Calgary to Dulles (YYC–IAD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

YYC Airport Page →
1,947 mi airlines charter/private 17/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 6 flights Verified 54m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators: NetJets Aviation.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
UA2786+1
UA United
7M8
2:58 PM
MDT
9:18 PM
EDT
4h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC3456cs
AC Air Canada
739
2:58 PM
MDT
9:18 PM
EDT
4h 20m
29%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC3449+1
AC Air Canada
7M8
2:58 PM
MDT
9:18 PM
EDT
4h 20m
29%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1225+1
UA United
7M8
9:07 AM
EDT
11:58 AM
MDT
4h 51m
58%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC3722cs
AC Air Canada
7M8
9:07 AM
EDT
11:58 AM
MDT
4h 51m
68%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS1731+2
WS WestJet
B38M
7:00 PM
EDT
10:00 PM
MDT
5h
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
YYZ Toronto 6h 12m ACAFAM ACAVCM Toronto (YYZ) to Dulles flights
ORD Chicago 6h 49m AAAVAY ACAVAZ Chicago (ORD) to Dulles flights
MSP Minneapolis 6h 54m AFDLKE AFCMDL Minneapolis (MSP) to Dulles flights
DEN Denver 7h 4m ACUAWS AVAZCM Denver (DEN) to Dulles flights
YUL Montréal 7h 7m ACAFAM ACAVCM Montréal (YUL) to Dulles flights
YOW Ottawa 7h 11m ACAFPD ACAVUA Ottawa (YOW) to Dulles flights
JFK New York 7h 16m AAEKLA AMCIDL New York (JFK) to Dulles flights
ATL Atlanta 7h 19m WS AFAMCM Atlanta (ATL) to Dulles flights
SLC Salt Lake City 7h 24m AFAMDL DLKEUA Salt Lake City (SLC) to Dulles flights
YVR Vancouver 7h 30m ACAFAI UA Vancouver (YVR) to Dulles flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Calgary to Dulles
2 carriers, 17 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 1,947 mi 4h 20m nonstop +2h ahead

YYC–IAD is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines and WestJet lead the route. The flight covers 1,947 miles in approximately 4h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop YYC–IAD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines Also: AC 7 7M8 4h20 82% Star Alliance AC
WS WestJet 1 82%
Aircraft on this route
739 Boeing 737-900 – AC
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – AC, UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (7 flights/wk, 88%)
Unaffiliated: WS (1 flights/wk, 13%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, YYC to IAD direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
17
Outbound / wk
16
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YYC to IAD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
45
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~41h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,836
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
YYC → IAD
82%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
82%
Arriving
94%
Return
IAD → YYC
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YYC delays → IAD delays →

Other ways to reach Dulles from Calgary

Nearby airports with service to Washington Dulles International Airport.
Metric YYC→IAD YXC→IAD FCA→IAD
Distance from YYC 130 mi 194 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 3
Weekly flights 17 1
Flight time 4h 20m 2h 40m 3h 28m
Departure OTP 82%
Airports within 200 miles of YYC with service to Washington Dulles International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Dulles is 2 hours ahead of Calgary.
YYC: MDT · IAD: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Calgary, it's 8:00 PM in Dulles.
Distance & Flight Time
1,947 mi / 3,133 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 20m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

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.

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.

YYC–IAD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Calgary to Dulles route.
Route details
Distance1,947 mi / 3,133 km
Flight time4h 20m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights17 out / 16 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: YYC
IATA / ICAOYYC / CYYC
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton
Passengers/yr18.0M
Elevation3,557 ft / 1,084 m
Destination: IAD
IATA / ICAOIAD / KIAD
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr26.0M
Elevation312 ft / 95 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YYC to IAD flights.
Nonstop flights from Calgary International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport take about 4h 20m gate to gate. The route covers 1,947 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from YYC to IAD: United Airlines and WestJet.
This route has 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 Toronto Pearson, Chicago O'Hare and Minneapolis–Saint Paul.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to IAD and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Dulles is 2 hours ahead of Calgary.
Yes, return flights from IAD to YYC are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include YXC and FCA. 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 YYC to IAD

Calgary International Airport (YYC) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines and WestJet. With 17 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

YYC to IAD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YYC to IAD is about 4 hours 20 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,947 miles (3,133 km). There are approximately 17 weekly flights outbound and 16 return, totaling 33 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Toronto Pearson, Chicago O'Hare and Minneapolis–Saint Paul. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Cranbrook (YXC) and Kalispell (FCA).