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$169+ Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Lexington (DTW - 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 3/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — LEX
Feb 27 — Mar 61
Thu 2/27
Thu 3/6
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Detroit to Lexington

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Detroit (DTW) 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 February 22, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$259
(Delta)

One-way from

$169
(Delta)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

December

Average price

$419

Good round-trip deal

$419 or less
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Cheapest flights from Detroit to Lexington
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Detroit to Lexington. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 22, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 4/88:15 pmDTW - LEX
Nonstop1h 19mDelta
Mon 4/217:35 amLEX - DTW
Nonstop1h 26mDelta
Deal found 2/21$259
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 4/175:25 amDTW - LEX
1 stop10h 11mAmerican Airlines
Sun 4/206:15 amLEX - DTW
1 stop4h 23mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/21$272
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 4/175:20 amDTW - LEX
2 stops10h 57mMultiple Airlines
Sun 4/205:07 pmLEX - DTW
1 stop18h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/21$273
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 4/146:07 pmDTW - LEX
1 stop19h 17mUnited Airlines
Wed 4/162:10 pmLEX - DTW
1 stop9h 27mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/21$385

Find flights from Detroit to Lexington within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Detroit 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 February 22, 2025.

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Detroit

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Lexington

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Price

DetroitLexington

DTW - LEX

DTWLEX

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 4/8

8:15 pm-9:34 pm

Nonstop1h 19m

Lexington Blue Grass

Mon 4/21

7:35 am-9:01 am

Nonstop1h 26m

$259

DetroitLexington

DTW - LEX

DTWLEX

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 4/17

5:25 am-3:36 pm

1 stop10h 11m

Lexington Blue Grass

Sun 4/20

6:15 am-10:38 am

1 stop4h 23m

$272

DetroitLexington

DTW - LEX

DTWLEX

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 4/17

5:20 am-4:17 pm

2 stops10h 57m

Lexington Blue Grass

Sun 4/20

5:07 pm-11:36 am

1 stop18h 29m

$273

DetroitLexington

DTW - LEX

DTWLEX

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 4/14

6:07 pm-1:24 pm

1 stop19h 17m

Lexington Blue Grass

Wed 4/16

2:10 pm-11:37 pm

1 stop9h 27m

$385

DetroitLexington

DTW - LEX

DTWLEX

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 3/24

4:04 pm-5:19 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

$169

DetroitLexington

DTW - LEX

DTWLEX

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 4/21

3:36 pm-7:48 pm

1 stop4h 12m

$179

DetroitLexington

DTW - LEX

DTWLEX

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 3/23

6:18 am-8:40 pm

2 stops14h 22m

$271

DetroitLexington

DTW - LEX

DTWLEX

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 3/23

5:57 pm-4:41 pm

1 stop22h 44m

$328

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Deals found on 2/20

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Detroit to Lexington in February.
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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Lexington flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Lexington flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Lexington flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-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 Detroit to Lexington

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Travel insights for flights from Detroit to Lexington

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Detroit to Lexington including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Lexington?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Lexington (average of $303). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Lexington in May is currently the most expensive (average of $398). 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 DTW to LEX?

Find hourly flight availability from Detroit 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 February 22, 2025.

When flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Lexington, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 8% versus a flight in the afternoon.

Rainfall in Lexington by month

Plan your trip to Lexington by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Lexington ranges from 2.9 - 5.3 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.3 in. September is typically the driest time to visit Lexington when rainfall is around 2.9 in.

Temperature in Lexington by month

Plan your trip to Lexington by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Lexington, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 33.8 F).

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 February 22, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Detroit to Lexington, see what other customers have to say about Delta, United Airlines and American Airlines. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,213 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,213 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,213 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,759 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,213 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,213 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Related info for your journey

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

  • What airports do I use to fly from Detroit to Lexington?

    You will need to book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Lexington Blue Grass if you want to fly from Detroit to Lexington. At least 1 airline has flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) to Blue Grass (LEX) on a regular basis. There are 10 flights to Lexington from the Detroit airport per day. If you manage to book one that is nonstop, then you can expect the flight time from DTW to LEX to be around 1h 15m.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Lexington round-trip?

    According to our current data, Delta ($259), American Airlines ($272), and United Airlines ($385) offers the cheapest pricing from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Lexington. Delta is priced at 37% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Lexington one-way?

    $169 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Delta. You may also be able to find cheap deals on American Airlines and United Airlines, with prices starting from $179 and $328, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Lexington?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Lexington are Air France (92%), KLM (81%) and Republic Airways (81%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Lexington?

    On average you can expect to pay $458 for a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Lexington. The cheapest flight overall is $359 while the most popular route, (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Lexington Blue Grass) is currently priced at $359.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Detroit 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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Lexington?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Lexington (average of $303). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Lexington in May is currently the most expensive (average of $398). 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 airline flying from Detroit to Lexington

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Detroit 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 February 22, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
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