Dulles to Cabo San Lucas (IAD–CSL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Dulles to Cabo San Lucas
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-3h behind 6 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between IAD and CSL, connecting options are available through 6 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IAD to CSL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
DAL ~7h 28m BZN ~8h 29m SNA ~8h 51m YYC ~9h 53m HND ~18h 42m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
52
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 → CSL
52%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
52%
Return
CSL → IAD
55%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
55%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAD delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-3h
Cabo San Lucas is 3 hours behind Dulles.
IAD: EDT · CSL: MST

When it's 6:00 PM in Dulles, it's 3:00 PM in Cabo San Lucas.
Visa & Entry

US citizens enter Mexico visa-free for up to 180 days for tourism. Complete the immigration form (FMM) online or on arrival; the online version speeds up processing. Passport must be valid for the duration of stay.

Duty-free allowances: USD 500 in goods. Mexico prohibits importing certain foods and medications without documentation. Declare cash over USD 10,000.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
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–CSL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dulles to Cabo San Lucas route.
Route details
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connections6 hubs
Origin: IAD
Full nameWashington Dulles International Airport
IATA / ICAOIAD / KIAD
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr26.0M
Elevation312 ft / 95 m
Destination: CSL
Full nameCabo San Lucas International Airport
IATA / ICAOCSL / MMSL
TimezoneAmerica/Mazatlan
Elevation459 ft / 140 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IAD to CSL flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DAL, BZN, SNA, YYC, HND and LAX. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Cabo San Lucas is 3 hours behind Dulles.
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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

6 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via DAL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.