Travelling from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX): what you need to know
A direct flight from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Blue Grass Airport takes on average 2 hours 11 minutes. The timezone in Lexington is UTC-4, which makes it 1 hour ahead of Dallas.
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Blue Grass Airport start from 05:43 — the first with American Airlines. The latest flight is the 21:01 option with American Airlines. Overall, there are 28 services every week between DFW and LEX.
If you're travelling during a major holiday or other peak period, give yourself more time. A good rule is two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer.
If you want a stopover for your flight from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Blue Grass Airport, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' and explore your options. These are the top stopovers between DFW and LEX:
O'Hare International Airport
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Blue Grass Airport is $691. The cheapest price for a return flight is $922. Remember that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book 10 months before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap flight tickets from DFW to LEX.
The cheapest month for tickets from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Blue Grass Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.
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Handy information about Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Located around 32 kilometres from the centre of Dallas, Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport can be reached in approximately 26 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The same journey by public transport will take roughly 3 hours and 55 minutes.
After an easy start to your holiday? Stay near DFW. Whether you're catching an early flight from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Blue Grass Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Blue Grass Airport (LEX)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Blue Grass Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near LEX instead:
Getting from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to central Lexington
Blue Grass Airport is approximately 13 kilometres from the centre of Lexington. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is about 18 minutes.
It takes roughly 1 hour and 10 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)
The quietest month for a flight from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Blue Grass Airport is February, while July is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Lexington based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in Lexington is July, with the temperature ranging between 17ºC and 32ºC. Lock in your flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Blue Grass Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Look for cheap flight tickets from DFW to LEX in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -8ºC and 8ºC on average.
More about Lexington
After booking your flights from DFW to LEX, you'll need to find a hotel in Lexington. Make one of these options your base for exploring this exciting destination:
Keeneland Association Inc and Kentucky Horse Park are just the start of the leading attractions to put on your Lexington itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out University of Kentucky Art Museum.
Complete your Lexington trip with hotels and a car rental
You've booked your cheap ticket to Blue Grass Airport — next up is finding a great stay, and maybe even your own set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the top hotels and car rental deals in Lexington.