Washington (DCA) to Lexington (LEX) flights

An economy award from Washington (DCA) to Lexington (LEX) starts at 7,500 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on Delta Air Lines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. 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.
How many miles DCA to LEX costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn Delta Air Lines | 7,500 | $5.60 |
| SAS EuroBonusOn Delta Air Lines | 15,000 | $56–112 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from DCA to LEX
- Delta Air LinesSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it

Book DCA to LEX with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Aeromexico RewardsBooks Delta Air Lines
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks Delta Air Lines
- China Eastern Eastern MilesBooks Delta Air Lines
- Delta SkyMilesBooks Delta Air Lines
- Garuda Indonesia GarudaMilesBooks Delta Air Lines
- Korean Air SKYPASSBooks Delta Air Lines
- SAS EuroBonusBooks Delta Air Lines
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks Delta Air Lines
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


- Via Philadelphia (PHL)American Airlines the whole way


- Via Detroit (DTW)Delta Air Lines the whole way



- Via New York (LGA)Delta Air Lines the whole way



- Via New York (JFK)American Airlines the whole way




- Via Atlanta (ATL)Delta Air Lines the whole way




- Via Chicago (ORD)American Airlines and United Airlines the whole way




- Via Boston (BOS)American Airlines the whole way




DCA to LEX: common questions
How many miles does DCA to LEX cost?
In economy it starts at 7,500 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on Delta Air Lines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. Next cheapest: SAS EuroBonus (15,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
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.
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.
