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

LEX Airport Page →
airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 11 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between LEX and CHS. Nearest airports to LEX with scheduled service: Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF, 62 mi) · Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG, 70 mi) · Indianapolis International Airport (IND, 147 mi)
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✈ Nonstop

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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 34m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Charleston flights
CLT Charlotte 3h 34m AA → AABA Charlotte (CLT) to Charleston flights
DCA Washington 4h 13m DL → AAAS Washington (DCA) to Charleston flights
DTW Detroit 4h 32m DLKEVS → AFAMDL Detroit (DTW) to Charleston flights
ORD Chicago 4h 56m AAASAV → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Charleston flights
LGA New York 5h 59m DL → AADLWS New York (LGA) to Charleston flights
PHL Philadelphia 6h 13m AAQR → AAASEI Philadelphia (PHL) to Charleston flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 14m AAAYJL → AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Charleston flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 6h 25m G4 → ADB6MX Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Charleston flights
MSP Minneapolis 6h 51m DL → DLWS Minneapolis (MSP) to Charleston flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Lexington to Charleston
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.

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

Also explore 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
~7h
Longest
ATL ~3h 34m CLT ~3h 34m DCA ~4h 13m DTW ~4h 32m ORD ~4h 56m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
606
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
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
44%
Return
CHS → LEX
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
75%
Arriving
58%
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 – 3 3
Weekly flights – 2 8
Departure OTP 100% – –
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.
Facts

LEX–CHS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Lexington to Charleston 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: 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.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Charlotte Douglas and Ronald Reagan Washington National.
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.

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).