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

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✈ Nonstop
UA384
UA United
319
9:03 AM
EDT
10:05 AM
MDT
3h 2m
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UA2816
UA United
319
9:03 AM
EDT
10:05 AM
MDT
3h 2m
M T W T F S S
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UA741
UA United
319
9:03 AM
EDT
10:05 AM
MDT
3h 2m
M T W T F S S
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UA1470
UA United
319
5:46 PM
MDT
10:44 PM
EDT
2h 58m
38%
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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
MSP Minneapolis 5h 20m DL ACAFCM Minneapolis (MSP) to Denver flights
ORD Chicago 5h 24m AAACAS AAACAY Chicago (ORD) to Denver flights
DTW Detroit 5h 28m DLKEVS ACAFDL Detroit (DTW) to Denver flights
ATL Atlanta 5h 35m AFAMDL ACAFAM Atlanta (ATL) to Denver flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 35m AAAYJL AAACAV Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Denver flights
VPS Valparaiso 6h 13m G4 G4WN Valparaiso (VPS) to Denver flights
CLT Charlotte 6h 20m AA AAF9UA Charlotte (CLT) to Denver flights
PHL Philadelphia 7h 14m AA AAACBA Philadelphia (PHL) to Denver flights
LGA New York 7h 38m DL DLUAWN New York (LGA) to Denver flights
MYR Myrtle Beach 8h 10m G4 UAWN Myrtle Beach (MYR) to Denver flights
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Lexington to Denver
1 carrier, 21 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,083 mi 3h 2m nonstop -2h behind

LEX–DEN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,083 miles in approximately 3h 2m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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 21 319 3h02 86% Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (21 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
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
21
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LEX to DEN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
21
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,271
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
86%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
86%
Arriving
94%
Return
DEN → LEX
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
90%
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 10
Weekly flights 21 21 41
Flight time 3h 2m 2h 45m 2h 32m
Departure OTP 86%
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 2m gate to gate.
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 2m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights21 out / 7 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: LEX
IATA / ICAOLEX / KLEX
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
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 about 3h 2m gate to gate. The route covers 1,083 miles.
1 airline operates flights from LEX to DEN: United Airlines.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Minneapolis–Saint Paul, Chicago O'Hare and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County.
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 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

LEX to DEN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LEX to DEN is about 3 hours 2 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,083 miles (1,743 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Minneapolis–Saint Paul, Chicago O'Hare and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Louisville (SDF), Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) and Dayton (DAY).