Dulles to Columbus (IAD–LCK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

IAD Airport Page →
298 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 7 1-stop flights Verified 2mos ago
No nonstop service between IAD and LCK. Nearest airports to IAD with scheduled service: Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA, 23 mi) · Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI, 45 mi) · Hagerstown Regional Richard A Henson Field (HGR, 55 mi)
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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 7 hubs
MYR Myrtle Beach 6h 39m UA → G4 Myrtle Beach (MYR) to Columbus flights
VPS Valparaiso 6h 46m G4 → G4 Valparaiso (VPS) to Columbus flights
SAV Savannah 14h 48m G4OSSN → G4 Savannah (SAV) to Columbus flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 14h 51m CMEJAF9 → G4 Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Columbus flights
PGD Punta Gorda 16h 52m G4 → G4 Punta Gorda (PGD) to Columbus flights
ANC Anchorage 17h 37m UA → 7LCX Anchorage (ANC) to Columbus flights
SRQ Sarasota/Bradenton ~6h 12m G4 → G4 Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) to Columbus flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Dulles to Columbus
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
298 mi 0h 51m nonstop

While no nonstop service exists between IAD and LCK, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Also explore IAD Routes LCK Routes IAD Live Flights LCK Live Flights IAD Delays
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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for IAD to LCK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
7
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~17h
Longest
SRQ ~6h 12m MYR ~6h 39m VPS ~6h 46m SAV ~14h 48m FLL ~14h 51m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
254
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 → LCK
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Return
LCK → IAD
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
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
Columbus is 0 hours the same as Dulles.
IAD: EDT · LCK: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Dulles, it's 6:00 PM in Columbus.
Distance & Flight Time
298 mi / 480 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 51m 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–LCK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dulles to Columbus route.
Route details
Distance298 mi / 480 km
Flight time0h 51m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: IAD
Full nameWashington Dulles International Airport
IATA / ICAOIAD / KIAD
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr26.0M
Elevation312 ft / 95 m
Destination: LCK
Full nameRickenbacker International Airport
IATA / ICAOLCK / KLCK
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr0.3M
Elevation744 ft / 227 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IAD to LCK flights.
Nonstop flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Rickenbacker International Airport take about 0h 51m gate to gate. The route covers 298 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Myrtle Beach, Destin-Fort Walton Beach and Savannah Hilton Head.
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 LCK

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

IAD to LCK Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAD to LCK is about 0 hours 51 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 298 miles (480 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Myrtle Beach, Destin-Fort Walton Beach and Savannah Hilton Head. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.