Dulles to Lincoln (IAD–LNK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

IAD Airport Page →
1,030 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 5 1-stop flights Verified 2mos ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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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 5 hubs
ORD Chicago 5h 3m ACAVAZ → AACMEK Chicago (ORD) to Lincoln flights
DEN Denver 6h 33m AVAZCM → CMUA Denver (DEN) to Lincoln flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 33m AAASAT → AA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Lincoln flights
MCO Orlando 7h 19m ADAVAZ → MX Orlando (MCO) to Lincoln flights
LAS Las Vegas 18h 54m AZEJAET → MX Las Vegas (LAS) to Lincoln flights
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Dulles to Lincoln
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,030 mi 2h 27m nonstop -1h behind

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

Also explore IAD Routes LNK Routes IAD Live Flights LNK Live Flights IAD Delays LNK Delays
All flights from Lincoln (LNK) Lincoln to Dulles flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for IAD to LNK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
ORD ~5h 3m DEN ~6h 33m DFW ~6h 33m MCO ~7h 19m LAS ~18h 54m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
456
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 → LNK
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Arriving
100%
Return
LNK → IAD
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
94%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAD delays → LNK delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Lincoln from Dulles

Nearby airports with service to Lincoln Airport.
Metric IAD→LNK BWI→LNK
Distance from IAD – 45 mi
Nonstop airlines – 2
Weekly flights – –
Flight time 2h 27m 2h 41m
Departure OTP 50% –
Baltimore (BWI) to Lincoln flights
Airports within 200 miles of IAD with service to Lincoln Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Lincoln is 1 hour behind Dulles.
IAD: EDT · LNK: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Dulles, it's 5:00 PM in Lincoln.
Distance & Flight Time
1,030 mi / 1,657 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 27m 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–LNK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dulles to Lincoln route.
Route details
Distance1,030 mi / 1,657 km
Flight time2h 27m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: IAD
Full nameWashington Dulles International Airport
IATA / ICAOIAD / KIAD
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr26.0M
Elevation312 ft / 95 m
Destination: LNK
Full nameLincoln Airport
IATA / ICAOLNK / KLNK
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.3M
Elevation1,219 ft / 372 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IAD to LNK flights.
Nonstop flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Lincoln Airport take about 2h 27m gate to gate. The route covers 1,030 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago O'Hare, Denver and Dallas Fort Worth.
Lincoln is 1 hour behind Dulles.
Yes, return flights from LNK to IAD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BWI. 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 LNK

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

IAD to LNK Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAD to LNK is about 2 hours 27 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,030 miles (1,657 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago O'Hare, Denver and Dallas Fort Worth. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Baltimore (BWI).