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Flights from Washington to Lexington

There are no direct flights from Washington to Lexington. The fastest way is one stop via Detroit, about 7h 59m door to door (5 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 1 connection option From 7h 59m
WASLEXDTW

Washington to Lexington at a glance

Fastest journey7h 59mVia Detroit, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Detroit

Best ways to fly from Washington 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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WAS Detroit (DTW) LEX
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Republic Airlines · Leg 2: SkyWest
Fri13:15 WAS14:33 DTW5h 42m connection20:15 DTW21:14 LEXDelta Air Lines + SkyWest
5 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 7h 59m
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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
656 km407 miles
Journey time
7h 59mon current schedules
Time difference
NoneLexington vs Washington
Currency in Lexington
USD
Airports
IAD, DCA → LEX

Flights from Washington to Lexington: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Washington to Lexington?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Detroit. Most connections mean separate tickets, so leave plenty of time to collect bags and check in again.
How long is the flight from Washington to Lexington?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 7h 59m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 656 km.
Where do you change planes between Washington and Lexington?
The best connecting points are Detroit (DTW). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Washington and Lexington?
Washington: Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). Lexington: Blue Grass Airport (LEX).

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