Memphis to Lexington (MEM–LEX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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363 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 20 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Apr 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
ATL Atlanta 3h 23m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Lexington flights
DTW Detroit 4h 6m AFDLKE → AFAMDL Detroit (DTW) to Lexington flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 18m AABA → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Lexington flights
ORD Chicago 4h 28m AAACAS → AAASAV Chicago (ORD) to Lexington flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 4h 54m A8AAAS → AAAYQF Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Lexington flights
MSP Minneapolis 5h 36m AFDLFX → DL Minneapolis (MSP) to Lexington flights
LGA New York 6h 31m AADLPD → DL New York (LGA) to Lexington flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 6h 49m G4 → G4 Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Lexington flights
LAS Las Vegas 8h 38m G4WN → G4 Las Vegas (LAS) to Lexington flights
PHL Philadelphia 9h 5m AAAS → AAAS Philadelphia (PHL) to Lexington flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Memphis to Lexington
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 363 mi 0h 51m nonstop +1h ahead

MEM–LEX had nonstop service from American Airlines, last on the schedule in April 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 363 miles in 0h 51m.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop MEM–LEX service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 0 – – 86% Oneworld –
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MEM to LEX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
20
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~12h
Longest
CVG ~3h 15m ATL ~3h 23m BNA ~4h 3m DTW ~4h 6m CLT ~4h 18m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
396
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
MEM → LEX
86%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
86%
Arriving
76%
Return
LEX → MEM
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
72%
Arriving
81%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MEM delays → LEX delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Lexington is 1 hour ahead of Memphis.
MEM: CDT · LEX: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Memphis, it's 7:00 PM in Lexington.
Distance & Flight Time
363 mi / 584 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 51m gate to gate.
Facts

MEM–LEX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Memphis to Lexington route.
Route details
Distance363 mi / 584 km
Flight time0h 51m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MEM
Full nameMemphis International Airport
IATA / ICAOMEM / KMEM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr4.9M
Elevation341 ft / 104 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 MEM to LEX flights.
Nonstop flights from Memphis International Airport to Blue Grass Airport take about 0h 51m gate to gate. The route covers 363 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from MEM to LEX: American Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in April 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in April 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 0h 51m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and Charlotte Douglas.
Lexington is 1 hour ahead of Memphis.
Yes, return flights from LEX to MEM are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 MEM to LEX

Memphis International Airport (MEM) and Blue Grass Airport (LEX) had nonstop service from American Airlines, last on the schedule in April 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

MEM to LEX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MEM to LEX is about 0 hours 51 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 363 miles (584 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and Charlotte Douglas. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.