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

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1,575 mi airlines 29/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
F92905
F9 Frontier
A21N
6:00 AM
AST
10:08 AM
EDT
4h 8m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA2022
UA United
B39M
7:05 AM
AST TB
11:10 AM
EDT
4h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC5284
AC Air Canada
B39M
8:05 AM
AST TB
11:10 AM
EDT
4h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA2024
UA United
7M9
4:50 PM
AST TB
8:55 PM
EDT
4h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC3870
AC Air Canada
7M9
5:50 PM
AST TB
8:55 PM
EDT
4h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC3791
AC Air Canada
7M9
8:27 AM
EDT
1:17 PM
AST
3h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA2021
UA United
B39M
8:27 AM
EDT
12:17 PM
AST
3h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
F92906
F9 Frontier
A21N
11:03 AM
EDT
2:48 PM
AST
3h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA2025
UA United
B39M
5:32 PM
EDT
9:22 PM
AST
3h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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San Juan to Dulles
3 carriers, 29 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 29 Flights/wk 1,575 mi 4h 5m nonstop 80 1-stop hubs

SJU–IAD is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Air Canada, United Airlines and Frontier lead the route. The flight covers 1,575 miles in approximately 4h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 80 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SJU–IAD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AC Air Canada 14 7M9, B39M 4h05 42% Star Alliance
UA United Airlines 14 7M9, B39M 4h05 42% Star Alliance
F9 Frontier 1 A21N 4h08 42%
Aircraft on this route
7M9 Boeing 737 MAX 9 – AC, UA
A21NF9
B39MAC, UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: AC + UA (28 flights/wk, 97%)
Unaffiliated: F9 (1 flights/wk, 3%)
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
5
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
29
Outbound / wk
22
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SJU to IAD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
80
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,725
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
42%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
42%
Arriving
82%
Return
IAD → SJU
86%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
86%
Arriving
85%
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 3 1 1
Weekly flights 29 7 1
Flight time 4h 5m 3h 58m 3h 45m
Departure OTP 42%
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 5m to 4h 8m.
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 5m to 4h 8m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights29 out / 22 return
1-stop connections80 hubs
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 approximately 4h 5m to 4h 8m. The route covers 1,575 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Air Canada, Frontier and United Airlines.
There are approximately 29 nonstop flights per week from SJU to IAD. The return direction has about 22 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BLM, SUA, OPF, BCT, SFB, APF, ILG, AXA, EIS, BWI, PIE, FRG, TEB, NAS, ORL, BED, CHS, VRB, FXE, HPN, FOK, RSW, LAL, USA, GSP, SRQ, CVG, AUA, PWM, SXM, PLS, ANU, SKB, HSV, MDW, IND, SJO, HOU, TEX, SCF, YYC, VNY, LAX, BNA, BGI, PVD, PHL, BDL, RDU, IAH, TPA, DTW, BCN, BOG, EWR, MCO, MIA, BRU, BOS, GVA, PTY, ORD, STL, FLL, DFW, ATL, ALB, ACC, MAD, JFK, CLT, MSP, JAX, PBI, YYZ, STT, PUJ, AUS, YUL and DEN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 Air Canada, Frontier and United Airlines. With 29 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

SJU to IAD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SJU to IAD ranges from 4 hours 5 minutes to 4 hours 8 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,575 miles (2,534 km). There are approximately 29 weekly flights outbound and 22 return, totaling 51 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

80 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via BLM. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Charlotte Amalie (STT) and Beef Island (EIS).