Miami to Dulles (MIA–IAD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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923 mi airlines charter/private 14/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 4 flights Verified 5m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators: NetJets Aviation, Executive Jet Management.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
CM2784cs
CM Copa
B39M
1:10 PM
EDT TS
3:53 PM
EDT
2h 43m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA2435+1
UA United
739
1:44 PM
EDT TS
4:17 PM
EDT
2h 33m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1073+1
UA United
7M9
8:14 AM
EDT
11:19 AM
EDT
3h 5m
52%
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM2786cs
CM Copa
7M9
8:45 AM
EDT
11:35 AM
EDT
2h 50m
58%
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

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
SAV Savannah 4h 5m AABAG3 NHOSSN Savannah (SAV) to Dulles flights
CHS Charleston 4h 10m AAG3 ACCMLXJ Charleston (CHS) to Dulles flights
MCO Orlando 4h 11m AAG3GF AVAZCM Orlando (MCO) to Dulles flights
JAX Jacksonville 4h 11m AAG3GF ACAZSN Jacksonville (JAX) to Dulles flights
TPA Tampa 4h 12m AAG3IB AVAZCM Tampa (TPA) to Dulles flights
RDU Raleigh/Durham 4h 13m AADLF9 ACAVAZ Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Dulles flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 33m AABAF9 AAACAT Charlotte (CLT) to Dulles flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 35m AAAFAM AFAMCM Atlanta (ATL) to Dulles flights
ORF Norfolk 4h 37m AAG3 ACAVCM Norfolk (ORF) to Dulles flights
RIC Richmond 4h 48m AAG3 ACAVCM Richmond (RIC) to Dulles flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Miami to Dulles
12 carriers, 14 flights/week nonstop.
12 Airlines 923 mi 2h 38m nonstop

MIA–IAD is served by 12 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Global Crossing Airlines Inc. lead the route. The flight covers 923 miles in approximately 2h 38m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MIA–IAD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines Also: CM 7 739 2h33 79% Star Alliance CM
DL Delta Air Lines 1 79% SkyTeam
G6 Global Crossing Airlines Inc. 1 79%
JD Jet Aviation Flight Services 1 79%
AA American Airlines 0 79% Oneworld
F9 Frontier Also: Y4 0 79% Y4
GXA GXA 0 79%
MMF MMF 0 79%
SGX SGX 0 79%
TWY TWY 0 79%
WL World Atlantic Airlines 0 79%
ZT Titan Airways 0 79%
Aircraft on this route
739 Boeing 737-900 – UA
B39M Boeing 737 MAX 9 – CM
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (7 flights/wk, 70%)
Unaffiliated: F9 + G6 + GXA + JD + MMF + SGX + TWY + WL + ZT (2 flights/wk, 20%)
SkyTeam: DL (1 flights/wk, 10%)
Oneworld: AA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MIA to IAD direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
16
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MIA to IAD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
79
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~36h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
4,752
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
MIA → IAD
79%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
79%
Arriving
84%
Return
IAD → MIA
63%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
63%
Arriving
69%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MIA delays → IAD delays →

Other ways to reach Dulles from Miami

Nearby airports with service to Washington Dulles International Airport.
Metric MIA→IAD OPF→IAD FLL→IAD
Distance from MIA 8 mi 21 mi
Nonstop airlines 12 30 24
Weekly flights 14 1 42
Flight time 2h 38m 2h 12m 2h 29m
Departure OTP 79%
Airports within 200 miles of MIA with service to Washington Dulles International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Dulles is 0 hours the same as Miami.
MIA: EDT · IAD: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Miami, it's 6:00 PM in Dulles.
Distance & Flight Time
923 mi / 1,486 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 38m gate to gate.
Getting to MIA

Metrorail Orange Line runs from downtown Miami to the MIA station (15 min from Government Center, $2.25). The MIA Mover people mover connects Metrorail to the terminal; free. Tri-Rail commuter rail serves the airport from Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach ($3.75–6.90).Ride-shares cost $15–25 from Miami Beach, $10–20 from downtown.

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.

MIA–IAD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Miami to Dulles route.
Route details
Distance923 mi / 1,486 km
Flight time2h 38m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)12
Weekly flights14 out / 16 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MIA
IATA / ICAOMIA / KMIA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr55.9M
Elevation8 ft / 2 m
Destination: IAD
IATA / ICAOIAD / KIAD
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr26.0M
Elevation312 ft / 95 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MIA to IAD flights.
Nonstop flights from Miami International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport take about 2h 38m gate to gate. The route covers 923 miles.
12 airlines operate flights from MIA to IAD: United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Global Crossing Airlines Inc., Jet Aviation Flight Services, and others.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Savannah Hilton Head, Charleston and Orlando.
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.
Yes, return flights from IAD to MIA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include OPF, FLL and PBI. 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 MIA to IAD

Miami International Airport (MIA) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Global Crossing Airlines Inc., Jet Aviation Flight Services, American Airlines, Frontier, World Atlantic Airlines and Titan Airways. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

MIA to IAD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MIA to IAD is about 2 hours 38 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 923 miles (1,486 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 16 return, totaling 30 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Savannah Hilton Head, Charleston and Orlando. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Miami (OPF), Fort Lauderdale (FLL) and West Palm Beach (PBI).