Lynchburg to Dulles (LYH–IAD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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UA5041
UA United
CRJ
8:04 PM
EDT
9:13 PM
EDT
1h 9m
M T W T F S S
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UA5038
UA United
CRJ
8:40 AM
EDT
9:49 AM
EDT
1h 9m
M T W T F S S
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Lynchburg to Dulles
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 147 mi 1h 9m nonstop 2 1-stop hubs

LYH–IAD is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 147 miles in approximately 1h 9m. Beyond nonstop, 2 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop LYH–IAD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 7 CRJ 1h09 Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
CRJ Bombardier CRJ – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, LYH to IAD direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LYH to IAD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~14h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
102
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
LYH → IAD
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
72%
Return
IAD → LYH
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
84%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAD delays →

Other ways to reach Dulles from Lynchburg

Nearby airports with service to Washington Dulles International Airport.
Metric LYH→IAD ROA→IAD SHD→IAD
Distance from LYH 43 mi 67 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 3 1
Weekly flights 7 35 1
Flight time 1h 9m 1h 17m 0h 20m
Airports within 200 miles of LYH with service to Washington Dulles International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Lynchburg, it's 6:00 PM in Dulles.
Distance & Flight Time
147 mi / 236 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 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.

LYH–IAD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Lynchburg to Dulles route.
Route details
Distance147 mi / 236 km
Flight time1h 9m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections2 hubs
Origin: LYH
IATA / ICAOLYH / KLYH
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr0.2M
Elevation938 ft / 286 m
Destination: IAD
IATA / ICAOIAD / KIAD
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr26.0M
Elevation312 ft / 95 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LYH to IAD flights.
Nonstop flights from Lynchburg Regional Airport - Preston Glenn Field to Washington Dulles International Airport take approximately 1h 9m. The route covers 147 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: United Airlines.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from LYH to IAD. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TPA and CLT. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from IAD to LYH are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ROA, SHD and CHO. 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 LYH to IAD

Lynchburg Regional Airport - Preston Glenn Field (LYH) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

LYH to IAD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LYH to IAD ranges from 1 hours 9 minutes. The route covers a distance of 147 miles (236 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

2 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via TPA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Roanoke (ROA), Weyers Cave (SHD) and Charlottesville (CHO).