Dulles to Lafayette (IAD–LFT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

IAD Airport Page →
1,022 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 6 1-stop flights Verified 11m 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 6 hubs
ATL Atlanta 4h 31m AFAMCM → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Lafayette flights
IAH Houston 5h 37m AVAZCA → CMEKNZ Houston (IAH) to Lafayette flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 43m AAASAT → AABAGF Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Lafayette flights
CLT Charlotte 6h 54m AAACAT → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Lafayette flights
PHL Philadelphia ~5h 40m ACAVCM → Philadelphia (PHL) to Lafayette flights
DTW Detroit ~5h 47m AFAMAV → DL Detroit (DTW) to Lafayette flights
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Dulles to Lafayette
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,022 mi 2h 19m nonstop -1h behind

IAD–LFT has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Lafayette (LFT) Lafayette to Dulles flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for IAD to LFT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~6h
Longest
ATL ~4h 31m IAH ~5h 37m PHL ~5h 40m DFW ~5h 43m DTW ~5h 47m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
399
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 → LFT
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Return
LFT → 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
-1h
Lafayette is 1 hour behind Dulles.
IAD: EDT · LFT: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Dulles, it's 5:00 PM in Lafayette.
Distance & Flight Time
1,022 mi / 1,644 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 19m 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–LFT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dulles to Lafayette route.
Route details
Distance1,022 mi / 1,644 km
Flight time2h 19m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: IAD
Full nameWashington Dulles International Airport
IATA / ICAOIAD / KIAD
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr26.0M
Elevation312 ft / 95 m
Destination: LFT
Full nameLafayette Regional Airport
IATA / ICAOLFT / KLFT
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.5M
Elevation42 ft / 13 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IAD to LFT flights.
Nonstop flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Lafayette Regional Airport take about 2h 19m gate to gate. The route covers 1,022 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, George Bush Intercontinental and Dallas Fort Worth.
Lafayette is 1 hour behind Dulles.
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 LFT

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

IAD to LFT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAD to LFT is about 2 hours 19 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,022 miles (1,644 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, George Bush Intercontinental and Dallas Fort Worth. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.