Lexington (LEX) to Detroit (DTW) flights
SkyWest Airlines, Endeavor Air, Republic Airline fly nonstop from Blue Grass Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, with about 21 flights a week in July 2026. The 296-mile flight takes about 1h 22m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 296 mi · 476 km
- Flight time
- 1h 22m
- Airlines
- 3
- Seats filled
- 76%
Airlines flying LEX to DTW
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlines | 12 | Bombardier CRJ900, Bombardier CRJ700, Bombardier CRJ550 | 28,752 | 1h 23m |
| Endeavor Air | 8 | Bombardier CRJ700, Bombardier CRJ900 | 15,281 | 1h 18m |
| Republic Airline | 1 | Embraer E175 | 14,081 | 1h 23m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
LEX to DTW flight schedule
3 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 3 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 7:35am and the last at 6:12pm. 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 3977Delta Air Lines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 7:35am | 9:05am | 30 | 88% |
| DL 5030Delta Air Lines · operated by Endeavor Air | 10:52am | 12:19pm | 31 | 89% |
| DL 3877Delta Air Lines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 6:12pm | 7:42pm | 30 | 81% |
Is LEX to DTW on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 83% of 1,070 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 1.1% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 7am were the most punctual (88%), those around 5pm the least (77%). Most delay time was caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning, fuelling) (56%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 1,070 | 83% | 19 min | 1.1% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7am to 8am | 307 | 88% | |
| 8am to 9am | 42 | 91% | |
| 10am to 11am | 348 | 83% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 229 | 77% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 117 | 80% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 93 | 5,389 | |
| September 2025 | 90 | 5,512 | |
| October 2025 | 92 | 5,539 | |
| November 2025 | 83 | 3,992 | |
| December 2025 | 81 | 4,275 | |
| January 2026 | 79 | 3,661 | |
| February 2026 | 87 | 4,284 | |
| March 2026 | 94 | 4,881 | |
| April 2026 | 90 | 5,386 | |
| May 2026 | 92 | 5,291 | |
| June 2026 | 90 | 4,990 | |
| July 2026 | 94 | 4,914 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.