Lexington to Memphis (LEX–MEM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

LEX Airport Page →
363 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 14 1-stop flights Verified 2mos ago
Also flown by charter / private operators: NetJets Aviation.
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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: May 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
ATL Atlanta 3h 41m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Memphis flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 12m AA → AABA Charlotte (CLT) to Memphis flights
DTW Detroit 4h 13m DLKEVS → AMDLKE Detroit (DTW) to Memphis flights
ORD Chicago 4h 30m AAASAV → AAACBA Chicago (ORD) to Memphis flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 4h 56m AAAYJL → AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Memphis flights
DCA Washington 5h 9m DL → AA Washington (DCA) to Memphis flights
PHL Philadelphia 5h 28m AAQR → AAAS Philadelphia (PHL) to Memphis flights
DEN Denver 6h 12m UA → F9UAWN Denver (DEN) to Memphis flights
LGA New York 6h 12m DL → AADLPD New York (LGA) to Memphis flights
PIE Pinellas Park 6h 51m G4 → G4 Pinellas Park (PIE) to Memphis flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Lexington to Memphis
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
363 mi 0h 53m nonstop -1h behind

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

Also explore LEX Routes MEM Routes LEX Live Flights MEM Live Flights LEX Delays MEM Delays
All flights from Memphis (MEM) Memphis to Lexington flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for LEX to MEM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
14
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~14h
Longest
ATL ~3h 41m CLT ~4h 12m DTW ~4h 13m ORD ~4h 30m VPS ~4h 38m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
373
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 → MEM
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
84%
Arriving
88%
Return
MEM → LEX
95%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
95%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LEX delays → MEM delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Memphis from Lexington

Nearby airports with service to Memphis International Airport.
Metric LEX→MEM SDF→MEM CVG→MEM
Distance from LEX – 62 mi 70 mi
Nonstop airlines – 5 5
Weekly flights – 1 1
Flight time 0h 53m 1h 42m 1h 43m
Departure OTP 84% – –
Louisville (SDF) to Memphis flights · Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) to Memphis flights · Huntington (HTS) to Memphis flights
Airports within 200 miles of LEX with service to Memphis International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Memphis is 1 hour behind Lexington.
LEX: EDT · MEM: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Lexington, it's 5:00 PM in Memphis.
Distance & Flight Time
363 mi / 584 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 53m gate to gate.
Facts

LEX–MEM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Lexington to Memphis route.
Route details
Distance363 mi / 584 km
Flight time0h 53m
Time difference-1 hour
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: MEM
Full nameMemphis International Airport
IATA / ICAOMEM / KMEM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr4.9M
Elevation341 ft / 104 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LEX to MEM flights.
Nonstop flights from Blue Grass Airport to Memphis International Airport take about 0h 53m gate to gate. The route covers 363 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Charlotte Douglas and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County.
Memphis is 1 hour behind Lexington.
Yes, return flights from MEM to LEX are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SDF, CVG and HTS. 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 MEM

Blue Grass Airport (LEX) and Memphis International Airport (MEM) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

LEX to MEM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LEX to MEM is about 0 hours 53 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 363 miles (584 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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