What is the cheapest airline that flies from Des Moines to Lexington Blue Grass?

United Airlines and Allegiant Air are the most popular carriers operating from Des Moines to Lexington Blue Grass

What airlines fly to Lexington?

United Airlines, American Airlines and Delta are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Lexington from Des Moines according to our data. United Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 65% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Lexington. Keep in mind that there are 4 different airlines that fly to Lexington on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Des Moines Airport to Lexington Blue Grass Airport?

Prices for flights from Des Moines Airport to Lexington Blue Grass Airport were last updated today.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Des Moines Airport to Lexington Blue Grass Airport?

The number of operators available for flights from Des Moines Airport to Lexington Blue Grass Airport is 2 as of September 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from Des Moines Airport to Lexington Blue Grass Airport?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Des Moines Airport to Lexington Blue Grass Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Lexington Blue Grass Airport?

The necessary travel and health documents for your Lexington Blue Grass Airport trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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10:57 am - 6:51 pmDSM Des Moines-LEX Lexington Blue Grass

6h 54m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

7:10 am - 10:42 amLEX Lexington Blue Grass-DSM Des Moines

4h 32m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$339Delta

Sat, Oct 24 - Tue, Oct 27

10:22 am - 5:04 pmDSM Des Moines-LEX Lexington Blue Grass

5h 42m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

8:10 am - 2:25 pmLEX Lexington Blue Grass-DSM Des Moines

7h 15m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

$339Delta

Thu, Oct 29 - Sat, Oct 31

6:54 pm - 11:58 pmDSM Des Moines-LEX Lexington Blue Grass

4h 04m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

8:10 am - 2:25 pmLEX Lexington Blue Grass-DSM Des Moines

7h 15m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

$339Delta

Mon, Oct 19 - Sat, Oct 24

5:39 am - 12:08 pmDSM Des Moines-LEX Lexington Blue Grass

5h 29m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

6:00 am - 10:42 amLEX Lexington Blue Grass-DSM Des Moines

5h 42m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$339Delta

Sat, Oct 24 - Sat, Oct 31

5:57 pm - 11:46 pmDSM Des Moines-LEX Lexington Blue Grass

4h 49m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

5:00 am - 10:19 amLEX Lexington Blue Grass-DSM Des Moines

6h 19m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$369American Airlines

Fri, Oct 2 - Sun, Oct 4

1:27 pm - 10:36 pmDSM Des Moines-LEX Lexington Blue Grass

8h 09m1 stop Denver Intl

9:00 am - 12:20 pmLEX Lexington Blue Grass-DSM Des Moines

4h 20m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$419United Airlines

Tue, Oct 27 - Sat, Oct 31

8:00 am - 1:10 pmDSM Des Moines-LEX Lexington Blue Grass

4h 10m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

8:45 am - 2:34 pmLEX Lexington Blue Grass-DSM Des Moines

6h 49m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$419United Airlines

Sat, Jan 30 - Wed, Feb 3

3:25 pm - 8:32 pmDSM Des Moines-LEX Lexington Blue Grass

4h 07m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:09 pm - 11:16 pmLEX Lexington Blue Grass-DSM Des Moines

6h 07m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$419United Airlines

Sat, Jan 30 - Wed, Feb 3

2:01 pm - 11:57 pmDSM Des Moines-LEX Lexington Blue Grass

8h 56m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Charlotte Douglas

6:55 pm - 12:26 amLEX Lexington Blue Grass-DSM Des Moines

6h 31m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$424American Airlines

Sat, Oct 24 - Mon, Nov 2

2:01 pm - 11:57 pmDSM Des Moines-LEX Lexington Blue Grass

8h 56m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Charlotte Douglas

6:58 pm - 12:14 amLEX Lexington Blue Grass-DSM Des Moines

6h 16m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$424American Airlines

Sat, Oct 24 - Fri, Oct 30

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Delta flights from Des Moines to Lexington

