Phoenix to Dulles (PHX–IAD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,952 mi airlines 44/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
UA1219
UA United
6:27 AM
MST
2:26 PM
EDT
4h 59m
M T W T F S S
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UA1873
UA United
7M9
7:36 AM
MST T3
2:51 PM
EDT
4h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1016
WN Southwest
7M8
8:35 AM
MST T4
3:50 PM
EDT
4h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AV2090
AV avianca
B39M
8:38 AM
MST T3
2:58 PM
EDT
4h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3800
WN Southwest
73H
9:45 AM
MST T4
5:05 PM
EDT
4h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2007
WN Southwest
73H
10:10 AM
MST T4
5:25 PM
EDT
4h 15m
M T W T F S S
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WN4166
WN Southwest
B38M
10:24 AM
MST T4
5:43 PM
EDT
4h 19m
M T W T F S S
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UA1017
UA United
738
1:38 PM
MST T3
8:53 PM
EDT
4h 15m
M T W T F S S
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UA483
UA United
739
11:40 PM
MST T3
6:50 AM+1
EDT
4h 10m
M T W T F S S
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UA709
UA United
739
8:32 AM
EDT
10:08 AM
MST
4h 36m
M T W T F S S
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UA3751
UA United
753
11:50 AM
EDT
2:10 PM
MST
5h 20m
M T W T F S S
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UA453
UA United
739
12:50 PM
EDT
3:13 PM
MST
5h 23m
M T W T F S S
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WN2836
WN Southwest
7M8
5:30 PM
EDT
7:40 PM
MST
5h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AV2047
AV avianca
B39M
5:33 PM
EDT
8:51 PM
MST
5h 18m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1938
UA United
7M9
5:41 PM
EDT
7:21 PM
MST
4h 40m
M T W T F S S
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WN3756
WN Southwest
73H
8:36 PM
EDT
11:02 PM
MST
5h 26m
M T W T F S S
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Phoenix to Dulles
3 carriers, 44 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 44 Flights/wk 1,952 mi 3h 27m nonstop +3h ahead 120 1-stop hubs

PHX–IAD is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, Southwest Airlines and avianca lead the route. The flight covers 1,952 miles in approximately 3h 27m. Beyond nonstop, 120 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PHX–IAD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 22 738, 739, 7M9 4h10-4h59 83% Star Alliance
WN Southwest Airlines 14 73H, 7M8, B38M 4h15-4h20 83%
AV avianca 7 B39M 4h20 83% Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – UA
739 Boeing 737-900 – UA
73H Boeing 737-800 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7M9 Boeing 737 MAX 9 – UA
B38MWN
B39MAV
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: AV + UA (29 flights/wk, 67%)
Unaffiliated: WN (14 flights/wk, 33%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, PHX to IAD direction.
Mon
6
flights
Tue
6
flights
Wed
7
flights
Thu
6
flights
Fri
6
flights
Sat
6
flights
Sun
6
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
9
Nonstop flights
44
Outbound / wk
43
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PHX to IAD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
120
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
4,671
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
PHX → IAD
83%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
83%
Arriving
62%
Return
IAD → PHX
48%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
48%
Arriving
90%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. PHX delays → IAD delays →

Other ways to reach Dulles from Phoenix

Nearby airports with service to Washington Dulles International Airport.
Metric PHX→IAD PRC→IAD
Distance from PHX 87 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 1
Weekly flights 44
Flight time 3h 27m 3h 31m
Departure OTP 83%
Airports within 200 miles of PHX with service to Washington Dulles International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+3h
Dulles is 3 hours ahead of Phoenix.
PHX: MST · IAD: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Phoenix, it's 9:00 PM in Dulles.
Distance & Flight Time
1,952 mi / 3,141 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 27m to 4h 59m.
Getting to PHX

Valley Metro Rail runs to the PHX Sky Train station at 44th Street/Washington (free Sky Train connects to T3 and T4 in 5 minutes). Fare from downtown Phoenix is $2 (20–25 min). The light rail network reaches Tempe, Mesa, and Glendale. The Sky Train runs 24 hours, but light rail does not; check schedules for early morning or late night travel.Taxis from downtown Phoenix cost $20–30; from Scottsdale $30–45. Ride-shares are widely available and comparable to taxis. Terminal 2 is closed; all commercial flights operate from T3 and T4. On-site parking is expensive ($36+/day); off-airport lots are cheaper with shuttles.

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.

PHX–IAD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Phoenix to Dulles route.
Route details
Distance1,952 mi / 3,141 km
Flight time3h 27m to 4h 59m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights44 out / 43 return
1-stop connections120 hubs
Origin: PHX
IATA / ICAOPHX / KPHX
TimezoneAmerica/Phoenix
Passengers/yr51.2M
Elevation1,135 ft / 346 m
Destination: IAD
IATA / ICAOIAD / KIAD
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr26.0M
Elevation312 ft / 95 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PHX to IAD flights.
Nonstop flights from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport take approximately 3h 27m to 4h 59m. The route covers 1,952 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: avianca, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 44 nonstop flights per week from PHX to IAD. The return direction has about 43 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ICT, DAL, SUS, SCF, LUK, PWK, MAF, FWA, UES, APA, COS, PDK, CGF, ROA, TEB, FTW, SGR, TEX, OMA, MKE, BWI, CID, OKC, SAF, SSI, DSM, ASE, HOU, HPN, UST, VNY, IDA, HDN, ATW, GNV, SUA, CLD, LGB, PIH, SBA, APF, PBI, SNA, BHM, MKC, APC, MRY, OPF, BOI, BUR, BZN, OAK, YWG, SJC, BFI, STS, YYC, YYR, YLW, SJU, GDL, LAX, ATL, SLC, EWR, ORD, FLL, CLT, DTW, MCO, JAX, PIT, CVG, BNA, MSY, EGE, IND, IAH, ABQ, RDU, STL, LAS, AUS, MSP, ORF, BOS, CMH, PDX, MDW, DEN, RIC, SAN, YYZ, SFO, CLE, BUF, TPA, MCI, SDF, HNL, SMF, TYS, PHL, DFW, LHR, SAT, YOW, SEA, MIA, BDL, JFK, PVU, MEX, CDG, YUL, PSP, RSW, HND, CUN and KEF. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Dulles is 3 hours ahead of Phoenix.
Yes, return flights from IAD to PHX are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include PRC. 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 PHX to IAD

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) are connected by nonstop service from avianca, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 44 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

PHX to IAD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PHX to IAD ranges from 3 hours 27 minutes to 4 hours 59 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,952 miles (3,141 km). There are approximately 44 weekly flights outbound and 43 return, totaling 87 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

120 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via ICT. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Prescott (PRC).