Dulles to Liberia (IAD–LIR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

IAD Airport Page →
2,021 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 14 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private 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 10 hubs
MIA Miami 6h 11m CMLXJUA AA Miami (MIA) to Liberia flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 6h 39m CMF9UA B6 Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Liberia flights
CLT Charlotte 6h 39m AAACAT AA Charlotte (CLT) to Liberia flights
ATL Atlanta 6h 49m AFAMCM DL Atlanta (ATL) to Liberia flights
IAH Houston 7h 46m AVAZCA UA Houston (IAH) to Liberia flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 8h 58m AAASAT AA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Liberia flights
DEN Denver 10h 51m AVAZCM UA Denver (DEN) to Liberia flights
LAX Los Angeles 12h 40m AAAZCA AS Los Angeles (LAX) to Liberia flights
EWR Newark 13h 58m AVAZEJA ACUA Newark (EWR) to Liberia flights
YYZ Toronto 14h 16m ACAVCM ACPDWS Toronto (YYZ) to Liberia flights
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Dulles to Liberia
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
2,021 mi 4h 5m nonstop -2h behind

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

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for IAD to LIR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
14
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,048
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
IAD → LIR
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Return
LIR → IAD
73%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
73%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAD delays →

Other ways to reach Liberia from Dulles

Nearby airports with service to Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport.
Metric IAD→LIR BWI→LIR
Distance from IAD 45 mi
Nonstop airlines 1
Weekly flights
Flight time 4h 5m 4h 40m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of IAD with service to Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Liberia is 2 hours behind Dulles.
IAD: EDT · LIR: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Dulles, it's 4:00 PM in Liberia.
Distance & Flight Time
2,021 mi / 3,253 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 5m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

US passport holders enter Costa Rica visa-free for stays up to 180 days. No advance application is needed. Passport must be valid for at least one day beyond the date of entry. A return or onward ticket is required and airlines will check before boarding. Proof of funds (USD 100 per month of stay) may be requested at immigration.

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).

IAD–LIR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dulles to Liberia route.
Route details
Distance2,021 mi / 3,253 km
Flight time4h 5m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: IAD
IATA / ICAOIAD / KIAD
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr26.0M
Elevation312 ft / 95 m
Destination: LIR
IATA / ICAOLIR / MRLB
TimezoneAmerica/Costa_Rica
Passengers/yr1.9M
Elevation270 ft / 82 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IAD to LIR flights.
Nonstop flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport take about 4h 5m gate to gate. The route covers 2,021 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Miami, Fort Lauderdale Hollywood and Charlotte Douglas.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to LIR 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.
Liberia is 2 hours behind Dulles.
Yes, return flights from LIR to IAD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BWI. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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 LIR

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport (LIR) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

IAD to LIR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAD to LIR is about 4 hours 5 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,021 miles (3,253 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Miami, Fort Lauderdale Hollywood and Charlotte Douglas. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Baltimore (BWI).