Oakland to Dulles (OAK–IAD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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9:11 PM
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Oakland to Dulles
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 2,403 mi 4h 28m nonstop +3h ahead 70 1-stop hubs

OAK–IAD is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. TWY leads the route. The flight covers 2,403 miles in approximately 4h 28m. Beyond nonstop, 70 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop OAK–IAD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
TWY TWY 2 100%
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: TWY (2 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for OAK to IAD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
70
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,210
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
OAK → IAD
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
50%
Return
IAD → OAK
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
75%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. OAK delays → IAD delays →

Other ways to reach Dulles from Oakland

Nearby airports with service to Washington Dulles International Airport.
Metric OAK→IAD SFO→IAD CCR→IAD
Distance from OAK 11 mi 21 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 7 1
Weekly flights 1 66 1
Flight time 4h 28m 4h 48m 4h 28m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of OAK with service to Washington Dulles International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Oakland, it's 9:00 PM in Dulles.
Distance & Flight Time
2,403 mi / 3,867 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 28m.
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.

OAK–IAD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Oakland to Dulles route.
Route details
Distance2,403 mi / 3,867 km
Flight time4h 28m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out / 2 return
1-stop connections70 hubs
Origin: OAK
IATA / ICAOOAK / KOAK
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr10.6M
Elevation9 ft / 3 m
Destination: IAD
IATA / ICAOIAD / KIAD
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr26.0M
Elevation312 ft / 95 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about OAK to IAD flights.
Nonstop flights from San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport take approximately 4h 28m. The route covers 2,403 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: TWY.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from OAK to IAD. The return direction has about 2 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BNA, YIP, MKE, DAL, ASE, APA, LNK, STS, MRY, TEX, MSY, BZN, OMA, SAF, SBA, HPN, BWI, BFI, HHR, TEB, CLD, LGB, MEM, CHS, BOI, JAC, FCA, YYZ, ISM, SDF, PHL, SNA, VNY, BUR, LEB, OKC, SFO, ATL, BTV, HOU, BOS, OPF, VRB, DFW, YLW, YUL, PBI, EGE, BCT, MIA, FLL, STT, MEX, SLC, ABQ, PDX, LAX, CMN, MDW, SEA, LAS, PHX, PSP, SAN, DEN, GDL, AUS, SAL, HND and HNL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Dulles is 3 hours ahead of Oakland.
Yes, return flights from IAD to OAK are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SFO, CCR and SJC. 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 OAK to IAD

San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) are connected by nonstop service from TWY. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

OAK to IAD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from OAK to IAD ranges from 4 hours 28 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,403 miles (3,867 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 3 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

70 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via BNA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San Francisco (SFO), Concord (CCR) and San Jose (SJC).