Dulles to Lexington (IAD–LEX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Dulles to Lexington
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 392 mi 1h nonstop 60 1-stop hubs

IAD–LEX is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. JSX leads the route. The flight covers 392 miles in approximately 1h. Beyond nonstop, 60 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop IAD–LEX service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
XE JSX 0 – – 55% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: XE (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IAD to LEX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
60
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,161
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Lexington from Dulles

Nearby airports with service to Blue Grass Airport.
Metric IAD→LEX DCA→LEX
Distance from IAD – 23 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 0 6
Flight time 1h 1h 38m
Departure OTP 55% –
Washington (DCA) to Lexington flights
Airports within 200 miles of IAD with service to Blue Grass Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Dulles, it's 6:00 PM in Lexington.
Distance & Flight Time
392 mi / 630 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 0m.
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–LEX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dulles to Lexington route.
Route details
Distance392 mi / 630 km
Flight time1h
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connections60 hubs
Origin: IAD
Full nameWashington Dulles International Airport
IATA / ICAOIAD / KIAD
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr26.0M
Elevation312 ft / 95 m
Destination: LEX
Full nameBlue Grass Airport
IATA / ICAOLEX / KLEX
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr1.6M
Elevation979 ft / 298 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IAD to LEX flights.
Nonstop flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Blue Grass Airport take approximately 1h. The route covers 392 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: JSX.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through GSO, DCA, ROA, CLE, RDU, PIT, CVG, MDW, IND, PDK, FTY, CSG, TEB, CRW, CAE, ROC, HPN, SYR, EWR, CHS, DSM, JAX, PVD, AUO, BOS, BNA, MEM, SFB, PBI, OKC, PIE, TUL, MCO, STL, DAL, APF, SRQ, TPA, RSW, MIA, HOU, AUS, TUS, SLC, EIS, YYC, VNY, SNA, PHL, DTW, LAX, ATL, LGA, ORD, CLT, DEN, FLL, PGD, DFW and LAS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from LEX to IAD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DCA. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 LEX

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Blue Grass Airport (LEX) are connected by nonstop service from JSX.

IAD to LEX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAD to LEX ranges from 1 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 392 miles (630 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

60 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via GSO. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Washington (DCA).