Lexington to Richmond (LEX–RIC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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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
CLT Charlotte 3h 33m AA → AABA Charlotte (CLT) to Richmond flights
ATL Atlanta 3h 53m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Richmond flights
DTW Detroit 4h 28m AFDLKE → AFAMDL Detroit (DTW) to Richmond flights
PHL Philadelphia 4h 49m AAQR → AABAQR Philadelphia (PHL) to Richmond flights
ORD Chicago 4h 49m AAASAV → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Richmond flights
LGA New York 4h 55m DL → AADLPD New York (LGA) to Richmond flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 43m AAAYG3 → AAAYG3 Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Richmond flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 7h 10m G4 → ADB6 Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Richmond flights
DEN Denver 8h 5m UA → B6F9UA Denver (DEN) to Richmond flights
MSP Minneapolis 10h 45m DL → AFDLKE Minneapolis (MSP) to Richmond flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Lexington to Richmond
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.

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

Also explore Browse available seat maps LEX Routes RIC Routes LEX Live Flights RIC Live Flights LEX Delays RIC Delays
All flights from Richmond (RIC) Richmond to Lexington flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for LEX to RIC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
10
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~10h
Longest
CLT ~3h 33m ATL ~3h 53m DTW ~4h 28m PHL ~4h 49m ORD ~4h 49m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
379
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 → RIC
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
Return
RIC → 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 → RIC delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Richmond from Lexington

Nearby airports with service to Richmond International Airport.
Metric LEX→RIC SDF→RIC CVG→RIC
Distance from LEX – 62 mi 70 mi
Nonstop airlines – 5 4
Weekly flights – – 1
Departure OTP 100% – –
Louisville (SDF) to Richmond flights · Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) to Richmond flights · Cincinnati (LUK) to Richmond flights
Airports within 200 miles of LEX with service to Richmond International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Lexington, it's 6:00 PM in Richmond.
Facts

LEX–RIC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Lexington to Richmond route.
Route details
Time difference0 hours
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: RIC
Full nameRichmond International Airport
IATA / ICAORIC / KRIC
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr4.9M
Elevation167 ft / 51 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LEX to RIC flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Charlotte Douglas, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to RIC 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.
Yes, return flights from RIC 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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