Dulles (IAD) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) flights

An economy award from Dulles (IAD) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) starts at 35,000 miles one way with ANA Mileage Club on Etihad Airways, plus taxes and fees from $115.60. One airline flies nonstop from Dulles (IAD) to Abu Dhabi (AUH): Etihad Airways. The two airports are 7,075 miles (11,386 km) apart. There are also 39 ways to fly it with one stop, through Copenhagen, Boston and New York and more.
How many miles IAD to AUH 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 |
|---|---|---|
| ANA Mileage ClubOn Etihad Airways | 35,000 | $115.60–805.60 |
| American AAdvantageOn Etihad Airways | 40,000 | $5.60 |
| SAS EuroBonusOn Etihad Airways | 48,000 | $56–112 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn Etihad Airways | 55,000 | $71.61–76.11 |
| JetBlue TrueBlueOn Etihad Airways | 59,900 | $5.60 |
| Etihad GuestOn Etihad Airways | 60,000 | $139–833.50 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn Etihad Airways | 70,000 | $50.40–400.40 |
| Starlux (COSMILE)On Etihad Airways | 80,000 | $38.60 |
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 AUH
- Etihad AirwaysNot in an alliance · bookable with 4 programsWho books it

Book IAD to AUH with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks Etihad Airways
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks Etihad Airways
- Etihad GuestBooks Etihad Airways
- JetBlue TrueBlueBooks Etihad Airways
IAD to AUH with one stop
39 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Copenhagen (CPH)Scandinavian Airlines, then Etihad Airways


- Via Boston (BOS)United Airlines, then Etihad Airways


- Via New York (JFK)Delta Air Lines, then Etihad Airways


- Via Amsterdam (AMS)KLM and United Airlines, then Etihad Airways



- Via Dublin (DUB)Aer Lingus and United Airlines, then Etihad Airways



- Via Vienna (VIE)Austrian Airlines, then Etihad Airways


- Via Frankfurt (FRA)Lufthansa and United Airlines, then Etihad Airways and Condor




- Via Brussels (BRU)Brussels Airlines and United Airlines, then Etihad Airways



- Via London (LHR)British Airways, United Airlines and 1 more, then Etihad Airways




- Via Munich (MUC)Lufthansa and United Airlines, then Etihad Airways



- Via Istanbul (IST)Turkish Airlines the whole way



- Via Doha (DOH)Qatar Airways the whole way



- Via Paris (CDG)Air France and United Airlines, then Etihad Airways



- Via Zurich (ZRH)United Airlines and SWISS, then Etihad Airways



- Via Milan (MXP)United Airlines, then Etihad Airways


IAD to AUH: common questions
How many miles does IAD to AUH cost?
In economy it starts at 35,000 miles one way with ANA Mileage Club on Etihad Airways, plus taxes and fees from $115.60. Next cheapest: American AAdvantage (40,000), SAS EuroBonus (48,000) and Air Canada Aeroplan (55,000). 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 AUH?
Etihad Airways flies nonstop from Dulles (IAD) to Abu Dhabi (AUH).
How far is Dulles from Abu Dhabi by plane?
Dulles (IAD) and Abu Dhabi (AUH) are 7,075 miles (11,386 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 AUH award flights?
4 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Etihad Guest and JetBlue TrueBlue. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Dulles and Abu Dhabi?
The most direct connections are through Copenhagen (CPH), Boston (BOS), New York (JFK), Amsterdam (AMS) and Dublin (DUB). On 8 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Turkish Airlines through Istanbul.
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.




