Dulles to Memphis (IAD–MEM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

IAD Airport Page →
741 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 25 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
Also flown by charter / private operators: NetJets 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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Jul 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
ATL Atlanta 3h 57m AFAMCM → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Memphis flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 18m AAACAT → AABACNS Charlotte (CLT) to Memphis flights
DTW Detroit 4h 26m AFAMAV → AFAMDL Detroit (DTW) to Memphis flights
PHL Philadelphia 4h 43m ACAVCM → AAASQR Philadelphia (PHL) to Memphis flights
ORD Chicago 5h 4m ACAVAZ → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Memphis flights
LGA New York 5h 6m AVDLUA → AADLPD New York (LGA) to Memphis flights
TYS Knoxville/Maryville 5h 12m AVCMET → G4 Knoxville/Maryville (TYS) to Memphis flights
MCO Orlando 5h 19m ADAVAZ → F9FXWN Orlando (MCO) to Memphis flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 47m AAASAT → AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Memphis flights
IAH Houston 5h 53m AVAZCA → CMEKNZ Houston (IAH) to Memphis flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Dulles to Memphis
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
3 Airlines 741 mi 1h 44m nonstop -1h behind

IAD–MEM had nonstop service from Delta Air Lines, Contour Airlines and United Airlines, last on the schedule in July 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 741 miles in 1h 44m.

Also explore Browse available seat maps IAD Routes MEM Routes IAD Live Flights MEM Live Flights IAD Delays MEM Delays
All flights from Memphis (MEM) Memphis to Dulles flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop IAD–MEM service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 0 – – 61% SkyTeam –
LF Contour Airlines 0 – – 61% – –
UA United Airlines 0 – – 61% Star Alliance –
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (0 flights/wk, 0%)
Unaffiliated: LF (0 flights/wk, 0%)
Star Alliance: UA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for IAD to MEM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
25
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~11h
Longest
ATL ~3h 57m CLT ~4h 18m DTW ~4h 26m PHL ~4h 43m ORD ~5h 4m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,165
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
IAD → MEM
61%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
61%
Arriving
76%
Return
MEM → IAD
68%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
68%
Arriving
70%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAD delays → MEM delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Memphis from Dulles

Nearby airports with service to Memphis International Airport.
Metric IAD→MEM DCA→MEM BWI→MEM
Distance from IAD – 23 mi 45 mi
Nonstop airlines – 3 3
Weekly flights – 44 11
Flight time 1h 44m 2h 26m 2h 20m
Departure OTP 61% – –
Washington (DCA) to Memphis flights · Baltimore (BWI) to Memphis flights · Charlottesville (CHO) to Memphis flights
Airports within 200 miles of IAD with service to Memphis International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Dulles, it's 5:00 PM in Memphis.
Distance & Flight Time
741 mi / 1,192 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 44m gate to gate.
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–MEM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dulles to Memphis route.
Route details
Distance741 mi / 1,192 km
Flight time1h 44m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)3
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: IAD
Full nameWashington Dulles International Airport
IATA / ICAOIAD / KIAD
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr26.0M
Elevation312 ft / 95 m
Destination: MEM
Full nameMemphis International Airport
IATA / ICAOMEM / KMEM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr4.9M
Elevation341 ft / 104 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IAD to MEM flights.
Nonstop flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Memphis International Airport take about 1h 44m gate to gate. The route covers 741 miles.
3 airlines operated the nonstop from IAD to MEM: Delta Air Lines, Contour Airlines and United Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in July 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in July 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 1h 44m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Charlotte Douglas and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to MEM 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.
Memphis is 1 hour behind Dulles.
Yes, return flights from MEM to IAD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DCA, BWI and CHO. 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 MEM

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Memphis International Airport (MEM) had nonstop service from Delta Air Lines, Contour Airlines and United Airlines, last on the schedule in July 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

IAD to MEM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAD to MEM is about 1 hours 44 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 741 miles (1,192 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Charlotte Douglas and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Washington (DCA), Baltimore (BWI) and Charlottesville (CHO).