Dulles to Alexandria (IAD–AEX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

IAD Airport Page →
1,000 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 19 1-stop flights Verified 2w ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private 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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
ATL Atlanta 4h 29m AFAMCM → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Alexandria flights
IAH Houston 5h 30m AVAZCA → CMUA Houston (IAH) to Alexandria flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 30m AAASAT → AAQF Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Alexandria flights
SCE State College 6h 40m UA → ZW State College (SCE) to Alexandria flights
TYS Knoxville/Maryville ~4h 42m AVCMEJA → ZW Knoxville/Maryville (TYS) to Alexandria flights
SDF Louisville ~4h 49m ACCMUA → Louisville (SDF) to Alexandria flights
RIC Richmond ~5h ACAVCM → ZW Richmond (RIC) to Alexandria flights
LCQ Lake City ~5h → KG Lake City (LCQ) to Alexandria flights
JAX Jacksonville ~5h 18m ACAZG4 → ZW Jacksonville (JAX) to Alexandria flights
TPA Tampa ~5h 36m AVAZCM → KG Tampa (TPA) to Alexandria flights
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Dulles to Alexandria
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,000 mi 2h 20m nonstop -1h behind

IAD–AEX has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore IAD Routes AEX Routes IAD Live Flights AEX Live Flights IAD Delays AEX Delays
All flights from Alexandria (AEX) Alexandria to Dulles flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for IAD to AEX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
19
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~10h
Longest
ATL ~4h 29m TYS ~4h 42m SDF ~4h 49m RIC ~5h 0m LCQ ~5h 0m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
302
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 → AEX
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Arriving
100%
Return
AEX → IAD
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
82%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAD delays → AEX delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Alexandria from Dulles

Nearby airports with service to Alexandria International Airport.
Metric IAD→AEX BWI→AEX RIC→AEX
Distance from IAD – 45 mi 100 mi
Nonstop airlines – 5 2
Weekly flights ~1 1 1
Flight time 2h 20m 2h 52m 2h 23m
Departure OTP 50% – –
Baltimore (BWI) to Alexandria flights · Richmond (RIC) to Alexandria flights
Airports within 200 miles of IAD with service to Alexandria International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Alexandria is 1 hour behind Dulles.
IAD: EDT · AEX: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Dulles, it's 5:00 PM in Alexandria.
Distance & Flight Time
1,000 mi / 1,609 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 20m 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–AEX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dulles to Alexandria route.
Route details
Distance1,000 mi / 1,609 km
Flight time2h 20m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: IAD
Full nameWashington Dulles International Airport
IATA / ICAOIAD / KIAD
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr26.0M
Elevation312 ft / 95 m
Destination: AEX
Full nameAlexandria International Airport
IATA / ICAOAEX / KAEX
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.4M
Elevation89 ft / 27 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IAD to AEX flights.
Nonstop flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Alexandria International Airport take about 2h 20m gate to gate. The route covers 1,000 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, George Bush Intercontinental and Dallas Fort Worth.
Alexandria is 1 hour behind Dulles.
Yes, return flights from AEX 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 AEX

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Alexandria International Airport (AEX) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

IAD to AEX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAD to AEX is about 2 hours 20 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,000 miles (1,609 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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