Lansing to Dulles (LAN–IAD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Lansing to Dulles
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 457 mi 1h 45m nonstop 7 1-stop hubs

LAN–IAD is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 457 miles in approximately 1h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 7 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop LAN–IAD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 0 – – – Star Alliance –
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LAN to IAD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
7
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
BWI ~3h 12m SDF ~4h 3m MSP ~5h 25m ORD ~14h 59m DTW ~15h 35m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
443
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
LAN → IAD
76%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
76%
Return
IAD → LAN
58%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
58%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAD delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Dulles from Lansing

Nearby airports with service to Washington Dulles International Airport.
Metric LAN→IAD GRR→IAD DTW→IAD
Distance from LAN – 48 mi 74 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 5
Weekly flights 0 – 96
Flight time 1h 45m – 1h 26m
Grand Rapids (GRR) to Dulles flights · Detroit (DTW) to Dulles flights · Toledo (TOL) to Dulles flights
Airports within 200 miles of LAN with service to Washington Dulles International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Lansing, it's 6:00 PM in Dulles.
Distance & Flight Time
457 mi / 735 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 45m.
Getting from IAD

Silver Line Metro runs from Washington Dulles Airport station to Metro Center in about 65 minutes (~$7). The route bypasses I-66 and I-495 congestion entirely. Washington Flyer coach also runs to Wiehle-Reston East station ($6, 15 min) for Metro connection.Taxis and ride-shares to downtown DC cost $55–80 and take 35–55 minutes depending on traffic. Car rental facilities are on-site. Dulles is 27 miles west of the Capitol; it is farther than either DCA or BWI from central DC.

Dulles Climate

Humid continental climate. Summers are hot and muggy (30–36°C) with frequent afternoon thunderstorms that cause delays June through August. Winters bring cold temperatures (−3 to 5°C) with snow and ice. The Virginia suburbs accumulate more snow than downtown DC, and ice storms are the primary disruption risk.

Dulles sits at higher elevation in Virginia's piedmont and sees more winter precipitation than DCA. Spring and fall are variable. Snowfall is possible into April. Thunderstorms begin from April through May.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

LAN–IAD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Lansing to Dulles route.
Route details
Distance457 mi / 735 km
Flight time1h 45m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connections7 hubs
Origin: LAN
Full nameCapital Region International Airport
IATA / ICAOLAN / KLAN
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr0.2M
Elevation861 ft / 262 m
Destination: IAD
Full nameWashington Dulles International Airport
IATA / ICAOIAD / KIAD
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr26.0M
Elevation312 ft / 95 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LAN to IAD flights.
Nonstop flights from Capital Region International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport take approximately 1h 45m. The route covers 457 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: United Airlines.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BWI, SDF, MSP, ORD, DTW, MCO and RSW. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from IAD to LAN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include GRR, DTW and TOL. 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 LAN to IAD

Capital Region International Airport (LAN) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines.

LAN to IAD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LAN to IAD ranges from 1 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 457 miles (735 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

7 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via BWI. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Grand Rapids (GRR), Detroit (DTW) and Toledo (TOL).