Lexington to Minneapolis (LEX–MSP) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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649 mi airlines charter/private 1/wk
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Flight Schedule 2 flights Verified 56m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
DL4752
DL Delta
CR9
8:05 AM
EDT TM
9:28 AM
CDT
2h 23m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL4751
DL Delta
CR9
3:45 PM
CDT T1
6:48 PM
EDT
2h 3m
49%
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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
ORD Chicago 4h 15m AAACAS AAACAM Chicago (ORD) to Minneapolis flights
DTW Detroit 4h 32m DLKEVS AFAMDL Detroit (DTW) to Minneapolis flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 54m AFAMDL AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Minneapolis flights
CLT Charlotte 5h 31m AA AAAFBA Charlotte (CLT) to Minneapolis flights
DCA Washington 5h 36m DL AAAFAM Washington (DCA) to Minneapolis flights
VPS Valparaiso 5h 52m G4 DLSY Valparaiso (VPS) to Minneapolis flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h AAAYJL AAAFAM Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Minneapolis flights
DEN Denver 6h 1m UA AFCMDL Denver (DEN) to Minneapolis flights
PHL Philadelphia 6h 55m AA AAAMDL Philadelphia (PHL) to Minneapolis flights
LGA New York 7h 22m DL AMDLKE New York (LGA) to Minneapolis flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Lexington to Minneapolis
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 649 mi 2h 23m nonstop -1h behind

LEX–MSP is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines leads the route. The flight covers 649 miles in approximately 2h 23m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop LEX–MSP service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 1 CR9 2h23 50% SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – DL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (1 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 MSP direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
1
Outbound / wk
1
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LEX to MSP.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
20
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~14h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,180
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 → MSP
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Arriving
80%
Return
MSP → LEX
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LEX delays → MSP delays →

Other ways to reach Minneapolis from Lexington

Nearby airports with service to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field.
Metric LEX→MSP SDF→MSP CVG→MSP
Distance from LEX 62 mi 70 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 7 14
Weekly flights 1 62 115
Flight time 2h 23m 2h 4m 1h 26m
Departure OTP 50%
Airports within 200 miles of LEX with service to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Lexington, it's 5:00 PM in Minneapolis.
Distance & Flight Time
649 mi / 1,045 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 23m gate to gate.
Getting from MSP

Metro Blue Line from T1-Lindbergh to downtown Minneapolis (Warehouse/Hennepin) takes 25–28 minutes ($2.50). T2-Humphrey has its own Blue Line stop. Trains run frequently 5am–1am. Taxis from T1 to downtown Minneapolis cost $25–40; to St. Paul $30–45.Ride-hail pickup is on the ground level outside baggage claim. Rental car center is connected to T1 via the tram system. Mall of America (Bloomington) is 13 minutes by Blue Line; useful if connecting to suburban destinations. MSP is unusually well-integrated with regional transit for a US airport.

Minneapolis Climate

Humid continental climate. One of the coldest major hub airports in the United States. Winters are severe (−15 to −2°C, November–March) with heavy snow and extreme cold snaps. Delta's de-icing operation at MSP is among the largest in the US, but heavy blizzards cause ground stops and cascading delays. Wind chill below −30°C occurs multiple times each winter.

Summers are warm and pleasant (22–30°C) with occasional severe thunderstorms in June–August. Spring brings tornado risk in the broader region. MSP has a strong snow operations record. Cancellations happen, but the airport manages heavy snowfall better than many eastern hubs. Pack serious winter gear from November through March.

LEX–MSP Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Lexington to Minneapolis route.
Route details
Distance649 mi / 1,045 km
Flight time2h 23m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: LEX
IATA / ICAOLEX / KLEX
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr1.6M
Elevation979 ft / 298 m
Destination: MSP
IATA / ICAOMSP / KMSP
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr36.1M
Elevation841 ft / 256 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LEX to MSP flights.
Nonstop flights from Blue Grass Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field take about 2h 23m gate to gate. The route covers 649 miles.
1 airline operates flights from LEX to MSP: Delta Air Lines.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago O'Hare, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta.
Minneapolis is 1 hour behind Lexington.
Yes, return flights from MSP 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.

Flights from LEX to MSP

Blue Grass Airport (LEX) and Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

LEX to MSP Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LEX to MSP is about 2 hours 23 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 649 miles (1,045 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago O'Hare, 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).