Charlotte to Lexington (CLT–LEX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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282 mi airlines 57/wk
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AA5572
AA American
CR9
9:14 AM
EDT
10:50 AM
EDT
1h 36m
M T W T F S S
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AA6076
AA American
ER4
10:24 AM
EDT
11:38 AM
EDT
1h 14m
M T W T F S S
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AA5637
AA American
CR9
11:10 AM
EDT
12:41 PM
EDT
1h 31m
M T W T F S S
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AA6122
AA American
E145
1:00 PM
EDT
2:33 PM
EDT
1h 33m
M T W T F S S
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AA5290
AA American
CR9
2:05 PM
EDT
3:34 PM
EDT
1h 29m
M T W T F S S
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AA5295
AA American
CR9
3:45 PM
EDT
5:14 PM
EDT
1h 29m
M T W T F S S
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AA5670
AA American
CR9
3:48 PM
EDT
5:16 PM
EDT
1h 28m
M T W T F S S
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AA5136
AA American
CR7
8:27 PM
EDT
9:50 PM
EDT
1h 23m
M T W T F S S
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AA5321
AA American
CR9
8:30 PM
EDT
9:58 PM
EDT
1h 28m
M T W T F S S
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AA5311
AA American
CR9
5:00 AM
EDT TB
6:37 AM
EDT
1h 37m
M T W T F S S
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AA5297
AA American
CR7
7:00 AM
EDT TB
8:40 AM
EDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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AA5278
AA American
CR9
7:11 AM
EDT
8:50 AM
EDT
1h 39m
M T W T F S S
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AA5572
AA American
CR9
11:21 AM
EDT TB
12:54 PM
EDT
1h 33m
M T W T F S S
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AA5295
AA American
CR9
1:11 PM
EDT
2:46 PM
EDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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AA6076
AA American
ER4
1:14 PM
EDT TB
2:56 PM
EDT
1h 42m
M T W T F S S
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AA6122
AA American
E145
3:00 PM
EDT TB
4:42 PM
EDT
1h 42m
M T W T F S S
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AA5290
AA American
CR9
4:04 PM
EDT
5:40 PM
EDT
1h 36m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5670
AA American
CR9
5:50 PM
EDT TB
7:29 PM
EDT
1h 39m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Charlotte to Lexington
1 carrier, 57 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 57 Flights/wk 282 mi 0h 59m nonstop 31 1-stop hubs

CLT–LEX is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 282 miles in approximately 0h 59m. Beyond nonstop, 31 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CLT–LEX service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 56 CR7, CR9, E145, ER4 1h14-1h36 70% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – AA
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – AA
E145 Embraer ERJ-145 – AA
ER4 Embraer RJ145 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (56 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, CLT to LEX direction.
Mon
8
flights
Tue
8
flights
Wed
8
flights
Thu
8
flights
Fri
8
flights
Sat
8
flights
Sun
8
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
9
Nonstop flights
57
Outbound / wk
64
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CLT to LEX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
31
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,485
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
CLT → LEX
70%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
70%
Arriving
51%
Return
LEX → CLT
60%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
60%
Arriving
82%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. CLT delays → LEX delays →

Other ways to reach Lexington from Charlotte

Nearby airports with service to Blue Grass Airport.
Metric CLT→LEX GSO→LEX RDU→LEX
Distance from CLT 83 mi 130 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 57 1 1
Flight time 0h 59m 0h 48m 0h 57m
Departure OTP 70%
Airports within 200 miles of CLT with service to Blue Grass Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Charlotte, it's 6:00 PM in Lexington.
Distance & Flight Time
282 mi / 453 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 59m to 1h 36m.
Getting to CLT

There is no rail link to CLT. CATS Route 5 bus runs from Charlotte Transportation Center to the airport in 45 minutes ($2.20). The airport is 7 miles from Uptown Charlotte.Ride-shares from Uptown cost $18–30 and take 15–25 minutes. Taxis are available but less common than ride-share in Charlotte. I-85 and Billy Graham Parkway are the primary expressway routes; allow extra time during afternoon rush (4–6:30pm).

CLT–LEX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Charlotte to Lexington route.
Route details
Distance282 mi / 453 km
Flight time0h 59m to 1h 36m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights57 out / 64 return
1-stop connections31 hubs
Origin: CLT
IATA / ICAOCLT / KCLT
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr58.8M
Elevation748 ft / 228 m
Destination: LEX
IATA / ICAOLEX / KLEX
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Vevay
Passengers/yr1.6M
Elevation979 ft / 298 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CLT to LEX flights.
Nonstop flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Blue Grass Airport take approximately 0h 59m to 1h 36m. The route covers 282 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: American Airlines.
There are approximately 57 nonstop flights per week from CLT to LEX. The return direction has about 64 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CUB, GSO, RDU, CRW, ROA, MDW, IAD, TEB, SYR, TPA, PIE, APF, DAL, HPN, PBI, STL, BOS, RSW, LGA, DTW, ATL, MIA, PHL, DEN, ORD, DCA, DFW, FLL, SRQ, LAS and AUO. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from LEX to CLT are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include GSO and RDU. 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 CLT to LEX

Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) and Blue Grass Airport (LEX) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines. With 57 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

CLT to LEX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CLT to LEX ranges from 0 hours 59 minutes to 1 hours 36 minutes. The route covers a distance of 282 miles (453 km). There are approximately 57 weekly flights outbound and 64 return, totaling 121 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

31 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via CUB. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Greensboro (GSO) and Raleigh/Durham (RDU).