Denver to Lexington (DEN–LEX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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UA1470
UA United
319
5:50 PM
MDT
10:25 PM
EDT
2h 35m
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UA4681
UA United
E75L
5:50 PM
MDT
10:45 PM
EDT
2h 55m
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UA4741
UA United
E7W
8:40 AM
EDT
10:06 AM
MDT
3h 26m
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UA5390
UA United
E7W
9:03 AM
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10:14 AM
MDT
3h 11m
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UA526
UA United
319
9:03 AM
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10:05 AM
MDT
3h 2m
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Denver to Lexington
1 carrier, 14 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 1,083 mi 2h 35m nonstop +2h ahead 50 1-stop hubs

DEN–LEX is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,083 miles in approximately 2h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 50 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DEN–LEX service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 14 319, E75L 2h35-2h55 96% Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – UA
E75L Embraer E175 Long Wing – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (14 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, DEN to LEX direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
15
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DEN to LEX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
50
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,194
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.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Lexington is 2 hours ahead of Denver.
DEN: MDT · LEX: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Denver, it's 8:00 PM in Lexington.
Distance & Flight Time
1,083 mi / 1,743 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 35m to 2h 55m.
Getting to DEN

RTD A Line commuter rail runs from Denver Union Station to the airport (37 min, $10.50). Trains depart every 15 minutes during peak hours. The airport is 25 miles northeast of downtown; ride-shares cost $35–55 and take 30–45 minutes depending on I-70 traffic.Economy parking in lots 4–6 connects via free shuttle. Mountain shuttle services depart from Jeppesen Terminal's Ground Transportation level.

Facts

DEN–LEX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Denver to Lexington route.
Route details
Distance1,083 mi / 1,743 km
Flight time2h 35m to 2h 55m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights14 out / 15 return
1-stop connections50 hubs
Origin: DEN
Full nameDenver International Airport
IATA / ICAODEN / KDEN
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr82.4M
Elevation5,431 ft / 1,655 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 DEN to LEX flights.
Nonstop flights from Denver International Airport to Blue Grass Airport take approximately 2h 35m to 2h 55m. The route covers 1,083 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: United Airlines.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from DEN to LEX. The return direction has about 15 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DSM, IND, OKC, MEM, MDW, CRW, CVG, DAL, PDK, CAE, CLE, STL, BNA, AUS, PIT, TUL, RDU, SLC, IAD, JAX, HOU, CHS, SYR, HPN, TEB, EWR, TUS, APF, MCO, TPA, VNY, SRQ, BOS, RSW, PVD, PBI, LGB, YYC, SNA, MIA, PHL, DCA, DTW, FLL, ORD, DFW, ATL, CLT, LGA and LAS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Lexington is 2 hours ahead of Denver.
Yes, return flights from LEX to DEN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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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 DEN to LEX

Denver International Airport (DEN) and Blue Grass Airport (LEX) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

DEN to LEX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DEN to LEX ranges from 2 hours 35 minutes to 2 hours 55 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,083 miles (1,743 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 15 return, totaling 29 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

50 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via DSM. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.