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

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E75S
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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 45m AAAFAM → AFAMDL Detroit (DTW) to Lexington flights
ATL Atlanta 3h 53m AAAFAM → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Lexington flights
CLT Charlotte 3h 55m AAASBA → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Lexington flights
LGA New York 4h 14m AADLWS → DL New York (LGA) to Lexington flights
PHL Philadelphia 4h 16m AAASBA → AAASQR Philadelphia (PHL) to Lexington flights
ORD Chicago 4h 43m AAASAY → AAASAV Chicago (ORD) to Lexington flights
MSP Minneapolis 6h 19m AAAMDL → DLJRE Minneapolis (MSP) to Lexington flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 6h 29m AAADB6 → G4 Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Lexington flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 38m AAAYCX → AAG3QF Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Lexington flights
DEN Denver 9h 44m ACF9UA → UA Denver (DEN) to Lexington flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Washington to Lexington
1 carrier, 6 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 413 mi 1h 16m 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 16m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Carriers on this route

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 1h16 67% 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.
Schedule

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
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DCA to LEX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
12
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~10h
Longest
DTW ~3h 45m ATL ~3h 53m CLT ~3h 55m LGA ~4h 14m PHL ~4h 16m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
960
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
DCA → LEX
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Arriving
80%
Return
LEX → DCA
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
91%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DCA delays → LEX delays →
Alternatives

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 7 3
Weekly flights 6 1 1
Flight time 1h 16m 0h 55m 1h 12m
Departure OTP 67% – –
Dulles (IAD) to Lexington flights · Baltimore (BWI) to Lexington flights · Charlottesville (CHO) to Lexington flights
Airports within 200 miles of DCA with service to Blue Grass Airport.
Know before you go

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 16m 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.

Facts

DCA–LEX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Washington to Lexington route.
Route details
Distance413 mi / 665 km
Flight time1h 16m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights6 out / 6 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DCA
Full nameRonald Reagan Washington National Airport
IATA / ICAODCA / KDCA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr25.5M
Elevation15 ft / 5 m
Destination: LEX
Full nameBlue Grass Airport
IATA / ICAOLEX / KLEX
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr1.6M
Elevation979 ft / 298 m
FAQ

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 16m 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.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to LEX and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
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 16 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).