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$217+ Cheap flights from Lexington to Detroit (LEX - DTT)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LEX — DTT
May 20 — May 271
Tue 5/20
Tue 5/27
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 (DTT). 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 15, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Expedia
3 stars

Round-trip from

$217
(American Airlines)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$526

Good round-trip deal

$321 or less

Good one-way deal

$193 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($52 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($31 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 May 15, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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 5/2910:58 amLEX - DTW
1 stop5h 28mAmerican Airlines
Mon 6/25:52 pmDTW - LEX
1 stop4h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/13$217
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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.
Thu 5/2910:00 amLEX - DTW
1 stop5h 40mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/21:43 pmDTW - LEX
2 stops21h 46mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/13$237
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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 6/135:48 pmLEX - DTW
Nonstop1h 27mDelta
Sun 6/157:45 pmDTW - LEX
Nonstop1h 18mDelta
Deal found 5/14$299
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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 6/67:00 amLEX - DTW
1 stop6h 22mUnited Airlines
Tue 6/106:00 amDTW - LEX
1 stop7h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/14$447

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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 15, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Lexington to Detroit that are best for you.

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LexingtonDetroit

LEX - DTW

LEXDTW

Lexington Blue Grass

Sat 6/14

9:17 pm-8:59 am

1 stop11h 42m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 6/21

1:00 pm-1:34 pm

2 stops24h 34m

$263

LexingtonDetroit

LEX - DTW

LEXDTW

Lexington Blue Grass

Sat 6/14

8:06 am-9:30 am

Nonstop1h 24m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 6/21

10:15 am-11:34 am

Nonstop1h 19m

$299

LexingtonDetroit

LEX - DTW

LEXDTW

Lexington Blue Grass

Thu 6/12

6:10 am-4:20 pm

1 stop10h 10m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 6/19

6:46 am-11:26 am

1 stop4h 40m

$324

LexingtonDetroit

LEX - DTW

LEXDTW

Lexington Blue Grass

Fri 5/30

7:00 am-1:22 pm

1 stop6h 22m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 6/3

7:15 am-1:26 pm

1 stop6h 11m

$479

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Deals found on 5/15

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

Everything you need to know about your flight from Lexington to Detroit

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Lexington to Detroit (average of $257). Flying from Lexington to Detroit 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 DTT?

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 15, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Lexington to Detroit is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 5% on airfare.

Weekly flight availability from Lexington to Detroit

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 May 15, 2025.

The most flights from LEX to DTT 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 (8 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 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 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, 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 May 15, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Lexington to Detroit, such as Delta, United Airlines and American Airlines. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

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
7,946 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

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
8,731 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

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
7,946 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

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 book a flight from Lexington to Detroit, you will be flying from Blue Grass to All airports. Flights to Detroit All airports (DTT) from Lexington Blue Grass (LEX) take 1h 21m for a nonstop flight. There are 12 flights from Blue Grass to Detroit per day from 1 airline.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Lexington to Detroit round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Lexington to Detroit round-trip from $217. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Delta, from $299, and United Airlines, from $447. American Airlines is currently priced 60% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Lexington to Detroit?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Lexington to Detroit consider choosing Air France (96%), Republic Airways (96%) or WestJet (94%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Lexington to Detroit?

    The cheapest flight price from Lexington to Detroit is $168. On average you can expect to pay $980. The most popular route, (Lexington Blue Grass - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County), can usually be booked for $299.

  • 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?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Lexington to Detroit (average of $257). Flying from Lexington to Detroit 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

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 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$279Average$359FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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