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

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649 mi airlines charter/private 2/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 4 flights Verified 41m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators: NetJets Aviation.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
DL5198
Starts Oct 10 Seat map
DL Delta
CR9 Seat map
8:10 AM
EDT
9:38 AM
CDT
2h 28m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL4752
DL Delta
CR9
8:30 AM
EDT TM
9:51 AM
CDT
2h 21m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL5003
DL Delta
CR9
3:45 PM
CDT T1
6:41 PM
EDT
1h 56m
63%
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL5286
Starts Oct 10 Seat map
DL Delta
CR9 Seat map
3:55 PM
CDT T1
6:51 PM
EDT
1h 56m
63%
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
DTW Detroit 4h 10m AFDLKE AFAMDL Detroit (DTW) to Minneapolis flights
ORD Chicago 4h 11m AAASAV AAACAF Chicago (ORD) to Minneapolis flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 51m AFAMDL AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Minneapolis flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 59m AA AAAFBA Charlotte (CLT) to Minneapolis flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 44m AAAYG3 AAAFAM Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Minneapolis flights
DCA Washington 5h 48m DL AAAMDL Washington (DCA) to Minneapolis flights
DEN Denver 5h 59m UA AFCMDL Denver (DEN) to Minneapolis flights
PHL Philadelphia 6h 34m AAQR AAAMDL Philadelphia (PHL) to Minneapolis flights
LGA New York 6h 38m DL AMDLKE New York (LGA) to Minneapolis flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 13h 19m G4 AFDLSY Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Minneapolis flights
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Lexington to Minneapolis
1 carrier, 2 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 649 mi 2h 25m 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 25m. 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 2 CR9 2h21-2h28 100% SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – DL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (2 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
2
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
2
Outbound / wk
3
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LEX to MSP.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
11
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
960
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
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
Return
MSP → 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 → 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 10 15
Weekly flights 2 117 151
Flight time 2h 25m 2h 7m 1h 26m
Departure OTP 100%
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 25m 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 25m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights2 out / 3 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 25m 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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, Chicago O'Hare and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to MSP and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
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 2 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 25 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 649 miles (1,045 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 5 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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