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

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Dulles to Liberia
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
2,021 mi 3h 29m nonstop -2h behind 63 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between IAD and LIR, connecting options are available through 63 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IAD to LIR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
63
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,644
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.
Alternatives

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
Flight time 3h 29m 4h 40m
Departure OTP 72% –
Baltimore (BWI) to Liberia flights
Airports within 200 miles of IAD with service to Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport.
Know before you go

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 3h 29m.
Visa & Entry

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Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
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–LIR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dulles to Liberia route.
Route details
Distance2,021 mi / 3,253 km
Flight time3h 29m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connections63 hubs
Origin: IAD
Full nameWashington Dulles International Airport
IATA / ICAOIAD / KIAD
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr26.0M
Elevation312 ft / 95 m
Destination: LIR
Full nameDaniel Oduber Quirós International Airport
IATA / ICAOLIR / MRLB
TimezoneAmerica/Costa_Rica
Passengers/yr1.9M
Elevation270 ft / 82 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IAD to LIR flights.
Nonstop flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport take approximately 3h 29m. The route covers 2,021 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through FMY, BCT, NAS, OPF, PNS, DAL, MGM, MLB, PBI, HPN, PIE, APF, TEB, TMB, RDU, VPC, IND, TTN, FXE, SGR, ABE, BHM, SJO, MDW, BED, AUS, PTK, FRG, HOU, SJU, PHL, DTW, SXM, AXA, BOS, YOW, SLC, MCI, MSP, BZN, SCF, LAS, VNY, SNA, SJC, OAK, YYC, YVR, EWR, CLT, FLL, LAX, IAH, YUL, DFW, JFK, ATL, YYZ, ORD, DEN, MIA, SFO and SEA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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.
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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 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 ranges from 3 hours 29 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,021 miles (3,253 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

63 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via FMY. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Baltimore (BWI).