Dulles to Providenciales (IAD–PLS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,226 mi airlines charter/private 7/wk
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Flight Schedule 2 flights Verified 57m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
UA1817
UA United
7M9
12:39 PM
EDT
4:05 PM
EDT
3h 26m
43%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1820
UA United
7M9
5:15 PM
EDT
8:31 PM
EDT
3h 16m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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
MCO Orlando 5h 51m ADAVAZ WNXSR Orlando (MCO) to Providenciales flights
CLT Charlotte 5h 59m AAACAT AA Charlotte (CLT) to Providenciales flights
ATL Atlanta 6h 12m AFAMCM DL Atlanta (ATL) to Providenciales flights
EWR Newark 6h 33m AVAZET UA Newark (EWR) to Providenciales flights
JFK New York 6h 38m AFAMAV B6DLQR New York (JFK) to Providenciales flights
ORD Chicago 7h 45m ACAVAZ UA Chicago (ORD) to Providenciales flights
IAH Houston 8h 11m AVAZCA UA Houston (IAH) to Providenciales flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 8h 17m AAASAT AA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Providenciales flights
PHL Philadelphia 8h 17m ACAVCM AA Philadelphia (PHL) to Providenciales flights
BOS Boston 12h 56m AVAZCM B6 Boston (BOS) to Providenciales flights
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Dulles to Providenciales
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,226 mi 3h 26m nonstop

IAD–PLS is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,226 miles in approximately 3h 26m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop IAD–PLS service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 7 7M9 3h26 90% Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
7M9 Boeing 737 MAX 9 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (7 flights/wk, 100%)
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 PLS direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IAD to PLS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
25
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,120
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 → PLS
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
90%
Return
PLS → IAD
83%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
83%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAD delays →

Other ways to reach Providenciales from Dulles

Nearby airports with service to Providenciales International Airport.
Metric IAD→PLS BWI→PLS
Distance from IAD 45 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2
Weekly flights 7 1
Flight time 3h 26m 3h 15m
Departure OTP 90%
Airports within 200 miles of IAD with service to Providenciales International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Dulles, it's 6:00 PM in Providenciales.
Distance & Flight Time
1,226 mi / 1,972 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 26m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

US passport holders enter the Turks and Caicos Islands visa-free for up to 90 days. No advance application is needed. Turks and Caicos is a British Overseas Territory. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. A return or onward ticket is required. Complete the online TCI Assured Portal health declaration before arrival. At Providenciales International Airport (PLS), immigration stamps your passport.

The archipelago has 40 islands and cays, 8 of which are inhabited. Providenciales (Provo) is the tourism and population center, with Grace Bay Beach consistently ranked among the world's best beaches. Grand Turk, the capital island, has the Turks and Caicos National Museum and is a cruise ship port. The islands sit on the third-largest barrier reef system in the world. Scuba diving and snorkeling at the wall drop-offs are the signature activities.

Direct flights from Miami (MIA) to Providenciales run about 1 hour 45 minutes on American Airlines. New York JFK to PLS runs about 3 hours 30 minutes on JetBlue and Delta. Atlanta, Charlotte, Fort Lauderdale, Boston, and Philadelphia also have nonstop service. Turks and Caicos uses the US dollar as its official currency, so no exchange is needed. Card payments work at resorts, restaurants, and shops. ATMs are available in Provo and Grand Turk. There is no public bus service. Taxis from PLS airport to Grace Bay cost $28 to $35 (fixed rates). Car rental starts at $50 per day. Driving is on the left (British style). Inter-island flights on interCaribbean and Caicos Express connect Provo to Grand Turk (25 minutes), South Caicos, and Salt Cay.

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–PLS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dulles to Providenciales route.
Route details
Distance1,226 mi / 1,972 km
Flight time3h 26m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: IAD
IATA / ICAOIAD / KIAD
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr26.0M
Elevation312 ft / 95 m
Destination: PLS
IATA / ICAOPLS / MBPV
TimezoneAmerica/Grand_Turk
Passengers/yr1.2M
Elevation15 ft / 5 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IAD to PLS flights.
Nonstop flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Providenciales International Airport take about 3h 26m gate to gate. The route covers 1,226 miles.
1 airline operates flights from IAD to PLS: United Airlines.
This route has daily 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 Orlando, Charlotte Douglas and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta.
Yes, return flights from PLS 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.
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 PLS

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Providenciales International Airport (PLS) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

IAD to PLS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAD to PLS is about 3 hours 26 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,226 miles (1,972 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Orlando, Charlotte Douglas and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Baltimore (BWI).