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

LNK Airport Page →
1,030 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 5 1-stop flights Verified 38m ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by NetJets 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 5 hubs
ORD Chicago 4h 55m AACMNZ ACAVAZ Chicago (ORD) to Dulles flights
DEN Denver 6h 13m CMUA AVAZCM Denver (DEN) to Dulles flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 23m AA AAASAT Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Dulles flights
LAS Las Vegas 14h 32m MX ETF9OS Las Vegas (LAS) to Dulles flights
MCO Orlando 14h 45m MX AVAZCM Orlando (MCO) to Dulles flights
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Lincoln to Dulles
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,030 mi 1h 57m 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
5
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~14h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
458
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
92%
Return
IAD → LNK
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
80%
Arriving
100%
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 9 1
Weekly flights ~1 1
Flight time 1h 57m 2h 50m 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 1h 57m 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 time1h 57m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
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 1h 57m 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.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to IAD and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
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 1 hours 57 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).