Detroit (DTW) to Lexington (LEX) flights
SkyWest Airlines, Endeavor Air, Republic Airline fly nonstop from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Blue Grass Airport, with about 21 flights a week in July 2026. The 296-mile flight takes about 1h 17m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 296 mi · 476 km
- Flight time
- 1h 17m
- Airlines
- 3
- Seats filled
- 76%
Airlines flying DTW to LEX
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlines | 12 | Bombardier CRJ900, Bombardier CRJ700, Bombardier CRJ550 | 28,506 | 1h 18m |
| Endeavor Air | 8 | Bombardier CRJ700, Bombardier CRJ900 | 15,047 | 1h 19m |
| Republic Airline | 1 | Embraer E175 | 14,089 | 1h 14m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
DTW to LEX flight schedule
3 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 3 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 8:45am and the last at 8:05pm. 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL 5030Delta Air Lines · operated by Endeavor Air | 8:45am | 10:11am | 31 | 85% |
| DL 3877Delta Air Lines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 3:59pm | 5:21pm | 30 | 71% |
| DL 4013Delta Air Lines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 8:05pm | 9:28pm | 30 | 74% |
Is DTW to LEX on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 78% of 1,070 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 1.4% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 3pm were the most punctual (80%), those around 7pm the least (71%). Most delay time was caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning, fuelling) (67%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 1,070 | 78% | 21 min | 1.4% |
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
| Scheduled departure | Flights | On time, relative | On time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8am to 9am | 348 | 79% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 307 | 80% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 47 | 83% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 80 | 71% | |
| 8pm to 9pm | 199 | 76% | |
| 9pm to 10pm | 84 | 77% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 93 | 5,540 | |
| September 2025 | 90 | 5,351 | |
| October 2025 | 93 | 5,635 | |
| November 2025 | 81 | 4,218 | |
| December 2025 | 82 | 4,031 | |
| January 2026 | 79 | 3,660 | |
| February 2026 | 86 | 4,293 | |
| March 2026 | 95 | 4,848 | |
| April 2026 | 89 | 5,112 | |
| May 2026 | 91 | 4,705 | |
| June 2026 | 91 | 5,029 | |
| July 2026 | 93 | 5,220 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.