Vancouver to Dulles (YVR–IAD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
While no nonstop service exists between YVR and IAD, connecting options are available through 69 hubs.
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Dulles from Vancouver
| Metric | YVR→IAD | YXX→IAD |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from YVR | – | 39 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 0 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 0 | 1 |
| Departure OTP | 61% | – |
Travel Essentials
YVR: PDT · IAD: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Vancouver, it's 9:00 PM in Dulles.
Canadian citizens do not need a visa or ESTA to enter the United States for tourism or business stays up to 6 months. A valid Canadian passport is required for air travel. Land and sea crossings also accept a NEXUS card, enhanced driver's license, or FAST card. At the border, officers determine the length of stay and may ask for proof of ties to Canada and a return plan.
The Canada Line SkyTrain connects Waterfront Station in downtown Vancouver to the airport in 26 minutes for CAD $4.45 (Compass card, add-fare zone from zone 2). Trains run every 6–8 minutes from 05:00 to 01:00.Taxis to the airport from downtown cost CAD $35–45; Uber and Lyft operate from a designated ride-share zone at the Domestic and International terminals. Driving via Highway 99 South takes 20–35 minutes in normal traffic; budget more during evening rush on the Oak Street Bridge approach.
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.
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.
YVR–IAD Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Connecting Options and Alternatives
69 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via YXC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Abbotsford (YXX).