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$111+ Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Lexington (DTW - LEX)

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 4/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — LEX
Mar 20 — Mar 271
Fri 3/20
Fri 3/27
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Detroit to Lexington

Cheapest flights from Detroit to Lexington
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Detroit to Lexington. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 18, 2026.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/15. 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 3/198:25 am
DTW
-
LEX
Nonstop1h 23m
Delta
Sun 3/2210:30 am
LEX
-
DTW
Nonstop1h 25m
Delta
Deal found 2/15$199
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/17. 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.
Tue 3/178:25 am
DTW
-
LEX
Nonstop1h 23m
Delta
Tue 3/2410:30 am
LEX
-
DTW
Nonstop1h 25m
Delta
Deal found 2/17$229
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/17. 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.
Tue 3/179:00 am
DTW
-
LEX
1 stop4h 15m
United Airlines
Tue 3/245:39 pm
LEX
-
DTW
1 stop4h 31m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/17$249
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/17. 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.
Tue 3/172:06 pm
DTW
-
LEX
2 stops6h 55m
American Airlines
Tue 3/245:41 pm
LEX
-
DTW
1 stop4h 12m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/17$254
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/14. 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 3/138:25 am
DTW
-
LEX
Nonstop1h 23m
Delta
Sun 3/157:45 am
LEX
-
DTW
Nonstop1h 26m
Delta
Deal found 2/14$259
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/17. 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 3/1311:55 am
DTW
-
LEX
1 stop5h 21m
American Airlines
Sun 3/155:50 pm
LEX
-
DTW
1 stop6h 46m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/17$279
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/16. 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.
Tue 6/210:13 am
DTW
-
LEX
2 stops12h 17m
United Airlines
Sat 6/67:44 pm
LEX
-
DTW
1 stop3h 59m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/16$284
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/16. 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 3/205:45 am
DTW
-
LEX
1 stop3h 39m
American Airlines
Sat 3/215:50 pm
LEX
-
DTW
1 stop6h 46m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/16$288
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/15. 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 2/288:30 am
DTW
-
LEX
Nonstop1h 29m
Delta
Tue 3/37:26 am
LEX
-
DTW
Nonstop1h 29m
Delta
Deal found 2/15$299

Find flight deals from Detroit to Lexington

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Detroit (DTW) to Lexington (LEX). 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 18, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$199
(Delta)

One-way from

$111
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

December

Average price

$419

Good round-trip deal

$229 or less
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One-way flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Lexington Blue Grass
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price ($70 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($11 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in February 2026
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Detroit to Lexington 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 18, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Lexington that are best for you.

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DetroitLexington

DTW - LEX

DTWLEX

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 3/20

3:50 pm-5:07 pm

Nonstop1h 17m

Lexington Blue Grass

Sat 3/21

10:30 am-11:55 am

Nonstop1h 25m

$199

DetroitLexington

DTW - LEX

DTWLEX

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 3/19

8:25 am-9:48 am

Nonstop1h 23m

Lexington Blue Grass

Sun 3/22

10:30 am-11:55 am

Nonstop1h 25m

$199

DetroitLexington

DTW - LEX

DTWLEX

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 3/20

3:50 pm-5:07 pm

Nonstop1h 17m

Lexington Blue Grass

Sun 3/22

10:30 am-11:55 am

Nonstop1h 25m

$249

DetroitLexington

DTW - LEX

DTWLEX

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 3/13

8:25 am-9:48 am

Nonstop1h 23m

Lexington Blue Grass

Sun 3/15

7:45 am-9:11 am

Nonstop1h 26m

$259

DetroitLexington

DTW - LEX

DTWLEX

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 3/13

6:05 am-10:51 am

1 stop4h 46m

Lexington Blue Grass

Sun 3/15

5:50 pm-12:36 am

1 stop6h 46m

$279

DetroitLexington

DTW - LEX

DTWLEX

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 3/19

5:45 am-9:24 am

1 stop3h 39m

Lexington Blue Grass

Sun 3/22

10:27 am-4:53 pm

1 stop6h 26m

$288

DetroitLexington

DTW - LEX

DTWLEX

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 3/11

3:49 pm-8:33 am

1 stop16h 44m

$116

DetroitLexington

DTW - LEX

DTWLEX

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 5/13

4:14 pm-11:01 am

1 stop18h 47m

$117

DetroitLexington

DTW - LEX

DTWLEX

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 3/10

8:52 pm-8:33 am

2 stops35h 41m

$126

DetroitLexington

DTW - LEX

DTWLEX

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 3/3

10:59 pm-8:33 am

2 stops33h 34m

$130

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Compare providers for flights from Detroit to Lexington

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

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

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Lexington (average of $75). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Lexington in October is currently the most expensive (average of $283). 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 DTW to LEX?

Find hourly flight availability from Detroit to Lexington. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 18, 2026.

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Lexington

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Lexington. 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 Lexington. Reviews last updated February 18, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Lexington. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,208 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

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
8,208 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,208 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

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 Detroit to Lexington. 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 Detroit to Lexington?

    You will need to book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Lexington Blue Grass if you want to fly from Detroit to Lexington. At least 1 airline has flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) to Blue Grass (LEX) on a regular basis. There are 9 flights to Lexington from the Detroit airport per day. If you manage to book one that is nonstop, then you can expect the flight time from DTW to LEX to be around 1h 16m.

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

    Departing from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Lexington will take you 1h 17m. Airlines will cover a distance of 296 mi. Generally, flights for this route are nonstop.

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

    According to our current data, Delta ($199), offers the cheapest pricing from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Lexington. Delta is priced at 36% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Lexington are Republic Airways (93%), SkyWest Airlines (87%) and Delta (84%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay $229 for a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Lexington. The cheapest flight overall is $199 while the most popular route, (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Lexington Blue Grass) is currently priced at $199.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Lexington (average of $75). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Lexington in October is currently the most expensive (average of $283). 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 Detroit to Lexington

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Detroit to Lexington. 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 February 18, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$199Average$319FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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