Lexington (LEX) to Washington (DCA) flights
Republic Airline flies nonstop from Blue Grass Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, with about 6 flights a week in July 2026. The 414-mile flight takes about 1h 28m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 414 mi · 666 km
- Flight time
- 1h 28m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 62%
Airlines flying LEX to DCA
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airline | 6 | Embraer E175 | 12,949 | 1h 28m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
LEX to DCA flight schedule
1 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 1 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 6:00am and the last at 6:00am. 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 5734Delta Air Lines · operated by Republic Airline | 6:00am | 7:35am | 26 | 87% |
Is LEX to DCA on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 88% of 304 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 1.6% were cancelled. Most delay time was caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning, fuelling) (59%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 304 | 88% | 10 min | 1.6% |
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 | 26 | 1,041 | |
| September 2025 | 26 | 1,311 | |
| October 2025 | 27 | 1,380 | |
| November 2025 | 24 | 1,137 | |
| December 2025 | 21 | 986 | |
| January 2026 | 21 | 657 | |
| February 2026 | 23 | 842 | |
| March 2026 | 27 | 1,154 | |
| April 2026 | 26 | 1,214 | |
| May 2026 | 26 | 1,152 | |
| June 2026 | 25 | 1,019 | |
| July 2026 | 26 | 1,056 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.