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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
UA384
UA United
319
9:03 AM
EDT
10:05 AM
MDT
3h 2m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1808
UA United
319
9:15 AM
EDT
10:26 AM
MDT
3h 11m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1470
UA United
319
5:50 PM
MDT
10:25 PM
EDT
2h 35m
37%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1795
UA United
319
5:55 PM
MDT
10:38 PM
EDT
2h 43m
37%
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
ORD Chicago 5h 22m AAASAV AAACCM Chicago (ORD) to Denver flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 26m AAAYJL AAACAV Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Denver flights
MSP Minneapolis 5h 28m DL ACAFCM Minneapolis (MSP) to Denver flights
DTW Detroit 5h 37m DLKEVS ACAFDL Detroit (DTW) to Denver flights
ATL Atlanta 5h 41m AFAMDL ACAFAM Atlanta (ATL) to Denver flights
CLT Charlotte 5h 54m AA AAF9UA Charlotte (CLT) to Denver flights
VPS Valparaiso 6h 21m G4 G4WN Valparaiso (VPS) to Denver flights
PHL Philadelphia 7h 3m AAQR AAACBA Philadelphia (PHL) to Denver flights
LGA New York 7h 15m DL DLUAWN New York (LGA) to Denver flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 7h 42m G4 ADUAWN Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Denver flights
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Lexington to Denver
1 carrier, 14 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,083 mi 3h 7m 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 7m. 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 14 319 3h02-3h11 72% Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (14 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
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LEX to DEN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
13
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~12h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,264
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
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
72%
Arriving
80%
Return
DEN → LEX
66%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
66%
Arriving
60%
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 5 11
Weekly flights 14 39 53
Flight time 3h 7m 2h 12m 2h 18m
Departure OTP 72%
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 7m 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 7m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights14 out / 14 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 7m 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 Chicago O'Hare, Dallas Fort Worth and Minneapolis–Saint Paul.
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 LUK. 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 14 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 7 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,083 miles (1,743 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago O'Hare, Dallas Fort Worth and Minneapolis–Saint Paul. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Louisville (SDF), Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) and Cincinnati (LUK).