Santa Fe to Dulles (SAF–IAD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

SAF Airport Page →
1,584 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 5 1-stop flights Verified 4mos ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by NetJets Aviation.
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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 5 hubs
DEN Denver 5h 46m UA AVAZCM Denver (DEN) to Dulles flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 56m AABAIB AAASAT Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Dulles flights
ORD Chicago 7h 12m AA ACAVAZ Chicago (ORD) to Dulles flights
LAX Los Angeles 8h 5m AAFJ AAAZB6 Los Angeles (LAX) to Dulles flights
PHX Phoenix 19h 23m AA AVOSSN Phoenix (PHX) to Dulles flights
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Santa Fe to Dulles
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,584 mi 3h 19m nonstop +2h ahead

SAF–IAD has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SAF to IAD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~19h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
489
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
SAF → IAD
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
88%
Return
IAD → SAF
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAD delays →

Other ways to reach Dulles from Santa Fe

Nearby airports with service to Washington Dulles International Airport.
Metric SAF→IAD ABQ→IAD DRO→IAD
Distance from SAF 49 mi 141 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 2
Weekly flights 14
Flight time 3h 19m 3h 50m 3h 4m
Airports within 200 miles of SAF with service to Washington Dulles International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Dulles is 2 hours ahead of Santa Fe.
SAF: MDT · IAD: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Santa Fe, it's 8:00 PM in Dulles.
Distance & Flight Time
1,584 mi / 2,550 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 19m 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.

SAF–IAD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Santa Fe to Dulles route.
Route details
Distance1,584 mi / 2,550 km
Flight time3h 19m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SAF
IATA / ICAOSAF / KSAF
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr0.4M
Elevation6,348 ft / 1,935 m
Destination: IAD
IATA / ICAOIAD / KIAD
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr26.0M
Elevation312 ft / 95 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SAF to IAD flights.
Nonstop flights from Santa Fe Municipal Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport take about 3h 19m gate to gate. The route covers 1,584 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver, Dallas Fort Worth and Chicago O'Hare.
Dulles is 2 hours ahead of Santa Fe.
Nearby alternatives include ABQ, DRO and TEX. 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 SAF to IAD

Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

SAF to IAD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SAF to IAD is about 3 hours 19 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,584 miles (2,550 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver, Dallas Fort Worth and Chicago O'Hare. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Albuquerque (ABQ), Durango (DRO) and Telluride (TEX).