Lexington to Newark (LEX–EWR) — 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
DCA Washington 3h 52m DL → UA Washington (DCA) to Newark flights
DTW Detroit 4h 2m DLKEVS → ACAFAM Detroit (DTW) to Newark flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 36m AFAMDL → ACAFAM Atlanta (ATL) to Newark flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 51m AA → AASNUA Charlotte (CLT) to Newark flights
ORD Chicago 4h 55m AAACAS → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Newark flights
MSP Minneapolis 5h 52m DL → DLKESK Minneapolis (MSP) to Newark flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 6h 22m G4 → ACADB6 Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Newark flights
LGA New York 6h 48m DL → UA New York (LGA) to Newark flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 59m AAAYJL → 5XAAF9 Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Newark flights
MYR Myrtle Beach 7h 52m G4 → ACNKUA Myrtle Beach (MYR) to Newark flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Lexington to Newark
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.

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

Also explore LEX Routes EWR Routes LEX Live Flights EWR Live Flights LEX Delays EWR Delays
All flights from Newark (EWR) Newark to Lexington flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for LEX to EWR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
21
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~16h
Longest
DCA ~3h 52m IAD ~4h 1m DTW ~4h 2m CMH ~4h 9m BNA ~4h 21m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,132
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 → EWR
73%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
73%
Arriving
93%
Return
EWR → LEX
69%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
69%
Arriving
72%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LEX delays → EWR delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Newark from Lexington

Nearby airports with service to Newark Liberty International Airport.
Metric LEX→EWR SDF→EWR CVG→EWR
Distance from LEX – 62 mi 70 mi
Nonstop airlines – 4 12
Weekly flights – 57 81
Departure OTP 73% – –
Louisville (SDF) to Newark flights · Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) to Newark flights · Cincinnati (LUK) to Newark flights
Airports within 200 miles of LEX with service to Newark Liberty International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Lexington, it's 6:00 PM in Newark.
Getting from EWR

AirTrain connects terminals to Newark Airport rail station ($5.50 one-way, paid at the station). NJ Transit trains then run to New York Penn Station (25–30 min, $13.50) or Newark Penn Station (5 min). Total to Midtown Manhattan: $19 and about 45 minutes.

Taxis carry a flat $55 rate to Manhattan (plus tolls and tip). Ride-shares are typically $45–75. Shared shuttle vans to Midtown hotels run around $25–30 per person. Car rentals are on-site in the P4 garage.

Newark Climate

Humid continental climate. Summers are hot and muggy (28–34°C) with afternoon thunderstorms that generate frequent ground delays June through August. Winters are cold (−4 to 4°C) with snow and ice storms several times per season. Nor'easters can close EWR for hours.

Spring brings variable conditions with frost possible into April. Fall is the most reliable travel season. Fog off Newark Bay occasionally reduces visibility in autumn and winter.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

LEX–EWR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Lexington to Newark 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: EWR
Full nameNewark Liberty International Airport
IATA / ICAOEWR / KEWR
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr49.1M
Elevation18 ft / 5 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LEX to EWR flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Ronald Reagan Washington National, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta.
Yes, return flights from EWR 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 Ronald Reagan Washington National, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Louisville (SDF), Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) and Cincinnati (LUK).