How long is the flight from Lexington to Des Moines?

Airlines like American Airlines and Delta fly from Lexington to Des Moines in about 7h 22m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 12m. Airlines will cover a distance of 537 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Lexington to Des Moines round-trip?

Cheapflights users have booked flights from Lexington to Des Moines round-trip from $248. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Delta, from $248, and United Airlines, from $272. American Airlines is 39% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Des Moines ranges from 1.0 - 4.9 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Des Moines when rainfall is around 1.0 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Des Moines, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Lexington to Des Moines?

When booking a flight from Lexington to Des Moines, you may want to consider flying on United Airlines, American Airlines or Delta as they are the most popular for this route.

Most accurate provider : When it comes to deals on Lexington-Des Moines flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Lexington-Des Moines flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Lexington-Des Moines flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Most trusted provider : When it comes to deals on Lexington-Des Moines flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Lexington-Des Moines flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Can I find deals for flights from Lexington to Des Moines that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Lexington to Des Moines flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Lexington to Des Moines?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Lexington to Des Moines.

Can I find deals for business class flights from Lexington to Des Moines?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Lexington to Des Moines by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Tue 12/236:20 amLEX - DSM

1 stop4h 29mDelta

Sat 12/275:21 pmDSM - LEX

1 stop4h 46mDelta

Deal found 12/14

$435

Tue 12/233:22 pmLEX - DSM

2 stops17h 19mAllegiant Air

Sat 12/277:30 amDSM - LEX

1 stop6h 25mAllegiant Air

Deal found 12/14

$695

Tue 12/238:05 amLEX - DSM

2 stops11h 21mAmerican Airlines

Sat 12/271:25 pmDSM - LEX

2 stops9h 31mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$848

Best flights from Lexington to Des Moines
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Lexington to Des Moines that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated December 14, 2025.

Thu 1/16:03 pmLEX - DSM

1 stop7h 34mAmerican Airlines

Sun 1/46:52 pmDSM - LEX

1 stop6h 26mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/13

$274

Fri 2/1310:35 amLEX - DSM

1 stop7h 22mDelta

Mon 2/165:15 pmDSM - LEX

1 stop5h 36mDelta

Deal found 12/12

$319

Thu 1/88:35 amLEX - DSM

1 stop6h 58mUnited Airlines

Mon 1/123:35 pmDSM - LEX

1 stop6h 05mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$339

Fri 2/136:00 amLEX - DSM

2 stops8h 17mAmerican Airlines

Mon 2/167:45 pmDSM - LEX

1 stop19h 25mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/12

$323

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Discover last-minute flight deals from Lexington to Des Moines. Data last updated December 14, 2025 and is based on user searches.

Tue 12/236:20 amLEX - DSM

1 stop4h 29mDelta

Sat 12/275:21 pmDSM - LEX

1 stop4h 46mDelta

Deal found 12/14

$435

Tue 12/233:22 pmLEX - DSM

2 stops17h 19mAllegiant Air

Sat 12/277:30 amDSM - LEX

1 stop6h 25mAllegiant Air

Deal found 12/14

$695

Tue 12/238:05 amLEX - DSM

2 stops11h 21mAmerican Airlines

Sat 12/271:25 pmDSM - LEX

2 stops9h 31mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$848

Thu 1/16:03 pmLEX - DSM

1 stop7h 34mAmerican Airlines

Sun 1/46:52 pmDSM - LEX

1 stop6h 26mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/13

$274

Thu 1/85:32 pmLEX - DSM

1 stop5h 18mUnited Airlines

Mon 1/123:35 pmDSM - LEX

1 stop6h 05mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/13

$339

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Most accurate provider	eDreams 3 stars
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Round-trip from	$274 (American Airlines)
Popular in	April
Cheapest in	January
Average price	$555

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LexingtonDes Moines

LEX - DSM

LEXDSM

Lexington Blue Grass

Thu 1/1

6:03 pm-12:37 am

1 stop7h 34m

Des Moines

Sun 1/4

6:52 pm-2:18 am

1 stop6h 26m

$274

LexingtonDes Moines

LEX - DSM

LEXDSM

Lexington Blue Grass

Fri 2/13

10:35 am-4:57 pm

1 stop7h 22m

Des Moines

Mon 2/16

5:15 pm-11:51 pm

1 stop5h 36m

$319

LexingtonDes Moines

LEX - DSM

LEXDSM

Lexington Blue Grass

Fri 2/13

6:00 am-1:17 pm

2 stops8h 17m

Des Moines

Mon 2/16

7:45 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop19h 25m

$323

LexingtonDes Moines

LEX - DSM

LEXDSM

Lexington Blue Grass

Thu 1/8

8:35 am-2:33 pm

1 stop6h 58m

Des Moines

Mon 1/12

3:35 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop6h 05m

$339

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Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Expedia	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Lexington-Des Moines flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Lexington-Des Moines flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Lexington-Des Moines flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Lexington-Des Moines flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Lexington-Des Moines flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Lexington to Des Moines?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Lexington to Des Moines (average of $157). Flying from Lexington to Des Moines in November is currently the most expensive (average of $426). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from LEX to DSM?

When flying from Lexington to Des Moines, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 46% versus a flight at noon.

Reviews of airlines servicing Des Moines

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Lexington to Des Moines, such as Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Delta

7.9

Good

8,007 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Delta

7.9

Good

8,007 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,007 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,094 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,007 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

American Airlines

7.2

Good

11,054 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,007 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from Lexington to Des Moines?
Airlines like American Airlines and Delta fly from Lexington to Des Moines in about 7h 22m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 12m. Airlines will cover a distance of 537 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Lexington to Des Moines round-trip?
Cheapflights users have booked flights from Lexington to Des Moines round-trip from $248. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Delta, from $248, and United Airlines, from $272. American Airlines is 39% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.
Can I find deals for flights from Lexington to Des Moines that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Lexington to Des Moines flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Lexington to Des Moines?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Lexington to Des Moines.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Lexington to Des Moines?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Lexington to Des Moines by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Lexington to Des Moines?
Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Lexington to Des Moines (average of $157). Flying from Lexington to Des Moines in November is currently the most expensive (average of $426). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Lexington to Des Moines

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
American Airlines	Cheapest$248	Average$338	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Delta	Cheapest$248	Average$278	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
United Airlines	Cheapest$272	Average$318	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Lexington to Des Moines

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Lexington to Des Moines?

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from LEX to DSM?

Reviews of airlines servicing Des Moines

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Lexington to Des Moines, such as Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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