Orlando to Dulles (MCO–IAD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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MCO–IAD is served by 7 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, Frontier and Breeze Airways lead the route. The flight covers 759 miles in approximately 2h 19m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines Also: AD, AV, AZ, CM, ET, NH, OS, SN, TK | 45 | 739, 7M9 | 2h03-2h25 | Star Alliance | AD, AV, AZ, CM, ET, NH, OS, SN, TK | |
| F9 Frontier Also: Y4 | 7 | A20N | 2h20 | – | Y4 | |
| MX Breeze Airways | 1 | – | – | – | – | |
| B6 JetBlue | 0 | – | – | – | – | |
| DL Delta Air Lines | 0 | – | – | SkyTeam | – | |
| LF Contour Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – | |
| SY Sun Country Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Dulles from Orlando
| Metric | MCO→IAD | SFB→IAD | MLB→IAD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from MCO | – | 24 mi | 47 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 7 | 1 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 155 | – | 1 |
| Flight time | 2h 19m | 1h 54m | 1h 56m |
| Departure OTP | 67% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
MCO: EDT · IAD: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Orlando, it's 6:00 PM in Dulles.
SunRail commuter rail connects downtown Orlando to the Sand Lake Road station (not at the airport). A shuttle or ride-hail covers the remaining 4 miles; the full trip takes 50–70 minutes and costs around $8–15 total. Brightline high-speed rail (launched 2023) runs from Miami and Fort Lauderdale to MCO's Terminal C, with one-way fares from $30–80.Ride-hails (Uber/Lyft) from International Drive cost $18–30; from Walt Disney World resort area $25–40. Taxis are metered. Park-and-ride options are limited; most long-term parking is in the airport's own garages ($15–25/day).
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.
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.
MCO–IAD Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MCO to IAD
Orlando International Airport (MCO) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines, Frontier, Breeze Airways, JetBlue, Delta Air Lines, Contour Airlines and Sun Country Airlines. With 155 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
MCO to IAD Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MCO to IAD is about 2 hours 19 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 759 miles (1,222 km). There are approximately 155 weekly flights outbound and 145 return, totaling 300 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Raleigh-Durham, Richmond and Charlotte Douglas. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Orlando (SFB), Melbourne (MLB) and Lakeland (LAL).