Lexington to Cleveland (LEX–CLE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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275 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 11 1-stop flights Verified 5mos ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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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: Mar 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
DTW Detroit 3h 15m AFDLKE → AFAMDL Detroit (DTW) to Cleveland flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 1m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Cleveland flights
ORD Chicago 4h 4m AAASAV → AAASAV Chicago (ORD) to Cleveland flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 16m AA → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Cleveland flights
LGA New York 4h 59m DL → AADL New York (LGA) to Cleveland flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 11m AAAYG3 → AACXF9 Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Cleveland flights
PHL Philadelphia 6h 50m AAQR → AAASBA Philadelphia (PHL) to Cleveland flights
DEN Denver 6h 55m UA → F9UAWN Denver (DEN) to Cleveland flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 7h G4 → ADB6F9 Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Cleveland flights
MSP Minneapolis 7h 14m DL → AFAMDL Minneapolis (MSP) to Cleveland flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Lexington to Cleveland
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
275 mi 0h 47m nonstop

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

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

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for LEX to CLE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
11
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~7h
Longest
DTW ~3h 15m ATL ~4h 1m ORD ~4h 4m CLT ~4h 16m LGA ~4h 59m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
402
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 → CLE
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
Return
CLE → LEX
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LEX delays → CLE delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Cleveland from Lexington

Nearby airports with service to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport.
Metric LEX→CLE SDF→CLE CVG→CLE
Distance from LEX – 62 mi 70 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 2
Weekly flights – – –
Flight time 0h 47m 0h 57m 1h 10m
Departure OTP 100% – –
Louisville (SDF) to Cleveland flights · Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) to Cleveland flights · Cincinnati (LUK) to Cleveland flights
Airports within 200 miles of LEX with service to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Lexington, it's 6:00 PM in Cleveland.
Distance & Flight Time
275 mi / 443 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 47m gate to gate.
Facts

LEX–CLE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Lexington to Cleveland route.
Route details
Distance275 mi / 443 km
Flight time0h 47m
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: CLE
Full nameCleveland Hopkins International Airport
IATA / ICAOCLE / KCLE
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr9.9M
Elevation791 ft / 241 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LEX to CLE flights.
Nonstop flights from Blue Grass Airport to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport take about 0h 47m gate to gate. The route covers 275 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Chicago O'Hare.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to CLE 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 CLE 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 CLE

Blue Grass Airport (LEX) and Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

LEX to CLE Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LEX to CLE is about 0 hours 47 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 275 miles (443 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Chicago O'Hare. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Louisville (SDF), Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) and Cincinnati (LUK).