Cincinnati to Dulles (LUK–IAD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Cincinnati to Dulles
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
2 Flights/wk 374 mi 0h 58m nonstop 28 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between LUK and IAD, connecting options are available through 28 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LUK to IAD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
28
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
BWI ~3h 17m CMH ~3h 24m RDU ~3h 40m MDT ~3h 40m IND ~3h 43m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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
LUK → IAD
86%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
86%
Return
IAD → LUK
58%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
58%
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 Cincinnati

Nearby airports with service to Washington Dulles International Airport.
Metric LUK→IAD CVG→IAD DAY→IAD
Distance from LUK – 14 mi 56 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 5 4
Weekly flights 2 86 40
Flight time 0h 58m 1h 28m 1h 33m
Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) to Dulles flights · Dayton (DAY) to Dulles flights · Lexington (LEX) to Dulles flights
Airports within 200 miles of LUK 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 Cincinnati.
LUK: EDT · IAD: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Cincinnati, it's 6:00 PM in Dulles.
Distance & Flight Time
374 mi / 602 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 58m to 1h 4m.
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

LUK–IAD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Cincinnati to Dulles route.
Route details
Distance374 mi / 602 km
Flight time0h 58m to 1h 4m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights2 out / 2 return
1-stop connections28 hubs
Origin: LUK
Full nameCincinnati Municipal Airport Lunken Field
IATA / ICAOLUK / KLUK
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Vevay
Elevation483 ft / 147 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 LUK to IAD flights.
Nonstop flights from Cincinnati Municipal Airport Lunken Field to Washington Dulles International Airport take approximately 0h 58m to 1h 4m. The route covers 374 miles.
There are approximately 2 nonstop flights per week from LUK to IAD. The return direction has about 2 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BWI, CMH, RDU, MDT, IND, TYS, CLT, MKE, ORF, PHL, PDK, BOS, LIT, PVD, PIE, MSP, DAL, SRQ, HOU, AUS, GCM, DFW, SLC, PHX, LAS, SFO, BNA and STL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from IAD to LUK are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CVG, DAY and LEX. 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 LUK to IAD

Cincinnati Municipal Airport Lunken Field (LUK) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

LUK to IAD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LUK to IAD ranges from 0 hours 58 minutes to 1 hours 4 minutes. The route covers a distance of 374 miles (602 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 4 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

28 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via BWI. Nearby alternative airports include Cincinnati / Covington (CVG), Dayton (DAY) and Lexington (LEX).