Detroit to Dulles (YIP–IAD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Detroit to Dulles
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
2 Flights/wk 391 mi 1h 1m nonstop 51 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between YIP and IAD, connecting options are available through 51 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YIP to IAD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
51
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~11h
Longest
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2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
194
Candidates
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Alternatives

Other ways to reach Dulles from Detroit

Nearby airports with service to Washington Dulles International Airport.
Metric YIP→IAD DTW→IAD YQG→IAD
Distance from YIP – 9 mi 30 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 13 1
Weekly flights 2 212 1
Flight time 1h 1m 1h 24m 1h 20m
Detroit (DTW) to Dulles flights · Windsor (YQG) to Dulles flights · Toledo (TOL) to Dulles flights
Airports within 200 miles of YIP with service to Washington Dulles International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Detroit, it's 6:00 PM in Dulles.
Distance & Flight Time
391 mi / 630 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 1m.
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.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

YIP–IAD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Detroit to Dulles route.
Route details
Distance391 mi / 630 km
Flight time1h 1m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights2 out / 1 return
1-stop connections51 hubs
Origin: YIP
Full nameWillow Run Airport
IATA / ICAOYIP / KYIP
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Elevation716 ft / 218 m
Destination: IAD
Full nameWashington Dulles International Airport
IATA / ICAOIAD / KIAD
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr26.0M
Elevation312 ft / 95 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YIP to IAD flights.
Nonstop flights from Willow Run Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport take approximately 1h 1m. The route covers 391 miles.
There are approximately 2 nonstop flights per week from YIP to IAD. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PTK, CMH, BWI, PIT, CLE, CHO, MDW, CVG, MKE, PHL, CHA, YYZ, IND, LAF, RDU, CLT, SDF, PIA, HHH, ATW, DSM, BOS, SAV, SLN, OMA, TUL, BDL, MEM, JAX, MSP, MCI, BHM, TPA, PIE, AEX, SRQ, FLL, RSW, OPF, DAL, APA, MIA, AUS, ELP, DFW, PHX, SNA, LAS, SJC, OAK and SFO. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from IAD to YIP are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DTW, YQG and TOL. 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 YIP to IAD

Willow Run Airport (YIP) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

YIP to IAD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YIP to IAD ranges from 1 hours 1 minutes. The route covers a distance of 391 miles (630 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 3 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

51 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via PTK. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Detroit (DTW), Windsor (YQG) and Toledo (TOL).