Raleigh/Durham to Dulles (RDU–IAD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
RDU–IAD is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines and Mexicana lead the route. The flight covers 224 miles in approximately 0h 41m. Beyond nonstop, 179 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines Also: AC, AV, CM, ET, NH, OS, SN | 43 | 319, 739, 73G, CR5, E7W | 1h13-1h21 | Star Alliance | AC, AV, CM, ET, NH, OS, SN | |
| MX Mexicana | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Dulles from Raleigh/Durham
| Metric | RDU→IAD | GSO→IAD | LYH→IAD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from RDU | – | 66 mi | 103 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 7 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 129 | 64 | 7 |
| Flight time | 0h 41m | 1h 16m | 0h 57m |
| Departure OTP | 90% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
RDU: EDT · IAD: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham, it's 6:00 PM in Dulles.
No rail connection exists. GoTriangle Route 100 (RDU Express) runs from the Durham Station Transportation Center and downtown Raleigh to the airport for $2.25; takes 35–50 minutes but service is limited in the evenings and does not run all night.Ride-shares (Uber/Lyft) from downtown Raleigh: $20–30, 20–25 minutes. From Durham: $18–25, 15–20 minutes. Taxis: $30–40. Long-term parking from $7/day in Economy lots with shuttle service. I-40 provides direct access to both Raleigh and Durham.
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.
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.
RDU–IAD Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from RDU to IAD
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) are connected by nonstop service from Mexicana and United Airlines. With 129 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
RDU to IAD Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from RDU to IAD ranges from 0 hours 41 minutes to 1 hours 21 minutes. The route covers a distance of 224 miles (361 km). There are approximately 129 weekly flights outbound and 110 return, totaling 239 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
179 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via INT. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Greensboro (GSO), Lynchburg (LYH) and Concord (USA).