Imperial to Dulles (IPL–IAD) — 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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 3 hubs
LAX Los Angeles 7h 32m 9X AACACX Los Angeles (LAX) to Dulles flights
PHX Phoenix 8h 43m 9X AVOSSN Phoenix (PHX) to Dulles flights
SAN San Diego 9h 17m PCM ASETOS San Diego (SAN) to Dulles flights
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Imperial to Dulles
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+3h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between IPL and IAD, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for IPL to IAD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~9h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
185
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
IPL → IAD
86%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
86%
Return
IAD → IPL
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
80%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAD delays →

Other ways to reach Dulles from Imperial

Nearby airports with service to Washington Dulles International Airport.
Metric IPL→IAD PSP→IAD SAN→IAD
Distance from IPL 87 mi 94 mi
Nonstop airlines 10 14
Weekly flights 1 56
Airports within 200 miles of IPL with service to Washington Dulles International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+3h
Dulles is 3 hours ahead of Imperial.
IPL: PDT · IAD: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Imperial, it's 9:00 PM in Dulles.
Getting from IAD

Silver Line Metro runs from Washington Dulles Airport station to Metro Center in about 65 minutes (~$7). The route bypasses I-66 and I-495 congestion entirely. Washington Flyer coach also runs to Wiehle-Reston East station ($6, 15 min) for Metro connection.Taxis and ride-shares to downtown DC cost $55–80 and take 35–55 minutes depending on traffic. Car rental facilities are on-site. Dulles is 27 miles west of the Capitol; it is farther than either DCA or BWI from central DC.

Dulles Climate

Humid continental climate. Summers are hot and muggy (30–36°C) with frequent afternoon thunderstorms that cause delays June through August. Winters bring cold temperatures (−3 to 5°C) with snow and ice. The Virginia suburbs accumulate more snow than downtown DC, and ice storms are the primary disruption risk.

Dulles sits at higher elevation in Virginia's piedmont and sees more winter precipitation than DCA. Spring and fall are variable. Snowfall is possible into April. Thunderstorms begin from April through May.

IPL–IAD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Imperial to Dulles route.
Route details
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: IPL
IATA / ICAOIPL / KIPL
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr0.0M
Elevation-54 ft / -16 m
Destination: IAD
IATA / ICAOIAD / KIAD
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr26.0M
Elevation312 ft / 95 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IPL to IAD flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Los Angeles, Phoenix Sky Harbor and San Diego.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to IAD and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Dulles is 3 hours ahead of Imperial.
Nearby alternatives include PSP, SAN and CLD. 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Los Angeles, Phoenix Sky Harbor and San Diego. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Palm Springs (PSP), San Diego (SAN) and Carlsbad (CLD).