Dulles to Decatur (IAD–DEC) — 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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 2 hubs
ORD Chicago 5h 45m ACAVAZ → UA Chicago (ORD) to Decatur flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale ~5h 52m CMF9SN → Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Decatur flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Dulles to Decatur
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-1h behind

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

Also explore IAD Routes DEC Routes IAD Live Flights DEC Live Flights IAD Delays
All flights from Decatur (DEC) Decatur to Dulles flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for IAD to DEC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~5h
Longest
ORD ~5h 45m FLL ~5h 52m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
126
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 → DEC
87%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
87%
Return
DEC → IAD
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
88%
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
-1h
Decatur is 1 hour behind Dulles.
IAD: EDT · DEC: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Dulles, it's 5:00 PM in Decatur.
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–DEC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dulles to Decatur route.
Route details
Time difference-1 hour
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: DEC
Full nameDecatur Airport
IATA / ICAODEC / KDEC
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.0M
Elevation682 ft / 208 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IAD to DEC flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago O'Hare.
Decatur is 1 hour behind Dulles.
Yes, return flights from DEC to IAD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago O'Hare. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.