Washington Dulles to Kahului
4747 miles great-circle distance, typically flown in 9h 57m with 8 airlines operating direct service from Washington Dulles (IAD) to Kahului (OGG). Cheapest fares are usually in January (around $449 return), with peak prices in August (around $1347). Departures on a Tuesday tend to undercut weekend prices on this corridor.
Flying from Washington Dulles
Washington Dulles International is United Airlines' Mid-Atlantic hub and the larger of the two Washington-region airports. Metro's Silver Line extension opened in 2022, running from the airport's underground station directly to downtown Washington DC in around 50 minutes for $7. International long-haul through IAD is the deepest of any DC-area airport, with United, BA, Virgin Atlantic, Lufthansa, Air France, Qatar, Emirates and Ethiopian all running daily flights to global hubs.
Arriving in Maui
Maui's Kahului Airport sits in the centre of the island, 3 miles from Kahului town and 25 miles from Lahaina. There is no rail or significant public transit on Maui — rideshare and rental cars dominate. Mainland US fares peak in summer and over Christmas–New Year; mid-September through October is reliably the cheapest window. Most flights are mainland US direct or inter-island via Hawaiian Airlines from HNL.
Who flies IAD to OGG?
| Airline | IATA | Flight time | Cabin |
| United Airlines | UA | 9h 57m | Economy |
| British Airways | BA | 9h 57m | Economy |
| Virgin Atlantic | VS | 9h 57m | Economy |
| Lufthansa | LH | 9h 57m | Economy |
| Air France | AF | 9h 57m | Economy |
| Qatar Airways | QR | 9h 57m | Economy |
| Emirates | EK | 9h 57m | Economy |
| Ethiopian Airlines | ET | 9h 57m | Economy |
8 carriers fly direct on this corridor. Frequencies vary by season — summer and winter holiday peaks see additional flights.
Best time to fly IAD→OGG
Synthesised from 12-month price aggregates. Cheapest months in green, peak in red.
Estimated baseline. Prices update on a 30-day cadence as Travelpayouts data refreshes. Cheapest day-of-week typically Tuesday.
Washington to Maui FAQs
Direct flights from Washington Dulles (IAD) to Kahului (OGG) take approximately 9h 57m for the 4747-mile journey, plus 30–60 minutes of taxi, climb and descent. Total airport-to-airport time depends on cruise winds and air-traffic queueing on approach.
January is typically the cheapest month on this route, with one-way fares from $449. August is the peak — expect prices 2–3× higher. Book 4–8 weeks ahead for best fares; last-minute prices on this corridor rise sharply inside two weeks of departure.
8 carriers operate direct service from Washington Dulles (IAD) to Kahului (OGG): United Airlines, British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, Lufthansa, Air France and 3 more. Frequencies vary by season and carrier — United Airlines typically operates the highest weekly count on this corridor.
No — United States is domestic travel for US citizens. A US passport is not required for the 50 states, DC or US territories (Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, Northern Mariana Islands), though Real ID-compliant ID is required at TSA from May 2025.
Kahului (OGG) is the primary international airport for Maui. Allow 30–60 minutes for the ground transfer by train, express bus, taxi or rideshare depending on traffic and time of day. See the airport's official website for current train and shuttle timetables.