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 1h nonstop 51 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between RDU and LEX, connecting options are available through 51 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
51
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
794
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
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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 – –
Flight time 1h 0h 48m 0h 57m
Departure OTP 100% – –
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 1h 0m.
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 time1h
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections51 hubs
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 approximately 1h. The route covers 354 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from RDU to LEX.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CHS, CUB, PDK, IAD, FTY, CLE, IND, PIT, CVG, JAX, MDW, MEM, CRW, DSM, TEB, ROC, SYR, EWR, SFB, BNA, MCO, HPN, PVD, TPA, BOS, PBI, PGD, OKC, STL, APF, RSW, DAL, MIA, HOU, AUS, SLC, VNY, SNA, PHL, LAX, DTW, LGA, DCA, ATL, LAS, ORD, CLT, FLL, DFW, SRQ and DEN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Nearby alternatives include GSO and ROA. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 1 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 354 miles (570 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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