Dulles to Denver (IAD–APA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

IAD Airport Page →
1,461 mi airlines charter/private 1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 1 1-stop flight Verified 39m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators: Executive Jet Management.
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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 1 hub
LAS Las Vegas 7h 43m AZEJAET → XE Las Vegas (LAS) to Denver flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Dulles to Denver
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1,461 mi 3h 17m nonstop -2h behind

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

Also explore IAD Routes APA Routes IAD Live Flights APA Live Flights IAD Delays
All flights from Denver (APA) Denver to Dulles flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for IAD to APA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~7h
Longest
LAS ~7h 43m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
112
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 → APA
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
75%
Return
APA → IAD
92%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
92%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAD delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Denver from Dulles

Nearby airports with service to Centennial Airport.
Metric IAD→APA DCA→APA BWI→APA
Distance from IAD – 23 mi 45 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 1
Weekly flights – – –
Flight time 3h 17m 3h 40m 3h 23m
Departure OTP 75% – –
Washington (DCA) to Denver flights · Baltimore (BWI) to Denver flights · Richmond (RIC) to Denver flights
Airports within 200 miles of IAD with service to Centennial Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Dulles, it's 4:00 PM in Denver.
Distance & Flight Time
1,461 mi / 2,350 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 17m 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–APA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dulles to Denver route.
Route details
Distance1,461 mi / 2,350 km
Flight time3h 17m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: IAD
Full nameWashington Dulles International Airport
IATA / ICAOIAD / KIAD
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr26.0M
Elevation312 ft / 95 m
Destination: APA
Full nameCentennial Airport
IATA / ICAOAPA / KAPA
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Elevation5,885 ft / 1,794 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IAD to APA flights.
Nonstop flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Centennial Airport take about 3h 17m gate to gate. The route covers 1,461 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Harry Reid.
Denver is 2 hours behind Dulles.
Yes, return flights from APA to IAD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DCA, 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 APA

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

IAD to APA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAD to APA is about 3 hours 17 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,461 miles (2,350 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Harry Reid. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Washington (DCA), Baltimore (BWI) and Richmond (RIC).