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Delta

Oct 24

DSM5:39 amDes Moines

5h 29m

1 stop

LEX12:08 pmLexington Blue Grass

Oct 29

LEX5:12 pmLexington Blue Grass

4h 28m

1 stop

DSM8:40 pmDes Moines

$339

Delta

Oct 10

DSM10:57 amDes Moines

6h 54m

1 stop

LEX6:51 pmLexington Blue Grass

Oct 14

LEX5:59 pmLexington Blue Grass

5h 34m

1 stop

DSM10:33 pmDes Moines

$384

Delta

Oct 24

DSM5:39 amDes Moines

5h 29m

1 stop

LEX12:08 pmLexington Blue Grass

Oct 29

LEX10:33 amLexington Blue Grass

9h 38m

2 stops

DSM7:11 pmDes Moines

$468

United Airlines flights from Des Moines to Lexington

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United Airlines

Jan 30

DSM3:25 pmDes Moines

4h 07m

1 stop

LEX8:32 pmLexington Blue Grass

Feb 3

LEX6:09 pmLexington Blue Grass

6h 07m

1 stop

DSM11:16 pmDes Moines

$419

United Airlines

Jan 30

DSM8:00 amDes Moines

4h 10m

1 stop

LEX1:10 pmLexington Blue Grass

Feb 3

LEX8:45 amLexington Blue Grass

6h 49m

1 stop

DSM2:34 pmDes Moines

$439

United Airlines

Oct 23

DSM6:55 pmDes Moines

4h 00m

1 stop

LEX11:55 pmLexington Blue Grass

Oct 30

LEX1:49 pmLexington Blue Grass

4h 38m

1 stop

DSM5:27 pmDes Moines

$459

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Sat 10/24

10:57 am-6:51 pm

1 stop6h 54m

Lexington Blue Grass

Tue 10/27

7:10 am-10:42 am

1 stop4h 32m

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DSM Des Moines - LEX Lexington Blue Grass

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10:22 am-5:04 pm

1 stop5h 42m

Lexington Blue Grass

Sat 10/31

8:10 am-2:25 pm

1 stop7h 15m

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DSM Des Moines - LEX Lexington Blue Grass

DSMLEX

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Mon 10/19

6:54 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop4h 04m

Lexington Blue Grass

Sat 10/24

8:10 am-2:25 pm

1 stop7h 15m

$339

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DSM Des Moines - LEX Lexington Blue Grass

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5:39 am-12:08 pm

1 stop5h 29m

Lexington Blue Grass

Sat 10/31

6:00 am-10:42 am

1 stop5h 42m

$339

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DSM Des Moines - LEX Lexington Blue Grass

DSMLEX

Des Moines

Fri 10/2

5:57 pm-11:46 pm

1 stop4h 49m

Lexington Blue Grass

Sun 10/4

5:00 am-10:19 am

1 stop6h 19m

$369

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DSM Des Moines - LEX Lexington Blue Grass

DSMLEX

Des Moines

Tue 10/27

1:27 pm-10:36 pm

1 stop8h 09m

Lexington Blue Grass

Sat 10/31

9:00 am-12:20 pm

1 stop4h 20m

$419

Des MoinesLexington

DSM Des Moines - LEX Lexington Blue Grass

DSMLEX

Des Moines

Sat 1/30

8:00 am-1:10 pm

1 stop4h 10m

Lexington Blue Grass

Wed 2/3

8:45 am-2:34 pm

1 stop6h 49m

$419

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Des MoinesLexington

DSM Des Moines - LEX Lexington Blue Grass

DSMLEX

Des Moines

Sat 1/30

3:25 pm-8:32 pm

1 stop4h 07m

Lexington Blue Grass

Wed 2/3

6:09 pm-11:16 pm

1 stop6h 07m

$419

Des MoinesLexington

DSM Des Moines - LEX Lexington Blue Grass

DSMLEX

Des Moines

Sat 10/24

2:01 pm-11:57 pm

2 stops8h 56m

Lexington Blue Grass

Mon 11/2

6:55 pm-12:26 am

1 stop6h 31m

$424

Des MoinesLexington

DSM Des Moines - LEX Lexington Blue Grass

DSMLEX

Des Moines

Sat 10/24

2:01 pm-11:57 pm

2 stops8h 56m

Lexington Blue Grass

Fri 10/30

6:58 pm-12:14 am

1 stop6h 16m

$424

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Des Moines to Lexington

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Lexington?

In general, January is the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to Lexington. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $0. If you are unable to visit Lexington during the month of January, then departing from Des Moines during the month September is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $308.

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Best Price Found	$284
Fastest flight time	3h 55m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Lexington from Des Moines in the past 72 hours is $284. The best round-trip flight deal from Des Moines to Lexington found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $339.

The fastest flight from Des Moines to Lexington takes 3h 55m

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How far is Des Moines to Lexington Blue Grass by plane?
Des Moines and Lexington Blue Grass are 542.1 mi apart from one another. A reasonable flight in good conditions will take 3h 55m.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Des Moines Airport to Lexington Blue Grass Airport?
Prices for flights from Des Moines Airport to Lexington Blue Grass Airport were last updated today.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Des Moines Airport to Lexington Blue Grass Airport?
The number of operators available for flights from Des Moines Airport to Lexington Blue Grass Airport is 2 as of September 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Des Moines Airport to Lexington Blue Grass Airport?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Des Moines Airport to Lexington Blue Grass Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Lexington Blue Grass Airport?
The necessary travel and health documents for your Lexington Blue Grass Airport trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.
What is the most popular airline from Des Moines to Lexington?
Based on momondo bookings for flights between Des Moines and Lexington, the leading airline is United Airlines, making up 70% of the total bookings. Other popular airlines include American Airlines with 30%.

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American Airlines	PriceFrom $308	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.0 12,087 reviews		Search American Airlines flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $318	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 10,232 reviews		Search United Airlines flights

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