St Louis to Dulles (STL–IAD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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695 mi airlines 43/wk
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CM2684cs
CM Copa
CR5
8:30 AM
CDT T1
11:43 AM
EDT
2h 13m
M T W T F S S
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AV2337cs
AV avianca
CR7
8:30 AM
CDT T1
11:43 AM
EDT
2h 13m
M T W T F S S
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UA4506+2
UA United
CR5
8:45 AM
CDT T1
11:55 AM
EDT
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
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UA4454+3
UA United
CR7
11:59 AM
CDT T1
2:54 PM
EDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
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SN9013cs
SN Lynx Air
CR7
12:15 PM
CDT T1
3:28 PM
EDT
2h 13m
M T W T F S S
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CM2685cs
CM Copa
CR5
12:15 PM
CDT T1
3:28 PM
EDT
2h 13m
M T W T F S S
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UA3755
UA United
7M9
8:26 PM
CDT T1
11:34 PM
EDT
2h 8m
M T W T F S S
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UA4388
UA United
CR5
9:00 AM
EDT
10:27 AM
CDT
2h 27m
M T W T F S S
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UA4427+2
UA United
CR5
9:00 AM
EDT
10:28 AM
CDT
2h 28m
M T W T F S S
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CM2679cs
CM Copa
E7W
9:00 AM
EDT
10:31 AM
CDT
2h 31m
M T W T F S S
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AV2344cs
AV avianca
CR7
9:00 AM
EDT
10:28 AM
CDT
2h 28m
M T W T F S S
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UA3783
UA United
7M9
5:20 PM
EDT
6:35 PM
CDT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
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SN9012cs
SN Lynx Air
CR5
5:45 PM
EDT
7:22 PM
CDT
2h 37m
M T W T F S S
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AV2342cs
AV avianca
CR7
5:45 PM
EDT
7:22 PM
CDT
2h 37m
M T W T F S S
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CM2678cs
CM Copa
CR5
5:45 PM
EDT
7:22 PM
CDT
2h 37m
M T W T F S S
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UA4527+4
UA United
CR7
5:45 PM
EDT
7:22 PM
CDT
2h 37m
M T W T F S S
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St Louis to Dulles
2 carriers, 43 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 43 Flights/wk 695 mi 1h 55m nonstop +1h ahead 150 1-stop hubs

STL–IAD is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines and GoJet Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 695 miles in approximately 1h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 150 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop STL–IAD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines Also: AV, CM, SN 15 7M9, CR5, CR7 1h55-2h10 60% Star Alliance AV, CM, SN
G7 GoJet Airlines 1 60%
Aircraft on this route
7M9 Boeing 737 MAX 9 – UA
CR5 Bombardier CRJ-550 – CM, UA
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – AV, SN, UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (15 flights/wk, 94%)
Unaffiliated: G7 (1 flights/wk, 6%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, STL to IAD direction.
Mon
6
flights
Tue
6
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
6
flights
Fri
6
flights
Sat
6
flights
Sun
7
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
7
Nonstop flights
43
Outbound / wk
59
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for STL to IAD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
150
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,583
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.

Other ways to reach Dulles from St Louis

Nearby airports with service to Washington Dulles International Airport.
Metric STL→IAD SPI→IAD DEC→IAD
Distance from STL 84 mi 110 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 1
Weekly flights 43 1
Flight time 1h 55m 2h 11m 1h 26m
Departure OTP 60%
Airports within 200 miles of STL with service to Washington Dulles International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Dulles is 1 hour ahead of St Louis.
STL: CDT · IAD: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in St Louis, it's 7:00 PM in Dulles.
Distance & Flight Time
695 mi / 1,118 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 55m to 2h 13m.
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.

STL–IAD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the St Louis to Dulles route.
Route details
Distance695 mi / 1,118 km
Flight time1h 55m to 2h 13m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights43 out / 59 return
1-stop connections150 hubs
Origin: STL
IATA / ICAOSTL / KSTL
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr15.6M
Elevation618 ft / 188 m
Destination: IAD
IATA / ICAOIAD / KIAD
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr26.0M
Elevation312 ft / 95 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about STL to IAD flights.
Nonstop flights from St. Louis Lambert International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport take approximately 1h 55m to 2h 13m. The route covers 695 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: GoJet Airlines and United Airlines. Plus 3 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 43 nonstop flights per week from STL to IAD. The return direction has about 59 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CMI, SUS, PWK, OSU, PTK, LNK, IND, PAH, GGE, DAY, MMU, ICT, BWI, ABE, MKC, FTY, PWA, RBW, TEB, TCL, DSM, ACY, YIP, LUK, BQK, MKE, LEX, USA, UGN, LAN, SGF, CHO, PDK, OMA, TTN, AGS, CID, LIT, BDL, ILM, FOK, CVG, BHM, AFW, RIC, CDW, LBB, PNS, LNS, SYR, PBI, APF, TUL, BED, DAL, ISM, SBN, ECP, HOU, FRG, GPT, APA, OWD, SUA, ELH, MHH, MLB, FAR, FXE, BCT, NAS, YWG, FTW, OKC, TMB, EGE, ASE, TUS, ELP, BOI, VNY, GCM, BZN, SCF, BFI, FCA, SJC, SJU, SNA, SBA, BUR, PSP, MBJ, PUJ, MRY, ABQ, APC, YXX, CUN, GYR, SAT, BNA, ORD, ATL, IAH, LGA, CLT, MSY, EWR, SLC, LTN, CMA, TPA, BOS, SRQ, MCI, CLE, PHL, DTW, DEN, RDU, MDW, MSP, JAX, PIT, CMH, CHS, SAV, MIA, DFW, SFO, AUS, LHR, RSW, MCO, YUL, YYZ, PDX, FLL, LAX, LAS, SEA, FRA, PHX, MYR, JFK, SAN, SMF, HND and JWN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Dulles is 1 hour ahead of St Louis.
Yes, return flights from IAD to STL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SPI, DEC and PIA. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 STL to IAD

St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) are connected by nonstop service from GoJet Airlines and United Airlines. With 43 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

STL to IAD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from STL to IAD ranges from 1 hours 55 minutes to 2 hours 13 minutes. The route covers a distance of 695 miles (1,118 km). There are approximately 43 weekly flights outbound and 59 return, totaling 102 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

150 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via CMI. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Springfield (SPI), Decatur (DEC) and Peoria (PIA).