Dulles to San Antonio (IAD–SAT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,360 mi airlines 31/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
DL8838
DL Delta
12:44 AM
EDT
2:48 AM
MDT
4h 4m
M T W T F S S
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UA4035
UA United
E75L
8:15 AM
EDT
11:26 AM
MDT
4h 11m
M T W T F S S
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UA4031
UA United
E7W
8:15 AM
EDT
11:15 AM
MDT
4h
M T W T F S S
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AC3796
AC Air Canada
B39M
8:15 AM
EDT
11:11 AM
MDT
3h 56m
M T W T F S S
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UA1789
UA United
739
8:15 AM
EDT
11:11 AM
MDT
3h 56m
M T W T F S S
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AC3824
AC Air Canada
73G
5:55 PM
EDT
8:53 PM
MDT
3h 58m
M T W T F S S
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UA1869
UA United
73G
5:57 PM
EDT
8:53 PM
MDT
4h 56m
M T W T F S S
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AC3745
AC Air Canada
B39M
7:05 AM
MDT TB
11:19 AM
EDT
3h 14m
M T W T F S S
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UA471
UA United
73G
7:30 AM
MDT TB
11:44 AM
EDT
3h 14m
M T W T F S S
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UA6168
UA United
E7W
11:58 AM
MDT TB
4:30 PM
EDT
3h 32m
M T W T F S S
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UA6123
UA United
E75L
12:07 PM
MDT TB
4:34 PM
EDT
3h 27m
M T W T F S S
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UA2250
UA United
739
12:17 PM
MDT TB
4:30 PM
EDT
3h 13m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC3795
AC Air Canada
B39M
12:17 PM
MDT TB
4:30 PM
EDT
3h 13m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Dulles to San Antonio
3 carriers, 31 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 31 Flights/wk 1,360 mi 3h 56m nonstop -2h behind 71 1-stop hubs

IAD–SAT is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, Air Canada and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 1,360 miles in approximately 3h 56m. Beyond nonstop, 71 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop IAD–SAT service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 16 739, 73G, E75L, E7W 3h56-4h56 55% Star Alliance
AC Air Canada 14 73G, B39M 3h56-3h58 55% Star Alliance
DL Delta Air Lines 1 4h04 55% SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
739 Boeing 737-900 – UA
73G Boeing 737-700 – AC, UA
B39MAC
E75L Embraer E175 Long Wing – UA
E7W Embraer E175 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: AC + UA (30 flights/wk, 97%)
SkyTeam: DL (1 flights/wk, 3%)
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 SAT direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
7
Nonstop flights
31
Outbound / wk
32
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IAD to SAT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
71
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,539
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 → SAT
55%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
55%
Arriving
16%
Return
SAT → IAD
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
86%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAD delays → SAT delays →

Other ways to reach San Antonio from Dulles

Nearby airports with service to San Antonio International Airport.
Metric IAD→SAT DCA→SAT BWI→SAT
Distance from IAD 23 mi 45 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 1 1
Weekly flights 31 7 24
Flight time 3h 56m 4h 26m 3h 45m
Departure OTP 55%
Airports within 200 miles of IAD with service to San Antonio International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
San Antonio is 2 hours behind Dulles.
IAD: EDT · SAT: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Dulles, it's 4:00 PM in San Antonio.
Distance & Flight Time
1,360 mi / 2,189 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 56m to 4h 56m.
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–SAT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dulles to San Antonio route.
Route details
Distance1,360 mi / 2,189 km
Flight time3h 56m to 4h 56m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights31 out / 32 return
1-stop connections71 hubs
Origin: IAD
IATA / ICAOIAD / KIAD
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr26.0M
Elevation312 ft / 95 m
Destination: SAT
IATA / ICAOSAT / KSAT
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr10.9M
Elevation809 ft / 247 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IAD to SAT flights.
Nonstop flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to San Antonio International Airport take approximately 3h 56m to 4h 56m. The route covers 1,360 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Air Canada, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines.
There are approximately 31 nonstop flights per week from IAD to SAT. The return direction has about 32 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TME, ECP, TUL, MEM, OKC, HOU, DAL, FTW, BWI, MDW, ADS, ISM, AFW, YYZ, TYS, APF, SDF, OMA, DCA, TEB, CLE, RDU, SRQ, PHL, RST, ASE, PBI, SAV, NAS, PLS, RIL, APA, MKC, JAC, SNA, SJC, STS, MRY, SJO, STT, MIA, MSY, DTW, ATL, ORD, MSP, STL, BNA, IAH, SLC, LAS, MCO, MEX, CUN, JFK, SAN, LAX, DFW, ELP, CLT, DEN, EWR, BOS, MCI, FLL, TPA, SEA, SFO, PHX, CHS and HCR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
San Antonio is 2 hours behind Dulles.
Yes, return flights from SAT to IAD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DCA and 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 SAT

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and San Antonio International Airport (SAT) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines. With 31 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

IAD to SAT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAD to SAT ranges from 3 hours 56 minutes to 4 hours 56 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,360 miles (2,189 km). There are approximately 31 weekly flights outbound and 32 return, totaling 63 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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