
Popular airlines from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)
- Delta
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Cheap Flights from Washington to Lexington (DCA-LEX)
Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at $99 for one-way flights and $159 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.










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Origin airport | Ronald Reagan Washington National |
Destination airport | Blue Grass |
Airlines serving | American Airlines, Delta, United |
Roundtrip price | $159 |
Distance | 412 mi |
Average flight time | 1 hour 33 mins |
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The cheapest times to fly from Washington to Lexington
On average, Thursday can be the cheapest time to fly, according to data from the Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC), one of the world's biggest databases for global airline sales. The data reveals that you could save up to 16% by flying on a Thursday—the cheapest day to travel on average—instead of a Sunday—the most expensive. Some of the most affordable flights from Washington to Lexington are during the month of September. You can find some of the cheapest flights from Washington to Lexington with Expedia's search tool and vast selection of airlines.
The best time to book a flight from Washington to Lexington
Sunday is one of the best days to book for cheap flights from Washington to Lexington: Tickets reserved on a Sunday cost between 6% and 13% less than those reserved on a Friday, according to ARC data. The data also suggests booking early can also lead to cheaper airfares. You could save 24% by buying your tickets for domestic flights at least a month in advance and 10% by booking international flights 2 months in advance.
How to find cheap round-trip tickets from Washington to Lexington
Being flexible with your dates and using Expedia's Price Drop Protection and Price Tracking features are some of the best ways of finding a cheap ticket from Washington to Lexington in 2025. You can also book with separate airlines for your outbound and return journeys, from $99 one-way. Expedia also offers Price Drop Protection, so if the cost of your airfare goes down after booking, you'll receive a credit for the difference*. This is available for a small fee, and is free to One Key Gold and Platinum tier members.
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