Lexington to Raleigh/Durham (LEX–RDU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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354 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 17 1-stop flights Verified 43m ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private 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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
ATL Atlanta 3h 45m AFAMDL AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Raleigh/Durham flights
CLT Charlotte 3h 48m AA AABAEJA Charlotte (CLT) to Raleigh/Durham flights
DCA Washington 3h 53m DL AAASDL Washington (DCA) to Raleigh/Durham flights
DTW Detroit 4h DLKEVS AFAMDL Detroit (DTW) to Raleigh/Durham flights
PHL Philadelphia 4h 18m AA AAASF9 Philadelphia (PHL) to Raleigh/Durham flights
ORD Chicago 4h 50m AAACAS AAASCX Chicago (ORD) to Raleigh/Durham flights
LGA New York 5h 20m DL AAAFAM New York (LGA) to Raleigh/Durham flights
MSP Minneapolis 5h 55m DL DLKEKL Minneapolis (MSP) to Raleigh/Durham flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 12m AAAYJL AAASCX Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Raleigh/Durham flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 6h 25m G4 ADAFB6 Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Raleigh/Durham flights
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Lexington to Raleigh/Durham
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
354 mi 0h 58m nonstop

LEX–RDU has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for LEX to RDU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
17
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
858
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 → RDU
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
72%
Arriving
91%
Return
RDU → LEX
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
84%
Arriving
76%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LEX delays → RDU delays →

Other ways to reach Raleigh/Durham from Lexington

Nearby airports with service to Raleigh-Durham International Airport.
Metric LEX→RDU SDF→RDU CVG→RDU
Distance from LEX 62 mi 70 mi
Nonstop airlines 4 3
Weekly flights ~1 2 6
Flight time 0h 58m 1h 29m 1h 31m
Departure OTP 72%
Airports within 200 miles of LEX with service to Raleigh-Durham International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Raleigh/Durham is 0 hours the same as Lexington.
LEX: EDT · RDU: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Lexington, it's 6:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham.
Distance & Flight Time
354 mi / 570 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 58m gate to gate.
Getting from RDU

Uber and Lyft from RDU to downtown Raleigh cost $20–30 (20–25 min); to downtown Durham: $18–25 (15–20 min). Pickup zones are on the lower level at both Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. Taxis are available at the curb ($30–40 to Raleigh).GoTriangle Route 100 ($2.25) is a budget option to downtown Raleigh and Durham; check hours before relying on it for evening or early-morning flights. Rental car desks are in the terminal buildings with cars in the adjacent garage. Chapel Hill is 20–25 minutes via US-15-501.

Raleigh/Durham Climate

Humid subtropical climate with hot summers and mild but variable winters. Summer (June–August) temperatures reach 33–37°C with high humidity. Afternoon thunderstorms are frequent and can cause ground holds. The region sits in a tornado risk corridor during spring (April–May).

Winter (December–February) is generally mild at 2–12°C. The Piedmont of North Carolina experiences ice storms. Freezing rain events, common every 1–2 years, are the primary disruption risk. Snow is lighter than areas further north, but ice can be severe. Autumn (September–November) is the most operationally stable season.

LEX–RDU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Lexington to Raleigh/Durham route.
Route details
Distance354 mi / 570 km
Flight time0h 58m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: LEX
IATA / ICAOLEX / KLEX
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr1.6M
Elevation979 ft / 298 m
Destination: RDU
IATA / ICAORDU / KRDU
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr15.2M
Elevation435 ft / 133 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LEX to RDU flights.
Nonstop flights from Blue Grass Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport take about 0h 58m gate to gate. The route covers 354 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Charlotte Douglas and Ronald Reagan Washington National.
Yes, return flights from RDU 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 RDU

Blue Grass Airport (LEX) and Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

LEX to RDU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LEX to RDU is about 0 hours 58 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 354 miles (570 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Charlotte Douglas and Ronald Reagan Washington National. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Louisville (SDF), Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) and Cincinnati (LUK).