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

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5:46 PM
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UA384
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10:05 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
ORD Chicago 5h AAACAY → AAASAV Chicago (ORD) to Lexington flights
DTW Detroit 5h ACAFDL → AFAMDL Detroit (DTW) to Lexington flights
ATL Atlanta 5h 10m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Lexington flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 11m AAACAV → AAAYQF Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Lexington flights
MSP Minneapolis 5h 38m AFCMDL → DL Minneapolis (MSP) to Lexington flights
CLT Charlotte 5h 46m AAF9UA → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Lexington flights
LAS Las Vegas 6h 13m ACCMF9 → G4 Las Vegas (LAS) to Lexington flights
PHL Philadelphia 6h 26m AAACBA → AAAS Philadelphia (PHL) to Lexington flights
LGA New York 6h 36m DLUAWN → DL New York (LGA) to Lexington flights
VPS Valparaiso 7h 10m G4WN → G4 Valparaiso (VPS) to Lexington flights
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Denver to Lexington
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,083 mi 2h 58m 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 58m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore 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 7 319 2h58 84% Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – 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
21
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DEN to LEX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
22
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
DSM ~4h 34m MEM ~4h 41m CVG ~4h 46m ORD ~5h 0m DTW ~5h 0m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,273
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
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
84%
Arriving
51%
Return
LEX → DEN
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Arriving
94%
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 58m 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 58m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 21 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 58m 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 Chicago O'Hare, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta.
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 is about 2 hours 58 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,083 miles (1,743 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago O'Hare, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.