Newark to Lexington (EWR–LEX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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586 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 11 1-stop flights Verified 4mos 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
DCA Washington 3h 46m TPUA → DL Washington (DCA) to Lexington flights
DTW Detroit 4h 4m ACAFAM → AFAMDL Detroit (DTW) to Lexington flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 17m AASNUA → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Lexington flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 23m ACAFAM → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Lexington flights
ORD Chicago 5h 5m AAACAS → AAASAV Chicago (ORD) to Lexington flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 6h 40m ACADB6 → G4 Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Lexington flights
MSP Minneapolis 6h 43m AMDLKE → DLJRE Minneapolis (MSP) to Lexington flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 7h 15m AAF9QF → AAG3QF Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Lexington flights
DEN Denver 8h 5m SNTPUA → UA Denver (DEN) to Lexington flights
SRQ Sarasota/Bradenton 10h 35m ACUA → EJAG4JRE Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) to Lexington flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Newark to Lexington
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
586 mi 1h 27m nonstop

EWR–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 EWR to LEX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
11
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~10h
Longest
DCA ~3h 46m DTW ~4h 4m CLT ~4h 17m ATL ~4h 23m ORD ~5h 5m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,096
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
EWR → LEX
35%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
35%
Arriving
100%
Return
LEX → EWR
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
78%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. EWR delays → LEX delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Lexington from Newark

Nearby airports with service to Blue Grass Airport.
Metric EWR→LEX TEB→LEX LGA→LEX
Distance from EWR – 13 mi 17 mi
Nonstop airlines – 6 1
Weekly flights – 1 14
Flight time 1h 27m 1h 27m 2h 3m
Departure OTP 35% – –
Teterboro (TEB) to Lexington flights · New York (LGA) to Lexington flights · New York (JFK) to Lexington flights
Airports within 200 miles of EWR 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 Newark.
EWR: EDT · LEX: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Newark, it's 6:00 PM in Lexington.
Distance & Flight Time
586 mi / 944 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 27m gate to gate.
Getting to EWR

NJ Transit train from New York Penn Station to Newark Airport station takes 25–30 minutes ($13.50); an AirTrain connection ($5.50 more) links to the terminals. From Midtown Manhattan, the journey costs around $19 total.Ride-shares from Manhattan run $45–80 depending on traffic; add the $17.50 Lincoln Tunnel toll. Taxis from Manhattan carry a flat $55 rate plus tolls and tip. Allow 60–90 minutes from Midtown during peak hours.

Facts

EWR–LEX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Newark to Lexington route.
Route details
Distance586 mi / 944 km
Flight time1h 27m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: EWR
Full nameNewark Liberty International Airport
IATA / ICAOEWR / KEWR
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr49.1M
Elevation18 ft / 5 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 EWR to LEX flights.
Nonstop flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Blue Grass Airport take about 1h 27m gate to gate. The route covers 586 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Ronald Reagan Washington National, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County 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.
Nearby alternatives include TEB, LGA and JFK. 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 EWR to LEX

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and Blue Grass Airport (LEX) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

EWR to LEX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from EWR to LEX is about 1 hours 27 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 586 miles (944 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Ronald Reagan Washington National, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and Charlotte Douglas. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Teterboro (TEB), New York (LGA) and New York (JFK).