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

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175 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 22 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
ATL Atlanta 3h 28m AFAMDL AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Nashville flights
MYR Myrtle Beach 3h 50m G4 WN Myrtle Beach (MYR) to Nashville flights
CLT Charlotte 3h 57m AA AAWN Charlotte (CLT) to Nashville flights
DTW Detroit 4h 16m DLKEVS AMDLKE Detroit (DTW) to Nashville flights
ORD Chicago 4h 19m AAACAS AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Nashville flights
SRQ Sarasota/Bradenton 4h 47m G4LXJ EJAG4WN Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) to Nashville flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 16m AAAYJL AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Nashville flights
PIE Pinellas Park 5h 27m G4 G4 Pinellas Park (PIE) to Nashville flights
PHL Philadelphia 5h 34m AA AAWN Philadelphia (PHL) to Nashville flights
LGA New York 5h 38m DL AABADL New York (LGA) to Nashville flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Lexington to Nashville
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 175 mi 0h 32m nonstop -1h behind

LEX–BNA had nonstop service from American Airlines, 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 175 miles in 0h 32m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop LEX–BNA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 0 89% Oneworld
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for LEX to BNA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
22
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~13h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,124
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
LEX → BNA
89%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
89%
Arriving
86%
Return
BNA → LEX
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
72%
Arriving
51%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LEX delays → BNA delays →

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 7 4
Weekly flights 15 16
Flight time 0h 32m 0h 50m 1h 10m
Departure OTP 89%
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 32m gate to gate.
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 32m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 0h 32m gate to gate. The route covers 175 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from LEX to BNA: American Airlines. 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 0h 32m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Myrtle Beach and Charlotte Douglas.
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.
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 BNA

Blue Grass Airport (LEX) and Nashville International Airport (BNA) had nonstop service from American Airlines, 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 BNA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LEX to BNA is about 0 hours 32 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 175 miles (281 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Myrtle Beach and Charlotte Douglas. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Louisville (SDF), Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) and Cincinnati (LUK).