Milwaukee to Lexington (MKE–LEX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

MKE Airport Page →
381 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 11 1-stop flights Verified 2w ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
DTW Detroit 3h 22m AFDLKE → AFAMDL Detroit (DTW) to Lexington flights
ORD Chicago 3h 34m AAACAS → AAASAV Chicago (ORD) to Lexington flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 9m AFAMDL → AMDLKE Atlanta (ATL) to Lexington flights
DCA Washington 4h 26m AAWN → DL Washington (DCA) to Lexington flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 27m AA → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Lexington flights
MSP Minneapolis 4h 28m AFAMDL → DL Minneapolis (MSP) to Lexington flights
PHL Philadelphia 5h AAQR → AAASQR Philadelphia (PHL) to Lexington flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 5m AAG3QF → AAFJQF Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Lexington flights
DEN Denver 6h 43m UAWN → UA Denver (DEN) to Lexington flights
LGA New York 8h 11m DLWS → DL New York (LGA) to Lexington flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Milwaukee to Lexington
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
381 mi 1h 16m nonstop +1h ahead

MKE–LEX has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Lexington (LEX) Lexington to Milwaukee flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MKE to LEX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
11
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~9h
Longest
DTW ~3h 22m ORD ~3h 34m ATL ~4h 9m DCA ~4h 26m CLT ~4h 27m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
339
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
MKE → LEX
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
Return
LEX → MKE
56%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
56%
Arriving
89%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MKE delays → LEX delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Lexington from Milwaukee

Nearby airports with service to Blue Grass Airport.
Metric MKE→LEX ORD→LEX MDW→LEX
Distance from MKE – 67 mi 81 mi
Nonstop airlines – 10 4
Weekly flights ~1 192 1
Flight time 1h 16m 0h 47m 0h 55m
Departure OTP 100% – –
Chicago (ORD) to Lexington flights · Chicago (MDW) to Lexington flights
Airports within 200 miles of MKE with service to Blue Grass Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Milwaukee, it's 7:00 PM in Lexington.
Distance & Flight Time
381 mi / 613 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 16m gate to gate.
Facts

MKE–LEX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Milwaukee to Lexington route.
Route details
Distance381 mi / 613 km
Flight time1h 16m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out / ~1 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MKE
Full nameGeneral Mitchell International Airport
IATA / ICAOMKE / KMKE
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr6.2M
Elevation723 ft / 220 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 MKE to LEX flights.
Nonstop flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Blue Grass Airport take about 1h 16m gate to gate. The route covers 381 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, Chicago O'Hare and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta.
Lexington is 1 hour ahead of Milwaukee.
Yes, return flights from LEX to MKE are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ORD and MDW. 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 MKE to LEX

General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) and Blue Grass Airport (LEX) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

MKE to LEX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MKE to LEX is about 1 hours 16 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 381 miles (613 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, Chicago O'Hare and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD) and Chicago (MDW).