Dulles to Houston (IAD–EFD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Dulles to Houston
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 1,196 mi 2h 57m nonstop -1h behind 13 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between IAD and EFD, connecting options are available through 13 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IAD to EFD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
13
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Houston is 1 hour behind Dulles.
IAD: EDT · EFD: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Dulles, it's 5:00 PM in Houston.
Distance & Flight Time
1,196 mi / 1,924 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 57m.
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–EFD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dulles to Houston route.
Route details
Distance1,196 mi / 1,924 km
Flight time2h 57m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections13 hubs
Origin: IAD
Full nameWashington Dulles International Airport
IATA / ICAOIAD / KIAD
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr26.0M
Elevation312 ft / 95 m
Destination: EFD
Full nameEllington Airport
IATA / ICAOEFD / KEFD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation32 ft / 10 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IAD to EFD flights.
Nonstop flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Ellington Airport take approximately 2h 57m. The route covers 1,196 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from IAD to EFD.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through HOU, DAL, PIE, MSY, RDU, SRQ, SAT, MIA, MCO, ELP, LAS, SJC and AUS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Houston is 1 hour behind Dulles.
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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 EFD

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

IAD to EFD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAD to EFD ranges from 2 hours 57 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,196 miles (1,924 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

13 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via HOU.