Detroit to Lexington (YIP–LEX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

YIP Airport Page →
296 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 3 1-stop flights Verified 4d ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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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 3 hubs
CVG Cincinnati / Covington ~2h 44m → Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) to Lexington flights
ORD Chicago ~4h 52m UA → AAASAV Chicago (ORD) to Lexington flights
LAS Las Vegas ~5h 26m RJ → G4 Las Vegas (LAS) to Lexington flights
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Detroit to Lexington
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
296 mi 0h 53m nonstop

YIP–LEX has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Lexington (LEX) Lexington to Detroit flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for YIP to LEX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~5h
Longest
CVG ~2h 44m ORD ~4h 52m LAS ~5h 26m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
YIP → LEX
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
67%
Return
LEX → YIP
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
88%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LEX delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Lexington from Detroit

Nearby airports with service to Blue Grass Airport.
Metric YIP→LEX DTW→LEX CLE→LEX
Distance from YIP – 9 mi 104 mi
Nonstop airlines – 6 5
Weekly flights ~1 82 1
Flight time 0h 53m 1h 16m 0h 47m
Detroit (DTW) to Lexington flights · Cleveland (CLE) to Lexington flights · Fort Wayne (FWA) to Lexington flights
Airports within 200 miles of YIP with service to Blue Grass Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Lexington is 0 hours the same as Detroit.
YIP: EDT · LEX: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Detroit, it's 6:00 PM in Lexington.
Distance & Flight Time
296 mi / 476 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 53m gate to gate.
Facts

YIP–LEX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Detroit to Lexington route.
Route details
Distance296 mi / 476 km
Flight time0h 53m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: YIP
Full nameWillow Run Airport
IATA / ICAOYIP / KYIP
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Elevation716 ft / 218 m
Destination: LEX
Full nameBlue Grass Airport
IATA / ICAOLEX / KLEX
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr1.6M
Elevation979 ft / 298 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YIP to LEX flights.
Nonstop flights from Willow Run Airport to Blue Grass Airport take about 0h 53m gate to gate. The route covers 296 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
Nearby alternatives include DTW, CLE and FWA. 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 YIP to LEX

Willow Run Airport (YIP) and Blue Grass Airport (LEX) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

YIP to LEX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YIP to LEX is about 0 hours 53 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 296 miles (476 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available. Nearby alternative airports include Detroit (DTW), Cleveland (CLE) and Fort Wayne (FWA).