Dulles to Cincinnati (IAD–LUK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Dulles to Cincinnati
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 374 mi 1h 3m nonstop 34 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between IAD and LUK, connecting options are available through 34 hubs.

Also explore IAD Routes LUK Routes IAD Live Flights LUK Live Flights IAD Delays
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IAD to LUK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
34
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~10h
Longest
BWI ~3h 10m PIT ~3h 15m CMH ~3h 16m RDU ~3h 42m MDW ~3h 48m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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 → LUK
86%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
86%
Return
LUK → IAD
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
50%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAD delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Cincinnati from Dulles

Nearby airports with service to Cincinnati Municipal Airport Lunken Field.
Metric IAD→LUK BWI→LUK CHO→LUK
Distance from IAD – 45 mi 77 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 2 1
Weekly flights 1 1 –
Flight time 1h 3m 1h 13m 2h 14m
Departure OTP 86% – –
Baltimore (BWI) to Cincinnati flights · Charlottesville (CHO) to Cincinnati flights
Airports within 200 miles of IAD with service to Cincinnati Municipal Airport Lunken Field.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Dulles, it's 6:00 PM in Cincinnati.
Distance & Flight Time
374 mi / 602 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 3m.
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–LUK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dulles to Cincinnati route.
Route details
Distance374 mi / 602 km
Flight time1h 3m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out / 2 return
1-stop connections34 hubs
Origin: IAD
Full nameWashington Dulles International Airport
IATA / ICAOIAD / KIAD
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr26.0M
Elevation312 ft / 95 m
Destination: LUK
Full nameCincinnati Municipal Airport Lunken Field
IATA / ICAOLUK / KLUK
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Vevay
Elevation483 ft / 147 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IAD to LUK flights.
Nonstop flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Cincinnati Municipal Airport Lunken Field take approximately 1h 3m. The route covers 374 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from IAD to LUK. The return direction has about 2 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BWI, PIT, CMH, RDU, MDW, IND, CLT, CLE, CHO, BHM, BOS, JAX, JFK, DAL, BNA, PIE, YUL, BDL, MSP, DFW, HOU, FLL, IAH, MIA, PBI, AUS, EGE, BZN, SLC, PHX, SNA, SJC, VNY and MRY. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from LUK to IAD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BWI and CHO. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 LUK

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Cincinnati Municipal Airport Lunken Field (LUK) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

IAD to LUK Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAD to LUK ranges from 1 hours 3 minutes. The route covers a distance of 374 miles (602 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 3 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

34 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via BWI. Nearby alternative airports include Baltimore (BWI) and Charlottesville (CHO).