Dulles to George Town (IAD–GCM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
IAD–GCM is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines and TWY lead the route. The flight covers 1,378 miles in approximately 3h 41m. Beyond nonstop, 43 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines | 1 | 738 | 3h41 | Star Alliance | – | |
| TWY TWY | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach George Town from Dulles
| Metric | IAD→GCM | BWI→GCM |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from IAD | – | 45 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 1 | 1 |
| Flight time | 3h 41m | 3h 25m |
| Departure OTP | 55% | – |
Travel Essentials
IAD: EDT · GCM: EST
When it's 6:00 PM in Dulles, it's 5:00 PM in George Town.
US passport holders enter the Cayman Islands visa-free for up to 30 days (extendable to 6 months). No advance application is needed. Passport must be valid for the duration of the stay plus the period of intended stay. A return or onward ticket and proof of accommodation are required. At Owen Roberts International Airport (GCM) on Grand Cayman or Charles Kirkconnell International Airport (CYB) on Cayman Brac, immigration stamps your passport.
The Cayman Islands are a British Overseas Territory with three islands: Grand Cayman (the largest, with the capital George Town), Cayman Brac, and Little Cayman. Seven Mile Beach on Grand Cayman is the main resort strip. Stingray City, a shallow sandbar where southern stingrays gather, is reachable by boat from Grand Cayman's North Sound. The Cayman Islands have no income tax, no capital gains tax, and no sales tax, which is why the cost of living is high: goods carry import duties instead.
Direct flights from Miami (MIA) to Grand Cayman run about 1 hour 20 minutes on American Airlines and Cayman Airways. New York JFK to GCM runs about 3 hours 45 minutes on JetBlue. Direct service also operates from Dallas, Charlotte, Atlanta, Houston, and Fort Lauderdale. The Cayman Islands use the Cayman Islands dollar (KYD), pegged at KYD 1 = $1.25. US dollars are accepted everywhere and are the de facto second currency. ATMs dispense KYD. Card payments work at most businesses. Public buses run along main routes on Grand Cayman for KYD 2.50 ($3.13) per ride. Taxis are not metered: fixed rates are set by the government. Airport to Seven Mile Beach costs KYD 15 to KYD 25 ($18.75 to $31.25).
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).
IAD–GCM Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from IAD to GCM
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Owen Roberts International Airport (GCM) are connected by nonstop service from TWY and United Airlines. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
IAD to GCM Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from IAD to GCM ranges from 3 hours 41 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,378 miles (2,217 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
43 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via PLS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Baltimore (BWI).