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

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Dulles to Lexington
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 392 mi 1h 9m nonstop 31 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 9m. Beyond nonstop, 31 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Also explore IAD Routes LEX Routes IAD Live Flights LEX Live Flights IAD Delays LEX Delays
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 – – 50% – –
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.
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One-Stop Connections
31
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
CRW ~2h 49m GSO ~3h 41m RDU ~3h 43m ROA ~3h 45m DCA ~3h 53m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,307
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
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Arriving
100%
Return
LEX → IAD
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
86%
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
Distance from IAD – 23 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 1 6
Flight time 1h 9m 1h 38m
Departure OTP 50% –
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 9m.
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 9m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections31 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/Indiana/Vevay
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 9m. The route covers 392 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: JSX.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from IAD to LEX. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CRW, GSO, RDU, ROA, DCA, MDW, TEB, HPN, SYR, BOS, PIE, SFB, DAL, TPA, SRQ, STL, APF, PBI, RSW, PHL, LGA, DTW, ATL, MIA, ORD, DEN, PGD, CLT, FLL, 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.
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) are connected by nonstop service from JSX. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

IAD to LEX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAD to LEX ranges from 1 hours 9 minutes. The route covers a distance of 392 miles (630 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

31 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via CRW. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Washington (DCA).