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

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Dulles to Memphis
2 carriers, 1 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 741 mi 2h 55m nonstop -1h behind 136 1-stop hubs

IAD–MEM is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 741 miles in approximately 2h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 136 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Also explore IAD Routes MEM Routes IAD Live Flights MEM Live Flights IAD Delays MEM Delays
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop IAD–MEM service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 1 – 2h55 100% Star Alliance –
DL Delta Air Lines 0 – – 100% SkyTeam –
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (1 flights/wk, 100%)
SkyTeam: DL (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, IAD to MEM direction.
Mon
0
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Tue
1
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Wed
0
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Thu
0
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Fri
0
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Sat
0
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Sun
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Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
1
Outbound / wk
1
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IAD to MEM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
136
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,812
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 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 2 1 2
Weekly flights 1 41 6
Flight time 2h 55m 2h 26m 2h 25m
Departure OTP 100% – –
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 2h 55m.
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 time2h 55m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections136 hubs
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 approximately 2h 55m. The route covers 741 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Delta Air Lines and United Airlines.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from IAD to MEM. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PNE, LEX, AGC, OSU, FTY, HOT, LCK, PDK, MQY, ABE, PNS, RIC, BHM, AIK, MTN, SUS, TUL, CHO, TYS, PWK, CHA, GSO, ORF, CMH, SSI, DSM, SWF, IND, TTN, SDF, AEX, PIT, YIP, CLE, TEB, LZU, DCA, MDW, UST, BUF, ACY, ISO, MLI, PTK, RST, YYZ, OKC, CRW, HSV, ECP, DSI, JAX, MKE, STP, MSY, CSG, FRG, PIE, FMY, YQG, SHV, SFB, SYR, APF, OPF, BCT, MHT, SAT, BDL, CAK, DAL, MKC, RVS, YOW, YUL, PBI, HOU, CLL, FXE, RSW, VRB, MHH, SUA, SRQ, APA, ACT, ISP, EGE, TUS, PLS, ELP, SCF, YEG, VNY, YYR, MCC, BZN, SJO, SJU, OAK, SEA, SFO, SLC, BOS, DTW, MIA, MSP, ATL, JFK, ORD, AUS, CVG, LGA, BNA, CHS, EWR, IAH, CLT, CGN, MXP, DFW, RDU, CDG, PHL, HND, FRA, TPA, ZRH, MCO, DEN, FLL, LAS, JWN, PHX, LAX and ANC. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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.
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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 MEM

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Memphis International Airport (MEM) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines and United Airlines. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

IAD to MEM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAD to MEM ranges from 2 hours 55 minutes. The route covers a distance of 741 miles (1,192 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

136 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via PNE. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Washington (DCA), Baltimore (BWI) and Charlottesville (CHO).