to Albuquerque flights
LAX Los Angeles 8h 20m AAAZEJA → AAAFAM Los Angeles (LAX) to Albuquerque flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Dulles to Albuquerque
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,624 mi 4h 14m nonstop -2h behind

IAD–ABQ is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,624 miles in approximately 4h 14m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore IAD Routes ABQ Routes IAD Live Flights ABQ Live Flights IAD Delays ABQ Delays
All flights from Albuquerque (ABQ) Albuquerque to Dulles flights
Carriers on this route

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 7 739 4h14 76% Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
739 Boeing 737-900 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, IAD to ABQ direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IAD to ABQ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
24
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
ATL ~6h 1m DFW ~6h 4m DEN ~6h 8m AMA ~6h 13m ORD ~6h 38m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,603
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
IAD → ABQ
76%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
76%
Arriving
84%
Return
ABQ → IAD
78%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
78%
Arriving
84%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAD delays → ABQ delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Albuquerque from Dulles

Nearby airports with service to Albuquerque International Sunport.
Metric IAD→ABQ BWI→ABQ RIC→ABQ
Distance from IAD – 45 mi 100 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 7 9 1
Flight time 4h 14m 4h 3h 45m
Departure OTP 76% – –
Baltimore (BWI) to Albuquerque flights · Richmond (RIC) to Albuquerque flights
Airports within 200 miles of IAD with service to Albuquerque International Sunport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Albuquerque is 2 hours behind Dulles.
IAD: EDT · ABQ: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Dulles, it's 4:00 PM in Albuquerque.
Distance & Flight Time
1,624 mi / 2,614 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 14m gate to gate.
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).

Facts

IAD–ABQ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dulles to Albuquerque route.
Route details
Distance1,624 mi / 2,614 km
Flight time4h 14m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 14 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: IAD
Full nameWashington Dulles International Airport
IATA / ICAOIAD / KIAD
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr26.0M
Elevation312 ft / 95 m
Destination: ABQ
Full nameAlbuquerque International Sunport
IATA / ICAOABQ / KABQ
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr5.4M
Elevation5,355 ft / 1,632 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IAD to ABQ flights.
Nonstop flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Albuquerque International Sunport take about 4h 14m gate to gate. The route covers 1,624 miles.
1 airline operates flights from IAD to ABQ: United Airlines.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Dallas Fort Worth and Denver.
Albuquerque is 2 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 and RIC. 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 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

IAD to ABQ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAD to ABQ is about 4 hours 14 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,624 miles (2,614 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 21 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Dallas Fort Worth and Denver. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Baltimore (BWI) and Richmond (RIC).