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

SAT Airport Page →
1,360 mi airlines charter/private 45/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 15 flights Verified 6m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AC3745cs
AC Air Canada
737
7:00 AM
CDT TB
11:27 AM
EDT
3h 27m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LH7761cs
LH Lufthansa
7M8
7:00 AM
CDT TB
11:21 AM
EDT
3h 21m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA471+2
UA United
737
7:00 AM
CDT TB
11:27 AM
EDT
3h 27m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4063
UA United
E75L
11:52 AM
CDT TB
4:33 PM
EDT
3h 41m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4062
UA United
E7W
11:52 AM
CDT TB
4:33 PM
EDT
3h 41m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA2250+3
UA United
7M8
12:01 PM
CDT TB
4:28 PM
EDT
3h 27m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SN8976cs
SN Lynx Air
E7W
12:01 PM
CDT TB
4:42 PM
EDT
3h 41m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC3795cs
AC Air Canada
B38M
12:01 PM
CDT TB
4:28 PM
EDT
3h 27m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC3796cs
AC Air Canada
7M8
8:25 AM
EDT
10:59 AM
CDT
3h 34m
41%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4047
UA United
E7W
8:25 AM
EDT
11:11 AM
CDT
3h 46m
44%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4015
UA United
E7W
8:25 AM
EDT
11:11 AM
CDT
3h 46m
44%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1789+1
UA United
B38M
8:25 AM
EDT
10:59 AM
CDT
3h 34m
44%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1869+3
UA United
737
5:45 PM
EDT
8:22 PM
CDT
3h 37m
44%
M T W T F S S
Prices
SN8975cs
SN Lynx Air
73G
5:45 PM
EDT
8:22 PM
CDT
3h 37m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC3824cs
AC Air Canada
737
5:45 PM
EDT
8:22 PM
CDT
3h 37m
41%
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
ATL Atlanta 5h 1m AFAMDL AFAMCM Atlanta (ATL) to Dulles flights
IAH Houston 5h 2m ACCMEK AVAZCA Houston (IAH) to Dulles flights
CLT Charlotte 5h 5m AABA AAACAT Charlotte (CLT) to Dulles flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 11m AAASAY AAASAT Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Dulles flights
RDU Raleigh/Durham 5h 26m MX ACAVAZ Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Dulles flights
DTW Detroit 5h 30m AFAMDL AFAMAV Detroit (DTW) to Dulles flights
YYZ Toronto 5h 41m ACCYO ACAVCM Toronto (YYZ) to Dulles flights
MCO Orlando 5h 54m EJAF9WN AVAZCM Orlando (MCO) to Dulles flights
BNA Nashville 6h 4m WN AVAZCM Nashville (BNA) to Dulles flights
ORD Chicago 6h 8m AAACAS ACAVAZ Chicago (ORD) to Dulles flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
San Antonio to Dulles
1 carrier, 45 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,360 mi 3h 27m 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 27m. 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 16 737, 7M8, E75L, E7W 3h27-3h41 100% Star Alliance AC, LH, SN
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – AC, UA
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – LH, UA
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – AC
E75L Embraer E175 Long Wing – UA
E7W Embraer E175 – SN, UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (16 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
8
flights
Sun
6
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
8
Nonstop flights
45
Outbound / wk
36
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SAT to IAD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
39
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,723
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
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
98%
Return
IAD → SAT
63%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
63%
Arriving
34%
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 20 1
Weekly flights 45 53
Flight time 3h 27m 3h 14m 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 3h 27m 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 27m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights45 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 27m 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 Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, George Bush Intercontinental and Charlotte Douglas.
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 45 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 27 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,360 miles (2,189 km). There are approximately 45 weekly flights outbound and 36 return, totaling 81 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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