San Juan to Dulles (SJU–IAD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

SJU Airport Page →
1,575 mi airlines charter/private 29/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 8 flights Verified 25m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
UA2022+1
UA United
B39M
7:20 AM
AST TB
11:21 AM
EDT
4h 1m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC5284cs
AC Air Canada
B39M
7:20 AM
AST TB
11:21 AM
EDT
4h 1m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC3870cs
AC Air Canada
B39M
4:55 PM
AST TB
8:56 PM
EDT
4h 1m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA2024+1
UA United
B39M
4:55 PM
AST TB
8:56 PM
EDT
4h 1m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA2021+1
UA United
B38M
8:34 AM
EDT
12:34 PM
AST
4h
46%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC3791cs
AC Air Canada
B38M
8:34 AM
EDT
12:34 PM
AST
4h
M T W T F S S
Prices
SN9048cs
SN Lynx Air
7M9
5:24 PM
EDT
9:24 PM
AST
4h
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA2025+2
UA United
7M9
5:24 PM
EDT
9:24 PM
AST
4h
46%
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
STT Charlotte Amalie 5h 49m 2Q9KB6 UA Charlotte Amalie (STT) to Dulles flights
EWR Newark 6h 8m ACB6TP AVAZEJA Newark (EWR) to Dulles flights
MCO Orlando 6h 9m ADB6EI AVAZCM Orlando (MCO) to Dulles flights
CLT Charlotte 6h 16m AAF9Y4 AAACAT Charlotte (CLT) to Dulles flights
PHL Philadelphia 6h 21m AAB6F9 ACAVCM Philadelphia (PHL) to Dulles flights
PUJ Punta Cana 6h 22m B6DMF9 UA Punta Cana (PUJ) to Dulles flights
ATL Atlanta 6h 26m AFAMCV AFAMCM Atlanta (ATL) to Dulles flights
JAX Jacksonville 6h 39m B6F9 ACAZG4 Jacksonville (JAX) to Dulles flights
SXM Sint Maarten 6h 40m 2QBEZLF UA Sint Maarten (SXM) to Dulles flights
JFK New York 6h 42m AFB6DL AMBACI New York (JFK) to Dulles flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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San Juan to Dulles
2 carriers, 29 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 1,575 mi 4h 1m nonstop

SJU–IAD is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines and Frontier lead the route. The flight covers 1,575 miles in approximately 4h 1m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SJU–IAD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines Also: AC 14 B39M 4h01 87% Star Alliance AC
F9 Frontier 0 87%
Aircraft on this route
B39M Boeing 737 MAX 9 – AC, UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (14 flights/wk, 100%)
Unaffiliated: F9 (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SJU to IAD direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
29
Outbound / wk
28
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SJU to IAD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
49
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,324
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
SJU → IAD
87%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
87%
Arriving
84%
Return
IAD → SJU
43%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
43%
Arriving
74%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SJU delays → IAD delays →

Other ways to reach Dulles from San Juan

Nearby airports with service to Washington Dulles International Airport.
Metric SJU→IAD STT→IAD EIS→IAD
Distance from SJU 68 mi 96 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 3 1
Weekly flights 29 8
Flight time 4h 1m 4h 13m 3h 45m
Departure OTP 87%
Airports within 200 miles of SJU with service to Washington Dulles International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Dulles is 0 hours the same as San Juan.
SJU: AST · IAD: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in San Juan, it's 6:00 PM in Dulles.
Distance & Flight Time
1,575 mi / 2,534 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 1m 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.

SJU–IAD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Juan to Dulles route.
Route details
Distance1,575 mi / 2,534 km
Flight time4h 1m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights29 out / 28 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SJU
IATA / ICAOSJU / TJSJ
TimezoneAmerica/Puerto_Rico
Passengers/yr13.0M
Elevation9 ft / 3 m
Destination: IAD
IATA / ICAOIAD / KIAD
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr26.0M
Elevation312 ft / 95 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SJU to IAD flights.
Nonstop flights from Luis Munoz Marin International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport take about 4h 1m gate to gate. The route covers 1,575 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from SJU to IAD: United Airlines and Frontier.
This route has 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 Cyril E. King, Newark Liberty and Orlando.
Yes, return flights from IAD to SJU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include STT and EIS. 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 SJU to IAD

Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines and Frontier. With 29 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

SJU to IAD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SJU to IAD is about 4 hours 1 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,575 miles (2,534 km). There are approximately 29 weekly flights outbound and 28 return, totaling 57 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Cyril E. King, Newark Liberty and Orlando. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Charlotte Amalie (STT) and Beef Island (EIS).