Dulles to Roanoke (IAD–ROA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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177 mi airlines 51/wk
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Flight Schedule 16 flights Verified 8h ago
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✈ Nonstop
UA4368+1
UA United
ERJ
8:25 AM
EDT
9:43 AM
EDT
1h 18m
M T W T F S S
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AC3992cs
AC Air Canada
ERJ
8:35 AM
EDT
9:57 AM
EDT
1h 22m
M T W T F S S
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UA4831+1
UA United
E145
12:55 PM
EDT
2:13 PM
EDT
1h 18m
M T W T F S S
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SN8979cs
SN Lynx Air
ERJ
5:50 PM
EDT
7:10 PM
EDT
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
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AV2098cs
AV avianca
E145
5:50 PM
EDT
7:10 PM
EDT
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
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UA4339+4
UA United
ERJ
6:45 PM
EDT
8:07 PM
EDT
1h 22m
M T W T F S S
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UA4179
UA United
CR5
10:25 PM
EDT
11:43 PM
EDT
1h 18m
M T W T F S S
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UA4897
UA United
E145
10:25 PM
EDT
11:44 PM
EDT
1h 19m
M T W T F S S
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UA4412
UA United
CR5
6:00 AM
EDT
7:15 AM
EDT
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
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UA4332+2
UA United
ERJ
10:34 AM
EDT
11:50 AM
EDT
1h 16m
M T W T F S S
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SN8981cs
SN Lynx Air
ERJ
2:55 PM
EDT
4:11 PM
EDT
1h 16m
M T W T F S S
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UA4833+3
UA United
ERJ
2:55 PM
EDT
4:11 PM
EDT
1h 16m
M T W T F S S
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UA4866+2
UA United
ERJ
7:59 PM
EDT
9:15 PM
EDT
1h 16m
M T W T F S S
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UA4236
UA United
ERJ
7:59 PM
EDT
9:15 PM
EDT
1h 16m
M T W T F S S
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AV2099cs
AV avianca
E145
7:59 PM
EDT
9:15 PM
EDT
1h 16m
M T W T F S S
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AC3991cs
AC Air Canada
E145
7:59 PM
EDT
9:15 PM
EDT
1h 16m
M T W T F S S
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Dulles to Roanoke
1 carrier, 51 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 51 Flights/wk 177 mi 0h 31m nonstop 36 1-stop hubs

IAD–ROA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 177 miles in approximately 0h 31m. Beyond nonstop, 36 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop IAD–ROA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines Also: AC, AV, SN 29 CR5, E145, ERJ 1h18-1h22 78% Star Alliance AC, AV, SN
Aircraft on this route
CR5 Bombardier CRJ-550 – UA
E145 Embraer ERJ-145 – AV, UA
ERJ Embraer ERJ-135/140/145 – AC, SN, UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (29 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 ROA direction.
Mon
7
flights
Tue
8
flights
Wed
7
flights
Thu
7
flights
Fri
7
flights
Sat
7
flights
Sun
7
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
8
Nonstop flights
51
Outbound / wk
50
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IAD to ROA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
36
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
548
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.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Dulles, it's 6:00 PM in Roanoke.
Distance & Flight Time
177 mi / 285 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 31m to 1h 22m.
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–ROA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dulles to Roanoke route.
Route details
Distance177 mi / 285 km
Flight time0h 31m to 1h 22m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights51 out / 50 return
1-stop connections36 hubs
Origin: IAD
IATA / ICAOIAD / KIAD
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr26.0M
Elevation312 ft / 95 m
Destination: ROA
IATA / ICAOROA / KROA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr0.8M
Elevation1,175 ft / 358 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IAD to ROA flights.
Nonstop flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport take approximately 0h 31m to 1h 22m. The route covers 177 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: United Airlines. Plus 3 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 51 nonstop flights per week from IAD to ROA. The return direction has about 50 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ESN, LEX, ORF, CMH, CLE, EWR, BNA, CHS, LZU, CRW, BOS, SDF, MYR, SFB, PBI, PIE, TPA, MEM, SRQ, OKC, TUL, FLL, MSP, MIA, AUS, SAT, TUS, SLC, PHX, VNY, OAK, LGA, ATL, CLT, ORD and PHL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from ROA to IAD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 ROA

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 51 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

IAD to ROA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAD to ROA ranges from 0 hours 31 minutes to 1 hours 22 minutes. The route covers a distance of 177 miles (285 km). There are approximately 51 weekly flights outbound and 50 return, totaling 101 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

36 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via ESN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.