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$128+ Cheap flights from Detroit to Lexington (DTT - 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 7/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTT — LEX
Jun 24 — Jul 11
Wed 6/24
Wed 7/1
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 May 25, 2026.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/21. 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 6/257:55 pm
DTW
-
LEX
Nonstop1h 24m
Delta
Sun 6/287:35 am
LEX
-
DTW
Nonstop1h 30m
Delta
Deal found 5/21$339
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/23. 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 6/266:45 am
DTW
-
LEX
1 stop3h 59m
American Airlines
Sun 6/285:00 am
LEX
-
DTW
1 stop4h 17m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/23$359
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/21. 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 7/207:58 pm
DTW
-
LEX
1 stop4h 01m
American Airlines
Tue 8/45:00 am
LEX
-
DTW
2 stops8h 04m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/21$364
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/20. 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 6/178:58 pm
DTW
-
LEX
1 stop13h 46m
American Airlines
Wed 6/248:11 pm
LEX
-
DTW
1 stop4h 22m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/20$367
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/22. 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.
Sun 6/147:55 pm
DTW
-
LEX
Nonstop1h 24m
Delta
Sun 6/217:35 am
LEX
-
DTW
Nonstop1h 30m
Delta
Deal found 5/22$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.
Wed 9/236:00 am
DTW
-
LEX
1 stop4h 15m
American Airlines
Sun 9/275:00 am
LEX
-
DTW
1 stop4h 16m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/24$389
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/20. 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 6/138:25 am
DTW
-
LEX
Nonstop1h 24m
Delta
Sun 6/147:35 am
LEX
-
DTW
Nonstop1h 30m
Delta
Deal found 5/20$399
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/23. 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 6/1310:01 am
DTW
-
LEX
1 stop6h 04m
American Airlines
Sun 6/145:40 am
LEX
-
DTW
1 stop4h 40m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/23$419
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/22. 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 6/63:55 pm
DTW
-
LEX
Nonstop1h 17m
Delta
Fri 6/1210:49 am
LEX
-
DTW
Nonstop1h 30m
Delta
Deal found 5/22$429
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/20. 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.
Wed 9/237:00 am
DTW
-
LEX
2 stops10h 11m
United Airlines
Sun 9/276:00 am
LEX
-
DTW
1 stop5h 24m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/20$434

Find flight deals from Detroit to Lexington

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Detroit (DTT) 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 May 25, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$339
(Delta)

One-way from

$128
(Kiwi.com)

Good round-trip deal

$549 or less

Good one-way deal

$448 or less
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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 May 25, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Detroit to Lexington that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

DetroitLexington

DTW - LEX

DTWLEX

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 6/20

3:53 pm-5:18 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

Lexington Blue Grass

Sun 6/21

7:35 am-9:05 am

Nonstop1h 30m

$339

DetroitLexington

DTW - LEX

DTWLEX

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 7/6

8:45 am-10:09 am

Nonstop1h 24m

Lexington Blue Grass

Mon 7/13

10:51 am-12:18 pm

Nonstop1h 27m

$339

DetroitLexington

DTW - LEX

DTWLEX

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 7/5

7:55 pm-9:19 pm

Nonstop1h 24m

Lexington Blue Grass

Sun 7/12

10:51 am-12:18 pm

Nonstop1h 27m

$339

DetroitLexington

DTW - LEX

DTWLEX

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 7/3

3:59 pm-5:24 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

Lexington Blue Grass

Mon 7/6

10:49 am-12:19 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

$339

DetroitLexington

DTW - LEX

DTWLEX

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 8/21

8:05 pm-9:28 pm

Nonstop1h 23m

Lexington Blue Grass

Sun 8/23

6:12 pm-7:42 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

$339

DetroitLexington

DTW - LEX

DTWLEX

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 8/21

6:10 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop5h 45m

Lexington Blue Grass

Sun 8/23

9:52 am-5:00 pm

1 stop7h 08m

$359

DetroitLexington

DTW - LEX

DTWLEX

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 6/13

8:05 pm-9:30 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

Lexington Blue Grass

Sun 6/14

7:35 am-9:05 am

Nonstop1h 30m

$399

DetroitLexington

DTW - LEX

DTWLEX

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 6/11

7:58 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop4h 01m

Lexington Blue Grass

Sat 6/13

4:35 pm-10:34 pm

1 stop5h 59m

$419

DetroitLexington

DTW - LEX

DTWLEX

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 7/18

7:45 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop4h 14m

Lexington Blue Grass

Wed 7/22

5:55 pm-10:19 pm

1 stop4h 24m

$429

DetroitLexington

DTW - LEX

DTWLEX

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 6/20

8:50 am-1:20 pm

1 stop4h 30m

Lexington Blue Grass

Sun 6/21

5:45 pm-10:19 pm

1 stop4h 34m

$429

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Deals found on 5/23

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

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Lexington (average of $199). Flying from Detroit to Lexington in July is currently the most expensive (average of $389). 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 DTT 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 May 25, 2026.

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

Weekly flight availability from Detroit to Lexington

Explore weekly flight availability from Detroit to Lexington. 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 25, 2026.

The most flights from DTT to LEX are scheduled on a Monday (14 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (11 on average).

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 May 25, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta from Detroit to Lexington have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,434 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

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
8,434 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,434 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

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 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?

    If you book a flight from Detroit to Lexington, you will be flying from All airports to Blue Grass. Flights to Lexington Blue Grass (LEX) from Detroit All airports (DTT) take 1h 22m for a nonstop flight. There are 12 flights from All airports to Lexington per day from 1 airline.

  • How long is the flight from Detroit to Lexington?

    Airlines like Delta fly from Detroit to Lexington in about 1h 25m. The time it takes to get you to your destination is usually consistent. Detroit and Lexington are separated by a distance of 296 mi. Most flights are nonstop.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Detroit to Lexington round-trip?

    Delta, at $199, was found to be the cheapest airline from Detroit to Lexington..

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

    Consider Republic Airways (93%), Korean Air (92%) or Air France (90%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Detroit to Lexington.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Detroit to Lexington?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $298. While the most popular route (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Lexington Blue Grass) can be booked for $339 on average, our data indicates $499 when flying from Detroit to Lexington.

  • 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 to Lexington?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Lexington (average of $199). Flying from Detroit to Lexington in July is currently the most expensive (average of $389). 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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$199Average$319FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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