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Flights from Lexington to Detroit
There are no direct flights from Lexington to Detroit. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago or Atlanta, about 3h 12m door to door (56 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 3 connection options From 3h 12m
Lexington to Detroit at a glance
Fastest journey3h 12mVia Chicago, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago or Atlanta
Best ways to fly from Lexington to Detroit
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) DTT
Leg 1: SkyWest · Leg 2: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines
Sat11:45 LEX11:56 ORD1h 04m connection13:00 ORD14:57 DTTSkyWest
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LEX Atlanta (ATL) DTT
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines
Mon13:30 LEX14:35 ATL0h 55m connection15:30 ATL17:10 DTTDelta Air Lines
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LEX Washington (DCA) DTT
Leg 1: Republic Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, Republic Airlines
Mon06:15 LEX07:25 DCA2h 20m connection09:45 DCA11:03 DTTRepublic Airlines + Delta Air Lines
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
- 494 km307 miles
- Journey time
- 3h 12mon current schedules
- Time difference
- NoneDetroit vs Lexington
- Currency in Detroit
- USD
- Airports
- LEX → DTW
Flights from Lexington to Detroit: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Lexington to Detroit?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Chicago, Atlanta and Washington. 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 Detroit?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 3h 12m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 494 km.
Where do you change planes between Lexington and Detroit?
The best connecting points are Chicago (ORD), Atlanta (ATL) and Washington (DCA). SkyWest flies both legs via Chicago, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Lexington and Detroit?
Lexington: Blue Grass Airport (LEX). Detroit: Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW).





