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Flights from Des Moines to Lexington – Airlines & connecting routes

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DSM to LEX flights and routes map DSM to LEX – All flight route options from Des Moines International, Iowa, USA to Lexington, Kentucky, USA. These flights are operated by 4 different airlines through 3 different connections. The shortest flight time is 4 hours and 17 minutes. See the full flight schedule and time table, including departure times, airlines and stopover details to find the best option for you.

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USA DSM Des Moines Des Moines, IA, USA
USA LEX Lexington, KY, USA
DSM
Des Moines
USADes Moines, IA, USA
Lexington
USALexington, KY, USA
LEX
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1 stop route options with the same airline:

Duration

Via Chicago ORD
1 stop with American Airlines. 3 flights per day.

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4h 17m

Via Chicago ORD
1 stop with American Airlines.
4h 17m
3 flights per day.
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Via Chicago ORD
1 stop with United Airlines. 4-5 flights per day.

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4h 24m

Via Chicago ORD
1 stop with United Airlines.
4h 24m
4-5 flights per day.
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Via Atlanta ATL
1 stop with Delta Air Lines. 3-4 flights per day.

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5h 37m

Via Atlanta ATL
1 stop with Delta Air Lines.
5h 37m
3-4 flights per day.
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Via Detroit DTW
1 stop with Delta Air Lines. 1-2 flights per day.

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5h 42m

Via Detroit DTW
1 stop with Delta Air Lines.
5h 42m
1-2 flights per day.
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1 stop route options with codeshare or different airlines:

Duration

Via Chicago ORD With American Airlines & United Airlines 2-3 flights per day.

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4h 54m

Via Chicago ORD
4h 54m
With American Airlines & United Airlines 2-3 flights per day.
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Des Moines to Lexington flights

With over 83 flights every week and 3 different airlines you have a wide range of options. While flying to Lexington from Des Moines you will be doing a stopover in Chicago, Atlanta or any other of the 3 alternatives with flight connections.

Are there any non-stop flights from DSM to LEX?

There are no direct or non-stop flights from Des Moines International, DSM to Lexington, LEX.

Des Moines to Lexington with American Airlines

If you fly from Des Moines with American Airlines you will do a stopover in Chicago, ORD before reaching Lexington. This flight trip will take 4 hours and 17 minutes and you can fly every weekday with departures from 5:00 am to 6:00 pm. American Airlines is a member of the air alliance OneWorld.

Distance & flight times: Des Moines International to Lexington

The shortest flight time between DSM and LEX is 4 hours and 17 minutes.

ViaTotal flight timeLayover timeDistance
ORD Chicago4h 17m2h 13m624 miles (1004 km)
ATL Atlanta5h 37m2h 23m1052 miles (1693 km)
DTW Detroit5h 42m2h 44m832 miles (1339 km)
The flight times and layover times in the table above are approximate and may vary depending on flight number, aircraft, airline, weather, and time of day.DSM-LEX flight routesDes Moines to Lexington flight routes illustrated on a map.
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The fastest way to fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Lexington (LEX) is via Chicago and it will take about 4 hours and 17 minutes. The second fastest route is via Atlanta and will take 5 hours and 37 minutes.

You can fly with American Airlines or Delta Air Lines from Des Moines to Lexington.

The flight time between Des Moines (DSM) and Lexington (LEX) via Chicago O Hare International, ORD is 4 hours and 17 minutes.

No. But you can still purchase a 1 stop flight via Chicago, Atlanta or any other route to Lexington (LEX).

A codeshare agreement means that cooperating airlines are able to sell seats on each other’s flights. This means that you are able to travel to more destinations than your airline of choice normally offers. Codeshare flights are also beneficial because of the seamless transits you can get with connecting flights from the same airline. The downside of choosing a codeshare flight can be that you in some cases can’t upgrade codeshare flights or use elite benefits.

A connecting or transit flight means that you reach your final destination through two or more flights – in other words a non-direct flight. You will change to a new aircraft after your first flight, this may include moving to another terminal at the airport aswell. The time required to transfer passengers and luggage between flights is called Minimum Connecting Time (MCT) and are always taken into account here on Flightroutes.com.

If you bought your whole flight on a single ticket, the airline will book you on the next available connecting flight.

With connecting flights, checked in luggage is most commonly forwarded to your final destination when buying a single ticket for both flights.

If you miss your connecting flight due to circumstances outside your control such as your first flight being delayed, you should turn to your airline who will provide you with a seat on the next available flight. This is usually done free of charge, and only applies if you purchased your trip as one ticket. If the next connecting flight is the following day, the airline usually provides accommodation and meals.
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