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

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695 mi airlines 44/wk
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CM2679
CM Copa
CR7
8:40 AM
EDT
10:12 AM
EDT
2h 32m
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AV2344
AV avianca
CR5
8:40 AM
EDT
10:13 AM
EDT
2h 33m
M T W T F S S
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UA4427
UA United
CR7
8:40 AM
EDT
10:12 AM
EDT
2h 32m
M T W T F S S
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UA3563
UA United
E7W
9:00 AM
EDT
10:31 AM
EDT
2h 31m
M T W T F S S
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CM2678
CM Copa
CR5
5:35 PM
EDT
7:13 PM
EDT
2h 38m
M T W T F S S
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AV2342
AV avianca
CR5
5:35 PM
EDT
7:13 PM
EDT
2h 38m
M T W T F S S
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UA4527
UA United
CR7
6:45 PM
EDT
8:24 PM
EDT
1h 39m
M T W T F S S
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CM2684
CM Copa
CR7
8:30 AM
EDT T1
11:42 AM
EDT
2h 12m
M T W T F S S
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AV2337
AV avianca
CR7
8:30 AM
EDT T1
11:40 AM
EDT
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
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UA4506
UA United
CR5
8:30 AM
EDT T1
11:42 AM
EDT
2h 12m
M T W T F S S
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CM2685
CM Copa
CR5
12:15 PM
EDT T1
3:27 PM
EDT
2h 12m
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UA4454
UA United
CR7
12:15 PM
EDT T1
3:27 PM
EDT
2h 12m
M T W T F S S
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Dulles to St Louis
3 carriers, 44 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 44 Flights/wk 695 mi 0h 50m nonstop 99 1-stop hubs

IAD–STL is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, avianca and Copa Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 695 miles in approximately 0h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 99 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 15 CR7, E7W 1h39-2h32 62% Star Alliance
AV avianca 14 CR5 2h33-2h38 62% Star Alliance
CM Copa Airlines 14 CR5, CR7 2h32-2h38 62% Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
CR5 Bombardier CRJ-550 – AV, CM
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – CM, UA
E7W Embraer E175 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: AV + CM + UA (43 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 STL direction.
Mon
6
flights
Tue
6
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
6
flights
Fri
6
flights
Sat
7
flights
Sun
6
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
7
Nonstop flights
44
Outbound / wk
37
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IAD to STL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
99
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~33h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,418
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 → STL
62%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
62%
Arriving
90%
Return
STL → IAD
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
64%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAD delays → STL delays →

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 3 3 1
Weekly flights 44 85 50
Flight time 0h 50m 1h 2h 20m
Departure OTP 62%
Airports within 200 miles of IAD with service to St. Louis Lambert International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Dulles, it's 6:00 PM in St Louis.
Distance & Flight Time
695 mi / 1,118 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 50m to 2h 38m.
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 time0h 50m to 2h 38m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights44 out / 37 return
1-stop connections99 hubs
Origin: IAD
IATA / ICAOIAD / KIAD
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr26.0M
Elevation312 ft / 95 m
Destination: STL
IATA / ICAOSTL / KSTL
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Vincennes
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 0h 50m to 2h 38m. The route covers 695 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: avianca, Copa Airlines and United Airlines.
There are approximately 44 nonstop flights per week from IAD to STL. The return direction has about 37 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SUS, LWB, CGF, BKL, BUF, BLM, TEB, MMU, ILM, ORF, HPN, CVG, ECP, MDW, BWI, DAY, PIE, MKE, TUL, BDL, GRR, HYA, DCA, PNS, PDK, OMA, FSD, MKC, LIT, APF, BCT, AVL, OKC, NAS, EYW, ASE, YUL, HOU, ICT, DAL, RIL, EGE, AFW, SCF, JAC, BZN, BUR, PSP, SJC, PVR, SJU, CLE, EWR, PIT, BNA, RDU, PHL, CMH, MEM, DTW, ORD, SAT, ATL, JAX, MSP, MCO, IAH, DFW, SLC, SRQ, SAV, LGA, BOS, DEN, CLT, CHS, TPA, CUN, RSW, PUJ, FRA, SMF, MCI, IND, AUS, FLL, SEA, YYZ, MIA, PHX, PBI, LAS, LAX, SFO, MSY, SAN, LUK, HCR and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 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 STL

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) are connected by nonstop service from avianca, Copa Airlines and United Airlines. With 44 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

IAD to STL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAD to STL ranges from 0 hours 50 minutes to 2 hours 38 minutes. The route covers a distance of 695 miles (1,118 km). There are approximately 44 weekly flights outbound and 37 return, totaling 81 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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