Detroit to Lexington (DTW–LEX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
DTW–LEX is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines leads the route. The flight covers 296 miles in approximately 1h 16m. Beyond nonstop, 48 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, AM, KE, VS, WS | 35 | CR7, CR9, E75 | 1h17-1h23 | SkyTeam | AF, AM, KE, VS, WS |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Lexington from Detroit
| Metric | DTW→LEX | CLE→LEX |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from DTW | – | 95 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 4 |
| Weekly flights | 96 | 2 |
| Flight time | 1h 16m | 0h 47m |
| Departure OTP | 83% | – |
Travel Essentials
DTW: EDT · LEX: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Detroit, it's 6:00 PM in Lexington.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from DTW to LEX
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Blue Grass Airport (LEX) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines. With 96 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 16 minutes to 1 hours 23 minutes. The route covers a distance of 296 miles (477 km). There are approximately 96 weekly flights outbound and 56 return, totaling 152 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
48 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via CLE. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Cleveland (CLE).