Lexington to Dallas-Fort Worth (LEX–DFW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Flight Schedule 26 flights Verified 9h ago
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JL7469+2
JL Japan
319
7:00 AM
EDT TB
8:45 AM
CDT
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
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AA3437
AA American
E75
7:00 AM
EDT TB
8:37 AM
CDT
2h 37m
M T W T F S S
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QR2785
QR Qatar
E75
7:09 AM
EDT
8:40 AM
CDT
2h 31m
M T W T F S S
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AA3398
AA American
E75
7:09 AM
EDT
8:40 AM
CDT
2h 31m
M T W T F S S
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AA3994
AA American
E75
1:30 PM
EDT
3:00 PM
CDT
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
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AA329
AA American
319
1:32 PM
EDT
2:57 PM
CDT
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
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QF4394cs
QF Qant
319
2:03 PM
EDT TB
3:42 PM
CDT
2h 39m
M T W T F S S
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QR2916
QR Qatar
319
2:15 PM
EDT
3:45 PM
CDT
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
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AY5697cs
AY Finnair
319
2:15 PM
EDT TB
3:45 PM
CDT
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
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AA847+3
AA American
319
3:05 PM
EDT TB
4:42 PM
CDT
2h 37m
M T W T F S S
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AA3621
AA American
E75
5:41 PM
EDT
7:12 PM
CDT
2h 31m
M T W T F S S
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AA3695
AA American
E70
6:36 PM
EDT TB
8:11 PM
CDT
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
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QF3024+1
QF Qant
E75
7:10 PM
EDT
8:54 PM
CDT
2h 44m
M T W T F S S
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QR2828
QR Qatar
CR9
8:07 PM
EDT
9:41 PM
CDT
2h 34m
M T W T F S S
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AA328
AA American
319
9:40 AM
CDT
12:52 PM
EDT
2h 12m
M T W T F S S
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AA3994
AA American
E75
9:41 AM
CDT
1:00 PM
EDT
2h 19m
M T W T F S S
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AA847+3
AA American
319
10:23 AM
CDT TD
1:35 PM
EDT
2h 12m
M T W T F S S
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AA3621
AA American
E75
1:54 PM
CDT
5:11 PM
EDT
2h 17m
M T W T F S S
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AA3695
AA American
E70
2:50 PM
CDT TB
6:06 PM
EDT
2h 16m
M T W T F S S
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QR2882
QR Qatar
E75
2:50 PM
CDT
6:06 PM
EDT
2h 16m
M T W T F S S
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QF3024+1
QF Qant
E75
3:28 PM
CDT
6:40 PM
EDT
2h 12m
M T W T F S S
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QF3339+1
QF Qant
319
6:45 PM
CDT TC
9:57 PM
EDT
2h 12m
M T W T F S S
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AY5733cs
AY Finnair
E70
7:36 PM
CDT TB
10:53 PM
EDT
2h 17m
M T W T F S S
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AA3478+1
AA American
E70
7:36 PM
CDT TB
10:53 PM
EDT
2h 17m
M T W T F S S
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AA3392
AA American
E75
8:00 PM
CDT
11:18 PM
EDT
2h 18m
M T W T F S S
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QR7652
QR Qatar
E75
8:00 PM
CDT
11:18 PM
EDT
2h 18m
M T W T F S S
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Lexington to Dallas-Fort Worth
1 carrier, 95 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 95 Flights/wk 784 mi 2h 25m nonstop -1h behind 48 1-stop hubs

LEX–DFW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 784 miles in approximately 2h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 48 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop LEX–DFW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines Also: AY, JL, QF, QR 46 319, E70, E75 2h25-2h37 80% Oneworld AY, JL, QF, QR
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – AA, AY, JL, QF, QR
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – QR
E70 Embraer 170 – AA
E75 Embraer E175 – AA, QF, QR
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (46 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 DFW direction.
Mon
13
flights
Tue
14
flights
Wed
13
flights
Thu
14
flights
Fri
14
flights
Sat
13
flights
Sun
14
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
14
Nonstop flights
95
Outbound / wk
80
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LEX to DFW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
48
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,558
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.

Other ways to reach Dallas-Fort Worth from Lexington

Nearby airports with service to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport.
Metric LEX→DFW SDF→DFW CVG→DFW
Distance from LEX 62 mi 70 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 11 10
Weekly flights 95 207 158
Flight time 2h 25m 1h 48m 2h 18m
Departure OTP 80%
Airports within 200 miles of LEX with service to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Dallas-Fort Worth is 1 hour behind Lexington.
LEX: EDT · DFW: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Lexington, it's 5:00 PM in Dallas-Fort Worth.
Distance & Flight Time
784 mi / 1,261 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 25m to 2h 45m.
Getting from DFW

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.

Dallas-Fort Worth Climate

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

Key statistics for the Lexington to Dallas-Fort Worth route.
Route details
Distance784 mi / 1,261 km
Flight time2h 25m to 2h 45m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights95 out / 80 return
1-stop connections48 hubs
Origin: LEX
IATA / ICAOLEX / KLEX
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr1.6M
Elevation979 ft / 298 m
Destination: DFW
IATA / ICAODFW / KDFW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr87.8M
Elevation607 ft / 185 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LEX to DFW flights.
Nonstop flights from Blue Grass Airport to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport take approximately 2h 25m to 2h 45m. The route covers 784 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: American Airlines. Plus 4 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 95 nonstop flights per week from LEX to DFW. The return direction has about 80 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TUL, FTW, MEM, BNA, TYS, LIT, SGF, IAH, AUS, OMA, CVG, MKE, MDW, CMH, HOU, CLE, GSO, DAY, SAV, SFB, PDK, BUF, TPA, IAD, MCO, BWI, PBI, PIE, EYW, MIA, SLC, BOS, ONT, VNY, YYC, GRR, ATL, DEN, DCA, LGA, DTW, ORD, PHL, CLT, LAS, MAD, FLL and SRQ. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Dallas-Fort Worth is 1 hour behind Lexington.
Yes, return flights from DFW 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 DFW

Blue Grass Airport (LEX) and Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines. With 95 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

LEX to DFW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LEX to DFW ranges from 2 hours 25 minutes to 2 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 784 miles (1,261 km). There are approximately 95 weekly flights outbound and 80 return, totaling 175 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

48 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via TUL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Louisville (SDF), Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) and Cincinnati (LUK).