Lexington to Columbia (LEX–CAE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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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 24m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Columbia flights
CLT Charlotte 3h 43m AA → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Columbia flights
ORD Chicago 4h 45m AAACAS → AANZQR Chicago (ORD) to Columbia flights
PHL Philadelphia 6h 11m AA → AA Philadelphia (PHL) to Columbia flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 12m AAAYJL → AAQFRJ Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Columbia flights
LGA New York 6h 44m DL → AADL New York (LGA) to Columbia flights
DCA Washington 12h 13m DL → AA Washington (DCA) to Columbia flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 23h 8m G4 → G4 Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Columbia flights
IAD Dulles ~4h 14m → CMSNUA Dulles (IAD) to Columbia flights
SFB Orlando ~4h 55m G4 → Orlando (SFB) to Columbia flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Lexington to Columbia
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.

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

Also explore LEX Routes CAE Routes LEX Live Flights CAE Live Flights LEX Delays CAE Delays
All flights from Columbia (CAE) Columbia to Lexington flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for LEX to CAE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
11
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
ATL ~3h 24m CLT ~3h 43m IAD ~4h 14m ORD ~4h 45m SFB ~4h 55m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
137
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 → CAE
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
80%
Arriving
72%
Return
CAE → LEX
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LEX delays → CAE delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Columbia from Lexington

Nearby airports with service to Columbia Metropolitan Airport.
Metric LEX→CAE SDF→CAE TYS→CAE
Distance from LEX – 62 mi 157 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 1
Weekly flights – – –
Departure OTP 80% – –
Louisville (SDF) to Columbia flights · Knoxville/Maryville (TYS) to Columbia flights
Airports within 200 miles of LEX with service to Columbia Metropolitan Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Columbia is 0 hours the same as Lexington.
LEX: EDT · CAE: EDT

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

LEX–CAE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Lexington to Columbia route.
Route details
Time difference0 hours
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: CAE
Full nameColumbia Metropolitan Airport
IATA / ICAOCAE / KCAE
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr1.3M
Elevation236 ft / 72 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LEX to CAE flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Charlotte Douglas and Chicago O'Hare.
Yes, return flights from CAE to LEX are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SDF and TYS. 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) and Knoxville/Maryville (TYS).