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

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AC3992
AC Air Canada
ERJ
8:25 AM
EDT
9:43 AM
EDT
1h 18m
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UA4368
UA United
ERJ
8:25 AM
EDT
9:43 AM
EDT
1h 18m
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UA4831
UA United
ERJ
1:40 PM
EDT
2:40 PM
EDT
1h
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UA4339
UA United
ERJ
6:45 PM
EDT
8:07 PM
EDT
1h 22m
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AV2098
AV avianca
E145
6:45 PM
EDT
8:07 PM
EDT
1h 22m
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AV2099
AV avianca
ERJ
10:15 AM
EDT
11:32 AM
EDT
1h 17m
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UA4332
UA United
ERJ
10:30 AM
EDT
11:47 AM
EDT
1h 17m
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AC3991
AC Air Canada
ERJ
7:50 PM
EDT
9:07 PM
EDT
1h 17m
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UA4866
UA United
E145
7:50 PM
EDT
9:07 PM
EDT
1h 17m
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Dulles to Roanoke
3 carriers, 35 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 35 Flights/wk 177 mi 1h nonstop 17 1-stop hubs

IAD–ROA is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, Air Canada and avianca lead the route. The flight covers 177 miles in approximately 1h. Beyond nonstop, 17 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 21 ERJ 1h-1h22 55% Star Alliance
AC Air Canada 7 ERJ 1h18 55% Star Alliance
AV avianca 7 E145 1h22 55% Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
E145 Embraer ERJ-145 – AV
ERJ Embraer ERJ-135/140/145 – AC, UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: AC + AV + UA (35 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
5
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
35
Outbound / wk
28
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IAD to ROA.
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One-Stop Connections
17
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
569
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 → ROA
55%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
55%
Return
ROA → IAD
73%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
73%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAD delays →

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 1h 0m 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 time1h to 1h 22m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights35 out / 28 return
1-stop connections17 hubs
Origin: IAD
IATA / ICAOIAD / KIAD
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr26.0M
Elevation312 ft / 95 m
Destination: ROA
IATA / ICAOROA / KROA
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
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 1h to 1h 22m. The route covers 177 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Air Canada, avianca and United Airlines.
There are approximately 35 nonstop flights per week from IAD to ROA. The return direction has about 28 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LEX, ORF, CMH, CHS, BOS, SDF, PIE, SFB, SRQ, FLL, MIA, PHX, PHL, ATL, CLT, ORD and LGA. 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 Air Canada, avianca and United Airlines. With 35 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

IAD to ROA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAD to ROA ranges from 1 hours 0 minutes to 1 hours 22 minutes. The route covers a distance of 177 miles (285 km). There are approximately 35 weekly flights outbound and 28 return, totaling 63 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

17 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via LEX. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.