Travelling from Dallas to Blue Grass Airport (LEX): What you need to know
Dallas's main airport is Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW). Check out your options for leaving from this base when searching for your flights from Dallas to Blue Grass Airport (LEX).
The average length of a direct Dallas to Blue Grass Airport flight is 2 hours 15 minutes.
Blue Grass Airport is located in Lexington. The city runs on the UTC-5 timezone and is one hour ahead of Dallas.
The busiest route is from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX), with 24 direct services every week. If you're looking to take off without delay, the earliest flight from DFW to LEX is the 9:57am American Airlines service. If you prefer to leave later in the day, the final departure is at 9:27pm with American Airlines.
Leave plenty of time to catch your flight from Dallas to LEX. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
July is a busy month for air travel. If you're heading away then or around a major holiday like Thanksgiving or Christmas, turn up even earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Dallas
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
You can take a direct flight from Dallas to Blue Grass Airport (LEX) out of Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW).
American Airlines is a popular airline that offers direct flights from Dallas to Blue Grass Airport leaving from DFW.
The airline with the highest booking numbers between DFW and LEX is American Airlines.
American Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating on this route, with 70.22% of its services arriving as planned.
DFW is around 32 kilometres from central Dallas. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour.
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When it comes to the on-time performance of Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, data shows 72% of flights complete their journey on time.
DFW's address is 2400 Aviation Dr.
Dallas Love Field (DAL)
You can reach DAL from central Dallas in approximately 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The ride by public transport will take roughly 45 minutes to cover the 13 kilometres or so.
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74% of flights out of Dallas Love Field arrive according to schedule.
DAL is located at 8008 Cedar Springs Road.
About Blue Grass Airport (LEX)
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The street address for LEX is 4000 Terminal Drive, Suite 206.
Getting from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to central Lexington
Central Lexington is around 10 kilometres from Blue Grass Airport and takes about 20 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for making the trip into the city, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Dallas to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)
Right now, 102 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Dallas to Blue Grass Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 254 €. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book one month before flying. Research into pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Dallas to LEX.
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The best time to fly from Dallas to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)
July is the busiest month for flights from Dallas to Blue Grass Airport (LEX). Plan your visit to Lexington in January if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
The warmest month in Lexington is July, with temperatures ranging between 17ºC (63ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your Dallas to LEX plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January has temperatures of between -8ºC (18ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Dallas to Blue Grass Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Lexington
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Lexington right here. Check out these options once you've booked your flight from Dallas to Blue Grass Airport:
All great holidays should include a little sightseeing. Kentucky Horse Park, Keeneland Association Inc and James E. Pepper Distillery are must-visits when exploring Lexington.
Explore more of the United States
You've visited Lexington, now it's time to discover other parts of the United States. Travel around 257 kilometres northeast to Columbus to check off its must-visit sights. From Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens to Whetstone Park / Park of Roses and Ohio Theatre, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Indianapolis is another essential stop in the United States and is around 241 kilometres northwest of Lexington. No journey is complete without visiting Lucas Oil Stadium, Eiteljorg Museum and The Children's Museum of Indianapolis.