Houston to Lexington (IAH–LEX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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828 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 11 1-stop flights Verified 3d 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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
ATL Atlanta 4h 8m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Lexington flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 4h 35m AAASAY → AAG3QF Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Lexington flights
DTW Detroit 4h 56m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Detroit (DTW) to Lexington flights
CLT Charlotte 5h 12m AAF9IB → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Lexington flights
ORD Chicago 5h 22m AAASAV → AAASAV Chicago (ORD) to Lexington flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 5h 47m ADAVB6 → G4 Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Lexington flights
PHL Philadelphia 6h 23m AABAEI → AAASQR Philadelphia (PHL) to Lexington flights
DEN Denver 6h 31m 8CACAV → UA Denver (DEN) to Lexington flights
DCA Washington 6h 37m AAEKNZ → DL Washington (DCA) to Lexington flights
LGA New York 6h 40m AMDLKQ → DL New York (LGA) to Lexington flights
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Houston to Lexington
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
828 mi 1h 57m nonstop +1h ahead

IAH–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 IAH to LEX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
11
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~6h
Longest
ATL ~4h 8m DFW ~4h 35m DTW ~4h 56m CLT ~5h 12m ORD ~5h 22m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,133
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
IAH → LEX
77%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
77%
Arriving
100%
Return
LEX → IAH
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Arriving
84%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAH delays → LEX delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Lexington from Houston

Nearby airports with service to Blue Grass Airport.
Metric IAH→LEX HOU→LEX AUS→LEX
Distance from IAH – 24 mi 140 mi
Nonstop airlines – 2 2
Weekly flights ~1 – –
Flight time 1h 57m 1h 58m 2h 14m
Departure OTP 77% – –
Houston (HOU) to Lexington flights · Austin (AUS) to Lexington flights
Airports within 200 miles of IAH with service to Blue Grass Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 7:00 PM in Lexington.
Distance & Flight Time
828 mi / 1,333 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 57m gate to gate.
Getting to IAH

IAH has no direct rail link to downtown Houston. The IAH Express bus runs from Houston Amtrak/Greyhound station via Park & Ride to Terminal C (60–90 min, $1.25 with METRO Q card). This is the only transit option; Houston's rail network does not reach the airport.Taxis from downtown Houston cost $50–70 and take 40–60 minutes. Ride-hails (Uber, Lyft) are typically $35–55. IAH sits 23 miles north of downtown on the North Freeway (I-45); traffic is heavy during morning and evening rush. Remote economy parking lots serve all terminals via shuttle.

Facts

IAH–LEX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Lexington route.
Route details
Distance828 mi / 1,333 km
Flight time1h 57m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out / ~1 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: IAH
Full nameGeorge Bush Intercontinental Airport
IATA / ICAOIAH / KIAH
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr46.7M
Elevation97 ft / 30 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 IAH to LEX flights.
Nonstop flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Blue Grass Airport take about 1h 57m gate to gate. The route covers 828 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Dallas Fort Worth and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County.
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.
Lexington is 1 hour ahead of Houston.
Yes, return flights from LEX to IAH are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include HOU and AUS. 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 IAH to LEX

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Blue Grass Airport (LEX) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

IAH to LEX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAH to LEX is about 1 hours 57 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 828 miles (1,333 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Dallas Fort Worth and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Houston (HOU) and Austin (AUS).