Lexington to New York (LEX–JFK) — 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
DTW Detroit 4h 12m DLKEVS AMB6DL Detroit (DTW) to New York flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 23m AA AAAFAT Charlotte (CLT) to New York flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 51m AFAMDL AFAMB6 Atlanta (ATL) to New York flights
ORD Chicago 5h 9m AAASAV AAATAY Chicago (ORD) to New York flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 6h 8m G4 ADAFAT Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to New York flights
DCA Washington 6h 23m DL AAAFAM Washington (DCA) to New York flights
SRQ Sarasota/Bradenton 6h 31m G4 B6QRTP Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) to New York flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 7h 1m AAAYJL AAAFAM Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to New York flights
MSP Minneapolis 8h 5m DL AFAMDL Minneapolis (MSP) to New York flights
DEN Denver 8h 47m UA AFB6DL Denver (DEN) to New York flights
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Lexington to New York
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.

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

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for LEX to JFK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
12
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
997
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
LEX → JFK
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
97%
Return
JFK → 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 → JFK delays →

Other ways to reach New York from Lexington

Nearby airports with service to John F. Kennedy International Airport.
Metric LEX→JFK SDF→JFK CVG→JFK
Distance from LEX 62 mi 70 mi
Nonstop airlines 5 19
Weekly flights 1 175
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of LEX with service to John F. Kennedy International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Lexington, it's 6:00 PM in New York.
Getting from JFK

AirTrain to Jamaica Station (8–10 min, $8.50) connects to the NYC subway A/E trains and LIRR. Total fare to midtown Manhattan is $9.25 via subway or $10–15 via LIRR; both take 50–70 minutes total. NYC taxis from JFK to Manhattan are metered (flat rate only applies to the Manhattan-to-JFK direction); expect $50–70 plus tolls.Ride-shares from JFK pick up at the designated lot; follow signs rather than waiting at terminal curbs. Car services and shared vans to Manhattan are available from the Ground Transportation desks.

New York Climate

Humid continental climate with hot summers and cold winters. July–August averages 25–32°C with high humidity and frequent afternoon thunderstorms that cause ground delays. Nor'easters hit December through March, occasionally dumping 30–60 cm of snow and causing widespread cancellations. JFK is slower to recover than inland airports due to wind exposure.

Fog is a disruption risk in spring. Fall (September–October) offers the most stable flying weather. Hurricane remnants reach New York in September–October. Sandy-level events are rare but possible.

LEX–JFK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Lexington to New York route.
Route details
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: LEX
IATA / ICAOLEX / KLEX
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr1.6M
Elevation979 ft / 298 m
Destination: JFK
IATA / ICAOJFK / KJFK
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr62.9M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LEX to JFK flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, Charlotte Douglas and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta.
Yes, return flights from JFK 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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, Charlotte Douglas 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).