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

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2,322 mi airlines charter/private 14/wk
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Flight Schedule 4 flights Verified 13m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
UA498
UA United
7M9
11:30 PM
PDT
7:32 AM+1
EDT
5h 2m
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
739
6:45 PM
EDT
9:24 PM
PDT
5h 39m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA780+1
UA United
739
6:45 PM
EDT
9:24 PM
PDT
5h 39m
43%
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

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
MSP Minneapolis 6h 38m AFAMAS AFDLKE Minneapolis (MSP) to Dulles flights
DTW Detroit 6h 47m AFDL AFAMAV Detroit (DTW) to Dulles flights
MCI Kansas City 6h 48m ASWN AVCMSN Kansas City (MCI) to Dulles flights
DEN Denver 6h 53m ASCMF9 AVAZCM Denver (DEN) to Dulles flights
ORD Chicago 6h 59m AAACAS ACAVAZ Chicago (ORD) to Dulles flights
SLC Salt Lake City 7h AFAMAS DLKEUA Salt Lake City (SLC) to Dulles flights
SEA Seattle 7h 1m AFAMAS ASAVCM Seattle (SEA) to Dulles flights
ATL Atlanta 7h 18m AFAMAS AFAMCM Atlanta (ATL) to Dulles flights
CLT Charlotte 7h 23m AA AAACAT Charlotte (CLT) to Dulles flights
LAS Las Vegas 7h 29m ASDLF9 EJAEJMET Las Vegas (LAS) to Dulles flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Portland to Dulles
1 carrier, 14 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2,322 mi 5h 2m nonstop +3h ahead

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, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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, 7M9 5h02 87% Star Alliance SN
Aircraft on this route
739 Boeing 737-900 – UA
7M9 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
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PDX to IAD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
56
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,192
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
PDX → IAD
87%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
87%
Arriving
81%
Return
IAD → PDX
78%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
78%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. PDX delays → IAD delays →

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 14
Flight time 5h 2m 5h 17m 4h
Departure OTP 87%
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 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.

PDX–IAD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Portland to Dulles route.
Route details
Distance2,322 mi / 3,736 km
Flight time5h 2m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights14 out / 14 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 5h 2m gate to gate. The route covers 2,322 miles.
1 airline operates flights from PDX to IAD: United Airlines.
This route has daily 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 Minneapolis–Saint Paul, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and Kansas City.
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.
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 PDX to IAD

Portland International Airport (PDX) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

PDX to IAD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PDX to IAD is about 5 hours 2 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,322 miles (3,736 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Minneapolis–Saint Paul, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and Kansas City. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Salem (SLE), Redmond (RDM) and Seattle (SEA).