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

DSM Airport Page →
538 mi airlines charter/private 1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 20 1-stop flights Verified 3d ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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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 3h 59m AAACAS → AAASAV Chicago (ORD) to Lexington flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 16m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Lexington flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 28m AAASAY → AAAYQF Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Lexington flights
PHL Philadelphia 5h 57m AAG4 → AAAS Philadelphia (PHL) to Lexington flights
VPS Valparaiso 6h 12m G4 → G4 Valparaiso (VPS) to Lexington flights
MSP Minneapolis 6h 53m AFAMDL → DL Minneapolis (MSP) to Lexington flights
LGA New York 6h 54m AADL → DL New York (LGA) to Lexington flights
CLT Charlotte 7h 21m AA → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Lexington flights
DEN Denver 7h 27m ACF9UA → UA Denver (DEN) to Lexington flights
DTW Detroit 7h 48m DLKEVS → AFAMDL Detroit (DTW) to Lexington flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Des Moines to Lexington
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 538 mi 1h 18m nonstop +1h ahead

DSM–LEX had nonstop service from Allegiant Air, last on the schedule in June 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 538 miles in 1h 18m.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop DSM–LEX service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
G4 Allegiant Air 1 – – 100% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: G4 (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for DSM to LEX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
20
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
ORD ~3h 59m STL ~4h 11m ATL ~4h 16m BNA ~4h 38m DFW ~5h 28m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
315
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
DSM → LEX
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
Return
LEX → DSM
86%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
86%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DSM delays → LEX delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Lexington from Des Moines

Nearby airports with service to Blue Grass Airport.
Metric DSM→LEX CID→LEX
Distance from DSM – 103 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1
Weekly flights – 1
Flight time 1h 18m 1h 11m
Departure OTP 100% –
Cedar Rapids (CID) to Lexington flights
Airports within 200 miles of DSM with service to Blue Grass Airport.
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 18m gate to gate.
Facts

DSM–LEX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Des Moines to Lexington route.
Route details
Distance538 mi / 865 km
Flight time1h 18m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 1h 18m gate to gate. The route covers 538 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from DSM to LEX: Allegiant Air. The last scheduled nonstop was in June 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in June 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 1h 18m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago O'Hare, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Dallas Fort Worth.
Lexington is 1 hour ahead of Des Moines.
Yes, return flights from LEX to DSM are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CID. 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 DSM to LEX

Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Blue Grass Airport (LEX) had nonstop service from Allegiant Air, last on the schedule in June 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

DSM to LEX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DSM to LEX is about 1 hours 18 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 538 miles (865 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago O'Hare, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Dallas Fort Worth. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Cedar Rapids (CID).