Lexington to Birmingham (LEX–BHM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

LEX Airport Page →
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Connecting Flight Schedule 11 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between LEX and BHM. Nearest airports to LEX with scheduled service: Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF, 62 mi) · Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG, 70 mi) · Cincinnati Municipal Airport Lunken Field (LUK, 74 mi)
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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 3h 14m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Birmingham flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 2m AA → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Birmingham flights
ORD Chicago 4h 37m AAASAV → AAASEI Chicago (ORD) to Birmingham flights
DCA Washington 4h 51m DL → AA Washington (DCA) to Birmingham flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 12m AAAYJL → AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Birmingham flights
PHL Philadelphia 5h 39m AAQR → AABA Philadelphia (PHL) to Birmingham flights
DEN Denver 6h 36m UA → UAWN Denver (DEN) to Birmingham flights
DTW Detroit 7h 3m DLKEVS → DLKEVS Detroit (DTW) to Birmingham flights
LGA New York 7h 56m DL → DL New York (LGA) to Birmingham flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 13h 9m G4 → MX Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Birmingham flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Lexington to Birmingham
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-1h behind

While no nonstop service exists between LEX and BHM, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Also explore LEX Routes BHM Routes LEX Live Flights BHM Live Flights LEX Delays BHM Delays
All flights from Birmingham (BHM) Birmingham to Lexington flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for LEX to BHM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
11
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~17h
Longest
ATL ~3h 14m CLT ~4h 2m ORD ~4h 37m DCA ~4h 51m DFW ~5h 12m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
262
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 → BHM
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
90%
Arriving
100%
Return
BHM → LEX
78%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
78%
Arriving
82%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LEX delays → BHM delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Birmingham from Lexington

Nearby airports with service to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport.
Metric LEX→BHM SDF→BHM CVG→BHM
Distance from LEX – 62 mi 70 mi
Nonstop airlines – 3 1
Weekly flights – – –
Departure OTP 90% – –
Louisville (SDF) to Birmingham flights · Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) to Birmingham flights · Indianapolis (IND) to Birmingham flights
Airports within 200 miles of LEX with service to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Lexington, it's 5:00 PM in Birmingham.
Facts

LEX–BHM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Lexington to Birmingham route.
Route details
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: LEX
Full nameBlue Grass Airport
IATA / ICAOLEX / KLEX
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr1.6M
Elevation979 ft / 298 m
Destination: BHM
Full nameBirmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport
IATA / ICAOBHM / KBHM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr3.2M
Elevation650 ft / 198 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LEX to BHM flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Charlotte Douglas and Chicago O'Hare.
Birmingham is 1 hour behind Lexington.
Yes, return flights from BHM to LEX are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SDF, CVG and IND. 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Charlotte Douglas and Chicago O'Hare. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Louisville (SDF), Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) and Indianapolis (IND).