Washington to Lexington (DCA–LEX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
DTW Detroit 3h 47m AAAFAM AFAMDL Detroit (DTW) to Lexington flights
ATL Atlanta 3h 57m AAAFAM AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Lexington flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 5m AAASBA AA Charlotte (CLT) to Lexington flights
LGA New York 4h 37m AADLWS DL New York (LGA) to Lexington flights
ORD Chicago 4h 41m AAASAY AAASAV Chicago (ORD) to Lexington flights
VPS Valparaiso 5h 9m AA G4 Valparaiso (VPS) to Lexington flights
PHL Philadelphia 5h 10m AAASBA AAAS Philadelphia (PHL) to Lexington flights
MYR Myrtle Beach 5h 13m AAAS G4 Myrtle Beach (MYR) to Lexington flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 6h 18m AAADB6 G4 Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Lexington flights
SRQ Sarasota/Bradenton 6h 46m AA G4 Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) to Lexington flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Washington to Lexington
1 carrier, 6 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 413 mi 1h 38m nonstop

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, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DCA–LEX service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 6 53% SkyTeam
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (6 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DCA to LEX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
22
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~12h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
998
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
DCA → LEX
53%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
53%
Arriving
75%
Return
LEX → DCA
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
60%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DCA delays → LEX delays →

Other ways to reach Lexington from Washington

Nearby airports with service to Blue Grass Airport.
Metric DCA→LEX IAD→LEX BWI→LEX
Distance from DCA 23 mi 30 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 5 2
Weekly flights 6 1 1
Flight time 1h 38m 0h 56m 1h 17m
Departure OTP 53%
Airports within 200 miles of DCA with service to Blue Grass Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Lexington is 0 hours the same as Washington.
DCA: EDT · LEX: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Washington, it's 6:00 PM in Lexington.
Distance & Flight Time
413 mi / 665 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 38m gate to gate.
Getting to DCA

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

Key statistics for the Washington to Lexington route.
Route details
Distance413 mi / 665 km
Flight time1h 38m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights6 out / 6 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DCA
IATA / ICAODCA / KDCA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr25.5M
Elevation15 ft / 5 m
Destination: LEX
IATA / ICAOLEX / KLEX
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr1.6M
Elevation979 ft / 298 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DCA to LEX flights.
Nonstop flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Blue Grass Airport take about 1h 38m gate to gate. The route covers 413 miles.
1 airline operates flights from DCA to LEX: Delta Air Lines.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Charlotte Douglas.
Yes, return flights from LEX to DCA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include IAD, BWI 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 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 is about 1 hours 38 minutes gate to gate. 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

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Charlotte Douglas. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dulles (IAD), Baltimore (BWI) and Charlottesville (CHO).