Denver (DEN) to Lexington (LEX) flights
United Airlines flies nonstop from Denver International Airport to Blue Grass Airport, with about 7 flights a week in July 2026. The 1,086-mile flight takes about 2h 43m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 1,086 mi · 1,748 km
- Flight time
- 2h 43m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 83%
Airlines flying DEN to LEX
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 7 | Airbus A319, Airbus A320-100/200 | 7,524 | 2h 45m |
| SkyWest AirlinesSeasonal or ended | n/a | Embraer E175, Bombardier CRJ200 | 17,954 | 2h 43m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
DEN to LEX flight schedule
2 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 1 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 5:50pm and the last at 5:55pm. Times are local and can change; check with the airline before you book.
| Flight | Departs | Arrives | Days flown in August 2026 | On time (12 months) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA 1470United Airlines | 5:50pm | 10:25pm | 10 | 47% |
| UA 1795United Airlines | 5:55pm | 10:38pm | 21 | 52% |
Is DEN to LEX on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 72% of 365 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 0.8% were cancelled. Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (36%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 365 | 72% | 19 min | 0.8% |
Airlines as sold: flights operated by regional partners count under the airline on the ticket. Average delay is across all completed flights, early arrivals counted as zero.
On-time arrivals by departure time
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 31 | 1,972 | |
| September 2025 | 30 | 2,017 | |
| October 2025 | 32 | 2,139 | |
| November 2025 | 30 | 1,684 | |
| December 2025 | 31 | 1,845 | |
| January 2026 | 29 | 1,756 | |
| February 2026 | 28 | 1,684 | |
| March 2026 | 32 | 1,964 | |
| April 2026 | 30 | 1,793 | |
| May 2026 | 31 | 2,211 | |
| June 2026 | 30 | 3,205 | |
| July 2026 | 30 | 3,208 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.