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

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Lexington to Tampa
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 705 mi 1h 30m nonstop 44 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between LEX and TPA, connecting options are available through 44 hubs.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LEX to TPA.
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One-Stop Connections
44
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
965
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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 0 1 4
Weekly flights 1 8 20
Flight time 1h 30m 2h 2h 5m
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.
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)0
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections44 hubs
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 approximately 1h 30m. The route covers 705 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from LEX to TPA. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SAV, MCO, PDK, TYS, BNA, MEM, TUL, PGD, PBI, CMH, GSO, CVG, CLE, MDW, BWI, IAD, BUF, MIA, EYW, MKE, FTW, IAH, DAL, HOU, OMA, AUS, BOS, BTV, SLC, VNY, GRR, ATL, YYC, DCA, DTW, LGA, FLL, PHL, CLT, DEN, ORD, MAD, DFW and LAS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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.
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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 ranges from 1 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 705 miles (1,135 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

44 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via SAV. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Louisville (SDF), Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) and Cincinnati (LUK).