Richmond to Lexington (RIC–LEX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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400 mi airlines charter/private
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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: May 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
ATL Atlanta 3h 46m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Lexington flights
CLT Charlotte 3h 53m AAEJA → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Lexington flights
DTW Detroit 4h 9m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Detroit (DTW) to Lexington flights
ORD Chicago 4h 48m AAACAS → AAASAV Chicago (ORD) to Lexington flights
PHL Philadelphia 4h 53m AABA → AAAS Philadelphia (PHL) to Lexington flights
LGA New York 5h 6m AADLPD → DL New York (LGA) to Lexington flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 6h 12m ADB6NK → G4 Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Lexington flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 7h 51m AAASQF → AAAYQF Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Lexington flights
DEN Denver 9h 32m EJAF9UA → UA Denver (DEN) to Lexington flights
MSP Minneapolis 12h 1m AFAMDL → DL Minneapolis (MSP) to Lexington flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Richmond to Lexington
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
2 Airlines 400 mi 1h 14m nonstop

RIC–LEX had nonstop service from GoJet Airlines and United Airlines, last on the schedule in May 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 400 miles in 1h 14m.

Also explore RIC Routes LEX Routes RIC Live Flights LEX Live Flights RIC Delays LEX Delays
All flights from Lexington (LEX) Lexington to Richmond flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop RIC–LEX service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
G7 GoJet Airlines 0 – – 82% – –
UA United Airlines 0 – – 82% Star Alliance –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: G7 (0 flights/wk, 0%)
Star Alliance: UA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for RIC to LEX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
15
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
CVG ~3h 18m ATL ~3h 46m CLT ~3h 53m DCA ~3h 57m DTW ~4h 9m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
424
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
RIC → LEX
82%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
82%
Arriving
60%
Return
LEX → RIC
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Arriving
51%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. RIC delays → LEX delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Lexington from Richmond

Nearby airports with service to Blue Grass Airport.
Metric RIC→LEX CHO→LEX DCA→LEX
Distance from RIC – 76 mi 94 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 1
Weekly flights – 1 6
Flight time 1h 14m 1h 13m 1h 38m
Departure OTP 82% – –
Charlottesville (CHO) to Lexington flights · Washington (DCA) to Lexington flights · Dulles (IAD) to Lexington flights
Airports within 200 miles of RIC 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 Richmond.
RIC: EDT · LEX: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Richmond, it's 6:00 PM in Lexington.
Distance & Flight Time
400 mi / 643 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 14m gate to gate.
Facts

RIC–LEX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Richmond to Lexington route.
Route details
Distance400 mi / 643 km
Flight time1h 14m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: RIC
Full nameRichmond International Airport
IATA / ICAORIC / KRIC
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr4.9M
Elevation167 ft / 51 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 RIC to LEX flights.
Nonstop flights from Richmond International Airport to Blue Grass Airport take about 1h 14m gate to gate. The route covers 400 miles.
2 airlines operated the nonstop from RIC to LEX: GoJet Airlines and United Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in May 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in May 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 1h 14m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Charlotte Douglas and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County.
Nearby alternatives include CHO, DCA and IAD. 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 RIC to LEX

Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Blue Grass Airport (LEX) had nonstop service from GoJet Airlines and United Airlines, last on the schedule in May 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

RIC to LEX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RIC to LEX is about 1 hours 14 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 400 miles (643 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Charlotte Douglas and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Charlottesville (CHO), Washington (DCA) and Dulles (IAD).