Cheap Flights from Detroit to Lexington KY
Cheap Flights from Detroit to Lexington KY
Looking for cheap flights from Detroit to Lexington KY? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Detroit to Lexington KY vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 7,500 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Detroit to Lexington KY for specific travel dates.
2026-11-21
DTW - LEX
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 7,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-22
DTW - LEX
Economy | Non stop | 3 left
From 7,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-23
DTW - LEX
Economy | Non stop | 4 left
From 7,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-24
DTW - LEX
Economy | Non stop | 3 left
From 7,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-26
DTW - LEX
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 7,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-27
DTW - LEX
Economy | Non stop | 1 left
From 7,500 Pts + $5.6
Detroit to Lexington KY flight facts
Distance
296 mi
476 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 1h
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
Same time zone
Lexington KY is in the same time zone as Detroit.
Airports in Detroit
DTW · Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Airports in Lexington KY
LEX · Blue Grass
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Detroit - Louisville · Louisville is 62 mi from Lexington KY
Flights Detroit - Cincinnati · Cincinnati is 70 mi from Lexington KY
Flights Detroit - Indianapolis · Indianapolis is 147 mi from Lexington KY
Flights Detroit - Knoxville · Knoxville is 157 mi from Lexington KY
Flights Detroit - Columbus · Columbus is 164 mi from Lexington KY
Flights Detroit - Nashville · Nashville is 175 mi from Lexington KY
Premium cabin flights from Detroit to Lexington KY
Premium cabin
2026-11-21
DTW - LEX
First | Non stop | 9+ left
From 37,800 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-14
DTW - LEX
First | Non stop | 6 left
From 41,300 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-15
DTW - LEX
First | Non stop | 7 left
From 41,300 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-16
DTW - LEX
First | Non stop | 8 left
From 41,300 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-17
DTW - LEX
First | Non stop | 9+ left
From 41,300 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-18
DTW - LEX
First | Non stop | 3 left
From 41,300 Pts + $5.6
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Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Detroit to Lexington KY depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Detroit to Lexington KY.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Detroit to Lexington KY.
Detroit and Lexington KY are about 296 miles (476 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 296-mile straight-line distance takes about 1h in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Lexington KY is in the same time zone as Detroit.
Departures from Detroit: Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW). Arrivals in Lexington KY: Blue Grass (LEX).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Lexington KY, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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