Dulles to Oranjestad (IAD–AUA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,883 mi airlines charter/private 7/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 2 flights Verified 37m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
UA1203
UA United
7M9
8:15 AM
EDT
12:40 PM
AST
4h 25m
43%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1648
UA United
B39M
4:30 PM
AST
9:03 PM
EDT
4h 33m
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
CLT Charlotte 6h 46m AAACAT AA Charlotte (CLT) to Oranjestad flights
MIA Miami 7h 5m CMJDLXJ AAQR Miami (MIA) to Oranjestad flights
EWR Newark 7h 17m AVAZET ACB6UA Newark (EWR) to Oranjestad flights
JFK New York 7h 40m AFAMAV B6DLQR New York (JFK) to Oranjestad flights
ATL Atlanta 8h 5m AFAMCM DL Atlanta (ATL) to Oranjestad flights
BOS Boston 8h 6m AVAZCM B6DL Boston (BOS) to Oranjestad flights
PTY Tocumen 8h 15m CM CM Tocumen (PTY) to Oranjestad flights
ORD Chicago 8h 59m ACAVAZ UA Chicago (ORD) to Oranjestad flights
IAH Houston 9h 4m AVAZCA UA Houston (IAH) to Oranjestad flights
BOG Bogota 9h 6m AVG3 AVP5 Bogota (BOG) to Oranjestad flights
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Dulles to Oranjestad
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,883 mi 4h 25m nonstop

IAD–AUA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,883 miles in approximately 4h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop IAD–AUA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 7 7M9 4h25 78% Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
7M9 Boeing 737 MAX 9 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (7 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 AUA 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
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IAD to AUA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
25
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,433
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 → AUA
78%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
78%
Return
AUA → IAD
96%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
96%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAD delays →

Other ways to reach Oranjestad from Dulles

Nearby airports with service to Queen Beatrix International Airport.
Metric IAD→AUA BWI→AUA
Distance from IAD 45 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 7 5
Flight time 4h 25m 4h 9m
Departure OTP 78%
Airports within 200 miles of IAD with service to Queen Beatrix International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Dulles, it's 6:00 PM in Oranjestad.
Distance & Flight Time
1,883 mi / 3,031 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 25m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

US passport holders enter Aruba visa-free for stays up to 30 days. No visa is needed, but all travelers must complete the online Embarkation/Disembarkation (ED) Card before arrival at edcardaruba.aw. Passport must be valid for the duration of the stay. A return or onward ticket is required. The initial 30-day stay can be extended up to 180 days at the local immigration office.

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–AUA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dulles to Oranjestad route.
Route details
Distance1,883 mi / 3,031 km
Flight time4h 25m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: IAD
IATA / ICAOIAD / KIAD
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr26.0M
Elevation312 ft / 95 m
Destination: AUA
IATA / ICAOAUA / TNCA
TimezoneAmerica/Aruba
Passengers/yr3.2M
Elevation60 ft / 18 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IAD to AUA flights.
Nonstop flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Queen Beatrix International Airport take about 4h 25m gate to gate. The route covers 1,883 miles.
1 airline operates flights from IAD to AUA: 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 Charlotte Douglas, Miami and Newark Liberty.
Yes, return flights from AUA 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 AUA

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Queen Beatrix International Airport (AUA) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

IAD to AUA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAD to AUA is about 4 hours 25 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,883 miles (3,031 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Charlotte Douglas, Miami and Newark Liberty. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Baltimore (BWI).