Mexico City to Dulles (NLU–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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
IAH Houston 6h 41m EKTK AVAZCA Houston (IAH) to Dulles flights
CUN Cancún 6h 55m CMF9VB UA Cancún (CUN) to Dulles flights
PTY Tocumen 10h 53m M7 CM Tocumen (PTY) to Dulles flights
BOG Bogota 11h 38m AVM7VB AVG3NH Bogota (BOG) to Dulles flights
LAX Los Angeles 11h 42m M7 AAAZCA Los Angeles (LAX) to Dulles flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 11h 57m AC AAASAT Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Dulles flights
ANC Anchorage 21h 16m CX UA Anchorage (ANC) to Dulles flights
PUJ Punta Cana 24h 35m DM UA Punta Cana (PUJ) to Dulles flights
IST Istanbul 29h 40m TK 6EPKTG Istanbul (IST) to Dulles flights
BNA Nashville ~6h 49m AVAZCM Nashville (BNA) to Dulles flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Mexico City to Dulles
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+2h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between NLU and IAD, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for NLU to IAD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
14
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
627
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
NLU → IAD
82%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
82%
Return
IAD → NLU
63%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
63%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAD delays →

Other ways to reach Dulles from Mexico City

Nearby airports with service to Washington Dulles International Airport.
Metric NLU→IAD MEX→IAD
Distance from NLU 22 mi
Nonstop airlines 3
Weekly flights 20
Airports within 200 miles of NLU with service to Washington Dulles International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Dulles is 2 hours ahead of Mexico City.
NLU: CST · IAD: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Mexico City, it's 8:00 PM in Dulles.
Visa & Entry

Mexican passport holders need a B1/B2 visa to enter the United States. The visa is obtained through a US embassy or consulate and requires an in-person interview. B1/B2 visas are typically issued for 10 years with stays of up to 6 months per entry.

For land crossings within the border zone, a Border Crossing Card (BCC) is an alternative. The BCC costs USD 185 and is valid for 10 years. It allows entry up to 25 miles from the border in Texas and California, or 55 miles in New Mexico and Arizona. Travel by air or beyond the border zone requires a full B1/B2 visa with a valid passport.

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.

NLU–IAD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Mexico City to Dulles route.
Route details
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: NLU
IATA / ICAONLU / MMSM
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Passengers/yr6.3M
Elevation7,369 ft / 2,246 m
Destination: IAD
IATA / ICAOIAD / KIAD
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr26.0M
Elevation312 ft / 95 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about NLU to IAD flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include George Bush Intercontinental, Cancún and Tocumen.
Dulles is 2 hours ahead of Mexico City.
Nearby alternatives include MEX. 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via George Bush Intercontinental, Cancún and Tocumen. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Mexico City (MEX).