Dulles to Halifax (IAD–YHZ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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UA3687
UA United
E7W
8:20 AM
EDT
11:46 AM
ADT
2h 26m
43%
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UA3459
UA United
E7W
8:20 AM
EDT
11:46 AM
ADT
2h 26m
43%
M T W T F S S
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UA3689
UA United
E75L
12:40 PM
ADT
2:21 PM
EDT
2h 41m
45%
M T W T F S S
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UA3491
UA United
E7W
12:40 PM
ADT
2:21 PM
EDT
2h 41m
45%
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UA983
UA United
9:15 PM
ADT
10:37 PM
EDT
2h 22m
45%
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No flights match your filters.

No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
PHL Philadelphia 4h 12m ACAVCM → AA Philadelphia (PHL) to Halifax flights
BOS Boston 4h 26m AVAZCM → AAACDL Boston (BOS) to Halifax flights
YYZ Toronto 4h 33m ACAVCM → ACASPAV Toronto (YYZ) to Halifax flights
LGA New York 4h 59m AAAVUA → AADLWS New York (LGA) to Halifax flights
YUL Montréal 5h 12m ACAVCM → ACAVEK Montréal (YUL) to Halifax flights
EWR Newark 5h 36m AVAZET → ACUA Newark (EWR) to Halifax flights
YOW Ottawa 5h 42m ACAVUA → ACPDTS Ottawa (YOW) to Halifax flights
CLT Charlotte 6h 28m AAACAT → PB Charlotte (CLT) to Halifax flights
ORD Chicago 6h 38m ACAVAZ → AAACUA Chicago (ORD) to Halifax flights
DTW Detroit 7h 51m AFAMAV → WS Detroit (DTW) to Halifax flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Dulles to Halifax
2 carriers, 2 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 825 mi 2h 26m nonstop +1h ahead

IAD–YHZ is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 825 miles in approximately 2h 26m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore IAD Routes YHZ Routes IAD Live Flights YHZ Live Flights IAD Delays YHZ Delays
All flights from Halifax (YHZ) Halifax to Dulles flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop IAD–YHZ service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 2 E7W 2h26 68% Star Alliance –
GAF GAF 0 – – 68% – –
Aircraft on this route
E7W Embraer E175 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (2 flights/wk, 100%)
Unaffiliated: GAF (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, IAD to YHZ direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
2
Outbound / wk
3
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IAD to YHZ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
41
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~33h
Longest
YMX ~4h 10m PHL ~4h 12m BOS ~4h 26m YYZ ~4h 33m DCA ~4h 42m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,643
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 → YHZ
68%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
68%
Arriving
44%
Return
YHZ → IAD
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
88%
Arriving
88%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAD delays → YHZ delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Halifax from Dulles

Nearby airports with service to Halifax / Stanfield International Airport.
Metric IAD→YHZ DCA→YHZ
Distance from IAD – 23 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1
Weekly flights 2 3
Flight time 2h 26m 2h 27m
Departure OTP 68% –
Washington (DCA) to Halifax flights
Airports within 200 miles of IAD with service to Halifax / Stanfield International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Halifax is 1 hour ahead of Dulles.
IAD: EDT · YHZ: ADT

When it's 6:00 PM in Dulles, it's 7:00 PM in Halifax.
Distance & Flight Time
825 mi / 1,327 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 26m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

US passport holders enter Canada without a visa for stays up to 6 months. No eTA is needed when arriving by air with a US passport. Passport must be valid for the duration of the stay. A return or onward ticket and proof of funds may be requested at the border.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
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–YHZ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dulles to Halifax route.
Route details
Distance825 mi / 1,327 km
Flight time2h 26m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights2 out / 3 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: IAD
Full nameWashington Dulles International Airport
IATA / ICAOIAD / KIAD
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr26.0M
Elevation312 ft / 95 m
Destination: YHZ
Full nameHalifax / Stanfield International Airport
IATA / ICAOYHZ / CYHZ
TimezoneAmerica/Halifax
Passengers/yr4.2M
Elevation477 ft / 145 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IAD to YHZ flights.
Nonstop flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Halifax / Stanfield International Airport take about 2h 26m gate to gate. The route covers 825 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from IAD to YHZ: United Airlines, and others.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Philadelphia, Boston Logan and Toronto Pearson.
Halifax is 1 hour ahead of Dulles.
Yes, return flights from YHZ to IAD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DCA. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
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 YHZ

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Halifax / Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

IAD to YHZ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAD to YHZ is about 2 hours 26 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 825 miles (1,327 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 5 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Philadelphia, Boston Logan and Toronto Pearson. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Washington (DCA).