Dulles to Madison (IAD–MSN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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683 mi airlines charter/private 2/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 2 flights Verified 29m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators: NetJets Aviation.
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UA1437
UA United
7M8
4:25 PM
EDT
5:24 PM
CDT
1h 59m
42%
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UA1950
UA United
7M8
6:26 PM
CDT
9:30 PM
EDT
2h 4m
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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
DTW Detroit 3h 47m AFAMAV → AFAMDL Detroit (DTW) to Madison flights
ORD Chicago 4h 11m ACAVAZ → AAASAV Chicago (ORD) to Madison flights
PHL Philadelphia 4h 35m ACAVCM → AAASQR Philadelphia (PHL) to Madison flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 43m AFAMCM → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Madison flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 46m AAACAT → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Madison flights
MSP Minneapolis 4h 48m AFAMCM → AFAMDL Minneapolis (MSP) to Madison flights
EWR Newark 5h 3m AVAZET → UA Newark (EWR) to Madison flights
BOS Boston 5h 16m AVAZCM → AADL Boston (BOS) to Madison flights
DEN Denver 6h 59m AVAZCM → F9UAY4 Denver (DEN) to Madison flights
MCO Orlando 7h 7m ADAVAZ → MX Orlando (MCO) to Madison flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Dulles to Madison
1 carrier, 2 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 683 mi 1h 55m nonstop -1h behind

IAD–MSN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 683 miles in approximately 1h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop IAD–MSN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 1 7M8 1h59 63% Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (1 flights/wk, 100%)
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 MSN direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
2
Outbound / wk
1
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IAD to MSN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
16
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
DTW ~3h 47m ORD ~4h 11m PHL ~4h 35m ATL ~4h 43m CLT ~4h 46m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,420
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 → MSN
63%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
63%
Arriving
37%
Return
MSN → IAD
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
84%
Arriving
91%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAD delays → MSN delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Madison from Dulles

Nearby airports with service to Dane County Regional Truax Field.
Metric IAD→MSN DCA→MSN BWI→MSN
Distance from IAD – 23 mi 45 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2 1
Weekly flights 2 45 –
Flight time 1h 55m 2h 14m 1h 45m
Departure OTP 63% – –
Washington (DCA) to Madison flights · Baltimore (BWI) to Madison flights · Harrisburg (MDT) to Madison flights
Airports within 200 miles of IAD with service to Dane County Regional Truax Field.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Dulles, it's 5:00 PM in Madison.
Distance & Flight Time
683 mi / 1,099 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 55m 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–MSN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dulles to Madison route.
Route details
Distance683 mi / 1,099 km
Flight time1h 55m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights2 out / 1 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: IAD
Full nameWashington Dulles International Airport
IATA / ICAOIAD / KIAD
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr26.0M
Elevation312 ft / 95 m
Destination: MSN
Full nameDane County Regional Truax Field
IATA / ICAOMSN / KMSN
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr2.3M
Elevation887 ft / 270 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IAD to MSN flights.
Nonstop flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Dane County Regional Truax Field take about 1h 55m gate to gate. The route covers 683 miles.
1 airline operates flights from IAD to MSN: United Airlines.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, Chicago O'Hare and Philadelphia.
Madison is 1 hour behind Dulles.
Yes, return flights from MSN to IAD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DCA, BWI and MDT. 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 MSN

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Dane County Regional Truax Field (MSN) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

IAD to MSN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAD to MSN is about 1 hours 55 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 683 miles (1,099 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 3 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, Chicago O'Hare and Philadelphia. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Washington (DCA), Baltimore (BWI) and Harrisburg (MDT).