Tampa to Lexington (TPA–LEX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Tampa to Lexington
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 705 mi 1h 56m nonstop 52 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between TPA and LEX, connecting options are available through 52 hubs.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for TPA to LEX.
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One-Stop Connections
52
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
921
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Other ways to reach Lexington from Tampa

Nearby airports with service to Blue Grass Airport.
Metric TPA→LEX PIE→LEX SRQ→LEX
Distance from TPA 10 mi 40 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 1 1
Weekly flights 1 10 6
Flight time 1h 56m 2h 2h 5m
Departure OTP 24%
Airports within 200 miles of TPA with service to Blue Grass Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Tampa, it's 6:00 PM in Lexington.
Distance & Flight Time
705 mi / 1,135 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 56m.
Getting to TPA

No rail link exists to TPA. Ride-shares (Uber/Lyft) from downtown Tampa cost $20–30 and take 15–25 minutes. The HART bus network serves the airport but is infrequent and poorly suited to flight timing.Taxis from downtown run $25–35. From St. Petersburg, expect $45–60 via the Howard Frankland Bridge. Parking at TPA is well-organized: economy lots from $8/day, garages from $12/day, with a free automated people mover connecting the main terminal to parking garages.

TPA–LEX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Tampa to Lexington route.
Route details
Distance705 mi / 1,135 km
Flight time1h 56m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections52 hubs
Origin: TPA
IATA / ICAOTPA / KTPA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr24.2M
Elevation26 ft / 8 m
Destination: LEX
IATA / ICAOLEX / KLEX
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr1.6M
Elevation979 ft / 298 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about TPA to LEX flights.
Nonstop flights from Tampa International Airport to Blue Grass Airport take approximately 1h 56m. The route covers 705 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from TPA to LEX. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through JAX, PIE, PDK, GSO, FTY, PBI, ROA, RSW, SFB, MCO, APF, CHS, PGD, CRW, RDU, CVG, MEM, IND, CLE, IAD, PIT, BNA, MDW, MIA, TUL, DAL, TEB, EWR, SYR, STL, HOU, HPN, AUS, PVD, BOS, OKC, SLC, LGB, SNA, VNY, YYC, DCA, PHL, LGA, DEN, ATL, ORD, CLT, FLL, DFW, DTW and LAS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from LEX to TPA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include PIE, SRQ and PGD. 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 TPA to LEX

Tampa International Airport (TPA) and Blue Grass Airport (LEX) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

TPA to LEX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from TPA to LEX ranges from 1 hours 56 minutes. The route covers a distance of 705 miles (1,135 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

52 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via JAX. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Pinellas Park (PIE), Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) and Punta Gorda (PGD).