Detroit to Lexington (DTW–LEX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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296 mi airlines 59/wk
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DL5192
DL Delta
CR9
8:45 AM
EDT TM
10:08 AM
EDT
1h 23m
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DL5843
DL Delta
E75
3:50 PM
EDT TM
5:10 PM
EDT
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
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DL5799
DL Delta
E75
3:50 PM
EDT TM
5:07 PM
EDT
1h 17m
M T W T F S S
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AF2239
AF Air France
CR9
8:25 PM
EDT TM
9:42 PM
EDT
1h 17m
M T W T F S S
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AF2435
AF Air France
CR9
8:25 PM
EDT TM
9:42 PM
EDT
1h 17m
M T W T F S S
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AM3486
AM Aeromexi
CR9
8:25 PM
EDT TM
9:42 PM
EDT
1h 17m
M T W T F S S
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AM3689
AM Aeromexi
CR9
8:25 PM
EDT TM
9:42 PM
EDT
1h 17m
M T W T F S S
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DL4013
DL Delta
CR9
8:25 PM
EDT TM
9:42 PM
EDT
1h 17m
M T W T F S S
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AF2257
AF Air France
CR9
8:25 PM
EDT TM
9:42 PM
EDT
1h 17m
M T W T F S S
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DL3977
DL Delta
CR9
7:45 AM
EDT TM
9:11 AM
EDT
1h 26m
M T W T F S S
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DL5192
DL Delta
CR9
10:53 AM
EDT
12:19 PM
EDT
1h 26m
M T W T F S S
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DL5799
DL Delta
E75
5:49 PM
EDT
7:12 PM
EDT
1h 23m
M T W T F S S
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AF5746
AF Air France
E75
5:49 PM
EDT
7:12 PM
EDT
1h 23m
M T W T F S S
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DL5841
DL Delta
E75
5:50 PM
EDT
7:15 PM
EDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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Detroit to Lexington
3 carriers, 59 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 59 Flights/wk 296 mi 1h 17m nonstop 23 1-stop hubs

DTW–LEX is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, Air France and Aeromexico lead the route. The flight covers 296 miles in approximately 1h 17m. Beyond nonstop, 23 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DTW–LEX service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 28 CR9, E75 1h17-1h23 100% SkyTeam
AF Air France 17 CR9 1h17 100% SkyTeam
AM Aeromexico 14 CR9 1h17 100% SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – AF, AM, DL
E75 Embraer E175 – DL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: AF + AM + DL (59 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, DTW to LEX direction.
Mon
8
flights
Tue
9
flights
Wed
8
flights
Thu
8
flights
Fri
8
flights
Sat
9
flights
Sun
9
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
9
Nonstop flights
59
Outbound / wk
35
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DTW to LEX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
23
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,148
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
DTW → LEX
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
Return
LEX → DTW
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
50%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DTW delays → LEX delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Lexington is 0 hours the same as Detroit.
DTW: EDT · LEX: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Detroit, it's 6:00 PM in Lexington.
Distance & Flight Time
296 mi / 477 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 17m to 1h 23m.
Getting to DTW

There is no rail link to DTW; the airport is 18 miles southwest of downtown Detroit. SMART bus Route 261 provides a slow connection ($2), but ride-share or car is standard for most travelers. Ride-shares from downtown cost $30–45.Driving is the primary mode: I-94 and I-275 are the main expressways. Economy parking is well-organized with frequent shuttles. For Windsor, Ontario arrivals, the airport connects via I-75 and the Ambassador Bridge or DRIC tunnel.

DTW–LEX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Detroit to Lexington route.
Route details
Distance296 mi / 477 km
Flight time1h 17m to 1h 23m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights59 out / 35 return
1-stop connections23 hubs
Origin: DTW
IATA / ICAODTW / KDTW
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr32.2M
Elevation645 ft / 197 m
Destination: LEX
IATA / ICAOLEX / KLEX
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Vevay
Passengers/yr1.6M
Elevation979 ft / 298 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DTW to LEX flights.
Nonstop flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Blue Grass Airport take approximately 1h 17m to 1h 23m. The route covers 296 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Air France, Aeromexico and Delta Air Lines.
There are approximately 59 nonstop flights per week from DTW to LEX. The return direction has about 35 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MDW, GSO, IAD, RDU, SYR, HPN, STL, BOS, TPA, PBI, RSW, DCA, LGA, PHL, ORD, DEN, ATL, FLL, CLT, DFW, SRQ, MIA and LAS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from LEX to DTW 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 DTW to LEX

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Blue Grass Airport (LEX) are connected by nonstop service from Air France, Aeromexico and Delta Air Lines. With 59 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

DTW to LEX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DTW to LEX ranges from 1 hours 17 minutes to 1 hours 23 minutes. The route covers a distance of 296 miles (477 km). There are approximately 59 weekly flights outbound and 35 return, totaling 94 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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