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

IAD Airport Page →
1,947 mi airlines charter/private 19/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 7 flights Verified 29m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
UA1832
UA United
738
9:04 AM
EDT
11:58 AM
MDT
4h 54m
42%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC3722
AC Air Canada
738
9:04 AM
EDT
11:58 AM
MDT
4h 54m
43%
M T W T F S S
Prices
SK9551cs
SK S
B38M
7:00 PM
EDT
10:00 PM
MDT
5h
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS1731+2
WS WestJet
B38M
7:00 PM
EDT
10:00 PM
MDT
5h
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS1730+2
WS WestJet
B38M
11:45 AM
MDT
6:10 PM
EDT
4h 25m
55%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA2275
UA United
738
2:58 PM
MDT
9:21 PM
EDT
4h 23m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC3449
AC Air Canada
738
2:58 PM
MDT
9:21 PM
EDT
4h 23m
49%
M T W T F S S
Prices

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
MSP Minneapolis 6h 37m AFAMCM AFDLVS Minneapolis (MSP) to Calgary flights
YYZ Toronto 6h 42m ACAVCM ACAFAM Toronto (YYZ) to Calgary flights
ORD Chicago 6h 59m ACAVAZ AAACAV Chicago (ORD) to Calgary flights
DEN Denver 7h 16m AVAZCM ACUAWS Denver (DEN) to Calgary flights
BNA Nashville 7h 29m AVAZCM WS Nashville (BNA) to Calgary flights
YUL Montréal 7h 32m ACAVCM ACAFAM Montréal (YUL) to Calgary flights
ATL Atlanta 7h 42m AFAMCM WS Atlanta (ATL) to Calgary flights
CLT Charlotte 7h 43m AAACAT AA Charlotte (CLT) to Calgary flights
SEA Seattle 8h 8m ASAVAY ASAYEK Seattle (SEA) to Calgary flights
YOW Ottawa 8h 11m ACAVUA ACKLPD Ottawa (YOW) to Calgary flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Dulles to Calgary
3 carriers, 19 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 1,947 mi 4h 54m nonstop -2h behind

IAD–YYC is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Air Canada, United Airlines and WestJet lead the route. The flight covers 1,947 miles in approximately 4h 54m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop IAD–YYC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AC Air Canada 7 738 4h54 70% Star Alliance
UA United Airlines 7 738 4h54 70% Star Alliance
WS WestJet Also: SK 2 B38M 5h 70% SK
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – AC, UA
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – SK, WS
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: AC + UA (14 flights/wk, 88%)
Unaffiliated: WS (2 flights/wk, 13%)
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
4
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
19
Outbound / wk
16
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IAD to YYC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
59
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,897
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 → YYC
70%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
70%
Arriving
100%
Return
YYC → IAD
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
63%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAD delays → YYC delays →

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 3 1
Weekly flights 19
Flight time 4h 54m 5h 30m
Departure OTP 70%
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 4h 54m 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.

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 time4h 54m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights19 out / 16 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 4h 54m gate to gate. The route covers 1,947 miles.
3 airlines operate flights from IAD to YYC: Air Canada, United Airlines and WestJet.
This route has daily 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 Minneapolis–Saint Paul, Toronto Pearson and Chicago O'Hare.
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.
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 YYC

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Calgary International Airport (YYC) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada, United Airlines and WestJet. With 19 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

IAD to YYC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAD to YYC is about 4 hours 54 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,947 miles (3,133 km). There are approximately 19 weekly flights outbound and 16 return, totaling 35 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Minneapolis–Saint Paul, Toronto Pearson and Chicago O'Hare. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Hagerstown (HGR).