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

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New York to Lexington
1 carrier, 9 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 9 Flights/wk 603 mi 2h 9m nonstop 47 1-stop hubs

LGA–LEX is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines leads the route. The flight covers 603 miles in approximately 2h 9m. Beyond nonstop, 47 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Also explore LGA Routes LEX Routes LGA Live Flights LEX Live Flights LGA Delays LEX Delays
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 9 CR9, E70 2h09-2h16 95% SkyTeam –
Aircraft on this route
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – DL
E70 Embraer 170 – DL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (9 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
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
2
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
2
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
9
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LGA to LEX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
47
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
782
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Lexington from New York

Nearby airports with service to Blue Grass Airport.
Metric LGA→LEX TEB→LEX EWR→LEX
Distance from LGA – 11 mi 17 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 9 – 1
Flight time 2h 9m 1h 56m 1h 27m
Departure OTP 95% – –
Teterboro (TEB) to Lexington flights · Newark (EWR) to Lexington flights · White Plains (HPN) 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 9m to 2h 16m.
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 9m to 2h 16m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights9 out / 7 return
1-stop connections47 hubs
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 approximately 2h 9m to 2h 16m. The route covers 603 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Delta Air Lines.
There are approximately 9 nonstop flights per week from LGA to LEX. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through EWR, HPN, PVD, IAD, PHL, CLE, GSO, SYR, ROC, PIT, ROA, CVG, RDU, IND, CAE, MDW, BOS, CHS, JAX, MEM, BNA, DSM, MCO, STL, PBI, TPA, APF, DAL, RSW, OKC, MIA, TUL, HOU, SRQ, AUS, SLC, LAS, LGB, VNY, DCA, DTW, DEN, ATL, ORD, CLT, DFW and FLL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from LEX to LGA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include TEB, EWR and HPN. 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 9 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

LGA to LEX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LGA to LEX ranges from 2 hours 9 minutes to 2 hours 16 minutes. The route covers a distance of 603 miles (971 km). There are approximately 9 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 16 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

47 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via EWR. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Teterboro (TEB), Newark (EWR) and White Plains (HPN).