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

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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 21m AFDLKE → AFAMDL Detroit (DTW) to Lexington flights
ORD Chicago 3h 29m AAACAS → AAASAV Chicago (ORD) to Lexington flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 12m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Lexington flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 46m AA → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Lexington flights
LGA New York 5h 26m DLWS → DL New York (LGA) to Lexington flights
MSP Minneapolis 5h 35m AFAMDL → DL Minneapolis (MSP) to Lexington flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 27m AAQFQR → AAAYQF Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Lexington flights
DEN Denver 7h 3m UAWN → UA Denver (DEN) to Lexington flights
LAS Las Vegas 8h 21m LXJWN → G4 Las Vegas (LAS) to Lexington flights
PHL Philadelphia 8h 59m AADL → AAAS Philadelphia (PHL) to Lexington flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Milwaukee to Lexington
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+1h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between MKE and LEX, 1-stop connecting options are 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
17
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~8h
Longest
CVG ~3h 6m DTW ~3h 21m ORD ~3h 29m ATL ~4h 12m RIC ~4h 17m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
359
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
95%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
95%
Arriving
67%
Return
LEX → MKE
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
88%
Arriving
85%
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 3
Weekly flights – 157 2
Departure OTP 95% – –
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.
Facts

MKE–LEX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Milwaukee to Lexington route.
Route details
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
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.
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.

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).