Dulles to Washington (IAD–DCA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
IAD–DCA had nonstop service from United Airlines and American Airlines, last on the schedule in September 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 23 miles in 2h 52m.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines | 1 | – | – | Star Alliance | – | |
| AA American Airlines | 0 | – | – | Oneworld | – |
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Washington from Dulles
| Metric | IAD→DCA | BWI→DCA | MDT→DCA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from IAD | – | 45 mi | 94 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | – | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | – | – | – |
| Flight time | 2h 52m | 23h 15m | 0h 49m |
| Departure OTP | 83% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
IAD: EDT · DCA: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Dulles, it's 6:00 PM in Washington.
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).
The Metro station is inside Terminal B/C with covered walkway access; Terminal A requires a short outdoor walk or shuttle. Yellow and Blue line trains run to downtown DC in 15–25 minutes for $2.25–$3.85.
Taxis and Uber/Lyft operate from designated pick-up zones outside each terminal; fares to downtown run $15–30. DCA serves the National Mall area and is well-positioned for the U.S. Capitol, Pentagon, and downtown offices. International arrivals clear customs at DCA only for pre-cleared flights; most international traffic uses IAD (Dulles). Rental cars are in a consolidated facility accessible by shuttle.
Humid subtropical climate. Summers (June–August) are hot and very humid at 29–34°C with frequent afternoon thunderstorms causing ground stops and airspace flow programs. The summer storm season is the primary operational disruption risk at DCA. Spring and autumn are transitional with variable conditions and occasional severe thunderstorm outbreaks.
Winters (December–February) bring cold temperatures (−2 to 7°C) with occasional snowstorms that disproportionately affect the DC area due to limited snow-removal infrastructure. Even moderate snowfall (5–10 cm) can shut regional airports for hours. Pack layers for winter; the region's storm response is notoriously inconsistent.
IAD–DCA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from IAD to DCA
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) had nonstop service from United Airlines and American Airlines, last on the schedule in September 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.
IAD to DCA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from IAD to DCA is about 2 hours 52 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 23 miles (38 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Philadelphia, Pittsburgh and Raleigh-Durham. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Baltimore (BWI), Harrisburg (MDT) and Richmond (RIC).