Lexington to Nashville (LEX–BNA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Lexington to Nashville
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 175 mi 0h 34m nonstop -1h behind 49 1-stop hubs

LEX–BNA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 175 miles in approximately 0h 34m. Beyond nonstop, 49 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop LEX–BNA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 1 100% Oneworld
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LEX to BNA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
49
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
1,195
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.

Other ways to reach Nashville from Lexington

Nearby airports with service to Nashville International Airport.
Metric LEX→BNA SDF→BNA CVG→BNA
Distance from LEX 62 mi 70 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 5 3
Weekly flights 1 16 14
Flight time 0h 34m 0h 38m 1h 5m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of LEX with service to Nashville International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Lexington, it's 5:00 PM in Nashville.
Distance & Flight Time
175 mi / 281 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 34m.
Getting from BNA

Uber and Lyft from BNA to downtown run $20–30 (15–25 minutes). Pickup zones for TNCs are on the lower level. Taxis are available at the ground transportation curb, typically $25–35 to downtown.Rental car brands are in the adjacent facility connected via walkway. WeGo bus Route 18 costs $2 but has limited evening hours; check before relying on it for late arrivals. I-40 and Briley Parkway provide direct highway access.

Nashville Climate

Humid subtropical climate with hot summers and variable winters. July and August average 32–36°C with high humidity. Winter (December–February) temperatures range from −2–10°C. Ice storms are the primary disruption risk. Nashville sees occasional but significant freezing rain events that shut down the airport.

Severe thunderstorm season peaks April through June, bringing tornado risk to the region. Spring storms cause most ground stops and ground delays. Autumn (September–November) is mild and generally the most disruption-free season.

LEX–BNA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Lexington to Nashville route.
Route details
Distance175 mi / 281 km
Flight time0h 34m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections49 hubs
Origin: LEX
IATA / ICAOLEX / KLEX
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr1.6M
Elevation979 ft / 298 m
Destination: BNA
IATA / ICAOBNA / KBNA
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr24.1M
Elevation599 ft / 183 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LEX to BNA flights.
Nonstop flights from Blue Grass Airport to Nashville International Airport take approximately 0h 34m. The route covers 175 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: American Airlines.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from LEX to BNA.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TYS, PDK, MEM, CVG, CMH, TUL, MDW, CLE, MKE, SAV, LIT, DAY, BUF, OMA, BWI, IAD, TPA, MCO, FTW, DAL, IAH, PBI, HOU, AUS, BOS, EYW, MIA, SLC, ONT, GRR, LGB, YYC, VNY, LGA, ATL, DEN, DTW, DCA, PHL, ORD, CLT, FLL, DFW, PIE, SRQ, LAS, PGD, SFB and ROA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Nashville is 1 hour behind Lexington.
Yes, return flights from BNA 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.
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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 BNA

Blue Grass Airport (LEX) and Nashville International Airport (BNA) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

LEX to BNA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LEX to BNA ranges from 0 hours 34 minutes. The route covers a distance of 175 miles (281 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

49 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via TYS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Louisville (SDF), Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) and Cincinnati (LUK).