Dulles to Miami (IAD–MIA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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CM2786
CM Copa
739
8:25 AM
EDT
11:26 AM
EDT
3h 1m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1073
UA United
739
10:23 AM
EDT
1:42 PM
EDT
3h 19m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA3751
UA United
7M9
12:49 PM
EDT
3:45 PM
EDT
2h 56m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM2785
CM Copa
738
1:10 PM
EDT
4:11 PM
EDT
3h 1m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1214
UA United
738
6:27 PM
EDT
10:11 PM
EDT
3h 44m
M T W T F S S
Prices
F93731
F9 Frontier
321
7:05 PM
EDT
9:57 PM
EDT
2h 52m
M T W T F S S
Prices
ZT605
ZT Titan
10:55 AM
EDT
12:57 PM
EDT
2h 2m
M T W T F S S
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CM2784
CM Copa
739
1:30 PM
EDT TC
4:08 PM
EDT
2h 38m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA2435
UA United
739
1:30 PM
EDT TC
4:08 PM
EDT
2h 38m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1538
UA United
7M8
6:34 PM
EDT TS
9:24 PM
EDT
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Dulles to Miami
5 carriers, 35 flights/week nonstop.
5 Airlines 35 Flights/wk 923 mi 2h 2m nonstop 198 1-stop hubs

IAD–MIA is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, Copa Airlines and Frontier lead the route. The flight covers 923 miles in approximately 2h 2m. Beyond nonstop, 198 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop IAD–MIA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 15 738, 739, 7M9 2h56-3h44 50% Star Alliance
CM Copa Airlines 14 738, 739 3h01 50% Star Alliance
F9 Frontier 2 321 2h52 50%
SGX SGX 0 50%
WL World Atlantic Airlines 0 50%
Aircraft on this route
321 Airbus A321 – F9
738 Boeing 737-800 – CM, UA
739 Boeing 737-900 – CM, UA
7M9 Boeing 737 MAX 9 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: CM + UA (29 flights/wk, 94%)
Unaffiliated: F9 + SGX + WL (2 flights/wk, 6%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, IAD to MIA direction.
Mon
5
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
35
Outbound / wk
30
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IAD to MIA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
198
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~47h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
5,598
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 → MIA
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Arriving
67%
Return
MIA → IAD
26%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
26%
Arriving
86%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAD delays → MIA delays →

Other ways to reach Miami from Dulles

Nearby airports with service to Miami International Airport.
Metric IAD→MIA DCA→MIA BWI→MIA
Distance from IAD 23 mi 45 mi
Nonstop airlines 5 6 8
Weekly flights 35 166 91
Flight time 2h 2m 2h 43m 2h 9m
Departure OTP 50%
Airports within 200 miles of IAD with service to Miami International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Miami is 0 hours the same as Dulles.
IAD: EDT · MIA: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Dulles, it's 6:00 PM in Miami.
Distance & Flight Time
923 mi / 1,486 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 2m to 3h 44m.
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).

Getting from MIA

Metrorail Orange Line connects to downtown Miami and Dadeland (15–30 min, $2.25). The MIA Mover links the terminal to the rental car center and Metrorail station; free. Taxis to Miami Beach cost $35–40 (flat rate).Ride-shares are typically $20–30 to South Beach. For Fort Lauderdale, Tri-Rail runs from the airport station ($3.75, 60–70 min).

Miami Climate

Tropical climate with year-round warm temperatures (20–33°C). Wet season runs June through October with daily afternoon thunderstorms and hurricane risk. Flights are most disruption-prone during this period.

Dry season (November–April) is peak tourist season with lower humidity. Winter temperatures rarely drop below 15°C. UV is strong year-round.

IAD–MIA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dulles to Miami route.
Route details
Distance923 mi / 1,486 km
Flight time2h 2m to 3h 44m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)5
Weekly flights35 out / 30 return
1-stop connections198 hubs
Origin: IAD
IATA / ICAOIAD / KIAD
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr26.0M
Elevation312 ft / 95 m
Destination: MIA
IATA / ICAOMIA / KMIA
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr55.9M
Elevation8 ft / 2 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IAD to MIA flights.
Nonstop flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Miami International Airport take approximately 2h 2m to 3h 44m. The route covers 923 miles.
5 airlines operate nonstop service: Copa Airlines, Frontier, SGX, United Airlines and World Atlantic Airlines.
There are approximately 35 nonstop flights per week from IAD to MIA. The return direction has about 30 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SUA, ORL, PIE, UST, FXE, FTY, AHN, MRK, MGM, APF, PDK, GNV, HHH, AIK, FMY, INT, TTN, CRW, CTH, VRB, CRG, AGS, SUS, MHH, ILM, ELH, ECP, MMU, BLM, CGF, PNS, CHO, BWI, FRG, TEB, PGD, CHA, YNG, FOK, DCA, LEX, NEW, BED, BTR, HPN, XNA, HVN, SGF, ITH, MEM, PWK, BHM, BTV, UES, PVD, MDW, TUL, GRR, LIT, DWH, SGR, MKE, BDA, HOU, ADS, BGR, FCM, OMA, AFW, DAL, MKC, AXA, ICT, YQX, APA, ASE, SKB, TEX, EIS, PVR, SCF, BZN, CLD, SXM, STT, BFI, SNA, VNY, OAK, SJC, SMF, AUA, PUJ, YVR, SRQ, CHS, ORF, GSP, ROC, CLE, BUF, GSO, ALB, PHL, SAV, CVG, GUA, LTN, NAS, SAL, JAX, SNN, ATL, LBG, RDU, RIC, SYR, ORD, LGA, BOS, MDT, MXP, PIT, CLT, SDF, MCO, TYS, CUN, DTW, HEL, EWR, TPA, PTY, STL, YOW, CMH, BRU, YYZ, MCI, IAH, IND, HSV, BNA, GIG, BDL, AMS, JFK, DFW, AVL, FRA, WAW, CPH, SLC, RSW, MEX, YUL, CMN, GCM, LHR, CDG, FLL, DUB, DEN, MSP, BOG, AUS, MAD, MUC, SEA, BCN, SJU, LAX, LIS, FCO, MSY, ZRH, SAT, SFO, PHX, KEF, SAN, OKC, LAS, MBJ, BGI, PDX, PLS, EYW, SJO, JED, JWN, GRU, EGE, TLV, IST, DOH, HND and DXB. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from MIA to IAD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DCA, BWI and HGR. 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 MIA

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Miami International Airport (MIA) are connected by nonstop service from Copa Airlines, Frontier, SGX, United Airlines and World Atlantic Airlines. With 35 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

IAD to MIA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAD to MIA ranges from 2 hours 2 minutes to 3 hours 44 minutes. The route covers a distance of 923 miles (1,486 km). There are approximately 35 weekly flights outbound and 30 return, totaling 65 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

198 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via SUA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Washington (DCA), Baltimore (BWI) and Hagerstown (HGR).