New York to Lexington (JFK–LEX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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606 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 11 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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
DTW Detroit 4h 19m AMB6DL → AFAMDL Detroit (DTW) to Lexington flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 21m AAAFAT → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Lexington flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 38m AMB6DL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Lexington flights
ORD Chicago 5h 15m AAAFAS → AAASAV Chicago (ORD) to Lexington flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 6h 26m ADAFAT → G4 Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Lexington flights
DCA Washington 6h 28m AAAFAY → DL Washington (DCA) to Lexington flights
MSP Minneapolis 6h 39m AFAMDL → DLJRE Minneapolis (MSP) to Lexington flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 7h 9m AAAMAT → AAG3QF Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Lexington flights
SRQ Sarasota/Bradenton 10h 49m B6QRTK → EJAG4JRE Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) to Lexington flights
DEN Denver 11h 3m AFB6DL → UA Denver (DEN) to Lexington flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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New York to Lexington
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
606 mi 1h 31m nonstop

JFK–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 JFK to LEX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
11
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~11h
Longest
DTW ~4h 19m CLT ~4h 21m ATL ~4h 38m ORD ~5h 15m VPS ~6h 10m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
936
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
JFK → LEX
85%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
85%
Arriving
100%
Return
LEX → JFK
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
96%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. JFK delays → LEX delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Lexington from New York

Nearby airports with service to Blue Grass Airport.
Metric JFK→LEX LGA→LEX TEB→LEX
Distance from JFK – 11 mi 21 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 6
Weekly flights – 14 1
Flight time 1h 31m 2h 3m 1h 27m
Departure OTP 85% – –
New York (LGA) to Lexington flights · Teterboro (TEB) to Lexington flights · Newark (EWR) to Lexington flights
Airports within 200 miles of JFK 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 New York.
JFK: EDT · LEX: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in New York, it's 6:00 PM in Lexington.
Distance & Flight Time
606 mi / 974 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 31m gate to gate.
Getting to JFK

The AirTrain connects JFK to the NYC subway and Long Island Rail Road at Jamaica Station (Howard Beach is the other connection point). Subway fare plus AirTrain totals $9.25 from midtown Manhattan; allow 60–75 minutes. LIRR from Penn Station takes 25–30 minutes to Jamaica, then 8–10 minutes on AirTrain; total fare around $10–15 depending on time of day.Taxis from Manhattan to JFK are a flat rate of $70 plus tolls and tip ($85–95 all-in). Ride-shares cost $45–80 depending on traffic and time of day. A dedicated express rail (JFK Connect) has been proposed but does not exist yet.

Facts

JFK–LEX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the New York to Lexington route.
Route details
Distance606 mi / 974 km
Flight time1h 31m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: JFK
Full nameJohn F. Kennedy International Airport
IATA / ICAOJFK / KJFK
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr62.9M
Elevation13 ft / 4 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 JFK to LEX flights.
Nonstop flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Blue Grass Airport take about 1h 31m gate to gate. The route covers 606 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, Charlotte Douglas and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta.
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 LGA, TEB and EWR. 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 JFK to LEX

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Blue Grass Airport (LEX) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

JFK to LEX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from JFK to LEX is about 1 hours 31 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 606 miles (974 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, Charlotte Douglas and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include New York (LGA), Teterboro (TEB) and Newark (EWR).