Tucson to Dulles (TUS–IAD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

TUS Airport Page →
1,929 mi airlines charter/private 1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 13 1-stop flights Verified 4w ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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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 10 hubs
PHX Phoenix 6h 7m AAASPD AVOSSN Phoenix (PHX) to Dulles flights
DEN Denver 6h 10m ACLXUA AVAZCM Denver (DEN) to Dulles flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 13m AAAYBA AAASAT Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Dulles flights
IAH Houston 6h 39m LHUA AVAZCA Houston (IAH) to Dulles flights
LAS Las Vegas 6h 44m WN ETF9OS Las Vegas (LAS) to Dulles flights
ORD Chicago 6h 56m AAAYBA ACAVAZ Chicago (ORD) to Dulles flights
ATL Atlanta 7h 21m AFAMDL AFAMCM Atlanta (ATL) to Dulles flights
SAN San Diego 7h 23m WN ASETOS San Diego (SAN) to Dulles flights
LAX Los Angeles 7h 34m AAAMAS AAAZB6 Los Angeles (LAX) to Dulles flights
SLC Salt Lake City 9h 16m DLKLVS DLKEKOW Salt Lake City (SLC) to Dulles flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Tucson to Dulles
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
2 Airlines 1,929 mi 4h 25m nonstop +3h ahead

TUS–IAD had nonstop service, last on the schedule in July 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 1,929 miles in 4h 25m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop TUS–IAD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MMF MMF 1 100%
TWY TWY 0 100%
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: MMF + TWY (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for TUS to IAD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
13
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~17h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
991
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
TUS → IAD
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
89%
Return
IAD → TUS
70%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
70%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. TUS delays → IAD delays →

Other ways to reach Dulles from Tucson

Nearby airports with service to Washington Dulles International Airport.
Metric TUS→IAD PHX→IAD PRC→IAD
Distance from TUS 110 mi 195 mi
Nonstop airlines 10 1
Weekly flights 28
Flight time 4h 25m 4h 27m 3h 31m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of TUS with service to Washington Dulles International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+3h
Dulles is 3 hours ahead of Tucson.
TUS: MST · IAD: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Tucson, it's 9:00 PM in Dulles.
Distance & Flight Time
1,929 mi / 3,105 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 25m 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.

TUS–IAD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Tucson to Dulles route.
Route details
Distance1,929 mi / 3,105 km
Flight time4h 25m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: TUS
IATA / ICAOTUS / KTUS
TimezoneAmerica/Phoenix
Passengers/yr3.9M
Elevation2,643 ft / 806 m
Destination: IAD
IATA / ICAOIAD / KIAD
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr26.0M
Elevation312 ft / 95 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about TUS to IAD flights.
Nonstop flights from Tucson International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport take about 4h 25m gate to gate. The route covers 1,929 miles.
2 airlines operated the nonstop from TUS to IAD. The last scheduled nonstop was in July 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in July 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 4h 25m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Phoenix Sky Harbor, Denver and Dallas Fort Worth.
Dulles is 3 hours ahead of Tucson.
Yes, return flights from IAD to TUS are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include PHX and PRC. 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 TUS to IAD

Tucson International Airport (TUS) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) had nonstop service, last on the schedule in July 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

TUS to IAD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from TUS to IAD is about 4 hours 25 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,929 miles (3,105 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Phoenix Sky Harbor, Denver and Dallas Fort Worth. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Phoenix (PHX) and Prescott (PRC).