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

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DL5729
DL Delta
E70
9:27 PM
EDT T2
11:05 PM
EDT
1h 38m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL5734
DL Delta
E75S
6:15 AM
EDT TM
7:43 AM
EDT
1h 28m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Washington to Lexington
1 carrier, 6 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 6 Flights/wk 413 mi 1h 38m nonstop 24 1-stop hubs

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

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 E70 1h38 100% SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
E70 Embraer 170 – DL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (6 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, DCA to LEX direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
6
Outbound / wk
6
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DCA to LEX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
24
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
1,119
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
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
Return
LEX → DCA
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
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
Distance from DCA 23 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2
Weekly flights 6 1
Flight time 1h 38m 1h 9m
Departure OTP 100%
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.
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 connections24 hubs
Origin: DCA
IATA / ICAODCA / KDCA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr25.5M
Elevation15 ft / 5 m
Destination: LEX
IATA / ICAOLEX / KLEX
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Vevay
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 approximately 1h 38m. The route covers 413 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Delta Air Lines.
There are approximately 6 nonstop flights per week from DCA to LEX. The return direction has about 6 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CRW, GSO, RDU, SYR, MDW, HPN, BOS, TPA, DAL, STL, PBI, RSW, PHL, DTW, SRQ, LGA, CLT, ORD, ATL, DFW, MIA, FLL, LAS and DEN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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. 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 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).