Sacramento to Dulles (MHR–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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Apr 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 1 hub
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth ~5h 38m AAASAT Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Dulles flights
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Sacramento to Dulles
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 2,339 mi 4h 39m nonstop +3h ahead

MHR–IAD had nonstop service, 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 2,339 miles in 4h 39m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop MHR–IAD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
TWY TWY 0
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: TWY (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 MHR to IAD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~5h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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
MHR → IAD
85%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
85%
Return
IAD → MHR
55%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
55%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAD delays →

Other ways to reach Dulles from Sacramento

Nearby airports with service to Washington Dulles International Airport.
Metric MHR→IAD SMF→IAD CCR→IAD
Distance from MHR 19 mi 57 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 1
Weekly flights 21 1
Flight time 4h 39m 5h 6m 4h 11m
Airports within 200 miles of MHR with service to Washington Dulles International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+3h
Dulles is 3 hours ahead of Sacramento.
MHR: PDT · IAD: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Sacramento, it's 9:00 PM in Dulles.
Distance & Flight Time
2,339 mi / 3,765 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 39m 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.

MHR–IAD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Sacramento to Dulles route.
Route details
Distance2,339 mi / 3,765 km
Flight time4h 39m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MHR
IATA / ICAOMHR / KMHR
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Elevation98 ft / 30 m
Destination: IAD
IATA / ICAOIAD / KIAD
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr26.0M
Elevation312 ft / 95 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MHR to IAD flights.
Nonstop flights from Sacramento Mather Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport take about 4h 39m gate to gate. The route covers 2,339 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from MHR to IAD. 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 4h 39m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
Dulles is 3 hours ahead of Sacramento.
Nearby alternatives include SMF, CCR and OAK. 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 MHR to IAD

Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) had nonstop service, 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.

MHR to IAD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MHR to IAD is about 4 hours 39 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,339 miles (3,765 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available. Nearby alternative airports include Sacramento (SMF), Concord (CCR) and Oakland (OAK).