Memphis to Dulles (MEM–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 10 hubs
ATL Atlanta 3h 52m AFAMDL AFAMCM Atlanta (ATL) to Dulles flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 13m AABA AAACAT Charlotte (CLT) to Dulles flights
DTW Detroit 4h 15m AFDLKE AMAVCM Detroit (DTW) to Dulles flights
BNA Nashville 4h 33m EJAWN ASPAVAZ Nashville (BNA) to Dulles flights
PHL Philadelphia 4h 38m AAASQR ACAVCM Philadelphia (PHL) to Dulles flights
RDU Raleigh/Durham 4h 45m MX ACAVAZ Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Dulles flights
MCO Orlando 5h 1m F9WN AVAZCM Orlando (MCO) to Dulles flights
ORD Chicago 5h 7m AAACAS ACAVAZ Chicago (ORD) to Dulles flights
EWR Newark 5h 19m ACFXUA AVAXYAZ Newark (EWR) to Dulles flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 5h 31m G4 ADCMF9 Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Dulles flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Memphis to Dulles
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
741 mi 2h nonstop +1h ahead

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

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MEM to IAD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
25
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~15h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,183
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
MEM → IAD
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Arriving
88%
Return
IAD → MEM
34%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
34%
Arriving
68%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MEM delays → IAD delays →

Other ways to reach Dulles from Memphis

Nearby airports with service to Washington Dulles International Airport.
Metric MEM→IAD TUP→IAD GLH→IAD
Distance from MEM 87 mi 122 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights
Flight time 2h 1h 57m 1h 57m
Departure OTP 67%
Airports within 200 miles of MEM with service to Washington Dulles International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Dulles is 1 hour ahead of Memphis.
MEM: CDT · IAD: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Memphis, it's 7:00 PM in Dulles.
Distance & Flight Time
741 mi / 1,192 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 0m 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.

MEM–IAD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Memphis to Dulles route.
Route details
Distance741 mi / 1,192 km
Flight time2h
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MEM
IATA / ICAOMEM / KMEM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr4.9M
Elevation341 ft / 104 m
Destination: IAD
IATA / ICAOIAD / KIAD
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr26.0M
Elevation312 ft / 95 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MEM to IAD flights.
Nonstop flights from Memphis International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport take about 2h gate to gate. The route covers 741 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Charlotte Douglas and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County.
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 Memphis.
Yes, return flights from IAD to MEM are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include TUP, GLH and LIT. 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 MEM to IAD

Memphis International Airport (MEM) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

MEM to IAD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MEM to IAD is about 2 hours gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 741 miles (1,192 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Charlotte Douglas and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Tupelo (TUP), Greenville (GLH) and Little Rock (LIT).