Nashville to Lexington (BNA–LEX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Nashville to Lexington
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 175 mi 1h 35m nonstop +1h ahead 55 1-stop hubs

BNA–LEX is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines leads the route. The flight covers 175 miles in approximately 1h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 55 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BNA–LEX service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 0 – – 69% SkyTeam –
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BNA to LEX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
55
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,056
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.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Nashville, it's 7:00 PM in Lexington.
Distance & Flight Time
175 mi / 281 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 35m.
Getting to BNA

No rail connection exists. WeGo bus Route 18 runs from downtown Nashville to BNA in 30–40 minutes (fare $2, transfers free with transfer slip) but service ends in the early evening. Not suitable for early-morning or late-night flights.

Ride-shares (Uber/Lyft) from downtown cost $20–30 and take 15–25 minutes depending on traffic on I-40. Taxis run $25–35. Short-term parking is $3/20 minutes; economy lots cost $7–10/day with free shuttle.

Facts

BNA–LEX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Nashville to Lexington route.
Route details
Distance175 mi / 281 km
Flight time1h 35m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connections55 hubs
Origin: BNA
Full nameNashville International Airport
IATA / ICAOBNA / KBNA
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr24.1M
Elevation599 ft / 183 m
Destination: LEX
Full nameBlue Grass Airport
IATA / ICAOLEX / KLEX
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr1.6M
Elevation979 ft / 298 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BNA to LEX flights.
Nonstop flights from Nashville International Airport to Blue Grass Airport take approximately 1h 35m. The route covers 175 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Delta Air Lines.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ROA, CVG, IND, PDK, MEM, FTY, GSO, CLE, MDW, CHS, PIT, RDU, JAX, DSM, IAD, STL, SYR, OKC, MCO, DAL, TPA, PBI, EWR, HPN, APF, TEB, RSW, TUL, PVD, HOU, AUS, AUO, BOS, MIA, SLC, TUS, VNY, SNA, YYC, LGB, SFB, ATL, PHL, DCA, LAS, ORD, DTW, LGA, PIE, CLT, DFW, SRQ, FLL, PGD and DEN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Lexington is 1 hour ahead of Nashville.
Yes, return flights from LEX to BNA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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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 BNA to LEX

Nashville International Airport (BNA) and Blue Grass Airport (LEX) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines.

BNA to LEX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BNA to LEX ranges from 1 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 175 miles (281 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

55 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via ROA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.