Travelling from Dallas to Blue Grass Airport (LEX): What you need to know
Start planning your holiday by looking up the ideal departure point for your flight from Dallas to Blue Grass Airport (LEX). Explore the options for setting off from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) or Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL), the city's main airports.
Expect to be travelling for 2 hours 15 minutes. That's the average journey time for a direct Dallas to Blue Grass Airport flight.
Blue Grass Airport is located in Lexington. The city runs on the UTC-4 timezone and is one hour ahead of Dallas.
With 21 direct flights a week between the two airports, Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX) is the most popular route. American Airlines operates the earliest flight at 9:57am. If you prefer to make the most of your day before leaving, the last flight from DFW to LEX is with American Airlines at 9:27pm.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Get to the airport on time to board your flight from Dallas to LEX.
With more people on the move during peak seasons, aim to get to your terminal earlier than usual. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will allow extra time for delays.
Airports in Dallas
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
You can hop on a direct flight from Dallas to Blue Grass Airport (LEX) departing from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW).
When leaving from DFW, you can take a direct flight from Dallas to Blue Grass Airport with American Airlines.
The airline with the highest booking numbers between DFW and LEX is American Airlines.
With 77.48% of services arriving as scheduled, American Airlines is the top on-time carrier on this route.
Located around 32 kilometres from the centre of Dallas, DFW can be reached in about 25 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
Want a hassle-free start to your holiday? Stay near Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Dallas to Blue Grass Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels offer the perfect solution:
When it comes to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport's on-time performance, 73.22% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
DFW's address is 2400 Aviation Dr.
Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL)
DAL is around 16 kilometres from central Dallas. It takes 20 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
Get your holiday started early with an additional night away from home. Before your Dallas to LEX flight, stay in one of these hotels near Dallas Love Field Airport:
Dallas Love Field Airport has an on-time performance of 76.03%. This figure shows how often flights that take off from this airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
The address for DAL is 8008 Cedar Springs Road.
About Blue Grass Airport (LEX)
Have a late flight from Dallas to Blue Grass Airport? Don't let it leave you bleary-eyed. Check in to one of these hotels near LEX and turn in quicker:
You'll find LEX at 4000 Terminal Drive, Suite 206.
Getting from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to central Lexington
The centre of Lexington is roughly 8 kilometres from Blue Grass Airport. Journey times by car hire or cab will vary based on time of day, so do a little research before your trip.
It'll take around 1 hour 10 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Dallas to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)
Right now, R 1,540 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Dallas to Blue Grass Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 4,514. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To snag cheap flights from Dallas to LEX, book your plane ticket one month before your planned departure.
June is when you're most likely to find a good deal on a Dallas to Blue Grass Airport ticket. If you want to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
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The best time to fly from Dallas to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)
It's time to work out when to book your flight from Dallas to Blue Grass Airport (LEX). July is the peak month for travel to Lexington. If you like your getaways a little more chill, go in February.
Lock in a Dallas to LEX plane ticket departing in July if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Lexington to range from 17ºC (63ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
January sees temperatures of between -8ºC (18ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Dallas to Blue Grass Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Lexington
Start your Lexington trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Dallas to Blue Grass Airport, check out our selection of hotels including:
Kentucky Horse Park and Keeneland Association Inc are just the start of the major attractions to add to your Lexington to-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out James E. Pepper Distillery.
Explore more of the United States
Columbus is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Lexington. Around 257 kilometres away to the north-east, popular attractions include Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Whetstone Park / Park of Roses and Easton Town Centre.
Indianapolis is another standout destination in the United States and is around 241 kilometres north-west of Lexington. No trip is complete without dropping by 9-11 Memorial, Lucas Oil Stadium and Eiteljorg Museum.
