Lexington to Dallas-Fort Worth (LEX–DFW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
LEX–DFW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 784 miles in approximately 2h 31m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines Also: AY, JL, QF, QR | 57 | CR9, E70, E75 | 2h18-2h34 | Oneworld | AY, JL, QF, QR |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Dallas-Fort Worth from Lexington
| Metric | LEX→DFW | SDF→DFW | CVG→DFW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from LEX | – | 62 mi | 70 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 13 | 13 |
| Weekly flights | 112 | 167 | 176 |
| Flight time | 2h 31m | 2h 9m | 1h 55m |
| Departure OTP | 72% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
LEX: EDT · DFW: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Lexington, it's 5:00 PM in Dallas-Fort Worth.
DART Orange Line runs to downtown Dallas (50 min, $3). TEXRail reaches downtown Fort Worth in 55 minutes ($2.50). Taxis and ride-shares cost $25–45 to either city center.Rental car facilities are at the south end. All terminals connect via the free Skylink train; this is an airside-only connection, so you must clear security first to use it.
Hot continental climate. Summers are intensely hot (35–40°C) with little rain. Winters are mild (3–12°C) but ice storms hit 2–3 times per year, causing major airport disruptions.
Spring (March–May) brings severe thunderstorms and tornado risk that regularly ground flights. Fall is the best travel window with moderate temperatures and low storm frequency.
LEX–DFW Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from LEX to DFW
Blue Grass Airport (LEX) and Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines. With 112 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
LEX to DFW Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from LEX to DFW is about 2 hours 31 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 784 miles (1,261 km). There are approximately 112 weekly flights outbound and 82 return, totaling 194 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and Chicago O'Hare. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Louisville (SDF), Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) and Cincinnati (LUK).