Lexington to Tampa (LEX–TPA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

LEX Airport Page →
705 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 18 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
Nonstop Charter / private 1-Stop 2-Stop Hide separate tickets Hide overnight Hide codeshares
  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop

No flights match your filters.

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 47m AFAMDL AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Tampa flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 10m AA AABAIB Charlotte (CLT) to Tampa flights
DCA Washington 4h 50m DL AAASWN Washington (DCA) to Tampa flights
DTW Detroit 4h 53m DLKEVS AFDLF9 Detroit (DTW) to Tampa flights
ORD Chicago 5h 26m AAACAS AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Tampa flights
PHL Philadelphia 5h 33m AA AAASF9 Philadelphia (PHL) to Tampa flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 53m AAAYJL AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Tampa flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 5h 56m G4 B6MXNK Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Tampa flights
LGA New York 5h 57m DL AADLPD New York (LGA) to Tampa flights
DEN Denver 7h 54m UA F9UAWN Denver (DEN) to Tampa flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Lexington to Tampa
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
705 mi 1h 30m nonstop

LEX–TPA 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 TPA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
18
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~17h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
914
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 → TPA
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
56%
Return
TPA → LEX
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Arriving
75%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LEX delays → TPA delays →

Other ways to reach Tampa from Lexington

Nearby airports with service to Tampa International Airport.
Metric LEX→TPA SDF→TPA CVG→TPA
Distance from LEX 62 mi 70 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 5
Weekly flights 9 14
Flight time 1h 30m 2h 2h 8m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of LEX with service to Tampa International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Lexington, it's 6:00 PM in Tampa.
Distance & Flight Time
705 mi / 1,135 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 30m gate to gate.
Getting from TPA

Uber and Lyft pickup is on the lower level curb; typically $20–30 to downtown Tampa and $45–60 to St. Petersburg. Taxis at the rank run $25–35 to Tampa center. The HART bus (Route 30X) connects to downtown for $2.25 but is infrequent; check schedules before relying on it.Rental car counters are in the arrivals hall with a shuttle to the consolidated rental facility. I-275 provides direct access north to downtown and south toward St. Pete. The airport's people mover system is free and connects all areas of the terminal complex.

Tampa Climate

Humid subtropical climate. Tampa is called the "lightning capital of North America." Afternoon thunderstorms are nearly daily from June through September, causing frequent ground stops and gate holds during summer afternoons. Summer afternoon flights routinely run late.

Hurricane season (June–November) poses storm surge and wind risk. Direct hits are rare, but evacuations periodically affect the region. Winter (December–February) is mild at 14–23°C with very low disruption risk. Spring (March–May) is the most comfortable season.

LEX–TPA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Lexington to Tampa route.
Route details
Distance705 mi / 1,135 km
Flight time1h 30m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: LEX
IATA / ICAOLEX / KLEX
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr1.6M
Elevation979 ft / 298 m
Destination: TPA
IATA / ICAOTPA / KTPA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr24.2M
Elevation26 ft / 8 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LEX to TPA flights.
Nonstop flights from Blue Grass Airport to Tampa International Airport take about 1h 30m gate to gate. The route covers 705 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 TPA 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 TPA

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

LEX to TPA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LEX to TPA is about 1 hours 30 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 705 miles (1,135 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).