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

IAD Airport Page →
147 mi airlines charter/private 7/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 2 flights Verified 41m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
UA5038
UA United
CR2
8:15 AM
EDT
9:20 AM
EDT
1h 5m
46%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5041
UA United
CR2
8:15 PM
EDT
9:25 PM
EDT
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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 3 hubs
CLT Charlotte 3h 35m AAACAT AA Charlotte (CLT) to Lynchburg flights
ORD Chicago 5h 33m ACAVAZ UA Chicago (ORD) to Lynchburg flights
CHO Charlottesville ~3h 15m CMUA Charlottesville (CHO) to Lynchburg flights
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Dulles to Lynchburg
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 147 mi 1h 5m nonstop

IAD–LYH is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 147 miles in approximately 1h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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 CR2 1h05 71% Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
CR2 Canadair Regional Jet 200 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (7 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 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

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IAD to LYH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~5h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
222
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 → LYH
71%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
71%
Return
LYH → IAD
71%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
71%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAD delays →

Other ways to reach Lynchburg from Dulles

Nearby airports with service to Lynchburg Regional Airport - Preston Glenn Field.
Metric IAD→LYH CHO→LYH
Distance from IAD 77 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 7
Flight time 1h 5m 0h 48m
Departure OTP 71%
Airports within 200 miles of IAD with service to Lynchburg Regional Airport - Preston Glenn Field.

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 5m 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).

IAD–LYH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dulles to Lynchburg route.
Route details
Distance147 mi / 236 km
Flight time1h 5m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: IAD
IATA / ICAOIAD / KIAD
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr26.0M
Elevation312 ft / 95 m
Destination: LYH
IATA / ICAOLYH / KLYH
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr0.2M
Elevation938 ft / 286 m

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 about 1h 5m gate to gate. The route covers 147 miles.
1 airline operates flights from IAD to LYH: United Airlines.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Charlotte Douglas and Chicago O'Hare.
Yes, return flights from LYH to IAD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CHO. 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 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 is about 1 hours 5 minutes gate to gate. 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

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Charlotte Douglas and Chicago O'Hare. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Charlottesville (CHO).