Lexington to Charlotte (LEX–CLT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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✈ Nonstop
AA5140
AA American
CR9
5:00 AM
EDT
6:32 AM
EDT
1h 32m
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AA5311
AA American
CR9
5:00 AM
EDT TB
6:37 AM
EDT
1h 37m
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AA5556
AA American
CR9
7:00 AM
EDT
8:43 AM
EDT
1h 43m
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AA5278
AA American
CR9
7:11 AM
EDT TB
8:50 AM
EDT
1h 39m
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AA5262
AA American
CR9
9:20 AM
EDT
10:54 AM
EDT
1h 34m
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AA5906
AA American
ER4
11:08 AM
EDT
12:43 PM
EDT
1h 35m
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AA5572
AA American
CR9
12:18 PM
EDT TB
1:50 PM
EDT
1h 32m
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AA5956
AA American
ER4
12:57 PM
EDT
2:34 PM
EDT
1h 37m
M T W T F S S
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AA5171
AA American
CR9
1:08 PM
EDT
2:45 PM
EDT
1h 37m
M T W T F S S
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AA5155
AA American
CR9
1:14 PM
EDT
2:49 PM
EDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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AA5290
AA American
CR9
3:28 PM
EDT TB
5:03 PM
EDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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AA5265
AA American
CR9
4:35 PM
EDT
6:15 PM
EDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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AA5653
AA American
CR9
4:35 PM
EDT
6:15 PM
EDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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AA5295
AA American
CR9
6:58 PM
EDT TB
8:32 PM
EDT
1h 34m
M T W T F S S
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AA5258
AA American
CR9
8:10 PM
EDT
9:49 PM
EDT
1h 39m
M T W T F S S
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AA5876
AA American
ER4
8:11 PM
EDT
9:50 PM
EDT
1h 39m
M T W T F S S
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AA5262
AA American
CR9
7:24 AM
EDT
8:50 AM
EDT
1h 26m
M T W T F S S
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AA5906
AA American
ER4
9:10 AM
EDT
10:42 AM
EDT
1h 32m
M T W T F S S
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AA5572
AA American
CR9
10:15 AM
EDT
11:48 AM
EDT
1h 33m
M T W T F S S
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AA5956
AA American
ER4
11:00 AM
EDT
12:32 PM
EDT
1h 32m
M T W T F S S
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AA5171
AA American
CR9
11:05 AM
EDT
12:38 PM
EDT
1h 33m
M T W T F S S
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AA5637
AA American
CR9
11:10 AM
EDT
12:41 PM
EDT
1h 31m
M T W T F S S
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AA5290
AA American
CR9
1:28 PM
EDT
2:57 PM
EDT
1h 29m
M T W T F S S
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AA5265
AA American
CR9
2:38 PM
EDT
4:05 PM
EDT
1h 27m
M T W T F S S
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AA5295
AA American
CR9
3:45 PM
EDT
5:14 PM
EDT
1h 29m
M T W T F S S
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AA5155
AA American
CR9
3:45 PM
EDT
5:14 PM
EDT
1h 29m
M T W T F S S
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AA5258
AA American
CR9
6:09 PM
EDT
7:40 PM
EDT
1h 31m
M T W T F S S
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AA5876
AA American
ER4
6:13 PM
EDT
7:45 PM
EDT
1h 32m
M T W T F S S
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AA5321
AA American
CR9
8:30 PM
EDT
9:58 PM
EDT
1h 28m
M T W T F S S
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AA5450
AA American
CR9
9:18 PM
EDT
10:46 PM
EDT
1h 28m
M T W T F S S
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AA5142
AA American
CR9
10:35 PM
EDT
12:01 AM+1
EDT
1h 26m
M T W T F S S
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Lexington to Charlotte
1 carrier, 80 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 80 Flights/wk 282 mi 1h 32m nonstop 49 1-stop hubs

LEX–CLT is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 282 miles in approximately 1h 32m. Beyond nonstop, 49 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop LEX–CLT service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 80 CR9, ER4 1h32-1h43 100% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – AA
ER4 Embraer RJ145 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (80 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, LEX to CLT direction.
Mon
12
flights
Tue
11
flights
Wed
11
flights
Thu
12
flights
Fri
12
flights
Sat
10
flights
Sun
12
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
16
Nonstop flights
80
Outbound / wk
75
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LEX to CLT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
49
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,456
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.

Other ways to reach Charlotte from Lexington

Nearby airports with service to Charlotte Douglas International Airport.
Metric LEX→CLT SDF→CLT CVG→CLT
Distance from LEX 62 mi 70 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 5 2
Weekly flights 80 87 63
Flight time 1h 32m 1h 32m 1h 22m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of LEX with service to Charlotte Douglas International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Lexington, it's 6:00 PM in Charlotte.
Distance & Flight Time
282 mi / 453 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 32m to 1h 43m.
Getting from CLT

No rail connects CLT to the city. Uber and Lyft to Uptown Charlotte cost $18–30 (15–20 minutes). Taxis are metered, slightly more expensive.CATS Route 5 bus runs to downtown ($2.20, 45 min). Rental cars are in an on-site facility attached to the terminal. The airport's single main terminal with concourses A–E is connected by an underground people mover; clear security at your concourse, not at the central checkpoint, to save time.

Charlotte Climate

Humid subtropical climate. Summers are hot and humid (30–35°C) with frequent afternoon thunderstorms that cause delays June through August. Charlotte sits in a region with high storm frequency. Winters are generally mild (1–10°C) but ice storms hit 2–4 times per year and are highly disruptive since Charlotte has limited de-icing infrastructure.

Spring brings severe weather risk including tornadoes. Fall (September–November) is the most stable season. Snow is rare but the city is poorly equipped to handle it when it arrives.

LEX–CLT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Lexington to Charlotte route.
Route details
Distance282 mi / 453 km
Flight time1h 32m to 1h 43m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights80 out / 75 return
1-stop connections49 hubs
Origin: LEX
IATA / ICAOLEX / KLEX
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr1.6M
Elevation979 ft / 298 m
Destination: CLT
IATA / ICAOCLT / KCLT
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr58.8M
Elevation748 ft / 228 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LEX to CLT flights.
Nonstop flights from Blue Grass Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport take approximately 1h 32m to 1h 43m. The route covers 282 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: American Airlines.
There are approximately 80 nonstop flights per week from LEX to CLT. The return direction has about 75 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PDK, TYS, GSO, BNA, ROA, CMH, CVG, CLE, IAD, BWI, SAV, MDW, MEM, BUF, DAY, PIE, MKE, TUL, MCO, TPA, PGD, LIT, PBI, SGF, OMA, BOS, DAL, HOU, IAH, EYW, MIA, BTV, AUS, SLC, GRR, ONT, ATL, YYC, LGA, DCA, PHL, DEN, DTW, ORD, SRQ, DFW, FLL, MAD and LAS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from CLT 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.
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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 CLT

Blue Grass Airport (LEX) and Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines. With 80 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

LEX to CLT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LEX to CLT ranges from 1 hours 32 minutes to 1 hours 43 minutes. The route covers a distance of 282 miles (453 km). There are approximately 80 weekly flights outbound and 75 return, totaling 155 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

49 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via PDK. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Louisville (SDF), Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) and Cincinnati (LUK).