Lincoln to Dulles (LNK–IAD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

LNK Airport Page →
1,030 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 7 1-stop flights Verified 1w ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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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 7 hubs
ORD Chicago 4h 50m AACMNZ ACAVAZ Chicago (ORD) to Dulles flights
DEN Denver 6h 17m CMUA AVAZCM Denver (DEN) to Dulles flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 28m AA AAASAT Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Dulles flights
LAS Las Vegas 14h 53m MX EJAEJMET Las Vegas (LAS) to Dulles flights
MCO Orlando 15h 57m MX AVAZCM Orlando (MCO) to Dulles flights
IAH Houston ~5h 38m AVAZCA Houston (IAH) to Dulles flights
LAX Los Angeles ~8h 49m AAAZCA Los Angeles (LAX) to Dulles flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Lincoln to Dulles
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,030 mi 2h 28m nonstop +1h ahead

LNK–IAD has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for LNK to IAD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
7
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~15h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
466
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
LNK → IAD
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
72%
Return
IAD → LNK
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
84%
Arriving
75%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LNK delays → IAD delays →

Other ways to reach Dulles from Lincoln

Nearby airports with service to Washington Dulles International Airport.
Metric LNK→IAD OMA→IAD GRI→IAD
Distance from LNK 55 mi 81 mi
Nonstop airlines 8 1
Weekly flights ~1 2
Flight time 2h 28m 2h 1m 1h 13m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of LNK with service to Washington Dulles International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Lincoln, it's 7:00 PM in Dulles.
Distance & Flight Time
1,030 mi / 1,657 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 28m 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.

LNK–IAD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Lincoln to Dulles route.
Route details
Distance1,030 mi / 1,657 km
Flight time2h 28m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out / ~1 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: LNK
IATA / ICAOLNK / KLNK
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.3M
Elevation1,219 ft / 372 m
Destination: IAD
IATA / ICAOIAD / KIAD
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr26.0M
Elevation312 ft / 95 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LNK to IAD flights.
Nonstop flights from Lincoln Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport take about 2h 28m gate to gate. The route covers 1,030 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago O'Hare, Denver and Dallas Fort Worth.
Dulles is 1 hour ahead of Lincoln.
Yes, return flights from IAD to LNK are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include OMA, GRI and EAR. 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 LNK to IAD

Lincoln Airport (LNK) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

LNK to IAD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LNK to IAD is about 2 hours 28 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,030 miles (1,657 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago O'Hare, Denver and Dallas Fort Worth. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Omaha (OMA), Grand Island (GRI) and Kearney (EAR).