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

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E75L
6:23 PM
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11:09 PM
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E7W
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Denver to Lexington
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 1,083 mi 2h 46m nonstop +2h ahead 24 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 46m. Beyond nonstop, 24 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Also explore DEN Routes LEX Routes DEN Live Flights LEX Live Flights DEN Delays LEX Delays
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 7 E75L 2h46 100% Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
E75L Embraer E175 Long Wing – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (7 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
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
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
24
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
DAL ~4h 21m MDW ~4h 42m STL ~5h 32m RDU ~5h 43m IAD ~5h 59m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,346
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
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
Return
LEX → DEN
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
63%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DEN delays → LEX delays →
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 46m.
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 46m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections24 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/Indiana/Vevay
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 46m. The route covers 1,083 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: United Airlines.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from DEN to LEX. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DAL, MDW, STL, RDU, IAD, SYR, TEB, TPA, PBI, BOS, LGB, RSW, DCA, DFW, DTW, LGA, ORD, PHL, FLL, ATL, MIA, CLT, LAS and SRQ. 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.
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 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

DEN to LEX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DEN to LEX ranges from 2 hours 46 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,083 miles (1,743 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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