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$115+ 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 7/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LEX — DTW
Jun 28 — Jul 51
Sun 6/28
Sun 7/5
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 May 29, 2026.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/28. 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 7/258:00 am
LEX
-
DTW
Nonstop1h 27m
Delta
Sun 7/268:45 am
DTW
-
LEX
Nonstop1h 26m
Delta
Deal found 5/28$339
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/29. 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.
Mon 7/134:35 pm
LEX
-
DTW
1 stop5h 59m
American Airlines
Mon 7/207:58 pm
DTW
-
LEX
1 stop4h 01m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/29$359
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/27. 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 7/25:00 am
LEX
-
DTW
1 stop4h 17m
American Airlines
Sat 7/46:33 am
DTW
-
LEX
2 stops6h 40m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/27$364
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/27. 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 6/247:35 am
LEX
-
DTW
Nonstop1h 30m
Delta
Sun 6/288:45 am
DTW
-
LEX
Nonstop1h 24m
Delta
Deal found 5/27$369
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/24. 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.
Sat 7/255:00 am
LEX
-
DTW
2 stops8h 04m
American Airlines
Sun 7/266:45 am
DTW
-
LEX
1 stop4h 04m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/24$394
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/24. 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 7/34:35 pm
LEX
-
DTW
1 stop5h 59m
American Airlines
Sun 7/56:00 am
DTW
-
LEX
1 stop6h 39m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/24$409
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/27. 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.
Sat 8/11:55 pm
LEX
-
DTW
1 stop6h 27m
United Airlines
Tue 8/42:10 pm
DTW
-
LEX
1 stop6h 19m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/27$429
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/27. 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 6/248:11 pm
LEX
-
DTW
1 stop4h 22m
American Airlines
Sun 6/287:00 am
DTW
-
LEX
1 stop5h 37m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/27$439

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 May 29, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$339
(Delta)

One-way from

$115
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$597

Good round-trip deal

$408 or less

Good one-way deal

$248 or less
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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 May 29, 2026.
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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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

LexingtonDetroit

LEX - DTW

LEXDTW

Lexington Blue Grass

Sat 7/25

5:55 pm-7:25 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 7/26

8:45 am-10:11 am

Nonstop1h 26m

$339
Quickest round-trip

LexingtonDetroit

LEX - DTW

LEXDTW

Lexington Blue Grass

Mon 7/13

6:04 pm-7:34 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 7/20

3:59 pm-5:21 pm

Nonstop1h 22m

$339

LexingtonDetroit

LEX - DTW

LEXDTW

Lexington Blue Grass

Fri 7/17

7:35 am-9:05 am

Nonstop1h 30m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 7/22

8:45 am-10:11 am

Nonstop1h 26m

$339

LexingtonDetroit

LEX - DTW

LEXDTW

Lexington Blue Grass

Fri 7/3

7:35 am-9:05 am

Nonstop1h 30m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 7/5

8:45 am-10:09 am

Nonstop1h 24m

$339

LexingtonDetroit

LEX - DTW

LEXDTW

Lexington Blue Grass

Mon 7/13

4:35 pm-10:34 pm

1 stop5h 59m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 7/20

7:58 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop4h 01m

$359

LexingtonDetroit

LEX - DTW

LEXDTW

Lexington Blue Grass

Sat 7/25

5:00 am-1:04 pm

2 stops8h 04m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 7/26

6:45 am-10:49 am

1 stop4h 04m

$394

LexingtonDetroit

LEX - DTW

LEXDTW

Lexington Blue Grass

Sat 8/1

1:55 pm-6:38 pm

1 stop4h 43m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 8/4

7:22 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop4h 37m

$429

LexingtonDetroit

LEX - DTW

LEXDTW

Lexington Blue Grass

Fri 7/3

10:48 am-5:41 pm

2 stops6h 53m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 7/5

6:00 am-12:39 pm

1 stop6h 39m

$464

LexingtonDetroit

LEX - DTW

LEXDTW

Lexington Blue Grass

Fri 6/12

5:45 pm-11:57 pm

1 stop6h 12m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 6/16

11:00 am-5:03 pm

1 stop6h 03m

$479
Cheapest one-way

LexingtonDetroit

LEX - DTW

LEXDTW

Lexington Blue Grass

Fri 8/21

6:12 pm-7:42 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

$249

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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 May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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.

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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 May 29, 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 May 29, 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
8,419 reviews

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional
Delta
7.9
Good
8,419 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,419 reviews

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional

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 22m 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 $339, Delta can have you in Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport from Lexington in 1h 30m. Airlines will cover a distance of 296 mi. All flights are typically nonstop.

  • 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 48% 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: Virgin Atlantic (94%), Korean Air (93%), SkyWest Airlines( 92%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $108. While the most popular route (Lexington Blue Grass - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County) can be booked for $339 on average, our data indicates $433 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.

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Top airline flying from Lexington to Detroit

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Lexington to Detroit. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated May 29, 2026.
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DeltaCheapest$199Average$359FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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