Dulles to Lakeland (IAD–LAL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Dulles to Lakeland
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 801 mi 2h 21m nonstop 22 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between IAD and LAL, connecting options are available through 22 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IAD to LAL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
22
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
SFB ~4h 18m PBI ~4h 28m TYS ~4h 38m BHM ~4h 55m LGA ~5h 14m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
557
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
IAD → LAL
61%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
61%
Return
LAL → IAD
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
67%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAD delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Lakeland is 0 hours the same as Dulles.
IAD: EDT · LAL: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Dulles, it's 6:00 PM in Lakeland.
Distance & Flight Time
801 mi / 1,289 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 21m.
Getting to IAD

WMATA Silver Line Metro now reaches Dulles directly; take Silver Line to Washington Dulles Airport station (about 65 min from Metro Center, ~$7). The connection opened in late 2022.Ride-shares from downtown DC run $35–60 and take 35–50 minutes via I-66 (longer during peak hours). Washington Flyer coach to Wiehle-Reston East Metro costs $6. The airport is 27 miles from downtown; taxis are expensive ($60–80).

Facts

IAD–LAL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dulles to Lakeland route.
Route details
Distance801 mi / 1,289 km
Flight time2h 21m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out / 2 return
1-stop connections22 hubs
Origin: IAD
Full nameWashington Dulles International Airport
IATA / ICAOIAD / KIAD
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr26.0M
Elevation312 ft / 95 m
Destination: LAL
Full nameLakeland Linder International Airport
IATA / ICAOLAL / KLAL
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr0.0M
Elevation142 ft / 43 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IAD to LAL flights.
Nonstop flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Lakeland Linder International Airport take approximately 2h 21m. The route covers 801 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from IAD to LAL. The return direction has about 2 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SFB, PBI, TYS, BHM, LGA, MIA, DAL, BDL, HOU, IAH, AUS, PLS, SLC, BNA, LAS, SNA, SJU, PDX, CVG, ROC, ATL and DTW. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from LAL to IAD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from IAD to LAL

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Lakeland Linder International Airport (LAL) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

IAD to LAL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAD to LAL ranges from 2 hours 21 minutes. The route covers a distance of 801 miles (1,289 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 3 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

22 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via SFB. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.