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

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UA1795
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319
5:49 PM
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10:45 PM
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UA1282
UA United
319
5:55 PM
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10:38 PM
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UA1808
UA United
319
9:15 AM
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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
MSP Minneapolis 4h 55m AFCMDL → DLJRE Minneapolis (MSP) to Lexington flights
DTW Detroit 4h 57m ACAFB6 → AFAMDL Detroit (DTW) to Lexington flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 57m ACAFAM → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Lexington flights
ORD Chicago 5h 3m AAACAY → AAASAV Chicago (ORD) to Lexington flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 11m AAACAV → AAG3QF Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Lexington flights
CLT Charlotte 5h 33m AAF9UA → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Lexington flights
PHL Philadelphia 6h 23m AAACBA → AAASQR Philadelphia (PHL) to Lexington flights
LGA New York 6h 45m DLUAWN → DL New York (LGA) to Lexington flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 8h 21m UAWN → G4 Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Lexington flights
DCA Washington 8h 27m ACF9UA → DL Washington (DCA) to Lexington flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Denver to Lexington
1 carrier, 14 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,083 mi 2h 50m nonstop +2h ahead

DEN–LEX is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,083 miles in approximately 2h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore Browse available seat maps DEN Routes LEX Routes DEN Live Flights LEX Live Flights DEN Delays LEX Delays
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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 2h43-2h56 59% Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – 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
7
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DEN to LEX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
11
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~8h
Longest
MSP ~4h 55m DTW ~4h 57m ATL ~4h 57m ORD ~5h 3m DFW ~5h 11m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,159
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
DEN → LEX
59%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
59%
Arriving
100%
Return
LEX → DEN
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Arriving
75%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DEN delays → LEX delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Lexington from Denver

Nearby airports with service to Blue Grass Airport.
Metric DEN→LEX BJC→LEX
Distance from DEN – 24 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 14 1
Flight time 2h 50m 2h 22m
Departure OTP 59% –
Denver (BJC) to Lexington flights
Airports within 200 miles of DEN with service to Blue Grass Airport.
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 50m gate to gate.
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 50m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights14 out / 7 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 2h 50m gate to gate. The route covers 1,083 miles.
1 airline operates flights from DEN to LEX: United Airlines.
This route has daily 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 Minneapolis–Saint Paul, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta.
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.
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.
Nearby alternatives include BJC. 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 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 is about 2 hours 50 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,083 miles (1,743 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 21 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Minneapolis–Saint Paul, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Denver (BJC).