Dulles to Lansing (IAD–LAN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

IAD Airport Page →
457 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 9 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

Last scheduled nonstop: May 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 9 hubs
DTW Detroit 4h 37m AFAMAV → AFDLKE Detroit (DTW) to Lansing flights
ORD Chicago 4h 37m ACAVAZ → AAQRUA Chicago (ORD) to Lansing flights
MCO Orlando 10h 33m ADAVAZ → MX Orlando (MCO) to Lansing flights
TVC Traverse City ~4h 37m UA → Traverse City (TVC) to Lansing flights
DCA Washington ~4h 37m AA → AA Washington (DCA) to Lansing flights
MSP Minneapolis ~5h 38m AFAMCM → Minneapolis (MSP) to Lansing flights
RSW Fort Myers ~7h 18m UA → Fort Myers (RSW) to Lansing flights
CUN Cancún ~8h 37m UA → Cancún (CUN) to Lansing flights
PUJ Punta Cana ~10h 29m UA → Punta Cana (PUJ) to Lansing flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Dulles to Lansing
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
2 Airlines 457 mi 4h 37m nonstop

IAD–LAN had nonstop service from Mexicana and United Airlines, last on the schedule in May 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 457 miles in 4h 37m.

Also explore IAD Routes LAN Routes IAD Live Flights LAN Live Flights IAD Delays
All flights from Lansing (LAN) Lansing to Dulles flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop IAD–LAN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MX Mexicana 0 – – 60% – –
UA United Airlines 0 – – 60% Star Alliance –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: MX (0 flights/wk, 0%)
Star Alliance: UA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for IAD to LAN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
9
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~10h
Longest
TVC ~4h 37m DCA ~4h 37m DTW ~4h 37m ORD ~4h 37m MSP ~5h 38m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
369
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 → LAN
60%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
60%
Return
LAN → IAD
92%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
92%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAD delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Lansing from Dulles

Nearby airports with service to Capital Region International Airport.
Metric IAD→LAN DCA→LAN RIC→LAN
Distance from IAD – 23 mi 100 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 1
Weekly flights – 6 –
Flight time 4h 37m 1h 53m 1h 22m
Departure OTP 60% – –
Washington (DCA) to Lansing flights · Richmond (RIC) to Lansing flights
Airports within 200 miles of IAD with service to Capital Region International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Dulles, it's 6:00 PM in Lansing.
Distance & Flight Time
457 mi / 735 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 37m gate to gate.
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–LAN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dulles to Lansing route.
Route details
Distance457 mi / 735 km
Flight time4h 37m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: IAD
Full nameWashington Dulles International Airport
IATA / ICAOIAD / KIAD
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr26.0M
Elevation312 ft / 95 m
Destination: LAN
Full nameCapital Region International Airport
IATA / ICAOLAN / KLAN
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr0.2M
Elevation861 ft / 262 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IAD to LAN flights.
Nonstop flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Capital Region International Airport take about 4h 37m gate to gate. The route covers 457 miles.
2 airlines operated the nonstop from IAD to LAN: Mexicana and United Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in May 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in May 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 4h 37m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, Chicago O'Hare and Orlando.
Yes, return flights from LAN to IAD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DCA and RIC. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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 LAN

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Capital Region International Airport (LAN) had nonstop service from Mexicana and United Airlines, last on the schedule in May 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

IAD to LAN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAD to LAN is about 4 hours 37 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 457 miles (735 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, Chicago O'Hare and Orlando. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Washington (DCA) and Richmond (RIC).