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Flights from Des Moines to Lexington

There are no direct flights from Des Moines to Lexington. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago or Atlanta, about 3h 00m door to door (47 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 3h 00m
DSMLEXORD

Des Moines to Lexington at a glance

Fastest journey3h 00mVia Chicago, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago or Atlanta

Best ways to fly from Des Moines to Lexington

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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DSM Chicago (ORD) LEX
Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: SkyWest
Sun06:15 DSM07:30 ORD0h 45m connection08:15 ORD10:15 LEXSkyWest
18 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 3h 00m
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DSM Atlanta (ATL) LEX
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
Mon19:00 DSM21:49 ATL0h 56m connection22:45 ATL23:45 LEXDelta Air Lines
29 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 3h 45m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
874 km543 miles
Journey time
3h 00mon current schedules
Time difference
+1hLexington vs Des Moines
Currency in Lexington
USD
Airports
DSM → LEX

Flights from Des Moines to Lexington: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Des Moines to Lexington?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Chicago and Atlanta. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Des Moines to Lexington?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 3h 00m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 874 km.
Where do you change planes between Des Moines and Lexington?
The best connecting points are Chicago (ORD) and Atlanta (ATL). American Airlines flies both legs via Chicago, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Des Moines and Lexington?
Des Moines: Des Moines International Airport (DSM). Lexington: Blue Grass Airport (LEX).
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Lexington?
Lexington is 1 hour ahead of Des Moines.

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