Lexington (LEX) to Detroit (DTW) flights
An economy award from Lexington (LEX) to Detroit (DTW) starts at 7,500 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on Delta Air Lines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. One airline flies nonstop from Lexington (LEX) to Detroit (DTW): Delta Air Lines. The two airports are 296 miles (476 km) apart. Delta Air Lines is in SkyTeam. There are also 8 ways to fly it with one stop, through Chicago, Charlotte and Washington and more.
How many miles LEX to DTW costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn Delta Air Lines | 7,500 | $5.60 |
| SAS EuroBonusOn Delta Air Lines | 15,000 | $56–112 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from LEX to DTW
- Delta Air LinesSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it
Book LEX to DTW with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Aeromexico RewardsBooks Delta Air Lines
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks Delta Air Lines
- China Eastern Eastern MilesBooks Delta Air Lines
- Delta SkyMilesBooks Delta Air Lines
- Garuda Indonesia GarudaMilesBooks Delta Air Lines
- Korean Air SKYPASSBooks Delta Air Lines
- SAS EuroBonusBooks Delta Air Lines
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks Delta Air Lines
LEX to DTW with one stop
8 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Chicago (ORD)American Airlines and United Airlines the whole way
- Via Charlotte (CLT)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Washington (DCA)Delta Air Lines the whole way
- Via Atlanta (ATL)Delta Air Lines the whole way
- Via Philadelphia (PHL)American Airlines the whole way
- Via New York (LGA)Delta Air Lines the whole way
- Via New York (JFK)American Airlines, then Delta Air Lines and JetBlue Airways
- Via Minneapolis (MSP)Delta Air Lines the whole way
LEX to DTW: common questions
How many miles does LEX to DTW cost?
In economy it starts at 7,500 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on Delta Air Lines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. Next cheapest: SAS EuroBonus (15,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from LEX to DTW?
Delta Air Lines (SkyTeam) flies nonstop from Lexington (LEX) to Detroit (DTW).
How far is Lexington from Detroit by plane?
Lexington (LEX) and Detroit (DTW) are 296 miles (476 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book LEX to DTW award flights?
8 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Aeromexico Rewards, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, China Eastern Eastern Miles, Delta SkyMiles, Garuda Indonesia GarudaMiles, Korean Air SKYPASS, SAS EuroBonus and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Lexington and Detroit?
The most direct connections are through Chicago (ORD), Charlotte (CLT), Washington (DCA), Atlanta (ATL) and Philadelphia (PHL). On 7 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example American Airlines through Chicago.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.