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$109+ Cheap flights from Lexington (LEX) to Washington, D.C. (WAS)

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 2/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LEX — WAS
Jan 7 — Jan 141
Wed 1/7
Wed 1/14
1 adult, Economy
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Lexington to Washington, D.C.. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 8, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. 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.
Sun 12/146:14 amLEX - DCA
Nonstop1h 34mDelta
Sun 1/49:45 pmDCA - LEX
Nonstop1h 38mDelta
Deal found 12/7$249
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. 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 12/255:47 pmLEX - BWI
1 stop5h 44mDelta
Tue 12/306:59 pmBWI - LEX
1 stop5h 00mDelta
Deal found 12/7$254
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. 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.
Sun 12/216:10 amLEX - DCA
Nonstop1h 34mDelta
Tue 12/306:49 pmDCA - LEX
1 stop5h 10mDelta
Deal found 12/7$258
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/226:03 pmLEX - BWI
1 stop4h 02mAmerican Airlines
Fri 12/268:15 pmBWI - LEX
1 stop3h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/7$259
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/6. 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 12/186:05 amLEX - IAD
1 stop5h 30mDelta
Sat 1/176:00 amIAD - LEX
1 stop3h 56mDelta
Deal found 12/6$259
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. 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.
Mon 12/225:52 pmLEX - DCA
1 stop5h 04mDelta
Tue 12/306:49 pmDCA - LEX
1 stop5h 10mDelta
Deal found 12/7$268
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/6. 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.
Sun 12/148:09 pmLEX - BWI
1 stop4h 14mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/172:46 pmBWI - LEX
1 stop6h 43mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/6$269
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/248:45 pmLEX - IAD
1 stop12h 01mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/309:58 pmIAD - LEX
1 stop22h 34mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/7$274
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/6. 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 12/196:02 pmLEX - DCA
1 stop5h 06mDelta
Sun 12/219:25 pmDCA - LEX
Nonstop1h 37mDelta
Deal found 12/6$279
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. 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.
Mon 12/227:43 pmLEX - BWI
1 stop5h 00mDelta
Thu 12/2512:34 pmBWI - LEX
1 stop4h 33mDelta
Deal found 12/8$279
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. 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 12/255:47 pmLEX - BWI
1 stop5h 44mDelta
Mon 12/296:59 pmBWI - LEX
1 stop5h 00mDelta
Deal found 12/7$284
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/126:58 pmLEX - DCA
1 stop4h 58mAmerican Airlines
Fri 1/96:59 amDCA - LEX
1 stop5h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/7$289

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Lexington (LEX) to Washington, D.C. (WAS). 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 December 8, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$179
(Delta)

One-way from

$109
(Delta)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$274

Good round-trip deal

$189 or less

Good one-way deal

$182 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Lexington to Washington, D.C. 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 8, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Lexington to Washington, D.C. that are best for you.

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LexingtonWashington, D.C.

LEX - DCA

LEXDCA

Lexington Blue Grass

Fri 2/13

6:15 am-7:43 am

Nonstop1h 28m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 2/16

9:25 pm-11:03 pm

Nonstop1h 38m

$179

LexingtonWashington, D.C.

LEX - DCA

LEXDCA

Lexington Blue Grass

Thu 1/8

6:09 am-7:40 am

Nonstop1h 31m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 1/11

9:25 pm-11:06 pm

Nonstop1h 41m

$179

LexingtonWashington, D.C.

LEX - DCA

LEXDCA

Lexington Blue Grass

Tue 1/20

6:09 am-7:40 am

Nonstop1h 31m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 1/25

9:25 pm-11:06 pm

Nonstop1h 41m

$179

LexingtonWashington, D.C.

LEX - DCA

LEXDCA

Lexington Blue Grass

Fri 1/23

6:09 am-7:40 am

Nonstop1h 31m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 1/25

9:25 pm-11:06 pm

Nonstop1h 41m

$179

LexingtonWashington, D.C.

LEX - IAD

LEXIAD

Lexington Blue Grass

Fri 1/23

7:17 pm-11:12 pm

1 stop3h 55m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 1/25

5:46 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop5h 29m

$199

LexingtonWashington, D.C.

LEX - IAD

LEXIAD

Lexington Blue Grass

Wed 3/25

10:25 am-4:40 pm

1 stop6h 15m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 3/31

6:00 am-9:45 am

1 stop3h 45m

$199

LexingtonWashington, D.C.

LEX - IAD

LEXIAD

Lexington Blue Grass

Wed 4/1

12:39 pm-6:30 pm

1 stop5h 51m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 4/8

6:00 am-9:45 am

1 stop3h 45m

$199

LexingtonWashington, D.C.

LEX - IAD

LEXIAD

Lexington Blue Grass

Wed 3/25

2:16 pm-6:30 pm

1 stop4h 14m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 4/1

6:00 am-11:48 am

1 stop5h 48m

$199

LexingtonWashington, D.C.

LEX - IAD

LEXIAD

Lexington Blue Grass

Tue 3/31

5:47 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop5h 12m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 4/7

6:00 am-11:48 am

1 stop5h 48m

$199

LexingtonWashington, D.C.

LEX - IAD

LEXIAD

Lexington Blue Grass

Tue 3/24

5:47 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop5h 12m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 4/1

6:00 am-11:48 am

1 stop5h 48m

$199

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Lexington to Washington, D.C. in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice 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 Lexington-Washington, D.C. flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Lexington-Washington, D.C. flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Lexington-Washington, D.C. flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Lexington-Washington, D.C. flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 Lexington-Washington, D.C. 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 Lexington to Washington, D.C.

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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Lexington to Washington, D.C. (average of $108). Flying from Lexington to Washington, D.C. in June is currently the most expensive (average of $181). 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 LEX to WAS?

Find hourly flight availability from Lexington to Washington, D.C.. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 8, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Lexington to Washington, D.C. in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 15% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Washington, D.C.

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Washington, D.C.. 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 Washington, D.C.. Reviews last updated December 8, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Lexington to Washington, D.C.. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,013 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,013 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,013 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,076 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,013 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,042 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,013 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Lexington to Washington, D.C.. 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 from for flights from Lexington to Washington, D.C.?

    Lexington Blue Grass (LEX) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Lexington to Washington, D.C.. You should not have trouble finding flights to Washington, D.C. from Blue Grass; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Washington, D.C. per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 2 airlines have flights from the Lexington airport to Washington, D.C.. It is only a 5.6 mi journey to Blue Grass (LEX) from Lexington’s city center.

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

    Airlines like Delta and American Airlines fly from Lexington to Washington, D.C. in about 1h 28m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 2h 27m. Lexington and Washington, D.C. are separated by a distance of 413 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Lexington to Washington, D.C. round-trip from $159. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is American Airlines. Users have found that Delta is 43% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    While some choose either Lexington Blue Grass - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl or Lexington Blue Grass - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National, Lexington Blue Grass - Baltimore/Washington is the most popular route from Lexington to Washington, D.C..

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Lexington to Washington, D.C. (average of $108). Flying from Lexington to Washington, D.C. in June is currently the most expensive (average of $181). 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 Lexington to Washington, D.C.

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Lexington to Washington, D.C.. 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 8, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$159Average$347FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$178Average$358FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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