Liberia to Dulles (LIR–IAD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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2,021 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 16 1-stop flights Verified 5mos ago
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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 10 hubs
CLT Charlotte 6h 50m AA AAACAT Charlotte (CLT) to Dulles flights
YYZ Toronto 7h 57m ACPDWS ACAVCM Toronto (YYZ) to Dulles flights
ATL Atlanta 8h 9m DL AFAMCM Atlanta (ATL) to Dulles flights
IAH Houston 8h 41m UA AVAZCA Houston (IAH) to Dulles flights
DEN Denver 9h 29m UA AVAZCM Denver (DEN) to Dulles flights
ORD Chicago 9h 41m UA ACAVAZ Chicago (ORD) to Dulles flights
EWR Newark 12h 57m UA AVAZEJA Newark (EWR) to Dulles flights
LAX Los Angeles 13h 31m AS AACACX Los Angeles (LAX) to Dulles flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 18h 50m AA AAASAT Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Dulles flights
JFK New York 19h 52m B6 AMCIDL New York (JFK) to Dulles flights
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Liberia to Dulles
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
2,021 mi 4h 16m nonstop +2h ahead

LIR–IAD has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for LIR to IAD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
16
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,153
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
LIR → IAD
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
84%
Return
IAD → LIR
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAD delays →

Other ways to reach Dulles from Liberia

Nearby airports with service to Washington Dulles International Airport.
Metric LIR→IAD SJO→IAD
Distance from LIR 100 mi
Nonstop airlines 3
Weekly flights 1
Flight time 4h 16m 5h 49m
Airports within 200 miles of LIR with service to Washington Dulles International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Dulles is 2 hours ahead of Liberia.
LIR: CST · IAD: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Liberia, it's 8:00 PM in Dulles.
Distance & Flight Time
2,021 mi / 3,253 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 16m gate to gate.
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.

LIR–IAD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Liberia to Dulles route.
Route details
Distance2,021 mi / 3,253 km
Flight time4h 16m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: LIR
IATA / ICAOLIR / MRLB
TimezoneAmerica/Costa_Rica
Passengers/yr1.9M
Elevation270 ft / 82 m
Destination: IAD
IATA / ICAOIAD / KIAD
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr26.0M
Elevation312 ft / 95 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LIR to IAD flights.
Nonstop flights from Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport take about 4h 16m gate to gate. The route covers 2,021 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Charlotte Douglas, Toronto Pearson and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta.
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 2 hours ahead of Liberia.
Yes, return flights from IAD to LIR are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SJO. 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 LIR to IAD

Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport (LIR) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

LIR to IAD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LIR to IAD is about 4 hours 16 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,021 miles (3,253 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Charlotte Douglas, Toronto Pearson and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San José (Alajuela) (SJO).