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

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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Feb 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
DTW Detroit 3h 34m AFAMDL → AFAMAV Detroit (DTW) to Dulles flights
ORD Chicago 4h 8m AAUA → ACAVAZ Chicago (ORD) to Dulles flights
MCO Orlando 5h 59m MX → AVAZCM Orlando (MCO) to Dulles flights
BWI Baltimore ~3h 34m → UA Baltimore (BWI) to Dulles flights
GRR Grand Rapids ~4h 10m → SGX Grand Rapids (GRR) to Dulles flights
ESC Escanaba ~4h 16m → G4 Escanaba (ESC) to Dulles flights
MSP Minneapolis ~5h 3m → AFDLKE Minneapolis (MSP) to Dulles flights
OKC Oklahoma City ~5h 59m → UA Oklahoma City (OKC) to Dulles flights
RSW Fort Myers ~7h 7m → UA Fort Myers (RSW) to Dulles flights
SMF Sacramento ~11h 9m → LXSNUA Sacramento (SMF) to Dulles flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Lansing to Dulles
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 457 mi 1h 45m nonstop

LAN–IAD had nonstop service from United Airlines, last on the schedule in February 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 457 miles in 1h 45m.

Also explore LAN Routes IAD Routes LAN Live Flights IAD Live Flights IAD Delays
All flights from Dulles (IAD) Dulles to Lansing flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated 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

1-stop and 2-stop options for LAN to IAD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
11
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~16h
Longest
BWI ~3h 34m DTW ~3h 34m ORD ~4h 8m GRR ~4h 10m ESC ~4h 16m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
368
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
81%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
81%
Return
IAD → LAN
69%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
69%
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 FNT→IAD GRR→IAD
Distance from LAN – 45 mi 48 mi
Nonstop airlines – 2 3
Weekly flights – – 1
Flight time 1h 45m 1h 16m 1h 23m
Flint (FNT) to Dulles flights · Grand Rapids (GRR) to Dulles flights · Freeland (MBS) 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 gate to gate.
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 connectionsAvailable
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 about 1h 45m gate to gate. The route covers 457 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from LAN to IAD: United Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in February 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in February 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 1h 45m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, Chicago O'Hare and Orlando.
Yes, return flights from IAD to LAN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include FNT, GRR and MBS. 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) had nonstop service from United Airlines, last on the schedule in February 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

LAN to IAD Flight Duration and Schedule

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

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, Chicago O'Hare and Orlando. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Flint (FNT), Grand Rapids (GRR) and Freeland (MBS).