Dulles to Oakland (IAD–OAK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Dulles to Oakland
1 carrier, 2 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2 Flights/wk 2,403 mi 4h 51m nonstop -3h behind 66 1-stop hubs

IAD–OAK is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. TWY leads the route. The flight covers 2,403 miles in approximately 4h 51m. Beyond nonstop, 66 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Also explore IAD Routes OAK Routes IAD Live Flights OAK Live Flights IAD Delays OAK Delays
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop IAD–OAK service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
TWY TWY 1 – 4h53 75% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: TWY (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 OAK direction.
Mon
0
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Tue
0
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Wed
0
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Thu
0
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Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
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Sun
0
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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 OAK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
66
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~37h
Longest
OMA ~6h 51m PRC ~6h 57m MEM ~7h 7m ASE ~7h 19m CLD ~7h 25m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,089
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 → OAK
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
75%
Arriving
92%
Return
OAK → IAD
55%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
55%
Arriving
85%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAD delays → OAK delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-3h
Oakland is 3 hours behind Dulles.
IAD: EDT · OAK: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Dulles, it's 3:00 PM in Oakland.
Distance & Flight Time
2,403 mi / 3,867 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 51m to 4h 53m.
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–OAK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dulles to Oakland route.
Route details
Distance2,403 mi / 3,867 km
Flight time4h 51m to 4h 53m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights2 out / 1 return
1-stop connections66 hubs
Origin: IAD
Full nameWashington Dulles International Airport
IATA / ICAOIAD / KIAD
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr26.0M
Elevation312 ft / 95 m
Destination: OAK
Full nameSan Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport
IATA / ICAOOAK / KOAK
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr10.6M
Elevation9 ft / 3 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IAD to OAK flights.
Nonstop flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport take approximately 4h 51m to 4h 53m. The route covers 2,403 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: TWY.
There are approximately 2 nonstop flights per week from IAD to OAK. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through OMA, PRC, MEM, ASE, CLD, TEB, TYS, MRY, EGE, MDW, LIT, SNA, SDF, BUR, VNY, SCF, SMF, JAC, APA, PDK, BFI, ELP, BZN, PVD, PHL, YVR, BTV, FRG, HOU, BDL, YOW, OPF, DFW, RIL, CLT, DAL, VRB, BNA, ATL, JFK, BOS, PWM, MCO, PBI, MIA, FLL, PVR, CMA, AUS, PSP, KOA, SLC, PDX, SEA, LAX, CMN, LAS, DEN, PHX, SAL, SAN, ABQ, MEX, HCR, HND and HNL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Oakland is 3 hours behind Dulles.
Yes, return flights from OAK to IAD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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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 OAK

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK) are connected by nonstop service from TWY. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

IAD to OAK Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAD to OAK ranges from 4 hours 51 minutes to 4 hours 53 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,403 miles (3,867 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 3 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

66 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via OMA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.