Dulles to McAllen (IAD–MFE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

IAD Airport Page →
1,492 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 8 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
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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: May 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 8 hubs
IAH Houston 5h 46m AVAZCA → ACCMEK Houston (IAH) to McAllen flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 47m AAASAT → AAASBA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to McAllen flights
AUS Austin 6h 6m AZEJAG4 → AMDL Austin (AUS) to McAllen flights
LAS Las Vegas 10h 19m AZEJAET → G4 Las Vegas (LAS) to McAllen flights
PHX Phoenix 31h AVOSSN → AA Phoenix (PHX) to McAllen flights
GPT Gulfport ~6h 2m → Gulfport (GPT) to McAllen flights
SFB Orlando ~6h 16m → G4 Orlando (SFB) to McAllen flights
MCO Orlando ~8h 8m ADAVAZ → UA Orlando (MCO) to McAllen flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Dulles to McAllen
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1,492 mi 3h 38m nonstop -1h behind

While no nonstop service exists between IAD and MFE, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Also explore IAD Routes MFE Routes IAD Live Flights MFE Live Flights IAD Delays MFE Delays
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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for IAD to MFE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
8
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
IAH ~5h 46m DFW ~5h 47m GPT ~6h 2m AUS ~6h 6m SFB ~6h 16m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
381
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 → MFE
71%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
71%
Arriving
75%
Return
MFE → IAD
0%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
0%
Arriving
78%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAD delays → MFE delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Dulles, it's 5:00 PM in McAllen.
Distance & Flight Time
1,492 mi / 2,400 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 38m 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–MFE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dulles to McAllen route.
Route details
Distance1,492 mi / 2,400 km
Flight time3h 38m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: IAD
Full nameWashington Dulles International Airport
IATA / ICAOIAD / KIAD
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr26.0M
Elevation312 ft / 95 m
Destination: MFE
Full nameMcAllen Miller International Airport
IATA / ICAOMFE / KMFE
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr1.3M
Elevation107 ft / 33 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IAD to MFE flights.
Nonstop flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to McAllen Miller International Airport take about 3h 38m gate to gate. The route covers 1,492 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include George Bush Intercontinental, Dallas Fort Worth and Austin Bergstrom.
McAllen is 1 hour behind Dulles.
Yes, return flights from MFE to IAD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 MFE

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and McAllen Miller International Airport (MFE) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

IAD to MFE Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAD to MFE is about 3 hours 38 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,492 miles (2,400 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via George Bush Intercontinental, Dallas Fort Worth and Austin Bergstrom. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.