Travelling from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport (CVG) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 35 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport.
Cincinnati and Washington DC share the same timezone, UTC-4.
Flights from CVG to IAD start from 06:00 — the earliest with United Airlines. The last service of the day is at 19:50 with United Airlines. In total, you can take your pick of 79 weekly Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport flights.
To ensure you get on your CVG to IAD flight, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Travelling to Washington DC (and then seeing more of United States!) is easy with United Airlines. This popular airline has direct flights from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport.
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is United Airlines.
The most punctual carrier offering CVG to IAD flights is United Airlines. Its services land without delay 77.63% of the time.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between CVG and IAD:
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
Pearson International Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport (CVG) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
At the moment, $162 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $258. Remember that fares can change due to availability when booking.
Book eight months before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from CVG to IAD.
The cheapest month for flights from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport is July. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have a flexible schedule.
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Handy information about Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport (CVG)
When it comes to Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport's on-time performance, 77.0% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Central Cincinnati to Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport is around 21 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
The trip when using public transport will take about 40 minutes.
Arriving at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near IAD instead:
Travel at your own speed with a Washington Dulles International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Sixt and chase adventure across Washington DC and beyond.
For the lowest price, book your ride from Washington Dulles International Airport about one week before travelling.
Getting from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to central Washington DC
The street address for IAD is 1 Saarinen Circle.
From Washington Dulles International Airport, Washington DC is approximately 56 kilometres away. It takes around 50 minutes to reach the centre by car.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 3 hours 25 minutes.
When to fly to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
April is the most popular month for flights from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Washington DC in January.
When reserving your flight from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Washington DC, with the temperature ranging from 19ºC to 33ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from CVG to IAD in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -6ºC and 10ºC on average.
Explore more of United States
You've visited Washington DC, now it's time to discover more of United States. Travel about 322 kilometres north-east to New York to tick off its leading attractions. From Statue of Liberty to Central Park and Empire State Building, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If you want to check out another corner of United States, head for Philadelphia, roughly 193 kilometres north-east of Washington DC. Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and Philadelphia Museum of Art are among its highlights.