St Louis to Lexington (STL–LEX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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St Louis to Lexington
2 carriers, 2 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 2 Flights/wk 316 mi 1h 41m nonstop 22 1-stop hubs

STL–LEX is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. GoJet Airlines LLC d/b/a United Express and United Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 316 miles in approximately 1h 41m. Beyond nonstop, 22 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop STL–LEX service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
G7 GoJet Airlines LLC d/b/a United Express 1 – – 73% – –
UA United Airlines 1 – – 73% Star Alliance –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: G7 (1 flights/wk, 50%)
Star Alliance: UA (1 flights/wk, 50%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for STL to LEX.
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One-Stop Connections
22
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
MDW ~3h 32m DAL ~4h 11m RDU ~4h 17m IAD ~4h 51m TPA ~5h 23m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
755
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
STL → LEX
73%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
73%
Arriving
25%
Return
LEX → STL
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Arriving
87%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. STL delays → LEX delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Lexington is 0 hours the same as St Louis.
STL: EDT · LEX: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in St Louis, it's 6:00 PM in Lexington.
Distance & Flight Time
316 mi / 508 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 41m to 2h 13m.
Facts

STL–LEX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the St Louis to Lexington route.
Route details
Distance316 mi / 508 km
Flight time1h 41m to 2h 13m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights2 out
1-stop connections22 hubs
Origin: STL
Full nameSt. Louis Lambert International Airport
IATA / ICAOSTL / KSTL
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Vincennes
Passengers/yr15.6M
Elevation618 ft / 188 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 STL to LEX flights.
Nonstop flights from St. Louis Lambert International Airport to Blue Grass Airport take approximately 1h 41m to 2h 13m. The route covers 316 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: GoJet Airlines LLC d/b/a United Express and United Airlines.
There are approximately 2 nonstop flights per week from STL to LEX.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MDW, DAL, RDU, IAD, TPA, PBI, TEB, BOS, RSW, LGA, DFW, DCA, ORD, DTW, ATL, DEN, MIA, PHL, CLT, FLL, LAS and SRQ. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 STL to LEX

St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) and Blue Grass Airport (LEX) are connected by nonstop service from GoJet Airlines LLC d/b/a United Express and United Airlines. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

STL to LEX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from STL to LEX ranges from 1 hours 41 minutes to 2 hours 13 minutes. The route covers a distance of 316 miles (508 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

22 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via MDW. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.