San Antonio to Dulles (SAT–IAD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
UA471+1
UA United
7M8
7:00 AM
CDT TB
11:21 AM
EDT
3h 21m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC3745cs
AC Air Canada
73G
7:15 AM
CDT TB
11:36 AM
EDT
3h 21m
M T W T F S S
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AC3795cs
AC Air Canada
E7W
11:56 AM
CDT TB
4:28 PM
EDT
3h 32m
M T W T F S S
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SN8976cs
SN Lynx Air
E7W
11:56 AM
CDT TB
4:28 PM
EDT
3h 32m
M T W T F S S
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UA4063
UA United
E7W
12:01 PM
CDT TB
4:42 PM
EDT
3h 41m
M T W T F S S
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UA4017
UA United
E75L
12:09 PM
CDT TB
4:41 PM
EDT
3h 32m
M T W T F S S
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UA2250+3
UA United
739
12:09 PM
CDT TB
4:30 PM
EDT
3h 21m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC3796cs
AC Air Canada
E7W
8:15 AM
EDT
11:15 AM
CDT
4h
M T W T F S S
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UA1789+1
UA United
7M9
8:15 AM
EDT
11:03 AM
CDT
3h 48m
M T W T F S S
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UA3997
UA United
E75L
8:20 AM
EDT
11:20 AM
CDT
4h
M T W T F S S
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UA4047
UA United
E7W
8:25 AM
EDT
11:11 AM
CDT
3h 46m
M T W T F S S
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AC3824cs
AC Air Canada
737
5:55 PM
EDT
8:40 PM
CDT
3h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SN8975cs
SN Lynx Air
73G
5:55 PM
EDT
8:40 PM
CDT
3h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1869+3
UA United
739
6:50 PM
EDT
9:35 PM
CDT
3h 45m
M T W T F S S
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San Antonio to Dulles
1 carrier, 37 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 37 Flights/wk 1,360 mi 2h 56m nonstop +1h ahead 125 1-stop hubs

SAT–IAD is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,360 miles in approximately 2h 56m. Beyond nonstop, 125 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SAT–IAD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines Also: AC, SN 15 739, 7M8, E75L, E7W 3h21-3h41 100% Star Alliance AC, SN
Aircraft on this route
739 Boeing 737-900 – UA
73G Boeing 737-700 – AC
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – UA
E75L Embraer E175 Long Wing – UA
E7W Embraer E175 – AC, SN, UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (15 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, SAT to IAD direction.
Mon
5
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
6
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
7
Nonstop flights
37
Outbound / wk
37
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SAT to IAD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
125
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,831
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 San Antonio

Nearby airports with service to Washington Dulles International Airport.
Metric SAT→IAD AUS→IAD CRP→IAD
Distance from SAT 67 mi 135 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 18 1
Weekly flights 37 52
Flight time 2h 56m 2h 31m 1h 58m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of SAT with service to Washington Dulles International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Dulles is 1 hour ahead of San Antonio.
SAT: CDT · IAD: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in San Antonio, it's 7:00 PM in Dulles.
Distance & Flight Time
1,360 mi / 2,189 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 56m to 3h 41m.
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.

SAT–IAD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Antonio to Dulles route.
Route details
Distance1,360 mi / 2,189 km
Flight time2h 56m to 3h 41m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights37 out / 37 return
1-stop connections125 hubs
Origin: SAT
IATA / ICAOSAT / KSAT
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr10.9M
Elevation809 ft / 247 m
Destination: IAD
IATA / ICAOIAD / KIAD
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr26.0M
Elevation312 ft / 95 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SAT to IAD flights.
Nonstop flights from San Antonio International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport take approximately 2h 56m to 3h 41m. The route covers 1,360 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: United Airlines. Plus 2 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 37 nonstop flights per week from SAT to IAD. The return direction has about 37 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ADS, AGS, AHN, MEM, CRP, CMH, MFE, TYS, TUL, MMU, UGN, CID, MKE, MDD, CVG, CGF, LNK, TME, INT, FTW, APF, SUA, CKB, ROA, HVN, HPN, CHO, BWI, MRK, APA, ISM, HOU, AUS, SDF, MAF, PWK, LBB, OKC, RYY, MDW, TEB, DAL, OXC, PIE, EGE, RDU, PNS, IND, ASE, BHM, NTR, ELP, PLS, BED, TYR, OPF, PBI, MTJ, JAC, BCT, SCF, GPT, PSM, FNT, SAF, BDL, ABQ, SAV, TUS, NAS, FCA, CLD, MVW, SNA, BZN, MRY, FLL, BOI, BUR, PVU, LGB, PSP, AXA, SJC, GUA, STS, PDX, BGI, CUN, GDL, YYZ, IAH, BNA, SLC, LTN, TPA, CLT, DFW, ATL, MEX, ORD, MAD, BOS, MCO, MCI, SAN, STL, MSP, PHL, EWR, LAX, DEN, DTW, MIA, SFO, MSY, PHX, SEA, LAS, XNA, JFK, SGR, ECP, ICN and HCR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Dulles is 1 hour ahead of San Antonio.
Yes, return flights from IAD to SAT are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include AUS, CRP and CLL. 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 SAT to IAD

San Antonio International Airport (SAT) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 37 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

SAT to IAD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SAT to IAD ranges from 2 hours 56 minutes to 3 hours 41 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,360 miles (2,189 km). There are approximately 37 weekly flights outbound and 37 return, totaling 74 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

125 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via ADS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Austin (AUS), Corpus Christi (CRP) and College Station (CLL).