Flights to Lexington-Fayette
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Lexington-Fayette is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Blue Grass Airport (LEX), 13 km (8 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,004 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Grass Airport (regional) | LEX | 13 km (8 mi) | 7,004 ft | 979 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 7,004 ft, LEX handles short and medium-haul aircraft, so a long-haul trip will connect somewhere else first. The airport sits at 979 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Lexington-Fayette
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington-Fayette to New York City | United States | 945 km (587 mi) | about 1 h 58 min |
| Lexington-Fayette to Toronto | Canada | 759 km (472 mi) | about 1 h 43 min |
| Lexington-Fayette to Brooklyn | United States | 948 km (589 mi) | about 1 h 58 min |
| Lexington-Fayette to Chicago | United States | 502 km (312 mi) | about 1 h 24 min |
| Lexington-Fayette to Queens | United States | 958 km (595 mi) | about 1 h 59 min |
| Lexington-Fayette to Houston | United States | 1,363 km (847 mi) | about 2 h 30 min |
| Lexington-Fayette to Montréal | Canada | 1,223 km (760 mi) | about 2 h 19 min |
| Lexington-Fayette to Philadelphia | United States | 830 km (516 mi) | about 1 h 49 min |
| Lexington-Fayette to Manhattan | United States | 950 km (591 mi) | about 1 h 58 min |
| Lexington-Fayette to The Bronx | United States | 961 km (597 mi) | about 1 h 59 min |
| Lexington-Fayette to Dallas | United States | 1,261 km (784 mi) | about 2 h 22 min |
| Lexington-Fayette to Ottawa | Canada | 1,093 km (679 mi) | about 2 h 9 min |
| Lexington-Fayette to Jacksonville | United States | 896 km (557 mi) | about 1 h 54 min |
| Lexington-Fayette to Fort Worth | United States | 1,306 km (812 mi) | about 2 h 25 min |
| Lexington-Fayette to Austin | United States | 1,495 km (929 mi) | about 2 h 40 min |
| Lexington-Fayette to Columbus | United States | 247 km (154 mi) | about 1 h 4 min |
| Lexington-Fayette to Charlotte | United States | 450 km (280 mi) | about 1 h 20 min |
| Lexington-Fayette to Indianapolis | United States | 241 km (150 mi) | about 1 h 4 min |
| Lexington-Fayette to Mississauga | Canada | 735 km (457 mi) | about 1 h 42 min |
| Lexington-Fayette to Washington | United States | 653 km (406 mi) | about 1 h 35 min |
| Lexington-Fayette to Nashville | United States | 294 km (183 mi) | about 1 h 8 min |
| Lexington-Fayette to Oklahoma City | United States | 1,197 km (744 mi) | about 2 h 17 min |
| Lexington-Fayette to Shanghai | China | 11,857 km (7,367 mi) | about 15 h 57 min |
| Lexington-Fayette to Chongqing | China | 12,410 km (7,711 mi) | about 16 h 40 min |
| Lexington-Fayette to Chengdu | China | 12,323 km (7,657 mi) | about 16 h 33 min |
| Lexington-Fayette to Beijing | China | 11,090 km (6,891 mi) | about 14 h 58 min |
| Lexington-Fayette to Istanbul | Turkey | 8,929 km (5,549 mi) | about 12 h 12 min |
| Lexington-Fayette to Tianjin | China | 11,152 km (6,929 mi) | about 15 h 3 min |
| Lexington-Fayette to Wuhan | China | 12,140 km (7,543 mi) | about 16 h 19 min |
| Lexington-Fayette to Lahore | Pakistan | 11,969 km (7,437 mi) | about 16 h 6 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Lexington-Fayette?
Blue Grass Airport (LEX) is the closest large airport at 13 km (8 mi). It is the only one with scheduled flights within 100 km.
How far is LEX from Lexington-Fayette city centre?
13 km (8 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Lexington-Fayette on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.