New York to Lexington (LGA–LEX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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603 mi airlines charter/private 13/wk
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Flight Schedule 4 flights Verified 50m ago
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DL5833
DL Delta
E70
12:57 PM
EDT TC
3:01 PM
EDT
2h 4m
31%
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DL4918
DL Delta
CR9
8:45 PM
EDT TC
11:10 PM
EDT
2h 25m
31%
M T W T F S S
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DL5050
DL Delta
CR9
6:45 AM
EDT TM
8:49 AM
EDT
2h 4m
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DL5833
DL Delta
E70
3:54 PM
EDT TM
5:59 PM
EDT
2h 5m
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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
DTW Detroit 4h 18m AAAFAM → AFAMDL Detroit (DTW) to Lexington flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 24m AABADL → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Lexington flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 40m AAAFAM → AMDLKE Atlanta (ATL) to Lexington flights
MYR Myrtle Beach 4h 47m AADLNK → G4 Myrtle Beach (MYR) to Lexington flights
DCA Washington 5h 5m AAASDL → DL Washington (DCA) to Lexington flights
ORD Chicago 5h 8m AAASDL → AAASAV Chicago (ORD) to Lexington flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 6h 17m AAADB6 → G4 Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Lexington flights
MSP Minneapolis 6h 29m AMDLKE → DL Minneapolis (MSP) to Lexington flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 51m AAAMAY → AAFJQF Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Lexington flights
VPS Valparaiso 6h 53m DL → G4 Valparaiso (VPS) to Lexington flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
New York to Lexington
1 carrier, 13 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 603 mi 2h 15m nonstop

LGA–LEX is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines leads the route. The flight covers 603 miles in approximately 2h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore LGA Routes LEX Routes LGA Live Flights LEX Live Flights LGA Delays LEX Delays
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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop LGA–LEX service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 13 CR9, E70 2h04-2h25 32% SkyTeam –
Aircraft on this route
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – DL
E70 Embraer 170 – DL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (13 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, LGA to LEX direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
13
Outbound / wk
13
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LGA to LEX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
12
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
DTW ~4h 18m CLT ~4h 24m ATL ~4h 40m MYR ~4h 47m DCA ~5h 5m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
807
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
LGA → LEX
32%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
32%
Arriving
67%
Return
LEX → LGA
86%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
86%
Arriving
97%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LGA delays → LEX delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Lexington from New York

Nearby airports with service to Blue Grass Airport.
Metric LGA→LEX JFK→LEX TEB→LEX
Distance from LGA – 11 mi 11 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 5
Weekly flights 13 1 1
Flight time 2h 15m 1h 31m 1h 24m
Departure OTP 32% – –
New York (JFK) to Lexington flights · Teterboro (TEB) to Lexington flights · Newark (EWR) to Lexington flights
Airports within 200 miles of LGA with service to Blue Grass Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in New York, it's 6:00 PM in Lexington.
Distance & Flight Time
603 mi / 971 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 15m gate to gate.
Getting to LGA
Until then, the M60 Select Bus Service runs from 106th Street/Broadway in Manhattan to LGA for $2.90 (MetroCard); the trip takes 45–70 minutes. Transfers from the subway at Astoria-Ditmars Blvd (N/W trains) also work via the Q70 Select Bus.Taxis from Midtown cost $30–45 plus tolls and tip. Ride-shares (Uber/Lyft) run $35–55. Traffic on the Grand Central Parkway and Van Wyck can double travel times during rush hours; allow 90 minutes from Midtown during peaks.

Facts

LGA–LEX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the New York to Lexington route.
Route details
Distance603 mi / 971 km
Flight time2h 15m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights13 out / 13 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: LGA
Full nameLaGuardia Airport
IATA / ICAOLGA / KLGA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr33.4M
Elevation21 ft / 6 m
Destination: LEX
Full nameBlue Grass Airport
IATA / ICAOLEX / KLEX
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr1.6M
Elevation979 ft / 298 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LGA to LEX flights.
Nonstop flights from LaGuardia Airport to Blue Grass Airport take about 2h 15m gate to gate. The route covers 603 miles.
1 airline operates flights from LGA to LEX: Delta Air Lines.
This route has daily 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, Charlotte Douglas and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta.
Yes, return flights from LEX to LGA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include JFK, TEB and EWR. 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 LGA to LEX

LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and Blue Grass Airport (LEX) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines. With 13 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

LGA to LEX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LGA to LEX is about 2 hours 15 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 603 miles (971 km). There are approximately 13 weekly flights outbound and 13 return, totaling 26 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, Charlotte Douglas and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include New York (JFK), Teterboro (TEB) and Newark (EWR).