Cincinnati / Covington to Lexington (CVG–LEX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Connecting Flight Schedule 16 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Jul 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
DTW Detroit 3h 30m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Detroit (DTW) to Lexington flights
ATL Atlanta 3h 33m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Lexington flights
CLT Charlotte 3h 54m AA → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Lexington flights
ORD Chicago 3h 57m AAACAS → AAASAV Chicago (ORD) to Lexington flights
PHL Philadelphia 4h 33m AAEIKII → AAASQR Philadelphia (PHL) to Lexington flights
DCA Washington 4h 45m AADL → DL Washington (DCA) to Lexington flights
LGA New York 5h 30m DLWS → DL New York (LGA) to Lexington flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 37m AAASAY → AAG3QF Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Lexington flights
SFB Orlando 5h 52m G4 → G4 Orlando (SFB) to Lexington flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 6h 6m DLF9G4 → G4 Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Lexington flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Cincinnati / Covington to Lexington
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
2 Airlines 70 mi 0h 35m nonstop

CVG–LEX had nonstop service from American Airlines and Delta Air Lines, last on the schedule in July 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 70 miles in 0h 35m.

Also explore Browse available seat maps CVG Routes LEX Routes CVG Live Flights LEX Live Flights CVG Delays LEX Delays
All flights from Lexington (LEX) Lexington to Cincinnati / Covington flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop CVG–LEX service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 0 – – 80% Oneworld –
DL Delta Air Lines 0 – – 80% SkyTeam –
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
SkyTeam: DL (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for CVG to LEX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
16
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~19h
Longest
DTW ~3h 30m ATL ~3h 33m CLT ~3h 54m ORD ~3h 57m PHL ~4h 33m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
575
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
CVG → LEX
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
80%
Arriving
100%
Return
LEX → CVG
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Arriving
80%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. CVG delays → LEX delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Lexington from Cincinnati / Covington

Nearby airports with service to Blue Grass Airport.
Metric CVG→LEX IND→LEX FWA→LEX
Distance from CVG – 98 mi 136 mi
Nonstop airlines – 4 1
Weekly flights – 1 –
Flight time 0h 35m 0h 39m 0h 42m
Departure OTP 80% – –
Indianapolis (IND) to Lexington flights · Fort Wayne (FWA) to Lexington flights
Airports within 200 miles of CVG 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 Cincinnati / Covington.
CVG: EDT · LEX: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Cincinnati / Covington, it's 6:00 PM in Lexington.
Distance & Flight Time
70 mi / 113 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 35m gate to gate.
Facts

CVG–LEX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Cincinnati / Covington to Lexington route.
Route details
Distance70 mi / 113 km
Flight time0h 35m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: CVG
Full nameCincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport
IATA / ICAOCVG / KCVG
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr9.0M
Elevation896 ft / 273 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 CVG to LEX flights.
Nonstop flights from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport to Blue Grass Airport take about 0h 35m gate to gate. The route covers 70 miles.
2 airlines operated the nonstop from CVG to LEX: American Airlines and Delta Air Lines. The last scheduled nonstop was in July 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in July 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 0h 35m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Charlotte Douglas.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to LEX and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Yes, return flights from LEX to CVG are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include IND and FWA. 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 CVG to LEX

Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) and Blue Grass Airport (LEX) had nonstop service from American Airlines and Delta Air Lines, last on the schedule in July 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

CVG to LEX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CVG to LEX is about 0 hours 35 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 70 miles (113 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Charlotte Douglas. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Indianapolis (IND) and Fort Wayne (FWA).