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

STL Airport Page →
695 mi airlines charter/private 37/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 14 flights Verified 47m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
UA4506+2
UA United
CR7
8:43 AM
CDT T1
11:55 AM
EDT
2h 12m
56%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AV2337cs
AV avianca
CR7
8:43 AM
CDT T1
11:55 AM
EDT
2h 12m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM2684cs
CM Copa
CR7
8:43 AM
CDT T1
11:55 AM
EDT
2h 12m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4454+3
UA United
CR5
12:55 PM
CDT T1
4:07 PM
EDT
2h 12m
56%
M T W T F S S
Prices
SN9013cs
SN Lynx Air
CR7
12:55 PM
CDT T1
4:07 PM
EDT
2h 12m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM2679cs
CM Copa
CR7
9:00 AM
EDT
10:27 AM
CDT
2h 27m
38%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4425
UA United
CR5
9:00 AM
EDT
10:27 AM
CDT
2h 27m
43%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AV2344cs
AV avianca
CR7
9:00 AM
EDT
10:27 AM
CDT
2h 27m
50%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4388+2
UA United
CR5
9:00 AM
EDT
10:27 AM
CDT
2h 27m
43%
M T W T F S S
Prices
SN9012cs
SN Lynx Air
CR5
5:55 PM
EDT
7:26 PM
CDT
2h 31m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM2678cs
CM Copa
CR7
5:55 PM
EDT
7:26 PM
CDT
2h 31m
38%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4527+4
UA United
CR5
5:55 PM
EDT
7:26 PM
CDT
2h 31m
43%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AV2342cs
AV avianca
CR7
5:55 PM
EDT
7:26 PM
CDT
2h 31m
50%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4416
UA United
CR5
10:05 PM
EDT
11:27 PM
CDT
2h 22m
43%
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
DTW Detroit 3h 54m AFDLKE AFAMAV Detroit (DTW) to Dulles flights
BNA Nashville 3h 56m EJAWN AVAZCM Nashville (BNA) to Dulles flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 12m AFAMDL AFAMCM Atlanta (ATL) to Dulles flights
PHL Philadelphia 4h 13m AAEIWN ACAVCM Philadelphia (PHL) to Dulles flights
RDU Raleigh/Durham 4h 20m WN ACAVAZ Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Dulles flights
ORD Chicago 4h 21m AAACAS ACAVAZ Chicago (ORD) to Dulles flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 33m AABALXJ AAACAT Charlotte (CLT) to Dulles flights
BWI Baltimore 4h 36m SYWN UA Baltimore (BWI) to Dulles flights
YYZ Toronto 4h 41m AC ACAVCM Toronto (YYZ) to Dulles flights
PIT Pittsburgh 4h 42m UAWN AVCMET Pittsburgh (PIT) to Dulles flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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St Louis to Dulles
2 carriers, 37 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 695 mi 2h 12m nonstop +1h ahead

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 2h 12m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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 14 CR5, CR7 2h12 67% Star Alliance AV, CM, SN
G7 GoJet Airlines 1 67%
Aircraft on this route
CR5 Bombardier CRJ-550 – UA
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – AV, CM, SN, UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (14 flights/wk, 93%)
Unaffiliated: G7 (1 flights/wk, 7%)
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
57
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for STL to IAD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
68
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,483
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
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Arriving
61%
Return
IAD → STL
79%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
79%
Arriving
88%
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 UIN→IAD
Distance from STL 84 mi 94 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 1
Weekly flights 37 1
Flight time 2h 12m 2h 11m 1h 55m
Departure OTP 67%
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 2h 12m 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.

STL–IAD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the St Louis to Dulles route.
Route details
Distance695 mi / 1,118 km
Flight time2h 12m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights37 out / 57 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 2h 12m gate to gate. The route covers 695 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from STL to IAD: United Airlines and GoJet Airlines.
This route has frequent 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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, Nashville and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta.
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, UIN and COU. 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 United Airlines and GoJet 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 is about 2 hours 12 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 695 miles (1,118 km). There are approximately 37 weekly flights outbound and 57 return, totaling 94 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, Nashville and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Springfield (SPI), Quincy (UIN) and Columbia (COU).