Dulles (IAD) to Aruba (AUA) flights

An economy award from Dulles (IAD) to Aruba (AUA) starts at 17,500 miles one way with Avianca LifeMiles on United Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $54. Thai Royal Orchid Plus charges the same. One airline flies nonstop from Dulles (IAD) to Aruba (AUA): United Airlines. The two airports are 1,883 miles (3,031 km) apart. United Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 22 ways to fly it with one stop, through Punta Cana, Charlotte and Fort Lauderdale and more.
How many miles IAD to AUA costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Avianca LifeMilesOn United Airlines | 17,500 | $54–74 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn United Airlines | 17,500 | $5.60–25.60 |
| Emirates SkywardsOn United Airlines | 18,000 | $5.60–375.60 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn United Airlines | 20,500 | $5.60–25.60 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn United Airlines | 30,000 | $5.60–25.60 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn United Airlines | 30,000 | $50.40–70.40 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn United Airlines | 90,000 | $5.60–25.60 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from IAD to AUA
- United AirlinesStar Alliance · bookable with 13 programsWho books it

Book IAD to AUA with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks United Airlines
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks United Airlines
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks United Airlines
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks United Airlines
- Emirates SkywardsBooks United Airlines
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks United Airlines
- JetBlue TrueBlueBooks United Airlines
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks United Airlines
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks United Airlines
- TAP Miles&GoBooks United Airlines
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks United Airlines
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks United Airlines
- United MileagePlusBooks United Airlines
IAD to AUA with one stop
22 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Punta Cana (PUJ)United Airlines, then Arajet


- Via Charlotte (CLT)American Airlines the whole way



- Via Fort Lauderdale (FLL)United Airlines and Frontier Airlines, then JetBlue Airways



- Via Philadelphia (PHL)United Airlines, then American Airlines


- Via Miami (MIA)American Airlines the whole way




- Via Orlando (MCO)Frontier Airlines and United Airlines, then Southwest Airlines



- Via New York (EWR)United Airlines the whole way


- Via New York (JFK)Delta Air Lines the whole way



- Via New York (LGA)United Airlines, then American Airlines


- Via Atlanta (ATL)Delta Air Lines the whole way




- Via Boston (BOS)United Airlines, then JetBlue Airways and Delta Air Lines



- Via Nashville (BNA)United Airlines, then Southwest Airlines


- Via Toronto (YYZ)Air Canada the whole way





- Via Detroit (DTW)Delta Air Lines the whole way



- Via Ottawa (YOW)United Airlines, then Porter Airlines


IAD to AUA: common questions
How many miles does IAD to AUA cost?
In economy it starts at 17,500 miles one way with Avianca LifeMiles on United Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $54. Next cheapest: Thai Royal Orchid Plus (17,500), Emirates Skywards (18,000) and Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer (20,500). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from IAD to AUA?
United Airlines (Star Alliance) flies nonstop from Dulles (IAD) to Aruba (AUA).
How far is Dulles from Aruba by plane?
Dulles (IAD) and Aruba (AUA) are 1,883 miles (3,031 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book IAD to AUA award flights?
13 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, Emirates Skywards, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, JetBlue TrueBlue, Lufthansa Miles & More and 5 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Dulles and Aruba?
The most direct connections are through Punta Cana (PUJ), Charlotte (CLT), Fort Lauderdale (FLL), Philadelphia (PHL) and Miami (MIA). On 14 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example American Airlines through Charlotte.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.





