United States · 413 miles (664 km)

Washington (DCA) to Lexington (LEX) flights

One airline flies nonstop from Washington (DCA) to Lexington (LEX): Delta Air Lines. The two airports are 413 miles (664 km) apart. Delta Air Lines is in SkyTeam. There are also 8 ways to fly it with one stop, through Charlotte, Philadelphia and Detroit and more.

Airlines flying nonstop from DCA to LEX

Book DCA to LEX with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

DCA to LEX with one stop

8 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Charlotte (CLT)American Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Philadelphia (PHL)American Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Detroit (DTW)Delta Air Lines the whole way
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  • Via New York (LGA)Delta Air Lines the whole way
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  • Via New York (JFK)American Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Atlanta (ATL)Delta Air Lines the whole way
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  • Via Chicago (ORD)American Airlines and United Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Boston (BOS)American Airlines the whole way
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DCA to LEX: common questions

Which airlines fly nonstop from DCA to LEX?

Delta Air Lines (SkyTeam) flies nonstop from Washington (DCA) to Lexington (LEX).

How far is Washington from Lexington by plane?

Washington (DCA) and Lexington (LEX) are 413 miles (664 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book DCA to LEX 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.

How many miles does DCA to LEX cost?

It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for DCA to LEX with taxes and fees.

Where can I connect between Washington and Lexington?

The most direct connections are through Charlotte (CLT), Philadelphia (PHL), Detroit (DTW), New York (LGA) and New York (JFK). On 8 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example American Airlines through Charlotte.

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.