Portland to Dulles (PDX–IAD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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SN8842cs
SN Lynx Air
7M9
8:05 AM
PDT
4:17 PM
EDT
5h 12m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA2016+1
UA United
B39M
8:05 AM
PDT
4:17 PM
EDT
5h 12m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA2262
UA United
739
11:30 PM
PDT
7:32 AM+1
EDT
5h 2m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SN8841cs
SN Lynx Air
7M9
5:55 PM
EDT
8:42 PM
PDT
5h 47m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA780+1
UA United
7M9
5:55 PM
EDT
8:42 PM
PDT
5h 47m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Portland to Dulles
1 carrier, 21 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 21 Flights/wk 2,322 mi 5h 2m nonstop +3h ahead 104 1-stop hubs

PDX–IAD is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 2,322 miles in approximately 5h 2m. Beyond nonstop, 104 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PDX–IAD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines Also: SN 14 739, B39M 5h02-5h12 100% Star Alliance SN
Aircraft on this route
739 Boeing 737-900 – UA
7M9 Boeing 737 MAX 9 – SN
B39M Boeing 737 MAX 9 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (14 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, PDX to IAD direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
21
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PDX to IAD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
104
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,236
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.

Other ways to reach Dulles from Portland

Nearby airports with service to Washington Dulles International Airport.
Metric PDX→IAD SLE→IAD RDM→IAD
Distance from PDX 51 mi 116 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 21 1
Flight time 5h 2m 5h 17m 4h
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of PDX with service to Washington Dulles International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Portland, it's 9:00 PM in Dulles.
Distance & Flight Time
2,322 mi / 3,736 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 2m to 5h 12m.
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.

PDX–IAD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Portland to Dulles route.
Route details
Distance2,322 mi / 3,736 km
Flight time5h 2m to 5h 12m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights21 out / 14 return
1-stop connections104 hubs
Origin: PDX
IATA / ICAOPDX / KPDX
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr17.3M
Elevation31 ft / 9 m
Destination: IAD
IATA / ICAOIAD / KIAD
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr26.0M
Elevation312 ft / 95 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PDX to IAD flights.
Nonstop flights from Portland International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport take approximately 5h 2m to 5h 12m. The route covers 2,322 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: United Airlines. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 21 nonstop flights per week from PDX to IAD. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through IDA, MKE, BFI, APA, YLW, CMH, RDM, SUS, DSM, FCA, FNL, BOI, PVU, JAC, OMA, TEB, ICT, VNY, BWI, ATW, SLE, NEW, PTK, OKC, AFW, MCI, STS, LGA, OAK, HPN, DAL, SJC, BUR, GSO, SAV, TUS, FOK, HDN, RDU, SNA, CCR, SUA, SAT, SBA, SCF, CLD, SSI, BUF, FTW, TYS, CID, LAL, JAX, TPA, ESN, PIE, JFK, OPF, SRQ, FLL, MTH, CUN, MDW, GDL, DTW, MIA, CMA, CLT, SLC, YVR, SDF, EWR, ABQ, SEA, AUS, ORD, LAX, GEG, PHL, CVG, BOS, IAH, HNL, SFO, SAN, PHX, DEN, MSP, SMF, DFW, ATL, BNA, AMS, MSY, LHR, STL, KEF, LAS, PSP, HND, ANC, MCO, YUL and BZN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Dulles is 3 hours ahead of Portland.
Yes, return flights from IAD to PDX are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SLE, RDM and SEA. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 PDX to IAD

Portland International Airport (PDX) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

PDX to IAD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PDX to IAD ranges from 5 hours 2 minutes to 5 hours 12 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,322 miles (3,736 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 35 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

104 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via IDA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Salem (SLE), Redmond (RDM) and Seattle (SEA).