Dulles to Chattanooga (IAD–CHA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Dulles to Chattanooga
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 505 mi 1h 16m nonstop 26 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between IAD and CHA, connecting options are available through 26 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IAD to CHA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
26
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
RDU ~3h 34m TYS ~3h 40m PIT ~4h 4m BNA ~4h 8m DCA ~4h 14m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,144
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 → CHA
55%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
55%
Return
CHA → IAD
73%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
73%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAD delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Chattanooga from Dulles

Nearby airports with service to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field).
Metric IAD→CHA DCA→CHA
Distance from IAD – 23 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 2
Weekly flights 1 11
Flight time 1h 16m 1h 58m
Departure OTP 55% –
Washington (DCA) to Chattanooga flights
Airports within 200 miles of IAD with service to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field).
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Dulles, it's 6:00 PM in Chattanooga.
Distance & Flight Time
505 mi / 813 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 16m.
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–CHA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dulles to Chattanooga route.
Route details
Distance505 mi / 813 km
Flight time1h 16m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections26 hubs
Origin: IAD
Full nameWashington Dulles International Airport
IATA / ICAOIAD / KIAD
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr26.0M
Elevation312 ft / 95 m
Destination: CHA
Full nameChattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field)
IATA / ICAOCHA / KCHA
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr1.1M
Elevation683 ft / 208 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IAD to CHA flights.
Nonstop flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) take approximately 1h 16m. The route covers 505 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from IAD to CHA.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through RDU, TYS, PIT, BNA, DCA, TEB, CHS, PIE, SFB, DAL, MKE, PBI, PGD, NAS, AUS, ATL, LGA, MIA, DTW, ORD, CLT, IAH, DFW, EWR, FLL and LAS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Nearby alternatives include DCA. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 CHA

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) (CHA) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

IAD to CHA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAD to CHA ranges from 1 hours 16 minutes. The route covers a distance of 505 miles (813 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

26 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via RDU. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Washington (DCA).