Dulles to Detroit (IAD–YIP) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Dulles to Detroit
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
28 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between IAD and YIP, connecting options are available through 28 hubs.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IAD to YIP.
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One-Stop Connections
28
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~14h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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 → YIP
53%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
53%
Return
YIP → IAD
86%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
86%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAD delays →

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Dulles, it's 6:00 PM in Detroit.
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–YIP Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dulles to Detroit route.
Route details
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connections28 hubs
Origin: IAD
IATA / ICAOIAD / KIAD
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr26.0M
Elevation312 ft / 95 m
Destination: YIP
IATA / ICAOYIP / KYIP
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Elevation716 ft / 218 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IAD to YIP flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MDW, MKE, CHA, IND, SYR, PHL, RST, BOS, YUL, ORD, OMA, PNS, BHM, DAL, MSP, BNA, PBI, RSW, HOU, AUS, BZN, SLC, YYC, OAK, SXM, SNA, SJC and STL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from YIP to IAD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

28 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via MDW.