Lexington to Charleston (LEX–CHS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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438 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 11 1-stop flights Verified 1w ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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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 29m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Charleston flights
CLT Charlotte 3h 35m AA → AABA Charlotte (CLT) to Charleston flights
DCA Washington 4h 31m DL → AAAS Washington (DCA) to Charleston flights
DTW Detroit 4h 31m AFDLKE → AFAMDL Detroit (DTW) to Charleston flights
PHL Philadelphia 4h 39m AAQR → AAASEI Philadelphia (PHL) to Charleston flights
ORD Chicago 4h 56m AAASAV → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Charleston flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 9m AAAYG3 → AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Charleston flights
LGA New York 7h 6m DL → AADL New York (LGA) to Charleston flights
MSP Minneapolis 8h 11m DL → DL Minneapolis (MSP) to Charleston flights
DEN Denver 8h 52m UA → UAWN Denver (DEN) to Charleston flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Lexington to Charleston
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
438 mi 1h 3m nonstop

LEX–CHS has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore Browse available seat maps LEX Routes CHS Routes LEX Live Flights CHS Live Flights LEX Delays CHS Delays
All flights from Charleston (CHS) Charleston to Lexington flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for LEX to CHS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
11
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
ATL ~3h 29m CLT ~3h 35m DCA ~4h 31m DTW ~4h 31m PHL ~4h 39m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
503
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 → CHS
78%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
78%
Arriving
55%
Return
CHS → LEX
65%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
65%
Arriving
37%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LEX delays → CHS delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Charleston from Lexington

Nearby airports with service to Charleston International Airport.
Metric LEX→CHS SDF→CHS CVG→CHS
Distance from LEX – 62 mi 70 mi
Nonstop airlines – 4 3
Weekly flights ~1 2 5
Flight time 1h 3m 1h 35m 1h 37m
Departure OTP 78% – –
Louisville (SDF) to Charleston flights · Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) to Charleston flights · Cincinnati (LUK) to Charleston flights
Airports within 200 miles of LEX with service to Charleston International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Lexington, it's 6:00 PM in Charleston.
Distance & Flight Time
438 mi / 705 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 3m gate to gate.
Facts

LEX–CHS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Lexington to Charleston route.
Route details
Distance438 mi / 705 km
Flight time1h 3m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: LEX
Full nameBlue Grass Airport
IATA / ICAOLEX / KLEX
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr1.6M
Elevation979 ft / 298 m
Destination: CHS
Full nameCharleston International Airport
IATA / ICAOCHS / KCHS
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr6.2M
Elevation46 ft / 14 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LEX to CHS flights.
Nonstop flights from Blue Grass Airport to Charleston International Airport take about 1h 3m gate to gate. The route covers 438 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Charlotte Douglas and Ronald Reagan Washington National.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to CHS and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Yes, return flights from CHS 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 CHS

Blue Grass Airport (LEX) and Charleston International Airport (CHS) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

LEX to CHS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LEX to CHS is about 1 hours 3 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 438 miles (705 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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