Madison to Dulles (MSN–IAD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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683 mi airlines charter/private 1/wk
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Flight Schedule 2 flights Verified 38m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
UA1950
UA United
7M8
6:26 PM
CDT
9:30 PM
EDT
2h 4m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1437
UA United
7M8
4:25 PM
EDT
5:24 PM
CDT
1h 59m
42%
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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
DTW Detroit 3h 42m AFDLKE AFAMAV Detroit (DTW) to Dulles flights
ORD Chicago 4h 6m AAASAV ACAVAZ Chicago (ORD) to Dulles flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 28m AA AAACAT Charlotte (CLT) to Dulles flights
MSP Minneapolis 4h 41m AFAMDL AFDLKE Minneapolis (MSP) to Dulles flights
PHL Philadelphia 4h 43m AAQR ACAVCM Philadelphia (PHL) to Dulles flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 44m AFAMDL AFAMCM Atlanta (ATL) to Dulles flights
EWR Newark 4h 44m UA AVAZET Newark (EWR) to Dulles flights
LGA New York 4h 50m AADL AVNHUA New York (LGA) to Dulles flights
BOS Boston 5h 4m AADL AVAZCM Boston (BOS) to Dulles flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 25m AAQFQR AAASAT Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Dulles flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Madison to Dulles
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 683 mi 2h 4m nonstop +1h ahead

MSN–IAD is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 683 miles in approximately 2h 4m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MSN–IAD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 1 7M8 2h04 73% Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MSN to IAD direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
1
Outbound / wk
2
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MSN to IAD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
16
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,444
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
MSN → IAD
73%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
73%
Arriving
88%
Return
IAD → MSN
82%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
82%
Arriving
78%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MSN delays → IAD delays →

Other ways to reach Dulles from Madison

Nearby airports with service to Washington Dulles International Airport.
Metric MSN→IAD MKE→IAD DBQ→IAD
Distance from MSN 74 mi 86 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 6 1
Weekly flights 1 1
Flight time 2h 4m 1h 23m 1h 50m
Departure OTP 73%
Airports within 200 miles of MSN with service to Washington Dulles International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Madison, it's 7:00 PM in Dulles.
Distance & Flight Time
683 mi / 1,099 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 4m 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.

MSN–IAD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Madison to Dulles route.
Route details
Distance683 mi / 1,099 km
Flight time2h 4m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out / 2 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MSN
IATA / ICAOMSN / KMSN
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr2.3M
Elevation887 ft / 270 m
Destination: IAD
IATA / ICAOIAD / KIAD
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr26.0M
Elevation312 ft / 95 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MSN to IAD flights.
Nonstop flights from Dane County Regional Truax Field to Washington Dulles International Airport take about 2h 4m gate to gate. The route covers 683 miles.
1 airline operates flights from MSN to IAD: United Airlines.
This route has limited weekly 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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, Chicago O'Hare and Charlotte Douglas.
Dulles is 1 hour ahead of Madison.
Yes, return flights from IAD to MSN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MKE, DBQ and ATW. 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 MSN to IAD

Dane County Regional Truax Field (MSN) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MSN to IAD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSN to IAD is about 2 hours 4 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 683 miles (1,099 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 3 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, Chicago O'Hare and Charlotte Douglas. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Milwaukee (MKE), Dubuque (DBQ) and Appleton (ATW).