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

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Dulles to Liberia
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-2h behind 42 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between IAD and LIR, connecting options are available through 42 hubs.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IAD to LIR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
42
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
1,627
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
62%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
62%
Return
LIR → IAD
74%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
74%
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 0 1
Weekly flights 0 2
Departure OTP 62%
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.
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
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connections42 hubs
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.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TEB, PIE, FMY, HPN, RDU, APF, BWI, TTN, DAL, SJO, BED, HOU, AUS, SJU, SLC, SXM, MCI, BZN, LAS, OAK, YYC, YVR, CLT, IAH, DFW, MIA, JFK, LAX, YYZ, ATL, EWR, DTW, BOS, YOW, YUL, PHL, ORD, SEA, DEN, FLL, MSP and SFO. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Liberia is 2 hours behind Dulles.
Nearby alternatives include BWI. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

42 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via TEB. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Baltimore (BWI).