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$183+ 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 2/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — LEX
Jan 20 — Jan 271
Mon 1/20
Mon 1/27
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap 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 January 15, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$321
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$183
(Delta)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

December

Average price

$466
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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 January 15, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/66:15 amDTW - LEX
2 stops12h 08mMultiple Airlines
Sun 2/97:13 pmLEX - DTW
2 stops17h 49mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/15$321
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. 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.
Thu 4/248:15 pmDTW - LEX
Nonstop1h 19mDelta
Sun 4/277:30 amLEX - DTW
Nonstop1h 23mDelta
Deal found 1/14$369
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/246:27 amDTW - LEX
1 stop4h 05mAmerican Airlines
Sun 4/276:15 amLEX - DTW
1 stop4h 26mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/14$379
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. 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.
Thu 2/139:20 amDTW - LEX
1 stop3h 53mUnited Airlines
Wed 2/195:45 pmLEX - DTW
1 stop5h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/14$439

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DetroitLexington

DTW - LEX

DTWLEX

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 2/6

6:15 am-6:23 pm

2 stops12h 08m

Lexington Blue Grass

Sun 2/9

7:13 pm-1:02 pm

2 stops17h 49m

$321

DetroitLexington

DTW - LEX

DTWLEX

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 4/24

8:15 pm-9:34 pm

Nonstop1h 19m

Lexington Blue Grass

Sun 4/27

7:30 am-8:53 am

Nonstop1h 23m

$369

DetroitLexington

DTW - LEX

DTWLEX

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 4/24

6:27 am-10:32 am

1 stop4h 05m

Lexington Blue Grass

Sun 4/27

6:15 am-10:41 am

1 stop4h 26m

$379

DetroitLexington

DTW - LEX

DTWLEX

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 2/13

9:20 am-1:13 pm

1 stop3h 53m

Lexington Blue Grass

Wed 2/19

5:45 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop5h 45m

$439

DetroitLexington

DTW - LEX

DTWLEX

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 2/18

10:26 am-8:44 pm

2 stops10h 18m

$183

DetroitLexington

DTW - LEX

DTWLEX

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 7/12

7:30 am-1:13 pm

1 stop5h 43m

$228

DetroitLexington

DTW - LEX

DTWLEX

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 7/12

10:45 am-7:17 pm

2 stops8h 32m

$233

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Deals found on 1/14

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Detroit to Lexington in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice 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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Travel insights for flights from Detroit to Lexington

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Detroit to Lexington including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Lexington (average of $303). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Lexington in May is currently the most expensive (average of $398). 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 January 15, 2025.

When flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Lexington, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 17% versus a flight in the morning.

Rainfall in Lexington by month

Plan your trip to Lexington by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Lexington ranges from 2.9 - 5.3 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.3 in. September is typically the driest time to visit Lexington when rainfall is around 2.9 in.

Temperature in Lexington by month

Plan your trip to Lexington by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Lexington, 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 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 33.8 F).

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 January 15, 2025.
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,511 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,511 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,511 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,964 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,511 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,511 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

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 8 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 15m.

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

    According to our current data, Delta ($369), American Airlines ($379), and United Airlines ($439) offers the cheapest pricing from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Lexington. Delta is priced at 8% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Lexington one-way?

    $183 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Delta. You may also be able to find cheap deals on United Airlines and American Airlines, with prices starting from $228 and $233, respectively.

  • 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 Aeromexico (95%), Virgin Atlantic (92%) and Air France (91%).

  • 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Lexington (average of $303). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Lexington in May is currently the most expensive (average of $398). 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 January 15, 2025.
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DeltaCheapest$258Average$397FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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