Philadelphia to Lexington (PHL–LEX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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CR9
9:50 PM
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CR9
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CR9
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Philadelphia to Lexington
2 carriers, 20 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 20 Flights/wk 519 mi 1h 58m nonstop 30 1-stop hubs

PHL–LEX is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines and Alaska Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 519 miles in approximately 1h 58m. Beyond nonstop, 30 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PHL–LEX service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 13 CR7, CR9 1h58-2h02 69% Oneworld –
AS Alaska Airlines 7 CR9 2h02 69% Oneworld –
Aircraft on this route
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – AA
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – AA, AS
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA + AS (20 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, PHL to LEX direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
20
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PHL to LEX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
30
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
IAD ~3h 52m TEB ~3h 53m RDU ~4h 2m GSO ~4h 2m HPN ~4h 4m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,170
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
PHL → LEX
69%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
69%
Arriving
68%
Return
LEX → PHL
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Arriving
83%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. PHL delays → LEX delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Lexington from Philadelphia

Nearby airports with service to Blue Grass Airport.
Metric PHL→LEX TEB→LEX
Distance from PHL – 92 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1
Weekly flights 20 –
Flight time 1h 58m 1h 56m
Departure OTP 69% –
Teterboro (TEB) to Lexington flights
Airports within 200 miles of PHL 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 Philadelphia.
PHL: EDT · LEX: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Philadelphia, it's 6:00 PM in Lexington.
Distance & Flight Time
519 mi / 835 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 58m to 2h 2m.
Getting to PHL

SEPTA Airport Line rail runs from Center City Philadelphia (30th Street, Suburban, Jefferson, and Market East stations) to the airport in 25–30 minutes ($8 each way). Trains run every 30 minutes from about 5am to midnight. I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway) and I-95 are both frequently congested, making the train a consistent choice for anyone based near a SEPTA station.

Ride-shares from Center City cost $20–35 and take 20–40 minutes. Taxis are metered and slightly more.

Facts

PHL–LEX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Philadelphia to Lexington route.
Route details
Distance519 mi / 835 km
Flight time1h 58m to 2h 2m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights20 out / 14 return
1-stop connections30 hubs
Origin: PHL
Full namePhiladelphia International Airport
IATA / ICAOPHL / KPHL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr30.2M
Elevation36 ft / 11 m
Destination: LEX
Full nameBlue Grass Airport
IATA / ICAOLEX / KLEX
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Vevay
Passengers/yr1.6M
Elevation979 ft / 298 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PHL to LEX flights.
Nonstop flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Blue Grass Airport take approximately 1h 58m to 2h 2m. The route covers 519 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines and Alaska Airlines.
There are approximately 20 nonstop flights per week from PHL to LEX. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through IAD, TEB, RDU, GSO, HPN, ROA, SYR, MDW, BOS, PIE, STL, TPA, APF, DAL, PBI, RSW, DCA, SLC, LGB, LGA, ORD, DTW, ATL, MIA, CLT, FLL, DEN, DFW, LAS and SRQ. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from LEX to PHL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include TEB. 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 PHL to LEX

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Blue Grass Airport (LEX) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines and Alaska Airlines. With 20 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

PHL to LEX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PHL to LEX ranges from 1 hours 58 minutes to 2 hours 2 minutes. The route covers a distance of 519 miles (835 km). There are approximately 20 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 34 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

30 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via IAD. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Teterboro (TEB).