Dulles to Smyrna (IAD–MQY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

IAD Airport Page →
537 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 2 1-stop flights Verified 2mos ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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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 2 hubs
CLT Charlotte ~4h 7m AAACAT → LF Charlotte (CLT) to Smyrna flights
ORD Chicago ~5h 25m ACAVAZ → LF Chicago (ORD) to Smyrna flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Dulles to Smyrna
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 537 mi 1h 21m nonstop -1h behind

IAD–MQY had nonstop service from Contour Airlines, last on the schedule in May 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 537 miles in 1h 21m.

Also explore IAD Routes MQY Routes IAD Live Flights MQY Live Flights IAD Delays
All flights from Smyrna (MQY) Smyrna to Dulles flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop IAD–MQY service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
LF Contour Airlines 0 – – 66% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: LF (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 MQY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~5h
Longest
CLT ~4h 7m ORD ~5h 25m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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 → MQY
66%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
66%
Return
MQY → IAD
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
88%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAD delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Smyrna from Dulles

Nearby airports with service to Smyrna Airport.
Metric IAD→MQY RIC→MQY
Distance from IAD – 100 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1
Weekly flights – –
Flight time 1h 21m 2h 4m
Departure OTP 66% –
Richmond (RIC) to Smyrna flights
Airports within 200 miles of IAD with service to Smyrna Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Dulles, it's 5:00 PM in Smyrna.
Distance & Flight Time
537 mi / 863 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 21m 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–MQY Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dulles to Smyrna route.
Route details
Distance537 mi / 863 km
Flight time1h 21m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: IAD
Full nameWashington Dulles International Airport
IATA / ICAOIAD / KIAD
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr26.0M
Elevation312 ft / 95 m
Destination: MQY
Full nameSmyrna Airport
IATA / ICAOMQY / KMQY
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation543 ft / 166 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IAD to MQY flights.
Nonstop flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Smyrna Airport take about 1h 21m gate to gate. The route covers 537 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from IAD to MQY: Contour Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in May 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 May 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 1h 21m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
Smyrna is 1 hour behind Dulles.
Yes, return flights from MQY to IAD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include RIC. 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 MQY

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Smyrna Airport (MQY) had nonstop service from Contour Airlines, last on the schedule in May 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 MQY Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAD to MQY is about 1 hours 21 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 537 miles (863 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available. Nearby alternative airports include Richmond (RIC).