Dulles to New Orleans (IAD–NEW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Dulles to New Orleans
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 942 mi 1h 57m nonstop -1h behind 37 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between IAD and NEW, connecting options are available through 37 hubs.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IAD to NEW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
37
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
96
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Other ways to reach New Orleans from Dulles

Nearby airports with service to Lakefront Airport.
Metric IAD→NEW BWI→NEW
Distance from IAD 45 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 1
Weekly flights 1
Flight time 1h 57m 1h 25m
Departure OTP 92%
Airports within 200 miles of IAD with service to Lakefront Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Dulles, it's 5:00 PM in New Orleans.
Distance & Flight Time
942 mi / 1,516 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 57m.
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).

IAD–NEW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dulles to New Orleans route.
Route details
Distance942 mi / 1,516 km
Flight time1h 57m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections37 hubs
Origin: IAD
IATA / ICAOIAD / KIAD
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr26.0M
Elevation312 ft / 95 m
Destination: NEW
IATA / ICAONEW / KNEW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation8 ft / 2 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IAD to NEW flights.
Nonstop flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Lakefront Airport take approximately 1h 57m. The route covers 942 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from IAD to NEW. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SAV, CMH, BHM, YYZ, PHL, TUL, BNA, MDW, CHS, PNE, SDF, ORD, PBI, SHV, DAL, BCT, BOS, TPA, MCO, MKE, HOU, AUS, FLL, MIA, ELH, MSP, DFW, SJD, LAS, SCF, VNY, SJC, SNA, SFO, OAK, PDX and IAH. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
New Orleans is 1 hour behind Dulles.
Yes, return flights from NEW to IAD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BWI. 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 NEW

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Lakefront Airport (NEW) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

IAD to NEW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAD to NEW ranges from 1 hours 57 minutes. The route covers a distance of 942 miles (1,516 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

37 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via SAV. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Baltimore (BWI).