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$126+ 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 4/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LEX — DTW
Mar 30 — Apr 61
Mon 3/30
Mon 4/6
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Lexington to Detroit

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 February 28, 2026.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/24. 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.
Fri 3/277:45 am
LEX
-
DTW
Nonstop1h 26m
Delta
Mon 3/308:25 pm
DTW
-
LEX
Nonstop1h 17m
Delta
Deal found 2/24$199
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/24. 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.
Thu 3/2610:27 am
LEX
-
DTW
1 stop6h 23m
American Airlines
Thu 4/25:45 am
DTW
-
LEX
1 stop3h 39m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/24$219
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/24. 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.
Wed 3/255:50 pm
LEX
-
DTW
1 stop6h 48m
American Airlines
Wed 4/15:45 am
DTW
-
LEX
1 stop3h 39m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/24$249
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/24. 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.
Wed 3/1810:30 am
LEX
-
DTW
Nonstop1h 25m
Delta
Wed 3/258:25 am
DTW
-
LEX
Nonstop1h 23m
Delta
Deal found 2/24$259
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/24. 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 3/275:39 pm
LEX
-
DTW
1 stop5h 55m
United Airlines
Mon 3/307:50 pm
DTW
-
LEX
1 stop3h 54m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/24$279
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/24. 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 4/105:30 am
LEX
-
DTW
1 stop4h 13m
United Airlines
Fri 4/1711:40 am
DTW
-
LEX
2 stops10h 44m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/24$284
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/24. 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.
Thu 4/97:45 am
LEX
-
DTW
Nonstop1h 26m
Delta
Sat 4/118:25 am
DTW
-
LEX
Nonstop1h 23m
Delta
Deal found 2/24$288
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/24. 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.
Fri 4/104:15 pm
LEX
-
DTW
1 stop7h 41m
American Airlines
Fri 4/176:00 am
DTW
-
LEX
1 stop4h 58m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/24$289
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/24. 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.
Fri 3/137:45 am
LEX
-
DTW
Nonstop1h 26m
Delta
Sun 3/158:25 am
DTW
-
LEX
Nonstop1h 23m
Delta
Deal found 2/24$299
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/24. 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 5/297:44 pm
LEX
-
DTW
1 stop4h 00m
United Airlines
Tue 6/210:13 am
DTW
-
LEX
2 stops8h 56m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/24$305

Find 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 February 28, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$199
(Delta)

One-way from

$126
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$397

Good round-trip deal

$376 or less

Good one-way deal

$298 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price ($70 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Lexington to Detroit that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 28, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Lexington to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

LexingtonDetroit

LEX - DTW

LEXDTW

Lexington Blue Grass

Thu 3/26

10:30 am-11:55 am

Nonstop1h 25m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 3/30

8:25 pm-9:42 pm

Nonstop1h 17m

$199

LexingtonDetroit

LEX - DTW

LEXDTW

Lexington Blue Grass

Wed 3/18

10:30 am-11:55 am

Nonstop1h 25m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 3/25

8:25 am-9:48 am

Nonstop1h 23m

$259

LexingtonDetroit

LEX - DTW

LEXDTW

Lexington Blue Grass

Fri 4/10

5:30 am-9:43 am

1 stop4h 13m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 4/17

6:13 pm-10:24 pm

1 stop4h 11m

$279

LexingtonDetroit

LEX - DTW

LEXDTW

Lexington Blue Grass

Fri 5/29

9:00 am-3:29 pm

1 stop6h 29m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 6/2

7:32 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop4h 27m

$299

LexingtonDetroit

LEX - DTW

LEXDTW

Lexington Blue Grass

Wed 3/11

10:30 am-11:55 am

Nonstop1h 25m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 3/14

3:50 pm-5:07 pm

Nonstop1h 17m

$299

LexingtonDetroit

LEX - DTW

LEXDTW

Lexington Blue Grass

Fri 3/13

7:45 am-9:11 am

Nonstop1h 26m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 3/15

3:50 pm-5:07 pm

Nonstop1h 17m

$299

LexingtonDetroit

LEX - DTW

LEXDTW

Lexington Blue Grass

Sat 3/14

7:45 am-9:11 am

Nonstop1h 26m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 3/18

8:25 am-9:48 am

Nonstop1h 23m

$299

LexingtonDetroit

LEX - DTW

LEXDTW

Lexington Blue Grass

Fri 3/13

10:30 am-11:55 am

Nonstop1h 25m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 3/16

8:25 am-9:48 am

Nonstop1h 23m

$299

LexingtonDetroit

LEX - DTW

LEXDTW

Lexington Blue Grass

Wed 4/22

10:53 am-12:19 pm

Nonstop1h 26m

$169

LexingtonDetroit

LEX - DTW

LEXDTW

Lexington Blue Grass

Thu 5/28

8:04 am-9:30 am

Nonstop1h 26m

$169

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Deals found on 2/25

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Compare providers for flights from Lexington to Detroit

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Lexington to Detroit in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*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-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Lexington-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Lexington-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Lexington-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Lexington to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $139). Flying from Lexington to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $258). 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 February 28, 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Lexington to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport as you normally would.

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 February 28, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta from Lexington to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,245 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

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
8,245 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,245 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

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.

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 12 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 23m is how long a nonstop flight from Lexington to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County typically takes.

  • How long is the flight from Lexington to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    For as low as $259, Delta can have you in Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport from Lexington in 1h 25m. Airlines will cover a distance of 296 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Lexington to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport round-trip?

    According to our current data, Delta ($199), offers the cheapest pricing from Lexington to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. Delta is priced at 43% 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: SkyWest Airlines (90%), Republic Airways (84%), Delta( 82%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $237. While the most popular route (Lexington Blue Grass - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County) can be booked for $199 on average, our data indicates $582 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Lexington to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $139). Flying from Lexington to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $258). 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$199Average$339FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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