McAllen to Dulles (MFE–IAD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

MFE Airport Page →
1,492 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 7 1-stop flights Verified 1mo 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: Apr 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 7 hubs
IAH Houston 5h 18m ACCMNH AVAZCA Houston (IAH) to Dulles flights
AUS Austin 5h 37m DL AZEJAG4 Austin (AUS) to Dulles flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 3m AAASBA AAASAT Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Dulles flights
PHX Phoenix 7h 57m AA AVOSSN Phoenix (PHX) to Dulles flights
LAS Las Vegas 9h 30m G4 EJAEJMET Las Vegas (LAS) to Dulles flights
MCI Kansas City ~7h 26m AVCMSN Kansas City (MCI) to Dulles flights
DEN Denver ~7h 59m AVAZCM Denver (DEN) to Dulles flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
McAllen to Dulles
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,492 mi 0h 54m nonstop +1h ahead

MFE–IAD had nonstop service from United Airlines, last on the schedule in April 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 1,492 miles in 0h 54m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop MFE–IAD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 0 80% Star Alliance
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (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 MFE to IAD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
7
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~9h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
379
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
MFE → IAD
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
80%
Arriving
84%
Return
IAD → MFE
76%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
76%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MFE delays → IAD delays →

Other ways to reach Dulles from McAllen

Nearby airports with service to Washington Dulles International Airport.
Metric MFE→IAD HRL→IAD CRP→IAD
Distance from MFE 36 mi 119 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 1
Flight time 0h 54m 3h 13m 1h 58m
Departure OTP 80%
Airports within 200 miles of MFE with service to Washington Dulles International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in McAllen, it's 7:00 PM in Dulles.
Distance & Flight Time
1,492 mi / 2,400 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 54m 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.

MFE–IAD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the McAllen to Dulles route.
Route details
Distance1,492 mi / 2,400 km
Flight time0h 54m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MFE
IATA / ICAOMFE / KMFE
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr1.3M
Elevation107 ft / 33 m
Destination: IAD
IATA / ICAOIAD / KIAD
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr26.0M
Elevation312 ft / 95 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MFE to IAD flights.
Nonstop flights from McAllen Miller International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport take about 0h 54m gate to gate. The route covers 1,492 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from MFE to IAD: United Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in April 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 April 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 0h 54m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include George Bush Intercontinental, Austin Bergstrom and Dallas Fort Worth.
Dulles is 1 hour ahead of McAllen.
Yes, return flights from IAD to MFE are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include HRL and CRP. 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 MFE to IAD

McAllen Miller International Airport (MFE) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) had nonstop service from United Airlines, last on the schedule in April 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.

MFE to IAD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MFE to IAD is about 0 hours 54 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,492 miles (2,400 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via George Bush Intercontinental, Austin Bergstrom and Dallas Fort Worth. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Harlingen (HRL) and Corpus Christi (CRP).