Lexington to Denver (LEX–DEN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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UA4741
UA United
E7W
8:50 AM
EDT
10:19 AM
MDT
3h 29m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4681
UA United
E75L
6:23 PM
MDT
11:09 PM
EDT
2h 46m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Lexington to Denver
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 1,083 mi 3h 29m nonstop -2h behind 22 1-stop hubs

LEX–DEN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,083 miles in approximately 3h 29m. Beyond nonstop, 22 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop LEX–DEN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 7 E7W 3h29 100% Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
E7W Embraer E175 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (7 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, LEX to DEN direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LEX to DEN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
22
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,158
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
LEX → DEN
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
57%
Return
DEN → LEX
42%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
42%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LEX delays → DEN delays →

Other ways to reach Denver from Lexington

Nearby airports with service to Denver International Airport.
Metric LEX→DEN SDF→DEN CVG→DEN
Distance from LEX 62 mi 70 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 3 5
Weekly flights 7 35 44
Flight time 3h 29m 2h 50m 2h 33m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of LEX with service to Denver International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Denver is 2 hours behind Lexington.
LEX: EDT · DEN: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Lexington, it's 4:00 PM in Denver.
Distance & Flight Time
1,083 mi / 1,743 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 29m.
Getting from DEN

RTD A Line runs to Denver Union Station (37 min, $10.50) with connections to light rail and bus routes. Taxis have meters; expect $55–65 to downtown.DEN's tent-roof Jeppesen Terminal is a single building; all three concourses connect via the underground automated train. Rental cars are on level 5. For ski resorts, shuttle services depart from Ground Transportation.

Denver Climate

Semi-arid with 300+ days of sunshine. Summers are dry and warm (27–34°C) with afternoon thunderstorms that produce dramatic but brief delays. Winters bring cold temperatures (−8 to 5°C) and heavy blizzards that can shut down ground operations.

Spring snowstorms can be heavier than midwinter ones. Altitude (5,430 ft) means low humidity year-round; stay hydrated.

LEX–DEN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Lexington to Denver route.
Route details
Distance1,083 mi / 1,743 km
Flight time3h 29m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections22 hubs
Origin: LEX
IATA / ICAOLEX / KLEX
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Vevay
Passengers/yr1.6M
Elevation979 ft / 298 m
Destination: DEN
IATA / ICAODEN / KDEN
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr82.4M
Elevation5,431 ft / 1,655 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LEX to DEN flights.
Nonstop flights from Blue Grass Airport to Denver International Airport take approximately 3h 29m. The route covers 1,083 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: United Airlines.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from LEX to DEN. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CMH, CLE, HOU, SLC, DAL, IAD, PBI, LGB, LGA, DCA, ATL, DFW, CLT, ORD, PHL, DTW, FLL, MIA, LAS, SRQ, GRR and BNA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Denver is 2 hours behind Lexington.
Yes, return flights from DEN to LEX are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SDF, CVG and DAY. 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 LEX to DEN

Blue Grass Airport (LEX) and Denver International Airport (DEN) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

LEX to DEN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LEX to DEN ranges from 3 hours 29 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,083 miles (1,743 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

22 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via CMH. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Louisville (SDF), Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) and Dayton (DAY).