Lexington to New York (LEX–LGA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
DL5050
DL Delta
CR9
6:40 AM
EDT TM
8:40 AM
EDT
2h
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL5592
DL Delta
E70
9:15 AM
EDT
11:14 AM
EDT
1h 59m
M T W T F S S
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DL5599
DL Delta
E70
12:15 PM
EDT TC
2:26 PM
EDT
2h 11m
M T W T F S S
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DL4918
DL Delta
CR9
5:35 PM
EDT TC
7:44 PM
EDT
2h 9m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL5791
DL Delta
E70
8:59 PM
EDT TC
11:15 PM
EDT
2h 16m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Lexington to New York
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 603 mi 1h 59m nonstop 44 1-stop hubs

LEX–LGA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines leads the route. The flight covers 603 miles in approximately 1h 59m. Beyond nonstop, 44 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop LEX–LGA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 7 CR9, E70 1h59-2h 90% SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – DL
E70 Embraer 170 – DL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (7 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 LGA direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
9
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LEX to LGA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
44
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
888
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 New York from Lexington

Nearby airports with service to LaGuardia Airport.
Metric LEX→LGA SDF→LGA CVG→LGA
Distance from LEX 62 mi 70 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 3 4
Weekly flights 7 55 81
Flight time 1h 59m 1h 48m 1h 54m
Departure OTP 90%
Airports within 200 miles of LEX with service to LaGuardia Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Lexington, it's 6:00 PM in New York.
Distance & Flight Time
603 mi / 971 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 59m to 2h 0m.
Getting from LGA

Taxis from LGA to Midtown Manhattan cost $30–45 (flat rates do not apply from LGA; metered). Ride-shares pickup is on the lower level; fares to Midtown typically $35–55. Allow 30–60 minutes off-peak, 60–90 minutes during rush hour.The M60 Select Bus ($2.90) connects to the subway at multiple points and takes 45–70 minutes to Manhattan. Q70 Select Bus connects to the 7/E/F/M/R trains at Jackson Heights for additional subway access. Note that LGA has no direct subway or rail link as of 2026.

New York Climate

Humid continental climate with hot summers and cold winters. LGA is one of the most disruption-prone major US airports. A combination of weather (nor'easters, summer thunderstorms, winter ice) and congested airspace drives delays year-round. Summer (June–August) afternoon thunderstorms cause frequent ground delays and can back up the eastern seaboard for hours.

Winter (December–February) brings snow and freezing rain events, with −5–4°C averages. Nor'easters typically cause 1–2 significant cancellation events per season. Spring and autumn are the most operationally stable periods. Connections through LGA require buffer time to absorb accumulated delays.

LEX–LGA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Lexington to New York route.
Route details
Distance603 mi / 971 km
Flight time1h 59m to 2h
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 9 return
1-stop connections44 hubs
Origin: LEX
IATA / ICAOLEX / KLEX
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr1.6M
Elevation979 ft / 298 m
Destination: LGA
IATA / ICAOLGA / KLGA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr33.4M
Elevation21 ft / 6 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LEX to LGA flights.
Nonstop flights from Blue Grass Airport to LaGuardia Airport take approximately 1h 59m to 2h. The route covers 603 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Delta Air Lines.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from LEX to LGA. The return direction has about 9 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PHL, BUF, ROA, IAD, CLE, GSO, TYS, CMH, CVG, PDK, MDW, BOS, BNA, MKE, BWI, SAV, MEM, BTV, TUL, MCO, TPA, AUS, OMA, LIT, PBI, DAL, MIA, IAH, EYW, HOU, SLC, GRR, LAS, YYC, VNY, ATL, DCA, DTW, DEN, ORD, CLT, SRQ, FLL and DFW. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from LGA to LEX are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SDF, CVG and IND. 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 LGA

Blue Grass Airport (LEX) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

LEX to LGA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LEX to LGA ranges from 1 hours 59 minutes to 2 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 603 miles (971 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 9 return, totaling 16 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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