Dulles to Decatur (IAD–DEC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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612 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 1 1-stop flight Verified 2w ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by NetJets Aviation.
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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 1 hub
ORD Chicago 4h 31m ACAVAZ → UA Chicago (ORD) to Decatur flights
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Dulles to Decatur
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
612 mi 1h 27m nonstop -1h behind

IAD–DEC has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for IAD to DEC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~4h
Longest
ORD ~4h 31m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
122
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
62%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
62%
Return
DEC → IAD
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
72%
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.
Distance & Flight Time
612 mi / 985 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 27m gate to gate.
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
Distance612 mi / 985 km
Flight time1h 27m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
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.
Nonstop flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Decatur Airport take about 1h 27m gate to gate. The route covers 612 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago O'Hare.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to DEC and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
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.

Flights from IAD to DEC

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Decatur Airport (DEC) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

IAD to DEC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAD to DEC is about 1 hours 27 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 612 miles (985 km).

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.