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

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CM2684
CM Copa
CR7
8:30 AM
EDT T1
11:42 AM
EDT
2h 12m
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AV2337
AV avianca
CR7
8:30 AM
EDT T1
11:40 AM
EDT
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
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UA4506
UA United
CR5
8:30 AM
EDT T1
11:42 AM
EDT
2h 12m
M T W T F S S
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CM2685
CM Copa
CR5
12:15 PM
EDT T1
3:27 PM
EDT
2h 12m
M T W T F S S
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UA4454
UA United
CR7
12:15 PM
EDT T1
3:27 PM
EDT
2h 12m
M T W T F S S
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CM2679
CM Copa
CR7
8:40 AM
EDT
10:12 AM
EDT
2h 32m
M T W T F S S
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AV2344
AV avianca
CR5
8:40 AM
EDT
10:13 AM
EDT
2h 33m
M T W T F S S
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UA4427
UA United
CR7
8:40 AM
EDT
10:12 AM
EDT
2h 32m
M T W T F S S
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UA3563
UA United
E7W
9:00 AM
EDT
10:31 AM
EDT
2h 31m
M T W T F S S
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CM2678
CM Copa
CR5
5:35 PM
EDT
7:13 PM
EDT
2h 38m
M T W T F S S
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AV2342
AV avianca
CR5
5:35 PM
EDT
7:13 PM
EDT
2h 38m
M T W T F S S
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UA4527
UA United
CR7
6:45 PM
EDT
8:24 PM
EDT
1h 39m
M T W T F S S
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St Louis to Dulles
4 carriers, 37 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 37 Flights/wk 695 mi 2h 10m nonstop 97 1-stop hubs

STL–IAD is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Copa Airlines, United Airlines and avianca lead the route. The flight covers 695 miles in approximately 2h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 97 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
CM Copa Airlines 14 CR5, CR7 2h12 100% Star Alliance
UA United Airlines 14 CR5, CR7 2h12 100% Star Alliance
AV avianca 7 CR7 2h10 100% Star Alliance
G7 GoJet Airlines LLC d/b/a United Express 1 100%
Aircraft on this route
CR5 Bombardier CRJ-550 – CM, UA
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – AV, CM, UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: AV + CM + UA (35 flights/wk, 97%)
Unaffiliated: G7 (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, STL to IAD direction.
Mon
5
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
37
Outbound / wk
44
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for STL to IAD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
97
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,542
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
STL → IAD
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
Return
IAD → STL
51%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
51%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. STL delays → IAD delays →

Other ways to reach Dulles from St Louis

Nearby airports with service to Washington Dulles International Airport.
Metric STL→IAD SPI→IAD PIA→IAD
Distance from STL 84 mi 137 mi
Nonstop airlines 4 1 1
Weekly flights 37 1 1
Flight time 2h 10m 2h 11m 1h 25m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of STL with service to Washington Dulles International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Dulles is 0 hours the same as St Louis.
STL: EDT · IAD: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in St Louis, it's 6:00 PM in Dulles.
Distance & Flight Time
695 mi / 1,118 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 10m to 2h 39m.
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 time2h 10m to 2h 39m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights37 out / 44 return
1-stop connections97 hubs
Origin: STL
IATA / ICAOSTL / KSTL
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Vincennes
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 2h 10m to 2h 39m. The route covers 695 miles.
There are approximately 37 nonstop flights per week from STL to IAD. The return direction has about 44 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LNK, BWI, ICT, ABE, DAY, YIP, SUS, FTY, LEX, PWK, DAL, MYR, CID, MKE, OMA, CVG, MKC, TEB, DSM, RIC, BHM, LNS, FOK, BDL, ISM, HOU, SBN, ECP, PNS, MHH, FXE, SUA, BCT, OKC, NAS, YWG, TMB, ASE, EGE, BZN, GCM, SCF, SBA, BFI, MRY, BUR, MBJ, APC, SJC, PSP, SAT, MCI, BNA, CUN, PHL, ORD, IAH, ATL, IND, DTW, CLT, SAV, MSY, PIT, FLL, CLE, RDU, SLC, CHS, AUS, BOS, EWR, MCO, LGA, DEN, CMH, MSP, TPA, MDW, RSW, JAX, SJU, LAS, SFO, MIA, ABQ, DFW, YYZ, PBI, FRA, LAX, PHX, SAN, SEA, SRQ, PUJ and SMF. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 and PIA. 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 STL to IAD

St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) are connected by nonstop service from avianca, Copa Airlines, GoJet Airlines LLC d/b/a United Express and United Airlines. With 37 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

STL to IAD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from STL to IAD ranges from 2 hours 10 minutes to 2 hours 39 minutes. The route covers a distance of 695 miles (1,118 km). There are approximately 37 weekly flights outbound and 44 return, totaling 81 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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