Lexington to Dulles (LEX–IAD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Lexington to Dulles
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 3 Flights/wk 392 mi 0h 57m nonstop 50 1-stop hubs

LEX–IAD is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. JSX leads the route. The flight covers 392 miles in approximately 0h 57m. Beyond nonstop, 50 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop LEX–IAD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
XE JSX 0 60%
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: XE (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LEX to IAD.
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One-Stop Connections
50
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
1,292
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Other ways to reach Dulles from Lexington

Nearby airports with service to Washington Dulles International Airport.
Metric LEX→IAD SDF→IAD CVG→IAD
Distance from LEX 62 mi 70 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 5 7
Weekly flights 3 45 114
Flight time 0h 57m 1h 7m 1h 12m
Departure OTP 60%
Airports within 200 miles of LEX with service to Washington Dulles International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Lexington, it's 6:00 PM in Dulles.
Distance & Flight Time
392 mi / 630 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 57m to 1h 9m.
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.

LEX–IAD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Lexington to Dulles route.
Route details
Distance392 mi / 630 km
Flight time0h 57m to 1h 9m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights3 out
1-stop connections50 hubs
Origin: LEX
IATA / ICAOLEX / KLEX
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr1.6M
Elevation979 ft / 298 m
Destination: IAD
IATA / ICAOIAD / KIAD
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr26.0M
Elevation312 ft / 95 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LEX to IAD flights.
Nonstop flights from Blue Grass Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport take approximately 0h 57m to 1h 9m. The route covers 392 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: JSX.
There are approximately 3 nonstop flights per week from LEX to IAD.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BWI, ROA, CLE, CMH, GSO, MDW, TYS, BUF, BNA, PDK, CVG, TUL, MKE, MEM, DAY, SAV, LIT, BOS, OMA, MCO, SFB, TPA, SGF, PIE, PBI, BTV, SRQ, FTW, DAL, HOU, MIA, IAH, EYW, AUS, SLC, LGB, VNY, YYC, PHL, ATL, DTW, LGA, ORD, DEN, CLT, LAS, MAD, DFW, FLL and PGD. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from IAD to LEX are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SDF, CVG and LUK. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 LEX to IAD

Blue Grass Airport (LEX) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) are connected by nonstop service from JSX. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

LEX to IAD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LEX to IAD ranges from 0 hours 57 minutes to 1 hours 9 minutes. The route covers a distance of 392 miles (630 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

50 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via BWI. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Louisville (SDF), Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) and Cincinnati (LUK).