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Cheapest round-trip
$299
Typical prices: $330-$588
United Airlines
Tue 10/2Fri 10/5
DEN - LEX • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$194
Typical prices: $258-$418
American Airlines
Sun 9/9
DEN - LEX • 1 stop
Nonstop flights
You can fly direct with United Airlines. Average duration is 2h 40m
Direct flights
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 24 weeks in advance save around 53% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 20% price drop
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Top layover airports
Cheapest • Avg $406 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 5h 31m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Denver to Lexington (DEN-LEX)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Denver to Lexington

Fri, Oct 2 - Mon, Oct 5
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5:30 pm - 10:09 pmDEN  Denver Intl-LEX Lexington Blue Grass
2h 39mnonstop
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9:00 am - 10:11 amLEX  Lexington Blue Grass-DEN Denver Intl
3h 11mnonstop
$299United Airlines
Wed, Sep 16 - Tue, Sep 22
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5:55 pm - 10:38 pmDEN  Denver Intl-LEX Lexington Blue Grass
2h 43mnonstop
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10:20 am - 2:31 pmLEX  Lexington Blue Grass-DEN Denver Intl
6h 11m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$309United Airlines
Sat, Sep 19 - Sat, Sep 26
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5:55 pm - 10:38 pmDEN  Denver Intl-LEX Lexington Blue Grass
2h 43mnonstop
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10:11 am - 3:17 pmLEX  Lexington Blue Grass-DEN Denver Intl
7h 06m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$309United Airlines
Thu, Sep 10 - Sun, Sep 13
American Airlines Logo
1:17 pm - 11:21 pmDEN  Denver Intl-LEX Lexington Blue Grass
8h 04m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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5:00 am - 9:09 amLEX  Lexington Blue Grass-DEN Denver Intl
6h 09m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
$319American Airlines
Thu, Sep 10 - Sun, Sep 13
American Airlines Logo
5:30 am - 1:06 pmDEN  Denver Intl-LEX Lexington Blue Grass
5h 36m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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5:23 am - 8:37 amLEX  Lexington Blue Grass-DEN Denver Intl
5h 14m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$319American Airlines
Thu, Nov 12 - Sun, Nov 15
Delta Logo
7:00 am - 2:53 pmDEN  Denver Intl-LEX Lexington Blue Grass
5h 53m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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5:59 pm - 11:24 pmLEX  Lexington Blue Grass-DEN Denver Intl
7h 25m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$319Delta
Tue, Nov 3 - Sun, Nov 8
Delta Logo
7:00 am - 2:49 pmDEN  Denver Intl-LEX Lexington Blue Grass
5h 49m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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3:34 pm - 9:51 pmLEX  Lexington Blue Grass-DEN Denver Intl
8h 17m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$319Delta
Wed, Sep 16 - Mon, Sep 21
American Airlines Logo
3:38 pm - 10:59 pmDEN  Denver Intl-LEX Lexington Blue Grass
5h 21m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
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7:00 pm - 10:34 pmLEX  Lexington Blue Grass-DEN Denver Intl
5h 34m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$319American Airlines
Wed, Nov 11 - Sun, Nov 15
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:56 am - 7:58 amDEN  Denver Intl-LEX Lexington Blue Grass
19h 02m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Orlando
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8:48 am - 9:30 amLEX  Lexington Blue Grass-DEN Denver Intl
26h 42m1 stop Orlando Sanford Intl
$479Multiple Airlines
Thu, Oct 1 - Sun, Oct 4
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10:30 am - 1:43 pmDEN  Denver Intl-LEX Lexington Blue Grass
25h 13m1 stop Orlando
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9:09 pm - 6:17 pmLEX  Lexington Blue Grass-DEN Denver Intl
23h 08m2 stops Fort Lauderdale Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky
$487Multiple Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Denver to Lexington flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from Denver to Lexington with more confidence.

How much is a round-trip flight from Denver to Lexington?

Round-trip flights from Denver to Lexington start at $299. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $330 to $588. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $299 on United Airlines.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Denver to Lexington?

Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Denver to Lexington, it is 22% cheaper than the average day. Monday is the most expensive day with flight prices 35% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Denver to Lexington?

  • June is the cheapest month to fly from Denver to Lexington at $357 round-trip.
  • April ($601) and September ($537) are the most expensive months.
  • The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 68% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are prices from Denver to Lexington the cheapest?

Flights from Denver to Lexington are cheapest 24 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 53% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Key details for Denver to Lexington flights

Low season

January

Cheapest flight

$194
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 13% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 20% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Denver to Lexington

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Denver to Lexington based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Denver to Lexington flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking questions.

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Denver to Lexington flights?

    Among airlines operating Denver to Lexington flights:

    • United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

    Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

  • What airlines are available from Denver to Lexington?

    Only United Airlines operates flights between Denver and Lexington.

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Denver to Lexington?

    Flights from Denver to Lexington usually depart from Denver Intl (DEN) and arrive at Lexington Blue Grass (LEX).

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Denver to Lexington flights?

    Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

    • United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

    Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Denver to Lexington?

    Only Economy Class is available on flights from Denver to Lexington.

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Denver to Lexington?

    On this route, nonstop and layover fares are close on average, with nonstop at $411 round-trip and layover options via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) at $406.

  • What is the standard checked-bag allowance on flights from Denver to Lexington?

    There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$80 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Denver to Lexington?

    The Airbus A319 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Denver to Lexington pass through?

    One-stop flights from Denver to Lexington most commonly connect through:

    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 34% of one-stop connections
    • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 30% of one-stop connections
    • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 21% of one-stop connections
    • Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 11% of one-stop connections

    Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Denver to Lexington?

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 42% on the Denver to Lexington route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $351 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $605, a difference of $254. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • How are flight departures from Denver to Lexington spread across the day?

    Evening is the busiest departure period on Denver to Lexington flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, afternoon flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

  • How long is a flight from Denver to Lexington?

    A nonstop flight from Denver to Lexington takes 2h 40m, covering 1,083 miles.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Denver to Lexington?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Denver to Lexington:

    • Earliest: departs at 5:30 pm and lands at 8:10 pm
    • Latest: departs at 6:00 pm and lands at 8:40 pm.

    The flight takes about 2h 40m.

  • How expensive are last-minute Denver to Lexington flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 27% above the route average of $448. Book 24 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Denver to Lexington?

    No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

  • Have flight prices from Denver to Lexington changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $299 to $2,661. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Denver to Lexington looking right now?

    One-way fares from Denver to Lexington are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $243, which is 28% below the typical average for this route.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Denver to Lexington?

    Flying via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 31m, compared with 5h 38m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) and 5h 45m via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW).

  • What is the time difference between Denver and Lexington?

    Lexington is 2 hours ahead of Denver (Eastern Time vs Mountain Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • What car rental options are available at Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX)?

    Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $30 for economy cars. Top options include:
    · Dollar
    · Hertz
    · Alamo
    · Budget
    · Enterprise Rent-A-Car

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Denver to Lexington flight?

    Round-trip flights from Denver to Lexington range from $330 to $588, with an average of $448 over the past 12 months. Anything below $330 counts as a good deal.

Your guide to booking Denver to Lexington flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Tuesday departure instead of Monday. On this route, Tuesday flights average $351 - about $254 less than Monday (42% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 24 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 53% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Denver to Lexington trip for June. Fares historically average $357 round-trip in that month - typically $244 less than the most expensive month, which is April (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport (ATL) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages $406 round-trip on this route - about $5 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).

Prefer to fly direct from Denver to Lexington?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from Denver Intl Airport to Lexington Blue Grass Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Denver Intl to Lexington Blue Grass

Monday

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

United Airlines

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Friday

United Airlines

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Saturday

United Airlines

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Sunday

United Airlines

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Direct returns

Lexington Blue Grass to Denver Intl

Monday

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

United Airlines

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Saturday

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Sunday

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