Dulles to Calgary (IAD–YYC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
IAD–YYC is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. 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
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines Also: AC | 14 | 738, 7M8 | 4h51-4h54 | Star Alliance | AC | |
| WS WestJet Also: SK | 2 | B38M | 5h | – | SK |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Calgary from Dulles
| Metric | IAD→YYC | HGR→YYC |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from IAD | – | 55 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 25 | – |
| Flight time | 4h 54m | 5h 30m |
| Departure OTP | 50% | – |
Travel Essentials
IAD: EDT · YYC: MDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Dulles, it's 4:00 PM in Calgary.
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.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from IAD to YYC
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Calgary International Airport (YYC) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines and WestJet. With 25 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 25 weekly flights outbound and 24 return, totaling 49 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).