Raleigh/Durham to Lexington (RDU–LEX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Raleigh/Durham to Lexington
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 354 mi 0h 57m nonstop 28 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between RDU and LEX, connecting options are available through 28 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for RDU to LEX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
28
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
GSO ~3h 6m CUB ~3h 29m IAD ~3h 49m MDW ~4h 27m TEB ~4h 33m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
900
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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
RDU → LEX
33%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
33%
Arriving
100%
Return
LEX → RDU
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. RDU delays → LEX delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Lexington from Raleigh/Durham

Nearby airports with service to Blue Grass Airport.
Metric RDU→LEX GSO→LEX ROA→LEX
Distance from RDU – 66 mi 120 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 1 1
Weekly flights 1 1 –
Flight time 0h 57m 0h 48m 0h 57m
Departure OTP 33% – –
Greensboro (GSO) to Lexington flights · Roanoke (ROA) to Lexington flights
Airports within 200 miles of RDU 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 Raleigh/Durham.
RDU: EDT · LEX: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham, it's 6:00 PM in Lexington.
Distance & Flight Time
354 mi / 570 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 57m.
Getting to RDU

No rail connection exists. GoTriangle Route 100 (RDU Express) runs from the Durham Station Transportation Center and downtown Raleigh to the airport for $2.25; takes 35–50 minutes but service is limited in the evenings and does not run all night.Ride-shares (Uber/Lyft) from downtown Raleigh: $20–30, 20–25 minutes. From Durham: $18–25, 15–20 minutes. Taxis: $30–40. Long-term parking from $7/day in Economy lots with shuttle service. I-40 provides direct access to both Raleigh and Durham.

Facts

RDU–LEX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Raleigh/Durham to Lexington route.
Route details
Distance354 mi / 570 km
Flight time0h 57m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections28 hubs
Origin: RDU
Full nameRaleigh-Durham International Airport
IATA / ICAORDU / KRDU
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr15.2M
Elevation435 ft / 133 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 RDU to LEX flights.
Nonstop flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Blue Grass Airport take approximately 0h 57m. The route covers 354 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from RDU to LEX.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through GSO, CUB, IAD, MDW, TEB, SYR, SFB, TPA, HPN, DAL, APF, BOS, PBI, STL, RSW, LGA, PHL, DTW, DCA, ATL, FLL, DFW, MIA, ORD, LAS, CLT, SRQ and DEN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Nearby alternatives include GSO and ROA. 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 RDU to LEX

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) and Blue Grass Airport (LEX) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

RDU to LEX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RDU to LEX ranges from 0 hours 57 minutes. The route covers a distance of 354 miles (570 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

28 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via GSO. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Greensboro (GSO) and Roanoke (ROA).