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$104+ Cheap flights from Lexington to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (LEX - DTW)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 6/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LEX — DTW
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Lexington to Detroit

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Lexington (LEX) to Detroit (DTW). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$195
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$104
(Mytrip)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$299

Good round-trip deal

$332 or less

Good one-way deal

$208 or less
From Lexington Blue Grass to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($7 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapest flights from Lexington to Detroit
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Lexington to Detroit. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 12, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/2710:00 amLEX - DTW
1 stop10h 07mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/36:05 amDTW - LEX
1 stop7h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$195
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/125:50 pmLEX - DTW
Nonstop1h 24mDelta
Sun 7/137:45 pmDTW - LEX
Nonstop1h 10mDelta
Deal found 6/9$299
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/127:07 pmLEX - DTW
1 stop5h 02mAmerican Airlines
Sun 7/136:46 amDTW - LEX
1 stop5h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/12$319
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/211:59 pmLEX - DTW
2 stops10h 00mUnited Airlines
Sun 11/235:51 pmDTW - LEX
1 stop5h 53mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$384

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Lexington to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport that are best for you.

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Lexington

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Detroit

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Depart

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Price

LexingtonDetroit

LEX - DTW

LEXDTW

Lexington Blue Grass

Sun 7/27

10:00 am-8:07 pm

1 stop10h 07m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 8/3

6:05 am-1:38 pm

1 stop7h 33m

$195

LexingtonDetroit

LEX - DTW

LEXDTW

Lexington Blue Grass

Sat 7/12

5:50 pm-7:14 pm

Nonstop1h 24m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 7/13

7:45 pm-8:55 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

$299

LexingtonDetroit

LEX - DTW

LEXDTW

Lexington Blue Grass

Sat 7/12

7:07 pm-12:09 am

1 stop5h 02m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 7/13

6:46 am-12:00 pm

1 stop5h 14m

$319

LexingtonDetroit

LEX - DTW

LEXDTW

Lexington Blue Grass

Fri 11/21

1:59 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops10h 00m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 11/23

5:51 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop5h 53m

$384

LexingtonDetroit

LEX - DTW

LEXDTW

Lexington Blue Grass

Thu 6/26

9:58 am-10:19 pm

1 stop12h 21m

$104

LexingtonDetroit

LEX - DTW

LEXDTW

Lexington Blue Grass

Thu 9/25

7:30 am-9:02 am

Nonstop1h 32m

$269

LexingtonDetroit

LEX - DTW

LEXDTW

Lexington Blue Grass

Thu 9/25

6:01 pm-11:41 pm

1 stop5h 40m

$279

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Deals found on 6/11

Best time to book a flight from Lexington to Detroit

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Lexington to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Lexington to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Lexington to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $257). Flying from Lexington to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $305). 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 DTW?

Find hourly flight availability from Lexington to Detroit. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated June 12, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Lexington to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 4% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

Weekly flight availability from Lexington to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from Lexington to Detroit. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated June 12, 2025.

The most flights from LEX to DTW are scheduled on a Monday (13 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

Rainfall in Detroit by month

Plan your trip to Detroit by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport ranges from 1.8 - 3.1 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.1 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport when rainfall is around 1.8 in.

Temperature in Detroit by month

Plan your trip to Detroit by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, 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 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 24.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Detroit

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Detroit. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Detroit. Reviews last updated June 12, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Lexington to Detroit, see what other customers have to say about Delta, United Airlines and American Airlines. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Lexington to Detroit. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airports do I use to fly from Lexington to Detroit?

    If you wish to fly to Detroit from Lexington, then you need to book flights from Lexington Blue Grass to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County. There are 11 flights from Blue Grass (LEX) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) per day to choose from. Flights to Detroit from Blue Grass are available from 1 airline, which means you should have some options if you want to compare airfare deals. 1h 20m is how long a nonstop flight from Lexington to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County typically takes.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Lexington to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport round-trip?

    According to our current data, Delta ($299), American Airlines ($319), and United Airlines ($384) offers the cheapest pricing from Lexington to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. Delta is priced at 25% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Lexington to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    Before booking your flight to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport from Lexington, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Republic Airways (96%), Delta (94%), Korean Air( 93%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Lexington to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $128. While the most popular route (Lexington Blue Grass - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County) can be booked for $299 on average our data indicates $467 when flying from Lexington to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Lexington to Detroit that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Lexington to Detroit?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Lexington to Detroit?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Lexington to Detroit 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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Lexington to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $257). Flying from Lexington to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $305). 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 airline flying from Lexington to Detroit

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DeltaCheapest$299Average$364FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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