Columbia to Lexington (CAE–LEX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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344 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 13 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
ATL Atlanta 3h 13m AMDLKE → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Lexington flights
CLT Charlotte 3h 37m AA → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Lexington flights
ORD Chicago 4h 48m AAEKNZ → AAASAV Chicago (ORD) to Lexington flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 6m AAJLQF → AAAYQF Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Lexington flights
LGA New York 8h 7m AADLWS → DL New York (LGA) to Lexington flights
PHL Philadelphia 9h 20m AAAS → AAAS Philadelphia (PHL) to Lexington flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 17h 27m G4 → G4 Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Lexington flights
CVG Cincinnati / Covington ~4h 20m → Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) to Lexington flights
DCA Washington ~4h 46m AAAS → DL Washington (DCA) to Lexington flights
SRQ Sarasota/Bradenton ~4h 48m → G4 Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) to Lexington flights
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Columbia to Lexington
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
344 mi 1h 3m nonstop

CAE–LEX has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for CAE to LEX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
13
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~17h
Longest
ATL ~3h 13m CLT ~3h 37m CVG ~4h 20m DCA ~4h 46m SRQ ~4h 48m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
136
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
CAE → LEX
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
75%
Return
LEX → CAE
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
75%
Arriving
86%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. CAE delays → LEX delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Lexington from Columbia

Nearby airports with service to Blue Grass Airport.
Metric CAE→LEX CLT→LEX CHS→LEX
Distance from CAE – 89 mi 95 mi
Nonstop airlines – 2 1
Weekly flights – 36 –
Flight time 1h 3m 1h 13m 1h 12m
Departure OTP 100% – –
Charlotte (CLT) to Lexington flights · Charleston (CHS) to Lexington flights · Myrtle Beach (MYR) to Lexington flights
Airports within 200 miles of CAE with service to Blue Grass Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Lexington is 0 hours the same as Columbia.
CAE: EDT · LEX: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Columbia, it's 6:00 PM in Lexington.
Distance & Flight Time
344 mi / 553 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 3m gate to gate.
Facts

CAE–LEX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Columbia to Lexington route.
Route details
Distance344 mi / 553 km
Flight time1h 3m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: CAE
Full nameColumbia Metropolitan Airport
IATA / ICAOCAE / KCAE
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr1.3M
Elevation236 ft / 72 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 CAE to LEX flights.
Nonstop flights from Columbia Metropolitan Airport to Blue Grass Airport take about 1h 3m gate to gate. The route covers 344 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Charlotte Douglas and Chicago O'Hare.
Nearby alternatives include CLT, CHS and MYR. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
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 CAE to LEX

Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) and Blue Grass Airport (LEX) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

CAE to LEX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CAE to LEX is about 1 hours 3 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 344 miles (553 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Charlotte Douglas and Chicago O'Hare. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Charlotte (CLT), Charleston (CHS) and Myrtle Beach (MYR).