Medellín to Dulles (MDE–IAD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Connecting Flight Schedule 18 1-stop flights Verified 2mos 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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Jul 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
FLL Fort Lauderdale 6h 53m AVB6 ADCMF9 Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Dulles flights
MCO Orlando 6h 58m AV AVAZCM Orlando (MCO) to Dulles flights
PTY Tocumen 7h 7m CMKLUA CM Tocumen (PTY) to Dulles flights
BOG Bogota 7h 19m ACARAV AVG3 Bogota (BOG) to Dulles flights
PUJ Punta Cana 7h 26m AVDMJA UA Punta Cana (PUJ) to Dulles flights
MIA Miami 7h 31m AAAVAZ CMUA Miami (MIA) to Dulles flights
SJU San Juan 8h 13m AVB6 ACLXJUA San Juan (SJU) to Dulles flights
AUA Oranjestad 9h 16m P5 UA Oranjestad (AUA) to Dulles flights
IAH Houston 10h 1m UA AVAZCA Houston (IAH) to Dulles flights
SAL San Salvador (San Luis Talpa) 10h 7m AV AVN3 San Salvador (San Luis Talpa) (SAL) to Dulles flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Medellín to Dulles
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 2,269 mi 5h 43m nonstop +1h ahead

MDE–IAD had nonstop service from avianca, last on the schedule in July 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 2,269 miles in 5h 43m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop MDE–IAD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AV avianca 0 Star Alliance
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: AV (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MDE to IAD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
18
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~38h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
884
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
MDE → IAD
82%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
82%
Return
IAD → MDE
60%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
60%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAD delays →

Other ways to reach Dulles from Medellín

Nearby airports with service to Washington Dulles International Airport.
Metric MDE→IAD BOG→IAD
Distance from MDE 134 mi
Nonstop airlines 4
Weekly flights 21
Flight time 5h 43m 5h 22m
Airports within 200 miles of MDE with service to Washington Dulles International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Dulles is 1 hour ahead of Medellín.
MDE: -05 · IAD: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Medellín, it's 7:00 PM in Dulles.
Distance & Flight Time
2,269 mi / 3,651 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 43m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Colombian passport holders require a B1/B2 visa to enter the United States. The visa must be obtained in advance through a US embassy or consulate, with an in-person interview required. The application fee is US $185. Most Colombian travelers receive a 10-year multiple-entry visa, with each stay limited to a maximum of 180 days as determined by the immigration officer at the port of entry.

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.

MDE–IAD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Medellín to Dulles route.
Route details
Distance2,269 mi / 3,651 km
Flight time5h 43m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MDE
IATA / ICAOMDE / SKRG
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Passengers/yr12.0M
Elevation6,955 ft / 2,120 m
Destination: IAD
IATA / ICAOIAD / KIAD
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr26.0M
Elevation312 ft / 95 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MDE to IAD flights.
Nonstop flights from Jose Maria Córdova International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport take about 5h 43m gate to gate. The route covers 2,269 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from MDE to IAD: avianca. The last scheduled nonstop was in July 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in July 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 5h 43m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Fort Lauderdale Hollywood, Orlando and Tocumen.
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 1 hour ahead of Medellín.
Yes, return flights from IAD to MDE are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BOG. 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 MDE to IAD

Jose Maria Córdova International Airport (MDE) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) had nonstop service from avianca, last on the schedule in July 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

MDE to IAD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MDE to IAD is about 5 hours 43 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,269 miles (3,651 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Fort Lauderdale Hollywood, Orlando and Tocumen. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Bogota (BOG).