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

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354 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 12 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by NetJets Aviation, YanAir.
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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
CLT Charlotte 3h 24m AABAIB → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Lexington flights
ATL Atlanta 3h 28m AFAMDL → AMDLKE Atlanta (ATL) to Lexington flights
DCA Washington 3h 59m AAASDL → DL Washington (DCA) to Lexington flights
DTW Detroit 4h 2m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Detroit (DTW) to Lexington flights
PHL Philadelphia 4h 26m AAASBA → AAASQR Philadelphia (PHL) to Lexington flights
ORD Chicago 4h 52m AAASCX → AAASAV Chicago (ORD) to Lexington flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 5h 18m ADB6DL → G4 Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Lexington flights
LGA New York 5h 55m AAAMDL → DL New York (LGA) to Lexington flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 14m AAASCX → AAFJQF Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Lexington flights
MSP Minneapolis 6h 43m DLKESY → DL Minneapolis (MSP) to Lexington flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Raleigh/Durham to Lexington
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
354 mi 0h 45m nonstop

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

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for RDU to LEX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
12
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~14h
Longest
CLT ~3h 24m ATL ~3h 28m DCA ~3h 59m DTW ~4h 2m PHL ~4h 26m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
846
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
RDU → LEX
62%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
62%
Arriving
84%
Return
LEX → RDU
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
88%
Arriving
78%
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 – 1 1
Weekly flights – – –
Flight time 0h 45m 0h 47m 0h 57m
Departure OTP 62% – –
Greensboro (GSO) to Lexington flights · Roanoke (ROA) to Lexington flights · Wilmington (ILM) 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 45m gate to gate.
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 45m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: RDU
Full nameRaleigh-Durham International Airport
IATA / ICAORDU / KRDU
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr15.2M
Elevation435 ft / 133 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 RDU to LEX flights.
Nonstop flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Blue Grass Airport take about 0h 45m gate to gate. The route covers 354 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Charlotte Douglas, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Ronald Reagan Washington National.
Yes, return flights from LEX to RDU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include GSO, ROA and ILM. 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 is about 0 hours 45 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 354 miles (570 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Charlotte Douglas, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Ronald Reagan Washington National. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Greensboro (GSO), Roanoke (ROA) and Wilmington (ILM).