Dallas-Fort Worth to Lexington (DFW–LEX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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AA847
AA American
319
2:29 PM
MDT TC
5:48 PM
EDT
1h 19m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3695
AA American
E75
3:06 PM
MDT
6:22 PM
EDT
2h 16m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3927
AA American
E70
3:28 PM
MDT TB
6:40 PM
EDT
2h 12m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2786
AA American
319
6:45 PM
MDT TA
9:57 PM
EDT
2h 12m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AY4115
AY Finnair
319
6:50 PM
MDT TC
10:02 PM
EDT
2h 12m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3478
AA American
E75
7:36 PM
MDT
10:53 PM
EDT
2h 17m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA309
AA American
6:33 AM
EDT
7:32 AM
MDT
2h 59m
M T W T F S S
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QR8612
QR Qatar
319
7:00 AM
EDT
8:33 AM
MDT
2h 33m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3271
AA American
319
7:00 AM
EDT
8:33 AM
MDT
2h 33m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3437
AA American
E75
7:00 AM
EDT
8:37 AM
MDT
2h 37m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1309
AA American
319
7:00 AM
EDT
8:45 AM
MDT
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
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AY5697
AY Finnair
319
1:58 PM
EDT TB
3:37 PM
MDT
2h 39m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA847
AA American
319
6:47 PM
EDT TB
8:43 PM
MDT
3h 56m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3695
AA American
E75
6:52 PM
EDT
8:27 PM
MDT
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3927
AA American
E70
11:50 PM
EDT TB
1:41 AM+1
MDT
3h 51m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Dallas-Fort Worth to Lexington
2 carriers, 41 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 41 Flights/wk 784 mi 1h 19m nonstop +2h ahead 27 1-stop hubs

DFW–LEX is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines and Finnair lead the route. The flight covers 784 miles in approximately 1h 19m. Beyond nonstop, 27 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DFW–LEX service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 34 319, E70, E75 1h19-2h17 52% Oneworld
AY Finnair 7 319 2h12 52% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – AA, AY
E70 Embraer 170 – AA
E75 Embraer E175 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA + AY (41 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DFW to LEX direction.
Mon
6
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
6
flights
Fri
6
flights
Sat
6
flights
Sun
6
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
41
Outbound / wk
44
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DFW to LEX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
27
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,571
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
DFW → LEX
52%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
52%
Arriving
100%
Return
LEX → DFW
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DFW delays → LEX delays →

Other ways to reach Lexington from Dallas-Fort Worth

Nearby airports with service to Blue Grass Airport.
Metric DFW→LEX DAL→LEX
Distance from DFW 12 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1
Weekly flights 41 1
Flight time 1h 19m 0h 51m
Departure OTP 52%
Airports within 200 miles of DFW with service to Blue Grass Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Lexington is 2 hours ahead of Dallas-Fort Worth.
DFW: MDT · LEX: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Dallas-Fort Worth, it's 8:00 PM in Lexington.
Distance & Flight Time
784 mi / 1,261 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 19m to 2h 17m.
Getting to DFW

DART Orange Line runs from downtown Dallas to Terminal A (50 min, $3). TEXRail serves Terminal B from Fort Worth ($2.50). No direct rail connects both cities to DFW; choose based on your origin. Ride-shares cost $25–45 from either city center.DFW's five terminals span 17,000 acres. The free Skylink people mover connects all terminals airside.

DFW–LEX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dallas-Fort Worth to Lexington route.
Route details
Distance784 mi / 1,261 km
Flight time1h 19m to 2h 17m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights41 out / 44 return
1-stop connections27 hubs
Origin: DFW
IATA / ICAODFW / KDFW
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr87.8M
Elevation607 ft / 185 m
Destination: LEX
IATA / ICAOLEX / KLEX
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Vevay
Passengers/yr1.6M
Elevation979 ft / 298 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DFW to LEX flights.
Nonstop flights from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport to Blue Grass Airport take approximately 1h 19m to 2h 17m. The route covers 784 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines and Finnair.
There are approximately 41 nonstop flights per week from DFW to LEX. The return direction has about 44 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PIE, MDW, SFB, GSO, APF, RDU, TEB, STL, HPN, IAD, TPA, SYR, PBI, RSW, BOS, DCA, LGA, DEN, PHL, ORD, ATL, CLT, FLL, DTW, LAS, SRQ and MIA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Lexington is 2 hours ahead of Dallas-Fort Worth.
Yes, return flights from LEX to DFW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DAL. 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 DFW to LEX

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and Blue Grass Airport (LEX) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines and Finnair. With 41 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

DFW to LEX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DFW to LEX ranges from 1 hours 19 minutes to 2 hours 17 minutes. The route covers a distance of 784 miles (1,261 km). There are approximately 41 weekly flights outbound and 44 return, totaling 85 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

27 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via PIE. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dallas (DAL).