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$139+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) 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 12/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — LEX
Sep 6 — Sep 131
Sun 9/6
Sun 9/13
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Lexington
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Washington, D.C. to Lexington. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 7, 2026.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/5. 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 10/106:10 am -
1 stop3h 38m
Wed 10/145:51 pm -
1 stop5h 13m
Deal found 8/5$281
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/4. 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 8/265:40 pm -
1 stop6h 15m
Wed 9/27:00 am -
1 stop6h 58m
Deal found 8/4$299
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/3. 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.
Sat 10/37:09 pm -
1 stop12h 46m
Fri 10/99:49 pm -
1 stop11h 39m
Deal found 8/3$300
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/3. 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.
Sat 10/39:33 am -
1 stop22h 22m
Fri 10/99:49 pm -
1 stop21h 20m
Deal found 8/3$301
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/3. 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.
Thu 10/88:57 pm -
1 stop17h 59m
Mon 10/124:34 pm -
1 stop26h 35m
Deal found 8/3$306
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/7. 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.
Fri 9/259:20 pm -
Nonstop1h 33m
Sun 9/276:00 am -
Nonstop1h 35m
Deal found 8/7$309
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/4. 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 9/36:10 am -
1 stop4h 01m
Mon 9/76:00 am -
Nonstop1h 35m
Deal found 8/4$319
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/2. 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 8/56:00 am -
1 stop6h 11m
Sat 9/124:30 pm -
1 stop4h 58m
Deal found 8/2$326
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/7. 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 10/16:10 am -
1 stop3h 49m
Mon 10/55:57 pm -
1 stop6h 44m
Deal found 8/7$329
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/7. 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 9/2611:42 am -
1 stop3h 44m
Mon 9/286:00 pm -
1 stop5h 01m
Deal found 8/7$329
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/7. 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 9/39:00 pm -
Nonstop1h 36m
Sun 9/66:00 am -
Nonstop1h 35m
Deal found 8/7$329
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/5. 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 10/99:52 pm -
1 stop11h 28m
Tue 10/1310:48 am -
1 stop13h 35m
Deal found 8/5$331

Find flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Lexington

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Washington, D.C. (WAS) 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 August 7, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$281
(Delta)

One-way from

$139
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$299

Good round-trip deal

$323 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($11 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Washington, D.C. 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 August 7, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Washington, D.C. to Lexington that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

BaltimoreLexington

BWI Baltimore/Washington - LEX Lexington Blue Grass

BWILEX

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 10/10

6:10 am-9:48 am

1 stop3h 38m

Lexington Blue Grass

Tue 10/13

5:51 pm-11:04 pm

1 stop5h 13m

$281

BaltimoreLexington

BWI Baltimore/Washington - LEX Lexington Blue Grass

BWILEX

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 10/14

12:00 pm-5:14 pm

1 stop5h 14m

Lexington Blue Grass

Sat 10/17

5:59 pm-12:51 am

1 stop6h 52m

$281

BaltimoreLexington

BWI Baltimore/Washington - LEX Lexington Blue Grass

BWILEX

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 9/2

7:00 am-12:11 pm

1 stop5h 11m

Lexington Blue Grass

Wed 9/9

10:53 am-3:40 pm

1 stop4h 47m

$281

Washington, D.C.Lexington

DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - LEX Lexington Blue Grass

DCALEX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 10/13

9:25 pm-11:00 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

Lexington Blue Grass

Sun 10/18

6:00 am-7:35 am

Nonstop1h 35m

$309
Quickest round-trip

Washington, D.C.Lexington

DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - LEX Lexington Blue Grass

DCALEX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 10/1

9:20 pm-10:53 pm

Nonstop1h 33m

Lexington Blue Grass

Mon 10/5

6:00 am-7:35 am

Nonstop1h 35m

$309

Washington, D.C.Lexington

DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - LEX Lexington Blue Grass

DCALEX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 10/14

9:25 pm-11:00 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

Lexington Blue Grass

Mon 10/19

6:00 am-7:35 am

Nonstop1h 35m

$309

Washington, D.C.Lexington

DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - LEX Lexington Blue Grass

DCALEX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 11/20

9:30 pm-11:10 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

Lexington Blue Grass

Mon 11/23

6:00 am-7:35 am

Nonstop1h 35m

$309

Washington, D.C.Lexington

DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - LEX Lexington Blue Grass

DCALEX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 9/3

9:00 pm-10:36 pm

Nonstop1h 36m

Lexington Blue Grass

Mon 9/7

6:00 am-7:35 am

Nonstop1h 35m

$309

Washington, D.C.Lexington

DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - LEX Lexington Blue Grass

DCALEX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 9/10

9:20 pm-10:53 pm

Nonstop1h 33m

Lexington Blue Grass

Sun 9/13

6:00 am-7:35 am

Nonstop1h 35m

$309

Washington, D.C.Lexington

DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - LEX Lexington Blue Grass

DCALEX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 9/25

9:20 pm-10:53 pm

Nonstop1h 33m

Lexington Blue Grass

Sun 9/27

6:00 am-7:35 am

Nonstop1h 35m

$309

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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 Washington, D.C. to Lexington in August.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice 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 Washington, D.C.-Lexington flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Washington, D.C.-Lexington flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Washington, D.C.-Lexington flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Washington, D.C.-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 Washington, D.C.-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 Washington, D.C. to Lexington

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Washington, D.C. to Lexington

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Lexington?

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Lexington (average of $289). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Lexington in April is currently the most expensive (average of $438). 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 WAS to LEX?

Find hourly flight availability from Washington, D.C. 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 August 7, 2026.

When flying from Washington, D.C. to Lexington, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Washington, D.C. to Lexington?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.
Washington, D.C. to Lexington flights typically cost between $263 and $348 in October.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $281 on Delta (Oct 10-Oct 14).

How often are flights from Washington, D.C. to Lexington delayed?

About 14% of weekly flights between Washington, D.C. and Lexington have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 61 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Washington, D.C. to Lexington flights?

Historically, flights departing in the evening are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Monday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Wednesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

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 August 7, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta,United Airlines, andAmerican Airlines from Washington, D.C. 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
7.8
Good
8,499 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

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
7.8
Good
8,499 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,499 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,080 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,499 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,874 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,499 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

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 Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C.?

    Located just 5.6 mi from the city center, Lexington Blue Grass is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Lexington from Washington, D.C.. Booking flights from Washington, D.C. to Blue Grass (LEX) should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily inbound flights from Washington, D.C. from 2 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Washington, D.C. to Lexington?

    For as low as $281, Delta can have you in Lexington from Washington, D.C. in 3h 38m. The distance from Washington, D.C. to Lexington is about 435 mi.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Lexington round-trip?

    According to our current data, Delta ($184), and American Airlines ($238) offers the cheapest pricing from Washington, D.C. to Lexington. These flights start at 49% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the most popular routes from Washington, D.C. to Lexington?

    The most popular flight routes from Washington, D.C. to Lexington are Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Lexington Blue Grass, Baltimore/Washington - Lexington Blue Grass and Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Lexington Blue Grass.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to Lexington that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Lexington?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Washington, D.C. to Lexington?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. to Lexington?

    Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Lexington (average of $289). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Lexington in April is currently the most expensive (average of $438). 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 Washington, D.C. to Lexington

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Washington, D.C. 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 August 7, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$184Average$349FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$233Average$351FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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