Des Moines to Lexington (DSM–LEX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Des Moines to Lexington
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
538 mi 1h 6m nonstop +1h ahead 40 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between DSM and LEX, connecting options are available through 40 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DSM to LEX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
40
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
280
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
+1h
Lexington is 1 hour ahead of Des Moines.
DSM: CDT · LEX: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Des Moines, it's 7:00 PM in Lexington.
Distance & Flight Time
538 mi / 865 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 6m.
Facts

DSM–LEX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Des Moines to Lexington route.
Route details
Distance538 mi / 865 km
Flight time1h 6m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connections40 hubs
Origin: DSM
Full nameDes Moines International Airport
IATA / ICAODSM / KDSM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr3.1M
Elevation958 ft / 292 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 DSM to LEX flights.
Nonstop flights from Des Moines International Airport to Blue Grass Airport take approximately 1h 6m. The route covers 538 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MEM, CVG, IND, MDW, STL, RDU, IAD, BNA, OKC, TEB, MCO, EWR, HPN, DAL, HOU, AUS, BOS, PBI, TPA, SRQ, RSW, DCA, SLC, MIA, TUS, YYC, SNA, LAS, LGA, DEN, ORD, DTW, PHL, SFB, ATL, DFW, CLT, PIE, FLL and PGD. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Lexington is 1 hour ahead of Des Moines.
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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 DSM to LEX

Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Blue Grass Airport (LEX) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

DSM to LEX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DSM to LEX ranges from 1 hours 6 minutes. The route covers a distance of 538 miles (865 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

40 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via MEM. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.