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

SAT Airport Page →
1,360 mi airlines charter/private 43/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 13 flights Verified 13m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators: NetJets Aviation.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
UA471+2
UA United
73G
7:00 AM
CDT TB
11:13 AM
EDT
3h 13m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC3745cs
AC Air Canada
73G
7:00 AM
CDT TB
11:20 AM
EDT
3h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LH7761cs
LH Lufthansa
73G
7:00 AM
CDT TB
11:20 AM
EDT
3h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC3795cs
AC Air Canada
E7W
12:00 PM
CDT TB
4:35 PM
EDT
3h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4017
Starts Sep 26
UA United
E7W
12:00 PM
CDT TB
4:35 PM
EDT
3h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA2250+2
UA United
7M9
12:10 PM
CDT TB
4:30 PM
EDT
3h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SN8976cs
SN Brussels Airlines
319
12:15 PM
CDT TB
4:35 PM
EDT
3h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC3796cs
AC Air Canada
E7W
8:25 AM
EDT
11:11 AM
CDT
3h 46m
68%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1789+1
UA United
319
8:25 AM
EDT
11:00 AM
CDT
3h 35m
58%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA3982
Starts Sep 26
UA United
E7W
8:30 AM
EDT
11:16 AM
CDT
3h 46m
58%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC3824cs
AC Air Canada
737
6:00 PM
EDT
8:38 PM
CDT
3h 38m
68%
M T W T F S S
Prices
SN8975cs
SN Brussels Airlines
73G
6:00 PM
EDT
8:38 PM
CDT
3h 38m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1869+2
UA United
73G
6:00 PM
EDT
8:38 PM
CDT
3h 38m
58%
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
BNA Nashville 4h 48m WN AVAZCM Nashville (BNA) to Dulles flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 55m AFAMDL AFAMCM Atlanta (ATL) to Dulles flights
RDU Raleigh/Durham 4h 58m MX ACAVAZ Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Dulles flights
IAH Houston 5h 8m ACCMNH AVAZCA Houston (IAH) to Dulles flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 8m AAASAY AAASAT Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Dulles flights
CLT Charlotte 5h 14m AABA AAACAT Charlotte (CLT) to Dulles flights
DTW Detroit 5h 21m AMDLKE AMAVCM Detroit (DTW) to Dulles flights
TPA Tampa 5h 32m WN AVAZCM Tampa (TPA) to Dulles flights
MCO Orlando 5h 48m F9WNY4 AVAZCM Orlando (MCO) to Dulles flights
ORD Chicago 5h 56m AAACAS ACAVAZ Chicago (ORD) to Dulles flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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San Antonio to Dulles
1 carrier, 43 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,360 mi 3h 20m nonstop +1h ahead

SAT–IAD is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,360 miles in approximately 3h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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, LH, SN 15 73G, 7M9, E7W 3h13-3h35 86% Star Alliance AC, LH, SN
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – SN
73G Boeing 737-700 – AC, LH, UA
7M9 Boeing 737 MAX 9 – UA
E7W Embraer E175 – AC, 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
6
flights
Tue
6
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
6
flights
Fri
6
flights
Sat
7
flights
Sun
6
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
7
Nonstop flights
43
Outbound / wk
36
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SAT to IAD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
30
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,582
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
SAT → IAD
86%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
86%
Arriving
81%
Return
IAD → SAT
58%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
58%
Arriving
92%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SAT delays → IAD delays →

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 22 1
Weekly flights 43 47
Flight time 3h 20m 2h 39m 1h 58m
Departure OTP 86%
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 3h 20m 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.

SAT–IAD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Antonio to Dulles route.
Route details
Distance1,360 mi / 2,189 km
Flight time3h 20m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights43 out / 36 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 3h 20m gate to gate. The route covers 1,360 miles.
1 airline operates flights from SAT to IAD: United Airlines.
This route has frequent 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 Nashville, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Raleigh-Durham.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to IAD and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
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 43 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

SAT to IAD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SAT to IAD is about 3 hours 20 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,360 miles (2,189 km). There are approximately 43 weekly flights outbound and 36 return, totaling 79 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Nashville, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Raleigh-Durham. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Austin (AUS), Corpus Christi (CRP) and College Station (CLL).