Direct Flights from Washington to Geneva
Nonstop service from IAD to GVA on United. Here's the schedule at a glance — plus what to do once you land.
Airlines
United
Nonstop flights
~1/day
Distance
4,080 mi
Days operated
Schedule varies
About Geneva
Geneva is the second-most populous city in Switzerland and the most populous in French-speaking Romandy. Situated in the southwest of the country, where the Rhône exits Lake Geneva, it is the capital of the Republic and Canton of Geneva. Geneva is a global city, an international financial centre, and a worldwide centre for diplomacy, which has led to it being called the "Peace Capital".
Top things to do in Geneva
- Megève is a commune in the Haute-Savoie department in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region in Southeastern France with a population of about 2,900 residents.
- La Clusaz is an alpine commune in the Haute-Savoie department in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region in Southeastern France.
- Le Grand-Bornand is a commune in the eastern French department of Haute-Savoie. The commune is a ski resort and takes its name from the river that runs through it.
- Saint-Gervais-les-Bains is a commune in the Haute-Savoie department in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, southeastern France.
- Manigod is a commune in the Haute-Savoie department in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of Eastern France. As of 2023, the population of the commune was 1,000.
- Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval is a commune in the Haute-Savoie department within the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region in southeastern France. It is located at the end of the Giffre Valley.
- Combloux is a commune in the Haute-Savoie department in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region in Southeastern France. A mountain village in the French Alps, it is also popular as a ski resort.
- Saint-Jean-de-Sixt is a commune in the Haute-Savoie department in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region in southeastern France.
- Cordon is a commune in the Haute-Savoie department in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region in south-eastern France. It is part of the urban area of Sallanches.
- Morillon is a commune in the Haute-Savoie department in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region in south-eastern France.
- Notre-Dame-de-Bellecombe is a commune in the Savoie department in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region in south-eastern France.
- The Jet d'Eau is a large fountain in Geneva, Switzerland, and is one of the city's most famous landmarks, being featured on the city's official tourism web site.
Attraction descriptions from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA); place data from Wikidata (CC0).
Planning a trip to Geneva
- Best time to visit
- The best time to visit Geneva is June and August–September, when daytime highs are a comfortable 72–80°F.
- How long to stay
- Geneva rewards a longer visit — a full week lets you explore its many sights, from Megève, La Clusaz, and Le Grand-Bornand and beyond.
Frequently asked questions
- Is there a direct flight from Washington to Geneva?
- Yes — you can fly nonstop from Washington (IAD) to Geneva (GVA) on United.
- Which airlines fly nonstop from Washington to Geneva?
- United flies nonstop between Washington (IAD) and Geneva (GVA).
- How many nonstop flights are there from Washington to Geneva?
- There is about 1 nonstop departure per day (roughly 7 per week) from Washington to Geneva.
- How far is Geneva from Washington?
- Geneva is about 4,080 miles from Washington by air.
- What is there to do in Geneva?
- Popular things to do include Megève, La Clusaz, Le Grand-Bornand, Saint-Gervais-les-Bains, and more.
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