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$191+ Cheap flights from Iowa to Lexington (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 11/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — LEX
Nov 28 — Dec 51
Fri 11/28
Fri 12/5
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Iowa to Lexington
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Iowa to Lexington. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 29, 2025.

This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/117:15 amDSM - LEX
1 stop26h 07mAllegiant Air
Thu 12/189:00 amLEX - DSM
1 stop10h 20mAllegiant Air
Deal found 10/27$232
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/135:54 amCID - LEX
1 stop5h 26mDelta
Mon 11/175:40 pmLEX - CID
1 stop5h 58mDelta
Deal found 10/29$259
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
Thu 11/136:47 pmMLI - LEX
1 stop3h 51mAmerican Airlines
Mon 11/176:58 pmLEX - MLI
1 stop5h 23mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/29$259
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
Wed 11/125:35 amDSM - LEX
1 stop5h 45mDelta
Sun 11/1610:34 amLEX - DSM
1 stop6h 45mDelta
Deal found 10/28$279
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/135:00 amOMA - LEX
1 stop7h 29mAmerican Airlines
Mon 11/174:35 pmLEX - OMA
1 stop6h 47mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/28$279
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
Wed 11/122:19 pmDSM - LEX
2 stops7h 57mAmerican Airlines
Sat 11/156:08 pmLEX - DSM
1 stop7h 13mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/29$284
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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.
Thu 10/301:00 pmMLI - LEX
1 stop6h 54mUnited Airlines
Thu 11/67:05 amLEX - MLI
1 stop4h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/27$289
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 10/304:23 pmCID - LEX
2 stops6h 42mDelta
Wed 11/55:57 pmLEX - CID
1 stop5h 37mDelta
Deal found 10/26$294
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 10/306:00 amMLI - LEX
2 stops9h 51mAmerican Airlines
Thu 11/66:58 pmLEX - MLI
1 stop5h 23mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/27$294
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/255:41 amDSM - LEX
1 stop3h 56mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/27:51 amLEX - DSM
1 stop7h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/28$294
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 10/304:23 pmCID - LEX
2 stops6h 42mDelta
Tue 11/45:48 pmLEX - CID
2 stops5h 53mDelta
Deal found 10/26$299
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/117:00 amDSM - LEX
2 stops12h 57mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/189:00 amLEX - DSM
1 stop10h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/27$301

Cheap flight deals from Iowa to Lexington

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Iowa to Lexington flight deals. Data was last updated October 29, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$229
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$191
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$421
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Iowa 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 October 29, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Iowa to Lexington that are best for you.

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Iowa

Fly to

Lexington

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cedar RapidsLexington

CID - LEX

CIDLEX

Cedar Rapids

Tue 3/24

5:33 pm-11:41 pm

1 stop5h 08m

Lexington Blue Grass

Tue 3/31

5:50 pm-9:14 pm

1 stop4h 24m

$229

Des MoinesLexington

DSM - LEX

DSMLEX

Des Moines

Thu 12/11

7:15 am-10:22 am

1 stop26h 07m

Lexington Blue Grass

Thu 12/18

9:00 am-6:20 pm

1 stop10h 20m

$232

Cedar RapidsLexington

CID - LEX

CIDLEX

Cedar Rapids

Tue 3/24

12:05 pm-9:39 pm

2 stops8h 34m

Lexington Blue Grass

Tue 3/31

5:49 pm-9:54 pm

1 stop5h 05m

$234

MolineLexington

MLI - LEX

MLILEX

Moline Quad-City

Thu 11/13

6:47 pm-11:38 pm

1 stop3h 51m

Lexington Blue Grass

Mon 11/17

6:58 pm-11:21 pm

1 stop5h 23m

$259

Des MoinesLexington

DSM - LEX

DSMLEX

Des Moines

Wed 11/12

5:35 am-12:20 pm

1 stop5h 45m

Lexington Blue Grass

Sun 11/16

10:34 am-4:19 pm

1 stop6h 45m

$279

OmahaLexington

OMA - LEX

OMALEX

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Thu 11/13

5:00 am-1:29 pm

1 stop7h 29m

Lexington Blue Grass

Mon 11/17

4:35 pm-10:22 pm

1 stop6h 47m

$279

Des MoinesLexington

DSM - LEX

DSMLEX

Des Moines

Wed 11/12

5:35 am-12:20 pm

1 stop5h 45m

Lexington Blue Grass

Sat 11/15

5:39 pm-10:33 pm

1 stop5h 54m

$279

Cedar RapidsLexington

CID - LEX

CIDLEX

Cedar Rapids

Wed 2/25

6:34 pm-11:17 pm

1 stop3h 43m

Lexington Blue Grass

Sun 3/1

5:02 pm-8:03 pm

1 stop4h 01m

$288

Cedar RapidsLexington

CID - LEX

CIDLEX

Cedar Rapids

Tue 3/3

5:26 pm-11:49 pm

1 stop5h 23m

Lexington Blue Grass

Sat 3/7

5:50 pm-10:37 pm

1 stop5h 47m

$289

MolineLexington

MLI - LEX

MLILEX

Moline Quad-City

Wed 2/18

5:22 pm-11:49 pm

1 stop5h 27m

Lexington Blue Grass

Sat 2/21

5:34 pm-9:27 pm

1 stop4h 53m

$289

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Best time to book a flight from Iowa to Lexington

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

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to Lexington (average of $118). Flying from Iowa to Lexington in May is currently the most expensive (average of $264). 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.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Iowa to Lexington. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Lexington from Iowa?

    If you book a flight to Lexington from Iowa, you will be flying to Blue Grass, which is the city’s only airport. Lexington Blue Grass (LEX) is located 5.6 mi from the center of Lexington.

  • How long is the flight from Iowa to Lexington?

    A quick flight from Iowa to Lexington can take about 5h 08m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $229. There are 460 mi between Iowa and Lexington. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Iowa to Lexington one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Allegiant Air. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $191. Users have also found prices from $228 and $233 on United Airlines and American Airlines, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Iowa to Lexington?

    Most travelers choose Cedar Rapids - Lexington Blue Grass, Des Moines - Lexington Blue Grass or Omaha Eppley Airfield - Lexington Blue Grass when deciding on the best route from Iowa to Lexington.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Iowa 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 Iowa to Lexington?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to Lexington (average of $118). Flying from Iowa to Lexington in May is currently the most expensive (average of $264). 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 2 airlines flying from Iowa to Lexington

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Iowa 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 October 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$225Average$420FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$228Average$336FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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