Dulles to Van Nuys (IAD–VNY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Dulles to Van Nuys
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
5 Flights/wk 2,281 mi 4h 32m nonstop -3h behind 165 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between IAD and VNY, connecting options are available through 165 hubs.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IAD to VNY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
165
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
767
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Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
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Other ways to reach Van Nuys from Dulles

Nearby airports with service to Van Nuys Airport.
Metric IAD→VNY BWI→VNY CHO→VNY
Distance from IAD 45 mi 77 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 2 1
Weekly flights 5
Flight time 4h 32m 5h 14m 5h 4m
Departure OTP 42%
Airports within 200 miles of IAD with service to Van Nuys Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-3h
Van Nuys is 3 hours behind Dulles.
IAD: EDT · VNY: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Dulles, it's 3:00 PM in Van Nuys.
Distance & Flight Time
2,281 mi / 3,671 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 32m to 5h 33m.
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–VNY Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dulles to Van Nuys route.
Route details
Distance2,281 mi / 3,671 km
Flight time4h 32m to 5h 33m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights5 out / 1 return
1-stop connections165 hubs
Origin: IAD
IATA / ICAOIAD / KIAD
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr26.0M
Elevation312 ft / 95 m
Destination: VNY
IATA / ICAOVNY / KVNY
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Elevation802 ft / 244 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IAD to VNY flights.
Nonstop flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Van Nuys Airport take approximately 4h 32m to 5h 33m. The route covers 2,281 miles.
There are approximately 5 nonstop flights per week from IAD to VNY. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through GRR, JEF, OKC, CLD, CPS, CID, BJC, FSD, CMI, EGE, MDW, APA, SCF, OMA, RIL, PWK, DPA, TEX, DAL, TUS, CMH, AHN, RST, ASE, VGT, PDK, SCE, PNS, INT, DTW, SJC, AGS, PNE, IND, CVG, MTN, CXO, SUS, CTH, APC, LEX, SGR, TEB, SBA, ADS, RDU, CHO, YYZ, LAS, ICT, OXR, TTN, NUQ, SBN, MCC, SDF, TYS, PHX, SJD, SAN, STS, SBY, MKE, PHL, BED, PSP, JVL, BNA, PSF, SLC, MRY, MMU, AMA, FOK, HPN, ORD, PVU, CCR, OAK, HSV, IAH, PIT, BLM, CLT, MFE, HOU, HLN, ORF, DEN, LAX, ELP, MSP, JAX, BZN, SWF, PIE, RDM, ORL, SAV, SMF, NAS, NEW, OTH, FMY, ISM, CHS, MCI, LGA, MRK, SUA, MCO, TPA, VRB, YUL, SFO, BOS, PVD, BGR, ISP, ACK, DFW, APF, PDX, RSW, PVR, PBI, MSY, BCT, JFK, YVR, FXE, PWM, BFI, OPF, JAC, YQB, GYR, SEA, MIA, GCM, PLS, YQX, SJU, SKB, CMA, SXM, UVF, KOA, FLL, HNL, FAB, SNN, LTN, LBG, MXP, STN, STL, PRG, BCN, NCE, ATL, JWN, AUS, HCR and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Van Nuys is 3 hours behind Dulles.
Yes, return flights from VNY to IAD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include 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 VNY

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Van Nuys Airport (VNY) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

IAD to VNY Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAD to VNY ranges from 4 hours 32 minutes to 5 hours 33 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,281 miles (3,671 km). There are approximately 5 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

165 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via GRR. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Baltimore (BWI) and Charlottesville (CHO).