Flying from Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Lexington Blue Grass Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport and you'll be traveling for an average of 1 hour 25 minutes.
Lexington and Detroit are in the UTC-5 timezone. This means you won't have to change your watch when you arrive.
You can choose from 21 weekly Lexington Blue Grass Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport flights. The 06:20 departure with Delta Air Lines is the earliest flight you can take. Delta Air Lines operates the last service of the day at 18:00.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your LEX to DTW flight.
Planning to travel during a peak time like public or school holidays? Expect longer queues at security and check-in. For peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Traveling to Detroit (and then seeing more of the United States!) is a cinch with Delta. This popular airline offers direct flights from Lexington Blue Grass Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport.
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Delta.
Delta is the most punctual carrier operating LEX to DTW flights, with 78.79% of its services arriving as planned.
If you want to break up your flight, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Lexington Blue Grass Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport. These are the top stopovers between LEX and DTW:
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Charlotte Douglas Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Lexington Blue Grass Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport flight is $115. A round-trip ticket is currently $276. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Score cheap tickets from LEX to DTW by booking at least seven months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
December is the cheapest month for flights from Lexington Blue Grass Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport. If you prefer to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for each month.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from LEX to DTW.
Secure the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Lexington Blue Grass Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX)
The address for LEX is 4000 Terminal Drive, Suite 206.
Of all flights leaving Lexington Blue Grass Airport, 75% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To get to Lexington Blue Grass Airport from central Lexington, it takes around 20 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 10 kilometers from the airport to the city center.
The journey when using public transport will take about 35 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Lexington Blue Grass Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near LEX:
Arriving at Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW)
If you're landing on a late Lexington Blue Grass Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these accommodation options near DTW:
Grab a Detroit Wayne County Airport rental car and discover Detroit and beyond with your own set of wheels. Dollar, Budget and Hertz are well-known companies you can book with here.
Reserving your ride from Detroit Wayne County Airport about two weeks ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
When to fly to Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW)
July is the busiest month for flights from Lexington Blue Grass Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Detroit in March.
The warmest month in Detroit is July, with temperatures ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Book your flights from Lexington Blue Grass Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LEX to DTW in January. Temperatures average between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) then.
Explore more of the United States
You've done Detroit, now it's time to discover other parts of the United States. Travel around 386 kilometers west to Chicago to tick off its must-visit sights. From Millennium Park to Art Institute of Chicago and Willis Tower, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Columbus is another well-known destination in the United States and is around 257 kilometers south of Detroit. No trip is complete without dropping by Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Whetstone Park / Park of Roses and Ohio Theater.
