Cheap flights from Lexington to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (LEX - DTW) from $258

This is the cheapest one-way flight price, found on 9/24. Prices may vary by date and flight preferences.
LEX — DTW
oct. 1 — oct. 81

How to find the cheapest flight from Lexington (LEX) to Detroit (DTW)

All the information you need to plan the best LEX to DTW flight in 2023: compare Lexington to Detroit flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in Detroit.

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$302

Round-trip from

$218
High demand for flights, 37% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 49% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in September 2023
From Lexington Blue Grass to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

LEX - DTT

Price

$218 - $402

DTT

Temperature

24.8 - 73.4 °F

DTT

Rainfall

1.8 - 3.1 inches

What is the cheapest month to fly from Lexington to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Flights from Lexington to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport lean towards being more expensive in January. Prices are generally better when you fly from Lexington to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in September, with the cheapest ticket starting at $245.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Lexington to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (LEX - DTW)?

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.

Cheap American Airlines flights from Lexington to Detroit

Check out some of the cheapest American Airlines flights we've come across from Lexington to Detroit. Make sure to check back often as deals are often changing.

Cheap Delta flights from Lexington to Detroit

Have a look at some of the cheapest available Delta flights departing from Lexington and landing in Detroit. Make sure to examine the flight information before completing your reservation.

Cheap Lexington to Detroit flights in September & October 2023

The best prices found for LEX to DTW flights for September, October
The lowest fares we've come across on flights traveling from Lexington to Detroit in September and October 2023. More deals are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly.

Lexington to Detroit 2023 flight deals

Cheap flights to Detroit from Lexington found for this year
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Non-stop flights to Detroit from Lexington

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Lexington Blue GrassDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

LEX - DTW

LEXDTW

Lexington Blue Grass

mar. 10/24

Nonstop1h 27m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mar. 10/31

Nonstop1h 19m

Lexington Blue GrassDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

LEX - DTW

LEXDTW

Lexington Blue Grass

mar. 10/24

3 stops17h 51m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mié. 10/25

2 stops19h 01m

Lexington Blue GrassDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

LEX - DTW

LEXDTW

Lexington Blue Grass

mar. 10/24

Nonstop1h 28m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mar. 10/31

1 stop6h 17m

Lexington Blue GrassDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

LEX - DTW

LEXDTW

Lexington Blue Grass

mar. 10/24

1 stop4h 05m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mar. 10/31

1 stop5h 09m

Lexington Blue GrassDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

LEX - DTW

LEXDTW

Lexington Blue Grass

mar. 10/24

2 stops7h 34m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mar. 10/31

1 stop4h 18m

Lexington Blue GrassDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

LEX - DTW

LEXDTW

Lexington Blue Grass

mar. 10/24

3 stops17h 51m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mié. 10/25

3 stops20h 32m

Lexington Blue GrassDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

LEX - DTW

LEXDTW

Lexington Blue Grass

mié. 11/22

Nonstop1h 29m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

sáb. 11/25

Nonstop1h 27m

Lexington Blue GrassDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

LEX - DTW

LEXDTW

Lexington Blue Grass

mar. 10/24

1 stop6h 22m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mié. 10/25

1 stop4h 36m

Lexington Blue GrassDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

LEX - DTW

LEXDTW

Lexington Blue Grass

mié. 10/18

1 stop6h 20m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

jue. 10/19

1 stop4h 07m

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Reviews of airlines servicing Detroit

To help decide which airline to fly from Lexington to Detroit, see what other customers have to say about American Airlines, Delta and United 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
7.9
Good
3,021 reviews

Boarding

8.0

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

We were supposed to land 1/2 early but instead was diverted to Cleveland for unknown reason with 10 other planes. Ended up in Detroit an hour and 1/2 late. People were waiting on me for quite a while. Very angry with Delta!!!!

Delta
7.9
Good
3,021 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,021 reviews

Boarding

8.0

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

We were supposed to land 1/2 early but instead was diverted to Cleveland for unknown reason with 10 other planes. Ended up in Detroit an hour and 1/2 late. People were waiting on me for quite a while. Very angry with Delta!!!!

United Airlines
7.4
Good
1,890 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,021 reviews

Boarding

8.0

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

We were supposed to land 1/2 early but instead was diverted to Cleveland for unknown reason with 10 other planes. Ended up in Detroit an hour and 1/2 late. People were waiting on me for quite a while. Very angry with Delta!!!!

American Airlines
7.2
Good
2,635 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,021 reviews

Boarding

8.0

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

We were supposed to land 1/2 early but instead was diverted to Cleveland for unknown reason with 10 other planes. Ended up in Detroit an hour and 1/2 late. People were waiting on me for quite a while. Very angry with Delta!!!!

Related info for your journey

Useful info, stats and facts about Lexington to Detroit flights.

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 7 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.

Can I find flights from Lexington to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport for under $300 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from Lexington to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport for under $300. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Delta for just $258, but on average you can expect to pay $379.

Are there nonstop flights from Lexington to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport for under $300 on Cheapflights?

Cheapflights has at least 4 direct flights from Lexington to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport under $300. A good price for a nonstop flight from Lexington to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is less than $343.

Are there last-minute flights available from Lexington to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport for under $500?

There are currently 5+ open flights from Lexington to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport within the next 7 days for less than $500.

What days are nonstop flights available from Lexington to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Nonstop flights can be found on the following days: Thursday, Saturday.

How many flights depart from Lexington to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport on average per day?

4 flight departures from Lexington to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport per day on average.
Early Morning (Midnight to 6am) - 75% of flight departures
Afternoon (Noon - 6pm) - 25% of flight departures

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

For as low as $258, Delta can have you in Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport from Lexington in 1h 27m. Airlines will cover a distance of 297 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

According to our current data, Delta ($258), American Airlines ($274), and United Airlines ($457) offers the cheapest pricing from Lexington to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. Delta is priced at 28% 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: Aeromexico (92%), Virgin Atlantic (80%), Air France( 76%).

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

Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $200. While the most popular route (Lexington Blue Grass - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County) can be booked for $258 on average our data indicates $493 when flying from Lexington to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.

What does LEX to DTW mean?

These are just IATA (International Air Transport Association) codes. They are used in aviation to identify and differentiate airports. That’s why a Lexington Blue Grass Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight would often be abbreviated as a LEX to DTW flight.

Top airline flying from Lexington to Detroit

The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users traveling from Lexington to Detroit choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$278Average$387FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Hourly flight availability from Lexington to Detroit

See what time of day planes typically take off from Lexington to Detroit
42%of flight departuresEarly morningMidnight to 6 am
0%of flight departuresMorning6 am to noon
58%of flight departuresAfternoonNoon to 6 pm
0%of flight departuresEvening6 pm to midnight
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Noon
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Weekly flight availability from Lexington to Detroit

See how many times per day planes take to the skies headed from Lexington to Detroit
Sunday6daily flights
Monday8daily flights
Tuesday7daily flights
Wednesday8daily flights
Thursday7daily flights
Friday8daily flights
Saturday8daily flights
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