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

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683 mi airlines charter/private 1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 17 1-stop flights Verified 44m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators: NetJets Aviation.
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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 39m AFDLKE AMAVCM Detroit (DTW) to Dulles flights
ORD Chicago 4h 8m AAASAV ACAVAZ Chicago (ORD) to Dulles flights
MSP Minneapolis 4h 33m AFAMDL AFCMDL Minneapolis (MSP) to Dulles flights
PHL Philadelphia 4h 39m AAASQR ACAVCM Philadelphia (PHL) to Dulles flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 41m AFAMDL AFAMCM Atlanta (ATL) to Dulles flights
EWR Newark 4h 41m UA AVAZEJA Newark (EWR) to Dulles flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 43m AA AAACAT Charlotte (CLT) to Dulles flights
BOS Boston 5h 34m AAAFDL AVAZCM Boston (BOS) to Dulles flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 16m AAG3QF AAASAT Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Dulles flights
DEN Denver 7h 21m ACF9KG AVAZCM Denver (DEN) to Dulles flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Madison to Dulles
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 683 mi 1h 29m nonstop +1h ahead

MSN–IAD had nonstop service from United Airlines, last on the schedule in September 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 683 miles in 1h 29m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop MSN–IAD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 1 90% Star Alliance
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MSN to IAD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
17
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~15h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,424
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
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
90%
Arriving
85%
Return
IAD → MSN
73%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
73%
Arriving
100%
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 6 1
Weekly flights 1
Flight time 1h 29m 1h 45m 1h 50m
Departure OTP 90%
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 1h 29m 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 time1h 29m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
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 1h 29m gate to gate. The route covers 683 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from MSN to IAD: United Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in September 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 September 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 1h 29m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, Chicago O'Hare and Minneapolis–Saint Paul.
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 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) had nonstop service from United Airlines, last on the schedule in September 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.

MSN to IAD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSN to IAD is about 1 hours 29 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 683 miles (1,099 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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