Dulles to St Louis (IAD–STL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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695 mi airlines 59/wk
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UA4388
UA United
CR5
9:00 AM
EDT
10:27 AM
CDT
2h 27m
M T W T F S S
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UA4427+2
UA United
CR7
9:00 AM
EDT
10:28 AM
CDT
2h 28m
M T W T F S S
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CM2679cs
CM Copa
E7W
9:00 AM
EDT
10:31 AM
CDT
2h 31m
M T W T F S S
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AV2344cs
AV avianca
CR7
9:00 AM
EDT
10:28 AM
CDT
2h 28m
M T W T F S S
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UA3783
UA United
7M9
5:20 PM
EDT
6:35 PM
CDT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
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SN9012cs
SN Lynx Air
CR5
5:45 PM
EDT
7:22 PM
CDT
2h 37m
M T W T F S S
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AV2342cs
AV avianca
CR7
5:45 PM
EDT
7:22 PM
CDT
2h 37m
M T W T F S S
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CM2678cs
CM Copa
CR5
5:45 PM
EDT
7:22 PM
CDT
2h 37m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4527+4
UA United
CR7
5:45 PM
EDT
7:22 PM
CDT
2h 37m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM2684cs
CM Copa
CR5
8:30 AM
CDT T1
11:43 AM
EDT
2h 13m
M T W T F S S
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AV2337cs
AV avianca
CR7
8:30 AM
CDT T1
11:43 AM
EDT
2h 13m
M T W T F S S
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UA4506+2
UA United
CR5
8:45 AM
CDT T1
11:55 AM
EDT
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
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SN9013cs
SN Lynx Air
CR7
12:15 PM
CDT T1
3:28 PM
EDT
2h 13m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4454+3
UA United
CR7
12:15 PM
CDT T1
3:28 PM
EDT
2h 13m
M T W T F S S
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CM2685cs
CM Copa
CR5
12:15 PM
CDT T1
3:28 PM
EDT
2h 13m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA3755
UA United
7M9
8:26 PM
CDT T1
11:34 PM
EDT
2h 8m
M T W T F S S
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Dulles to St Louis
2 carriers, 59 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 59 Flights/wk 695 mi 1h 41m nonstop -1h behind 142 1-stop hubs

IAD–STL is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines and GoJet Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 695 miles in approximately 1h 41m. Beyond nonstop, 142 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop IAD–STL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines Also: AV, CM, SN 22 7M9, CR5, CR7 2h15-2h37 81% Star Alliance AV, CM, SN
G7 GoJet Airlines 1 81%
Aircraft on this route
7M9 Boeing 737 MAX 9 – UA
CR5 Bombardier CRJ-550 – CM, SN, UA
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – AV, UA
E7W Embraer E175 – CM
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (22 flights/wk, 96%)
Unaffiliated: G7 (1 flights/wk, 4%)
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 STL direction.
Mon
8
flights
Tue
8
flights
Wed
8
flights
Thu
8
flights
Fri
8
flights
Sat
8
flights
Sun
9
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
9
Nonstop flights
59
Outbound / wk
43
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IAD to STL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
142
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~33h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,573
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.

Other ways to reach St Louis from Dulles

Nearby airports with service to St. Louis Lambert International Airport.
Metric IAD→STL DCA→STL BWI→STL
Distance from IAD 23 mi 45 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 3 2
Weekly flights 59 65 27
Flight time 1h 41m 2h 15m 2h 20m
Departure OTP 81%
Airports within 200 miles of IAD with service to St. Louis Lambert International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
St Louis is 1 hour behind Dulles.
IAD: EDT · STL: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Dulles, it's 5:00 PM in St Louis.
Distance & Flight Time
695 mi / 1,118 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 41m to 2h 37m.
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–STL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dulles to St Louis route.
Route details
Distance695 mi / 1,118 km
Flight time1h 41m to 2h 37m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights59 out / 43 return
1-stop connections142 hubs
Origin: IAD
IATA / ICAOIAD / KIAD
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr26.0M
Elevation312 ft / 95 m
Destination: STL
IATA / ICAOSTL / KSTL
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr15.6M
Elevation618 ft / 188 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IAD to STL flights.
Nonstop flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to St. Louis Lambert International Airport take approximately 1h 41m to 2h 37m. The route covers 695 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: GoJet Airlines and United Airlines. Plus 3 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 59 nonstop flights per week from IAD to STL. The return direction has about 43 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LWB, BKL, CGF, AGS, AIK, CHO, HHH, ILM, BUF, SWF, SUS, MMU, BLM, MIV, SGF, ORF, ROC, MKC, DSM, DAY, MDW, ABE, PTK, ISM, PNS, TEB, PWK, FSD, TUL, DCA, CID, GSP, CEU, HPN, PIE, GSO, HYA, FOK, AVL, LIT, ICT, APF, OMA, BDL, BCT, ECP, JFK, FWA, OPF, PWA, ORL, EGE, RIL, EYW, ASE, PBI, DAL, NAS, SUA, YUL, FMY, HOU, MYR, TUS, YEG, ABQ, JAC, BZN, PLS, AFW, MAF, CLD, SCF, APC, SJD, PSP, MRY, YVR, SNA, BUR, PVR, VNY, SJC, SJU, GYR, DTW, CLE, CMH, BNA, ORD, MSP, PIT, RDU, CVG, JAX, CLT, EWR, MKE, ATL, IAH, RSW, DFW, MIA, LGA, YYZ, SLC, MSY, BOS, FLL, PHL, MCO, PUJ, SAV, CHS, FRA, DEN, PHX, TPA, AUS, MCI, CPT, PDX, LAS, SEA, SMF, SFO, SAT, SAN, LHR, LAX, GRR, LUK, UGN, CUN, DPA, OKC, IND, SRQ, HCR, MBJ, MEM and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
St Louis is 1 hour behind Dulles.
Yes, return flights from STL to IAD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DCA, BWI and CHO. 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 STL

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) are connected by nonstop service from GoJet Airlines and United Airlines. With 59 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

IAD to STL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAD to STL ranges from 1 hours 41 minutes to 2 hours 37 minutes. The route covers a distance of 695 miles (1,118 km). There are approximately 59 weekly flights outbound and 43 return, totaling 102 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

142 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via LWB. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Washington (DCA), Baltimore (BWI) and Charlottesville (CHO).