Dulles to Lancaster (IAD–LNS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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102 mi airlines 19/wk
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9X244
9X Southern Airways
CNC
8:40 AM
EDT
9:46 AM
EDT
1h 6m
M T W T F S S
Prices
9X246
9X Southern Airways
C208
1:05 PM
EDT
2:11 PM
EDT
1h 6m
M T W T F S S
Prices
9X248
9X Southern Airways
C208
5:40 PM
EDT
6:46 PM
EDT
1h 6m
M T W T F S S
Prices
9X243
9X Southern Airways
C208
6:10 AM
EDT
7:18 AM
EDT
1h 8m
M T W T F S S
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9X245
9X Southern Airways
CNC
1:37 PM
EDT
2:21 PM
EDT
0h 44m
M T W T F S S
Prices
9X247
9X Southern Airways
CNC
2:50 PM
EDT
3:58 PM
EDT
1h 8m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Dulles to Lancaster
1 carrier, 19 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 19 Flights/wk 102 mi 1h 6m nonstop 9 1-stop hubs

IAD–LNS is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southern Airways Express leads the route. The flight covers 102 miles in approximately 1h 6m. Beyond nonstop, 9 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop IAD–LNS service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
9X Southern Airways Express 19 C208, CNC 1h06 70%
Aircraft on this route
C208 Cessna 208 Caravan – 9X
CNC Cessna Caravan (Single Turboprop) – 9X
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 9X (19 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, IAD to LNS direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
19
Outbound / wk
18
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IAD to LNS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
9
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
148
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
IAD → LNS
70%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
70%
Return
LNS → IAD
69%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
69%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAD delays →

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Dulles, it's 6:00 PM in Lancaster.
Distance & Flight Time
102 mi / 164 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 6m.
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).

IAD–LNS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dulles to Lancaster route.
Route details
Distance102 mi / 164 km
Flight time1h 6m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights19 out / 18 return
1-stop connections9 hubs
Origin: IAD
IATA / ICAOIAD / KIAD
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr26.0M
Elevation312 ft / 95 m
Destination: LNS
IATA / ICAOLNS / KLNS
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr0.0M
Elevation403 ft / 123 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IAD to LNS flights.
Nonstop flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Lancaster Airport take approximately 1h 6m. The route covers 102 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southern Airways Express.
There are approximately 19 nonstop flights per week from IAD to LNS. The return direction has about 18 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BED, OSU, PSM, BOS, BNA, ATL, STL, MCO and PIT. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from LNS to IAD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 LNS

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Lancaster Airport (LNS) are connected by nonstop service from Southern Airways Express. With 19 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

IAD to LNS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAD to LNS ranges from 1 hours 6 minutes. The route covers a distance of 102 miles (164 km). There are approximately 19 weekly flights outbound and 18 return, totaling 37 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

9 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via BED. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.