Dulles to Calgary (IAD–YYC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Dulles to Calgary
1 carrier, 2 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2 Flights/wk 1,947 mi 5h nonstop -2h behind 98 1-stop hubs

IAD–YYC is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. SAS leads the route. The flight covers 1,947 miles in approximately 5h. Beyond nonstop, 98 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop IAD–YYC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
SK SAS 2 7M8 5h 83% Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – SK
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: SK (2 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 YYC direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
2
Outbound / wk
0
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IAD to YYC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
98
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~33h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
2,958
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 Calgary from Dulles

Nearby airports with service to Calgary International Airport.
Metric IAD→YYC HGR→YYC
Distance from IAD 55 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 2
Flight time 5h 5h 30m
Departure OTP 83%
Airports within 200 miles of IAD with service to Calgary International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Calgary is 2 hours behind Dulles.
IAD: EDT · YYC: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Dulles, it's 4:00 PM in Calgary.
Distance & Flight Time
1,947 mi / 3,133 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 0m.
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.

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–YYC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dulles to Calgary route.
Route details
Distance1,947 mi / 3,133 km
Flight time5h
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights2 out
1-stop connections98 hubs
Origin: IAD
IATA / ICAOIAD / KIAD
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr26.0M
Elevation312 ft / 95 m
Destination: YYC
IATA / ICAOYYC / CYYC
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton
Passengers/yr18.0M
Elevation3,557 ft / 1,084 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IAD to YYC flights.
Nonstop flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Calgary International Airport take approximately 5h. The route covers 1,947 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: SAS.
There are approximately 2 nonstop flights per week from IAD to YYC.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through RST, PWK, MDW, BJC, YXU, YEG, CMH, YHM, FSD, DSM, RIL, EGE, OMA, CVG, APA, BZN, LEX, ASE, ROA, BED, AUS, BFI, DAL, YXX, MKE, PWM, JAC, MIA, MEM, GPT, PIE, VGT, ABQ, TUS, SJC, HOU, MCI, APF, SCF, PSC, ELP, YQT, GEG, VNY, BCT, MAF, MRY, MTH, SNA, NAS, SJD, FLL, PVR, ANC, LIR, SJU, JFK, PSP, MSP, PTY, CUN, BNA, MEX, YVR, DTW, ORD, KOA, SLC, HNL, YOW, DEN, DFW, YYZ, YUL, BOS, DUB, CLT, YHZ, LHR, AMS, IAH, SFO, CDG, ATL, LAS, EWR, LAX, FRA, HND, SEA, MCO, PHX, FCO, SAN, TPA, ICN, PUJ and MBJ. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Calgary is 2 hours behind Dulles.
Yes, return flights from YYC to IAD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include HGR. 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 YYC

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Calgary International Airport (YYC) are connected by nonstop service from SAS. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

IAD to YYC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAD to YYC ranges from 5 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,947 miles (3,133 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

98 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via RST. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Hagerstown (HGR).