San Jose to Dulles (SJC–IAD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

SJC Airport Page →
2,395 mi airlines charter/private 4/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 27 1-stop flights Verified 1m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators: Aerolink Uganda.
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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 10 hubs
DEN Denver 6h 47m ACCMUA AVAZCM Denver (DEN) to Dulles flights
LAS Las Vegas 6h 51m F9LXJWN EJAEJMET Las Vegas (LAS) to Dulles flights
SLC Salt Lake City 6h 59m AFAMDL DLKEUA Salt Lake City (SLC) to Dulles flights
PHX Phoenix 7h 7m AAASBA AVOSSN Phoenix (PHX) to Dulles flights
ATL Atlanta 7h 12m AFAMDL AFAMCM Atlanta (ATL) to Dulles flights
LAX Los Angeles 7h 17m AFAMCI AAAZCA Los Angeles (LAX) to Dulles flights
SAN San Diego 7h 24m ASEJAVJA ASETOS San Diego (SAN) to Dulles flights
MSP Minneapolis 7h 29m AFDLKL AFDLKE Minneapolis (MSP) to Dulles flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 7h 34m AAASAY AAASAT Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Dulles flights
IAH Houston 7h 46m UA AVAZCA Houston (IAH) to Dulles flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
San Jose to Dulles
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 2,395 mi 4h 24m nonstop +3h ahead

SJC–IAD had nonstop service, last on the schedule in June 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 2,395 miles in 4h 24m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop SJC–IAD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
TWY TWY 1 100%
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: TWY (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SJC to IAD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
27
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,670
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
SJC → IAD
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
93%
Return
IAD → SJC
74%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
74%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SJC delays → IAD delays →

Other ways to reach Dulles from San Jose

Nearby airports with service to Washington Dulles International Airport.
Metric SJC→IAD OAK→IAD SFO→IAD
Distance from SJC 29 mi 30 mi
Nonstop airlines 9 18
Weekly flights 2 142
Flight time 4h 24m 4h 25m 4h 49m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of SJC with service to Washington Dulles International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+3h
Dulles is 3 hours ahead of San Jose.
SJC: PDT · IAD: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in San Jose, it's 9:00 PM in Dulles.
Distance & Flight Time
2,395 mi / 3,854 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 24m 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.

SJC–IAD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Jose to Dulles route.
Route details
Distance2,395 mi / 3,854 km
Flight time4h 24m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SJC
IATA / ICAOSJC / KSJC
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr11.6M
Elevation62 ft / 19 m
Destination: IAD
IATA / ICAOIAD / KIAD
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr26.0M
Elevation312 ft / 95 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SJC to IAD flights.
Nonstop flights from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport take about 4h 24m gate to gate. The route covers 2,395 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from SJC to IAD. The last scheduled nonstop was in June 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in June 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 4h 24m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver, Harry Reid and Salt Lake City.
Dulles is 3 hours ahead of San Jose.
Yes, return flights from IAD to SJC are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include OAK, SFO and CCR. 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 SJC to IAD

Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) had nonstop service, last on the schedule in June 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

SJC to IAD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SJC to IAD is about 4 hours 24 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,395 miles (3,854 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver, Harry Reid and Salt Lake City. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Oakland (OAK), San Francisco (SFO) and Concord (CCR).