Washington to Lexington (DCA–LEX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
DCA–LEX is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines leads the route. The flight covers 413 miles in approximately 1h 38m. Beyond nonstop, 24 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines | 6 | E70 | 1h38 | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Lexington from Washington
| Metric | DCA→LEX | IAD→LEX |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from DCA | – | 23 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 6 | 1 |
| Flight time | 1h 38m | 1h 9m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – |
Travel Essentials
DCA: EDT · LEX: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Washington, it's 6:00 PM in Lexington.
The DC Metro (Yellow and Blue lines) connects the airport directly to downtown Washington in 15–25 minutes from most central stations ($2.25–$3.85 depending on distance and time of day). The Reagan National Airport station is inside the terminal complex with a direct indoor walkway. Metro runs from about 05:00 to midnight Sunday–Thursday, and until 01:00 on Friday–Saturday.Taxis and Uber/Lyft from the city centre cost $15–30 depending on destination and traffic. DCA is one of the most transit-accessible major US airports. Driving is straightforward via the George Washington Memorial Parkway; short-term parking at the terminal costs from $5 for 20 minutes. No personal vehicles are allowed to idle at arrivals; use the cell-phone lot or commercial pick-up zones.
DCA–LEX Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from DCA to LEX
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Blue Grass Airport (LEX) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines. With 6 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
DCA to LEX Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DCA to LEX ranges from 1 hours 38 minutes. The route covers a distance of 413 miles (665 km). There are approximately 6 weekly flights outbound and 6 return, totaling 12 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
24 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via CRW. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dulles (IAD).