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Cheapest round-trip
$307
Typical prices: $259-$497
American Airlines
Fri 11/23Sun 11/25
DTW - LEX • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$339
Typical prices: $259-$497
Delta
Tue 11/27Wed 11/28
DTW - LEX • Non-stop
Nonstop flights
You can fly direct with Delta. Average duration is 1h 23m
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Cheap Flights from Detroit to Lexington (DTW-LEX)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Detroit to Lexington

Mon, Nov 23 - Wed, Nov 25
American Airlines Logo
7:21 am - 1:00 pmDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-LEX Lexington Blue Grass
5h 39m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
American Airlines Logo
5:55 pm - 12:34 amLEX  Lexington Blue Grass-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
6h 39m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
$307American Airlines
Sat, Nov 14 - Thu, Nov 19
American Airlines Logo
1:34 pm - 6:24 pmDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-LEX Lexington Blue Grass
4h 50m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
American Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 9:40 amLEX  Lexington Blue Grass-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
4h 40m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
$307American Airlines
Tue, Nov 24 - Sat, Nov 28
American Airlines Logo
6:44 am - 10:50 amDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-LEX Lexington Blue Grass
4h 06m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
American Airlines Logo
5:16 am - 9:30 amLEX  Lexington Blue Grass-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
4h 14m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$333American Airlines
Fri, Nov 27 - Sat, Nov 28
Delta Logo
12:45 pm - 2:05 pmDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-LEX Lexington Blue Grass
1h 20mnonstop
Delta Logo
7:35 am - 9:05 amLEX  Lexington Blue Grass-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
1h 30mnonstop
$339Delta
Wed, Dec 23 - Wed, Dec 30
Delta Logo
3:50 pm - 5:11 pmDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-LEX Lexington Blue Grass
1h 21mnonstop
Delta Logo
6:10 am - 7:44 amLEX  Lexington Blue Grass-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
1h 34mnonstop
$339Delta
Thu, Nov 26 - Sun, Nov 29
Delta Logo
12:45 pm - 2:05 pmDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-LEX Lexington Blue Grass
1h 20mnonstop
Delta Logo
10:33 am - 12:02 pmLEX  Lexington Blue Grass-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
1h 29mnonstop
$339Delta
Wed, Dec 9 - Sat, Dec 12
Delta Logo
8:25 am - 10:00 amDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-LEX Lexington Blue Grass
1h 35mnonstop
Delta Logo
5:59 pm - 7:27 pmLEX  Lexington Blue Grass-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
1h 28mnonstop
$339Delta
Thu, Nov 26 - Sun, Nov 29
Delta Logo
12:45 pm - 2:05 pmDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-LEX Lexington Blue Grass
1h 20mnonstop
Delta Logo
10:33 am - 12:02 pmLEX  Lexington Blue Grass-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
1h 29mnonstop
$340Delta
Fri, Nov 27 - Sat, Nov 28
United Airlines Logo
2:09 pm - 8:35 pmDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-LEX Lexington Blue Grass
6h 26m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
United Airlines Logo
5:25 am - 9:32 amLEX  Lexington Blue Grass-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
4h 07m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$359United Airlines
Fri, Nov 27 - Sat, Nov 28
United Airlines Logo
10:48 am - 5:30 pmDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-LEX Lexington Blue Grass
6h 42m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
United Airlines Logo
5:25 am - 9:32 amLEX  Lexington Blue Grass-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
4h 07m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$359United Airlines
Booking Insights

Price, demand and travel trends for Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Lexington flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Lexington?

Round-trip flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Lexington typically range from $259 to $497. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $307, on American Airlines.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Lexington?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Lexington. It’s 24% cheaper than the average day, while Monday is the most expensive, with prices 61% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Lexington?

•December is the cheapest month to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Lexington at $199 round-trip.
•August ($557) and June ($527) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 179% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

Key details for Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Lexington flights

Low season

July

Cheapest flight

$192
Beat the crowds with an average 32% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 36% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Lexington

When to book flights from Detroit to Lexington

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Detroit 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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Lexington flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Lexington?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Lexington:

    • Earliest: departs at 8:25 am and lands at 9:48 am
    • Latest: departs at 8:15 pm and lands at 9:38 pm.

    The flight takes about 1h 23m.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Lexington?

    Two cabin classes are available on flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Lexington:

    • Economy Class
    • First Class

  • How long is a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Lexington?

    A nonstop flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Lexington takes 1h 23m, covering 296 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Lexington flight?

    Round-trip flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Lexington range from $259 to $497, with an average of $339 over the past 12 months. Anything below $259 counts as a good deal.

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Lexington?

    On this route, nonstop and layover fares are close on average, with nonstop at $348 round-trip and layover options via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) at $338.

  • What is the standard checked-bag allowance on flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Lexington?

    There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $35–$90 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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Lexington?

    The Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 900 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Delta. Other aircraft seen on the route include Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 700 variants.

  • How are flight departures from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Lexington spread across the day?

    Morning is the busiest departure period on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Lexington flights, with 34% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, evening flights for 33%, and night flights for 0%.

  • Have flight prices from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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 $307 to $1,542. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Lexington flights?

    Delta is the only airline on the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Lexington route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

  • How are flight prices from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Lexington looking right now?

    One-way fares from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Lexington are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $258, which is 27% below the typical average for this route.

  • 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 averaging $81 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Dollar
    • Hertz
    • Alamo
    • Budget
    • Enterprise Rent-A-Car

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Lexington?

    Flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Lexington usually depart from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) and arrive at Lexington Blue Grass (LEX).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Lexington pass through?

    Most connecting flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Lexington pass through Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Lexington?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 53% on flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Lexington. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $259 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $546, a difference of $287.

    Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • What airlines fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Lexington?

    Only Delta operates flights between Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and Lexington.

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Lexington flights?

    Among airlines operating Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Lexington flights:

    • Delta: offers free seat selection

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

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Lexington flights?

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

    • Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in First Class

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

Your guide to booking Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Lexington flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Saturday departure and avoid flying on Monday. On this route, Saturday flights average $259, about $287 less than Monday fares (53% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Lexington trip for December. Fares historically average $199 round-trip in that month - typically $358 less than the most expensive month, which is August (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages $338 round-trip on this route - about $10 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).

Prefer to fly direct from Detroit to Lexington?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Lexington Blue Grass Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Lexington Blue Grass

Monday

Delta

Delta

Tuesday

Delta

Delta

Wednesday

Delta

Delta

Thursday

Delta

Delta

Friday

Delta

Delta

Saturday

Delta

Delta

Sunday

Delta

Delta

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Direct returns

Lexington Blue Grass to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Monday

Delta

Delta

Tuesday

Delta

Delta

Wednesday

Delta

Delta

Thursday

Delta

Delta

Friday

Delta

Delta

Saturday

Delta

Delta

Sunday

Delta

Delta

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