Austin to Lexington (AUS–LEX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Austin to Lexington
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 921 mi 1h 55m nonstop +1h ahead 53 1-stop hubs

AUS–LEX is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. GXA leads the route. The flight covers 921 miles in approximately 1h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 53 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop AUS–LEX service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
GXA GXA 1 35%
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: GXA (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for AUS to LEX.
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One-Stop Connections
53
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
807
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Lexington from Austin

Nearby airports with service to Blue Grass Airport.
Metric AUS→LEX HOU→LEX
Distance from AUS 148 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 1
Flight time 1h 55m 2h 4m
Departure OTP 35%
Airports within 200 miles of AUS with service to Blue Grass Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Lexington is 1 hour ahead of Austin.
AUS: CDT · LEX: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Austin, it's 7:00 PM in Lexington.
Distance & Flight Time
921 mi / 1,482 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 55m.
Getting to AUS

CapMetro Route 20 (Airport Flyer) runs between downtown Austin (Congress Ave) and AUS in about 30–35 minutes (fare $1.25, or free with MetroAccess). Service runs from roughly 05:00 to midnight; frequency drops evenings and weekends.Ride-shares (Uber/Lyft) from downtown cost $20–30 and take 15–20 minutes off-peak. Taxis run $30–40. Traffic on SH-71 can be heavy during afternoon rush; allow 30–40 minutes from downtown during 16:00–18:30. Long-term parking from $7/day in remote economy lots.

AUS–LEX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Austin to Lexington route.
Route details
Distance921 mi / 1,482 km
Flight time1h 55m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections53 hubs
Origin: AUS
IATA / ICAOAUS / KAUS
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr21.4M
Elevation542 ft / 165 m
Destination: LEX
IATA / ICAOLEX / KLEX
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr1.6M
Elevation979 ft / 298 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about AUS to LEX flights.
Nonstop flights from Austin Bergstrom International Airport to Blue Grass Airport take approximately 1h 55m. The route covers 921 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: GXA.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from AUS to LEX.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through GSO, CAE, ROA, DAL, MEM, PDK, OKC, IND, HOU, CVG, CLE, DSM, MDW, BNA, CHS, JAX, TUL, RDU, PIT, PIE, STL, APF, PBI, LGA, IAD, MCO, TPA, RSW, PVD, HPN, TEB, MIA, EWR, TUS, BOS, SLC, YYC, VNY, LGB, SNA, DCA, PHL, SFB, DEN, ORD, DTW, ATL, CLT, DFW, FLL, SRQ, LAS and AUO. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Lexington is 1 hour ahead of Austin.
Yes, return flights from LEX to AUS are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include HOU. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from AUS to LEX

Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) and Blue Grass Airport (LEX) are connected by nonstop service from GXA. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

AUS to LEX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from AUS to LEX ranges from 1 hours 55 minutes. The route covers a distance of 921 miles (1,482 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

53 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via GSO. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Houston (HOU).