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$166+ 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 2/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — LEX
Feb 27 — Mar 61
Fri 2/27
Fri 3/6
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Iowa to Lexington

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 January 28, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/144:48 pm
CID
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LEX
1 stop6h 05m
American Airlines
Wed 2/186:40 am
LEX
-
CID
1 stop3h 38m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/26$254
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/103:45 pm
MLI
-
LEX
1 stop5h 55m
United Airlines
Sat 2/142:03 pm
LEX
-
MLI
1 stop3h 44m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/26$259
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/107:31 am
MLI
-
LEX
2 stops9h 38m
American Airlines
Sat 2/143:00 pm
LEX
-
MLI
1 stop7h 58m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/26$264
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/256:55 pm
DSM
-
LEX
1 stop3h 54m
United Airlines
Wed 3/47:00 am
LEX
-
DSM
1 stop4h 53m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/26$269
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/255:00 am
DSM
-
LEX
2 stops11h 00m
American Airlines
Wed 3/410:27 am
LEX
-
DSM
1 stop3h 38m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/26$274
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/103:35 pm
DSM
-
LEX
1 stop6h 05m
United Airlines
Sat 2/142:03 pm
LEX
-
DSM
1 stop4h 44m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/26$279
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Tue 2/1010:30 am
OMA
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LEX
1 stop5h 20m
Delta
Sat 2/145:35 pm
LEX
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OMA
1 stop4h 28m
Delta
Deal found 1/26$279
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/104:25 pm
DSM
-
LEX
1 stop5h 50m
American Airlines
Sat 2/141:14 pm
LEX
-
DSM
2 stops10h 05m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/26$284
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/105:04 pm
OMA
-
LEX
1 stop5h 11m
American Airlines
Sat 2/145:00 am
LEX
-
OMA
2 stops7h 52m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/26$284
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Wed 1/286:53 pm
CID
-
LEX
1 stop3h 30m
American Airlines
Tue 2/32:59 pm
LEX
-
CID
1 stop7h 32m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/27$309
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/125:22 pm
MLI
-
LEX
1 stop5h 27m
United Airlines
Sat 2/142:03 pm
LEX
-
MLI
1 stop3h 44m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/26$310
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/145:26 pm
CID
-
LEX
1 stop5h 23m
United Airlines
Wed 2/185:45 pm
LEX
-
CID
1 stop4h 41m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/26$314

Find flight deals from Iowa to Lexington

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Iowa to Lexington flight deals. Data was last updated January 28, 2026.

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$254
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$166
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$488
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 January 28, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Iowa to Lexington that are best for you.

Fly from

Iowa

Fly to

Lexington

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cedar RapidsLexington

CID - LEX

CIDLEX

Cedar Rapids

Sat 2/14

4:48 pm-11:53 pm

1 stop6h 05m

Lexington Blue Grass

Wed 2/18

6:40 am-9:18 am

1 stop3h 38m

$254

MolineLexington

MLI - LEX

MLILEX

Moline Quad-City

Wed 2/11

5:11 pm-11:51 pm

1 stop5h 40m

Lexington Blue Grass

Sat 2/14

5:00 pm-10:24 pm

1 stop6h 24m

$259

MolineLexington

MLI - LEX

MLILEX

Moline Quad-City

Tue 2/10

3:45 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop5h 55m

Lexington Blue Grass

Sat 2/14

2:03 pm-4:47 pm

1 stop3h 44m

$259

Des MoinesLexington

DSM - LEX

DSMLEX

Des Moines

Wed 2/25

6:55 pm-11:49 pm

1 stop3h 54m

Lexington Blue Grass

Wed 3/4

7:00 am-10:53 am

1 stop4h 53m

$269

MolineLexington

MLI - LEX

MLILEX

Moline Quad-City

Tue 2/10

6:19 am-6:09 pm

2 stops10h 50m

Lexington Blue Grass

Sat 2/14

11:21 am-6:32 pm

2 stops8h 11m

$270

Des MoinesLexington

DSM - LEX

DSMLEX

Des Moines

Wed 2/25

5:00 am-5:00 pm

2 stops11h 00m

Lexington Blue Grass

Wed 3/4

10:27 am-1:05 pm

1 stop3h 38m

$274

OmahaLexington

OMA - LEX

OMALEX

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 2/10

10:30 am-4:50 pm

1 stop5h 20m

Lexington Blue Grass

Sat 2/14

5:35 pm-9:03 pm

1 stop4h 28m

$279

Des MoinesLexington

DSM - LEX

DSMLEX

Des Moines

Tue 2/10

3:35 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop6h 05m

Lexington Blue Grass

Sat 2/14

2:03 pm-5:47 pm

1 stop4h 44m

$279

Des MoinesLexington

DSM - LEX

DSMLEX

Des Moines

Tue 2/10

4:25 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop5h 50m

Lexington Blue Grass

Sat 2/14

1:14 pm-10:19 pm

2 stops10h 05m

$284

OmahaLexington

OMA - LEX

OMALEX

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 2/10

5:04 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop5h 11m

Lexington Blue Grass

Sat 2/14

5:00 am-11:52 am

2 stops7h 52m

$284

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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 $272). 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 40m. American Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $259. There are 392 mi between Iowa and Lexington. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Most travelers choose Omaha Eppley Airfield - Lexington Blue Grass, Cedar Rapids - Lexington Blue Grass or Des Moines - 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 $272). 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 January 28, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$225Average$366FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$228Average$341FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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