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Flights from Lexington to Des Moines

There are no direct flights from Lexington to Des Moines. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago or Atlanta, about 3h 57m door to door (54 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 3h 57m
LEXDSMORD

Lexington to Des Moines at a glance

Fastest journey3h 57mVia Chicago, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago or Atlanta

Best ways to fly from Lexington to Des Moines

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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LEX Chicago (ORD) DSM
Leg 1: SkyWest · Leg 2: American Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest
Sat10:15 LEX10:26 ORD1h 49m connection12:15 ORD13:12 DSMSkyWest
7 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 3h 57m
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LEX Atlanta (ATL) DSM
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
Mon07:15 LEX08:20 ATL1h 10m connection09:30 ATL10:24 DSMDelta Air Lines
47 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 4h 09m
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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 57mon current schedules
Time difference
-1hDes Moines vs Lexington
Currency in Des Moines
USD
Airports
LEX → DSM

Flights from Lexington to Des Moines: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Lexington to Des Moines?
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 Lexington to Des Moines?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 3h 57m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 874 km.
Where do you change planes between Lexington and Des Moines?
The best connecting points are Chicago (ORD) and Atlanta (ATL). SkyWest flies both legs via Chicago, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Lexington and Des Moines?
Lexington: Blue Grass Airport (LEX). Des Moines: Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
What is the time difference between Lexington and Des Moines?
Des Moines is 1 hour behind Lexington.

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