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$155+ 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 1/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — LEX
Jan 11 — Jan 181
Sun 1/11
Sun 1/18
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 December 12, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 12/241:55 pmOMA - LEX
1 stop7h 18mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/295:48 pmLEX - OMA
1 stop5h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/11$344
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 12/256:40 amDSM - LEX
1 stop8h 19mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/298:04 amLEX - DSM
1 stop5h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/10$351
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 12/133:25 pmOMA - LEX
1 stop6h 05mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/145:47 pmLEX - OMA
1 stop5h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/11$369
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 12/136:14 amOMA - LEX
2 stops10h 25mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/146:10 pmLEX - OMA
1 stop5h 58mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/11$374
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
Fri 12/266:30 amMLI - LEX
1 stop5h 46mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/306:00 amLEX - MLI
1 stop7h 13mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/11$393
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 12/253:00 pmCID - LEX
1 stop5h 04mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/295:48 pmLEX - CID
1 stop4h 46mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/10$404
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
Fri 12/266:30 amCID - LEX
1 stop5h 46mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/306:00 amLEX - CID
1 stop5h 34mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/11$413
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 12/126:00 amOMA - LEX
2 stops10h 33mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/156:10 pmLEX - OMA
1 stop6h 16mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/11$414
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
Fri 12/121:31 pmDSM - LEX
1 stop7h 35mUnited Airlines
Thu 12/188:15 amLEX - DSM
1 stop9h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/10$424
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 12/305:04 amOMA - LEX
1 stop7h 19mAmerican Airlines
Sun 1/46:03 pmLEX - OMA
1 stop6h 56mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/11$468
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
Mon 12/298:00 amCID - LEX
1 stop12h 04mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/16:00 amLEX - CID
1 stop5h 34mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/11$488
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/129:31 amDSM - LEX
2 stops47h 57mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/189:00 amLEX - DSM
1 stop10h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/10$543

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 December 12, 2025.

Most accurate provider

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3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$229
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$155
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$495
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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 December 12, 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

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Depart

Return

Price

Cedar RapidsLexington

CID - LEX

CIDLEX

Cedar Rapids

Sat 2/14

10:03 am-4:10 pm

1 stop5h 07m

Lexington Blue Grass

Wed 2/18

5:45 pm-11:09 pm

1 stop6h 24m

$229

Des MoinesLexington

DSM - LEX

DSMLEX

Des Moines

Fri 2/20

10:37 am-4:53 pm

1 stop5h 16m

Lexington Blue Grass

Sun 2/22

10:35 am-4:57 pm

1 stop7h 22m

$269

OmahaLexington

OMA - LEX

OMALEX

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Wed 1/7

8:00 am-1:25 pm

1 stop4h 25m

Lexington Blue Grass

Wed 1/14

10:30 am-2:25 pm

1 stop4h 55m

$269

Cedar RapidsLexington

CID - LEX

CIDLEX

Cedar Rapids

Sat 2/14

5:33 am-1:25 pm

1 stop6h 52m

Lexington Blue Grass

Wed 2/18

7:26 am-3:35 pm

2 stops9h 09m

$274

MolineLexington

MLI - LEX

MLILEX

Moline Quad-City

Sat 2/14

6:30 am-1:22 pm

1 stop5h 52m

Lexington Blue Grass

Wed 2/18

2:03 pm-4:47 pm

1 stop3h 44m

$289

Des MoinesLexington

DSM - LEX

DSMLEX

Des Moines

Wed 1/28

7:40 am-6:09 pm

2 stops9h 29m

Lexington Blue Grass

Sat 1/31

7:23 pm-11:42 pm

1 stop5h 19m

$294

OmahaLexington

OMA - LEX

OMALEX

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Wed 1/7

5:22 am-3:37 pm

2 stops9h 15m

Lexington Blue Grass

Wed 1/14

7:00 am-2:14 pm

1 stop8h 14m

$294

Cedar RapidsLexington

CID - LEX

CIDLEX

Cedar Rapids

Sat 1/31

3:10 pm-8:31 pm

1 stop4h 21m

Lexington Blue Grass

Wed 2/4

11:00 am-2:20 pm

1 stop4h 20m

$309

Des MoinesLexington

DSM - LEX

DSMLEX

Des Moines

Sat 1/31

7:50 am-1:25 pm

1 stop4h 35m

Lexington Blue Grass

Wed 2/4

11:00 am-2:33 pm

1 stop4h 33m

$319

OmahaLexington

OMA - LEX

OMALEX

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Thu 1/8

8:00 am-1:25 pm

1 stop4h 25m

Lexington Blue Grass

Sat 1/10

2:00 pm-5:36 pm

1 stop4h 36m

$319

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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 4h 25m. American Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $269. There are 640 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 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 December 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$225Average$414FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$228Average$348FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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