Flying from Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Lexington Blue Grass Airport is 1 hour 20 minutes.
Flights from DTW to LEX start from 08:25 — the first with Delta Air Lines. The last departure is at 21:38 with Delta Air Lines. Overall, there are 21 weekly Detroit Wayne County Airport to Lexington Blue Grass Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your DTW to LEX flight.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Delta has direct flights from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Lexington Blue Grass Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to check out the sights in Lexington — and maybe even more of the United States if time allows.
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is Delta.
With 76.77% of services arriving as planned, Delta is the most punctual carrier offering DTW to LEX flights.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Lexington Blue Grass Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here's where you can stop between DTW and LEX:
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Charlotte Douglas Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX)
Right now, $113 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Detroit Wayne County Airport to Lexington Blue Grass Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $425. Remember that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from DTW to LEX if you book early. Airlines often offer some terrific early bird rates.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Lexington Blue Grass Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across each month.
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Handy information about Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW)
You'll find DTW at 1 Detroit Metro Airport.
74% of flights that leave from Detroit Wayne County Airport touch down at their destination on time.
To get to Detroit Wayne County Airport from central Detroit, it'll take around 30 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
Get your holiday off to a stress-free start by staying near DTW. Whether you're catching an early flight from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Lexington Blue Grass Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX)
Reserve a hotel near LEX if you're on a late Detroit Wayne County Airport to Lexington Blue Grass Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Lexington Blue Grass Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Dollar, Hertz or Avis and experience the lesser-explored corners of Lexington and beyond.
To lock in the best rate, reserve your vehicle from Lexington Blue Grass Airport at least a couple of weeks in advance. Rates typically rise closer to the day of travel.
Getting from Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to central Lexington
The address for LEX is 4000 Terminal Drive, Suite 206.
From Lexington Blue Grass Airport, Lexington is approximately 10 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to drive to the centre.
It typically takes 35 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX)
Plan your trip to Lexington during the high season if you enjoy a lively atmosphere, but keep in mind prices are typically higher. Or, plan your flights from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Lexington Blue Grass Airport during the off-season to take advantage of lower costs and fewer visitors.
Lock in your flight from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Lexington Blue Grass Airport for July if you'd like to go to Lexington during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 17ºC (63ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -8ºC (18ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF). Look for cheap tickets from DTW to LEX sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United States
Columbus is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Lexington. Around 257 kilometres away to the north-east, its best attractions include Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Whetstone Park / Park of Roses and Ohio Theatre.
Around 241 kilometres north-west of Lexington, Indianapolis is another favourite stop in the United States. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Lucas Oil Stadium, Eiteljorg Museum and The Children's Museum of Indianapolis.
