Dulles to San Jose (IAD–SJC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Dulles to San Jose
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 3 Flights/wk 2,395 mi 5h 13m nonstop -3h behind 101 1-stop hubs

IAD–SJC is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. TWY leads the route. The flight covers 2,395 miles in approximately 5h 13m. Beyond nonstop, 101 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop IAD–SJC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
TWY TWY 1 – – 75% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: TWY (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IAD to SJC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
101
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~35h
Longest
OKC ~6h 44m TME ~6h 47m MCC ~6h 51m SGF ~6h 53m CLD ~6h 55m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,684
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 → SJC
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
75%
Arriving
100%
Return
SJC → IAD
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
55%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAD delays → SJC delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach San Jose from Dulles

Nearby airports with service to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport.
Metric IAD→SJC BWI→SJC
Distance from IAD – 45 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 3
Weekly flights 3 15
Flight time 5h 13m 5h 19m
Departure OTP 75% –
Baltimore (BWI) to San Jose flights
Airports within 200 miles of IAD with service to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Dulles, it's 3:00 PM in San Jose.
Distance & Flight Time
2,395 mi / 3,854 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 13m to 5h 31m.
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–SJC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dulles to San Jose route.
Route details
Distance2,395 mi / 3,854 km
Flight time5h 13m to 5h 31m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights3 out / 2 return
1-stop connections101 hubs
Origin: IAD
Full nameWashington Dulles International Airport
IATA / ICAOIAD / KIAD
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr26.0M
Elevation312 ft / 95 m
Destination: SJC
Full nameNorman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport
IATA / ICAOSJC / KSJC
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr11.6M
Elevation62 ft / 19 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IAD to SJC flights.
Nonstop flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport take approximately 5h 13m to 5h 31m. The route covers 2,395 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: TWY.
There are approximately 3 nonstop flights per week from IAD to SJC. The return direction has about 2 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through OKC, TME, MCC, SGF, CLD, OMA, MRY, ASE, PWA, TEX, TWF, MEM, ESN, VNY, SCF, AGS, ICT, TEB, IND, RIL, BUR, MDW, CEU, BWI, JVL, BZN, COS, BFI, SUX, SNA, CMH, SAV, JAC, SDF, RDU, FRG, YYZ, YVR, SCE, MMU, HDN, PIT, CAE, CHS, HPN, ABQ, BHM, SAT, DAL, HOU, LGA, SFB, IAH, SFO, BTV, BNA, PVD, SRQ, MHH, FXE, STL, MCO, RSW, BCT, OPF, JFK, YUL, JAX, PVR, MSY, BDA, MIA, PHL, SKB, PBI, MSP, KOA, KEF, ATL, ORD, LAS, SLC, LTN, AUS, DUB, EDI, DEN, AMS, LAX, BCN, PHX, DFW, SEA, SAN, PDX, PEK, PSP, CMA, HCR, HND and HNL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
San Jose is 3 hours behind Dulles.
Yes, return flights from SJC 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.
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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 SJC

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) are connected by nonstop service from TWY. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

IAD to SJC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAD to SJC ranges from 5 hours 13 minutes to 5 hours 31 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,395 miles (3,854 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 5 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

101 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via OKC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Baltimore (BWI).