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

IAD Airport Page →
392 mi airlines charter/private 1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 22 1-stop flights Verified 1h ago
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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
DTW Detroit 3h 49m AFAMAV → AFAMDL Detroit (DTW) to Lexington flights
CLT Charlotte 3h 51m AAACAT → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Lexington flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 4m AFAMCM → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Lexington flights
ORD Chicago 4h 37m ACAVAZ → AAASAV Chicago (ORD) to Lexington flights
PHL Philadelphia 4h 52m ACAVCM → AAAS Philadelphia (PHL) to Lexington flights
MYR Myrtle Beach 4h 53m UA → G4 Myrtle Beach (MYR) to Lexington flights
VPS Valparaiso 5h 58m G4 → G4 Valparaiso (VPS) to Lexington flights
MSP Minneapolis 5h 59m AFAMCM → DL Minneapolis (MSP) to Lexington flights
LGA New York 6h 5m AAAVUA → DL New York (LGA) to Lexington flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 6h 11m CMF9SN → G4 Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Lexington flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Dulles to Lexington
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 392 mi 0h 56m nonstop

IAD–LEX had nonstop service from JSX, last on the schedule in June 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 392 miles in 0h 56m.

Also explore IAD Routes LEX Routes IAD Live Flights LEX Live Flights IAD Delays LEX Delays
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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop IAD–LEX service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
XE JSX 0 – – 37% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: XE (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 LEX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
22
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
CVG ~3h 49m DTW ~3h 49m DCA ~3h 51m RIC ~3h 51m CLT ~3h 51m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,100
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 → LEX
37%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
37%
Arriving
51%
Return
LEX → IAD
38%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
38%
Arriving
73%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAD delays → LEX delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Lexington from Dulles

Nearby airports with service to Blue Grass Airport.
Metric IAD→LEX DCA→LEX BWI→LEX
Distance from IAD – 23 mi 45 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 2
Weekly flights – 6 1
Flight time 0h 56m 1h 38m 1h 17m
Departure OTP 37% – –
Washington (DCA) to Lexington flights · Baltimore (BWI) to Lexington flights · Charlottesville (CHO) 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 0h 56m 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–LEX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dulles to Lexington route.
Route details
Distance392 mi / 630 km
Flight time0h 56m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 0h 56m gate to gate. The route covers 392 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from IAD to LEX: JSX. The last scheduled nonstop was in June 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 June 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 0h 56m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, Charlotte Douglas and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta.
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, BWI and CHO. 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 LEX

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Blue Grass Airport (LEX) had nonstop service from JSX, last on the schedule in June 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 LEX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAD to LEX is about 0 hours 56 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 392 miles (630 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, Charlotte Douglas and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Washington (DCA), Baltimore (BWI) and Charlottesville (CHO).