Lubbock to Dulles (LBB–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: Apr 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 13m AAASBA AAASAT Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Dulles flights
IAH Houston 5h 49m ACCMNZ AVAZCA Houston (IAH) to Dulles flights
DEN Denver 6h 5m UAWN AVAZCM Denver (DEN) to Dulles flights
PHX Phoenix 7h 27m AA AVOSSN Phoenix (PHX) to Dulles flights
AUS Austin 8h 1m WN AZEJAG4 Austin (AUS) to Dulles flights
LAS Las Vegas 12h 1m WN EJAEJMET Las Vegas (LAS) to Dulles flights
AMA Amarillo ~4h 37m UA Amarillo (AMA) to Dulles flights
SAT San Antonio ~5h 47m ACEJALH San Antonio (SAT) to Dulles flights
SRQ Sarasota/Bradenton ~6h 29m G4 Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) to Dulles flights
ORD Chicago ~6h 34m UA ACAVAZ Chicago (ORD) to Dulles flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Lubbock to Dulles
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,400 mi 2h 11m nonstop +1h ahead

LBB–IAD had nonstop service from Southwest Airlines, last on the schedule in April 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 1,400 miles in 2h 11m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop LBB–IAD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 0 60%
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for LBB to IAD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
12
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~12h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
528
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
LBB → IAD
60%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
60%
Arriving
84%
Return
IAD → LBB
76%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
76%
Arriving
89%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LBB delays → IAD delays →

Other ways to reach Dulles from Lubbock

Nearby airports with service to Washington Dulles International Airport.
Metric LBB→IAD AMA→IAD MAF→IAD
Distance from LBB 108 mi 121 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 1 1
Flight time 2h 11m 2h 40m 2h 49m
Departure OTP 60%
Airports within 200 miles of LBB with service to Washington Dulles International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Dulles is 1 hour ahead of Lubbock.
LBB: CDT · IAD: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Lubbock, it's 7:00 PM in Dulles.
Distance & Flight Time
1,400 mi / 2,254 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 11m 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.

LBB–IAD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Lubbock to Dulles route.
Route details
Distance1,400 mi / 2,254 km
Flight time2h 11m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: LBB
IATA / ICAOLBB / KLBB
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr1.1M
Elevation3,282 ft / 1,000 m
Destination: IAD
IATA / ICAOIAD / KIAD
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr26.0M
Elevation312 ft / 95 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LBB to IAD flights.
Nonstop flights from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport take about 2h 11m gate to gate. The route covers 1,400 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from LBB to IAD: Southwest Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in April 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 April 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 2h 11m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Dallas Fort Worth, George Bush Intercontinental and Denver.
Dulles is 1 hour ahead of Lubbock.
Nearby alternatives include AMA, MAF and ABI. 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 LBB to IAD

Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) had nonstop service from Southwest Airlines, last on the schedule in April 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.

LBB to IAD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LBB to IAD is about 2 hours 11 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,400 miles (2,254 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Dallas Fort Worth, George Bush Intercontinental and Denver. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Amarillo (AMA), Midland (MAF) and Abilene (ABI).