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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Austin to Lexington:

• Earliest: departs at 1:00 pm and lands at 3:32 pm
• Latest: departs at 1:00 pm and lands at 3:32 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 32m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Austin to Lexington:

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Austin to Lexington takes 2h 32m, covering 921 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from Austin to Lexington range from $338 to $551, with an average of $449 over the past 12 months. Anything below $338 counts as a good deal.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $294 round-trip via Fort Lauderdale (FLL), compared to $639 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $90–$90 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Embraer 175 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by American Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A319 variants.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $349 to $3,274. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

Delta is the only airline on the Austin to Lexington route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

One-way fares from Austin to Lexington are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $261, which is 42% below the typical average for this route.

Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $30 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Dollar
• Hertz
• Alamo
• Budget
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Flights from Austin to Lexington usually depart from Austin Bergstrom (AUS) and arrive at Lexington Blue Grass (LEX).

One-stop flights from Austin to Lexington most commonly connect through:

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 41% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 39% of one-stop connections
• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 9% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 9% of one-stop connections

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 41% on the Austin to Lexington route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $337 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $571, a difference of $234. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Delta operates flights between Austin and Lexington.

Flying via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 59m, compared with 5h 05m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) and 5h 52m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT).

Lexington is 1 hour ahead of Austin (Eastern Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Delta: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.