Dulles to Lynchburg (IAD–LYH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Dulles to Lynchburg
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 147 mi 1h 9m nonstop 5 1-stop hubs

IAD–LYH is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 147 miles in approximately 1h 9m. Beyond nonstop, 5 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Also explore IAD Routes LYH Routes IAD Live Flights LYH Live Flights IAD Delays
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop IAD–LYH service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 7 CRJ 1h09 67% Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
CRJ Bombardier CRJ – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, IAD to LYH direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IAD to LYH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~15h
Longest
CLE ~3h 51m HSV ~4h 57m ORD ~12h 31m SFO ~12h 53m CLT ~15h 19m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
228
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 → LYH
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Return
LYH → IAD
66%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
66%
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
0h
Lynchburg is 0 hours the same as Dulles.
IAD: EDT · LYH: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Dulles, it's 6:00 PM in Lynchburg.
Distance & Flight Time
147 mi / 236 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–LYH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dulles to Lynchburg route.
Route details
Distance147 mi / 236 km
Flight time1h 9m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections5 hubs
Origin: IAD
Full nameWashington Dulles International Airport
IATA / ICAOIAD / KIAD
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr26.0M
Elevation312 ft / 95 m
Destination: LYH
Full nameLynchburg Regional Airport - Preston Glenn Field
IATA / ICAOLYH / KLYH
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr0.2M
Elevation938 ft / 286 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IAD to LYH flights.
Nonstop flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Lynchburg Regional Airport - Preston Glenn Field take approximately 1h 9m. The route covers 147 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: United Airlines.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from IAD to LYH. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CLE, HSV, ORD, SFO and CLT. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from LYH 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 LYH

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Lynchburg Regional Airport - Preston Glenn Field (LYH) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

IAD to LYH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAD to LYH ranges from 1 hours 9 minutes. The route covers a distance of 147 miles (236 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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