Salem to Dulles (SLE–IAD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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2,346 mi airlines charter/private
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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 1 hub
PDX Portland 11h 32m A8EM UA Portland (PDX) to Dulles flights
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Salem to Dulles
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
2,346 mi 5h 17m nonstop +3h ahead

SLE–IAD has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SLE to IAD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~11h
Fastest
~11h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
39
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
SLE → IAD
76%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
76%
Return
IAD → SLE
49%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
49%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAD delays →

Other ways to reach Dulles from Salem

Nearby airports with service to Washington Dulles International Airport.
Metric SLE→IAD PDX→IAD RDM→IAD
Distance from SLE 51 mi 102 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 1
Weekly flights 14
Flight time 5h 17m 5h 2m 4h
Airports within 200 miles of SLE with service to Washington Dulles International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Salem, it's 9:00 PM in Dulles.
Distance & Flight Time
2,346 mi / 3,775 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 17m 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.

SLE–IAD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Salem to Dulles route.
Route details
Distance2,346 mi / 3,775 km
Flight time5h 17m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SLE
IATA / ICAOSLE / KSLE
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr0.1M
Elevation214 ft / 65 m
Destination: IAD
IATA / ICAOIAD / KIAD
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr26.0M
Elevation312 ft / 95 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SLE to IAD flights.
Nonstop flights from Salem-Willamette Valley Airport/McNary Field to Washington Dulles International Airport take about 5h 17m gate to gate. The route covers 2,346 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Portland.
Dulles is 3 hours ahead of Salem.
Nearby alternatives include PDX, RDM and SEA. 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 SLE to IAD

Salem-Willamette Valley Airport/McNary Field (SLE) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

SLE to IAD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SLE to IAD is about 5 hours 17 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,346 miles (3,775 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Portland. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Portland (PDX), Redmond (RDM) and Seattle (SEA).