Lexington to Austin (LEX–AUS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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921 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 19 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: May 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 4h 38m AAAYJL → AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Austin flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 43m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Austin flights
DTW Detroit 5h 21m DLKEVS → AFAMDL Detroit (DTW) to Austin flights
ORD Chicago 5h 25m AAACAS → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Austin flights
MSP Minneapolis 5h 57m DL → AAAFAM Minneapolis (MSP) to Austin flights
DEN Denver 6h 16m UA → ACDLF9 Denver (DEN) to Austin flights
PHL Philadelphia 6h 33m AA → AA Philadelphia (PHL) to Austin flights
CLT Charlotte 6h 35m AA → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Austin flights
SFB Orlando 7h 41m G4 → G4 Orlando (SFB) to Austin flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 7h 47m G4 → ADB6WN Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Austin flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Lexington to Austin
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 921 mi 2h 25m nonstop -1h behind

LEX–AUS had nonstop service from FlyNordic, last on the schedule in May 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 921 miles in 2h 25m.

Also explore LEX Routes AUS Routes LEX Live Flights AUS Live Flights LEX Delays AUS Delays
All flights from Austin (AUS) Austin to Lexington flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop LEX–AUS service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
LF FlyNordic 0 – – 100% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: LF (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 LEX to AUS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
19
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~15h
Longest
BNA ~4h 12m DFW ~4h 38m ATL ~4h 43m CMH ~5h 1m DTW ~5h 21m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
836
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
LEX → AUS
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
60%
Return
AUS → LEX
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LEX delays → AUS delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Austin from Lexington

Nearby airports with service to Austin Bergstrom International Airport.
Metric LEX→AUS SDF→AUS CVG→AUS
Distance from LEX – 62 mi 70 mi
Nonstop airlines – 8 11
Weekly flights – – 24
Flight time 2h 25m 2h 19m 2h 27m
Departure OTP 100% – –
Louisville (SDF) to Austin flights · Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) to Austin flights · Cincinnati (LUK) to Austin flights
Airports within 200 miles of LEX with service to Austin Bergstrom International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Austin is 1 hour behind Lexington.
LEX: EDT · AUS: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Lexington, it's 5:00 PM in Austin.
Distance & Flight Time
921 mi / 1,482 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 25m gate to gate.
Getting from AUS

CapMetro Route 20 to downtown Congress Ave costs $1.25 and takes 30–35 minutes. Buses depart from outside the terminal on the lower level. Last bus around midnight; late arrivals need a ride-share.Uber and Lyft pickup is on the lower level (follow signs to TNCs). Fares run $20–30 to downtown, 15–20 minutes off-peak. Taxis at the curb: $30–40. Rental car desks are in the main terminal; the QTA (Quick Turnaround Area) is a short shuttle ride. Afternoon and evening arrivals may face longer drive times due to city congestion.

Austin Climate

Humid subtropical climate with hot summers. July and August average 36–38°C with heat indices that can reach 43°C. Winter (December–February) is generally mild at 7–17°C. Austin is vulnerable to rare but severe ice storms. Winter Storm Uri (2021) is the benchmark for worst-case disruption, and they can paralyze the city and airport.

Severe thunderstorms peak April through May with hail and tornado risk. Spring storm systems can cause significant ground delays. October and November are the most reliably stable months.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

LEX–AUS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Lexington to Austin route.
Route details
Distance921 mi / 1,482 km
Flight time2h 25m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: LEX
Full nameBlue Grass Airport
IATA / ICAOLEX / KLEX
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr1.6M
Elevation979 ft / 298 m
Destination: AUS
Full nameAustin Bergstrom International Airport
IATA / ICAOAUS / KAUS
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr21.4M
Elevation542 ft / 165 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LEX to AUS flights.
Nonstop flights from Blue Grass Airport to Austin Bergstrom International Airport take about 2h 25m gate to gate. The route covers 921 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from LEX to AUS: FlyNordic. The last scheduled nonstop was in May 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 May 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 2h 25m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Dallas Fort Worth, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County.
Austin is 1 hour behind Lexington.
Yes, return flights from AUS to LEX are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SDF, CVG and LUK. 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 LEX to AUS

Blue Grass Airport (LEX) and Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) had nonstop service from FlyNordic, last on the schedule in May 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.

LEX to AUS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LEX to AUS is about 2 hours 25 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 921 miles (1,482 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Dallas Fort Worth, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Louisville (SDF), Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) and Cincinnati (LUK).