Which airports can I use when flying from St. Louis to Lexington?

Flights from St. Louis to Lexington usually depart from Lambert-St Louis (STL) and arrive at Lexington Blue Grass (LEX).

What cabin classes can I book on flights from St. Louis to Lexington?

Only Economy Class is available on flights from St. Louis to Lexington.

Which airports do connecting flights from St. Louis to Lexington pass through?

One-stop flights from St. Louis to Lexington most commonly connect through: • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 58% of one-stop connections • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 38% of one-stop connections • Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 4% of one-stop connections Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from St. Louis to Lexington?

On the St. Louis to Lexington route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 50%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $288 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $571: a $283 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

How long is a flight from St. Louis to Lexington?

There are currently no nonstop flights available from St. Louis to Lexington. Flights with 1 layover take between 4h 29m and 4h 36m in total, depending on the connection.

Do I need a passport to fly from St. Louis to Lexington?

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.

Have flight prices from St. Louis to Lexington changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $290 to $1,242. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from St. Louis to Lexington looking right now?

One-way fares from St. Louis to Lexington are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $330, which is 5% below the typical average for this route.

How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from St. Louis to Lexington?

Flying via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 29m, compared with 4h 35m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) and 4h 36m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).

What is the time difference between St. Louis and Lexington?

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

What car rental options are available at Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX)?

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

How much should I expect to pay for a St. Louis to Lexington flight?

Round-trip flights from St. Louis to Lexington range from $313 to $483, with an average of $416 over the past 12 months. Anything below $313 counts as a good deal.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from St. Louis to Lexington?

American Airlines ($290) and Delta ($333) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from St. Louis to Lexington according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What is the most popular layover airport when flying from St. Louis to Lexington?

Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) is the most popular layover for the St. Louis to Lexington route. 58% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via ORD.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from St. Louis to Lexington?

Flights via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $318. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from St. Louis to Lexington which airport offers the shortest layover?

Charlotte Douglas (CLT) had the shortest average connection time for St. Louis to Lexington layovers at 163 minutes over the past 3 months.

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Recent round-trip flight deals from St. Louis to Lexington

Sat, Oct 3 - Sat, Oct 10

11:01 am - 5:31 pmSTL Lambert-St Louis-LEX Lexington Blue Grass

5h 30m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

5:57 pm - 11:59 pmLEX Lexington Blue Grass-STL Lambert-St Louis

7h 02m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$290American Airlines

Thu, Oct 29 - Thu, Nov 5

5:35 pm - 11:59 pmSTL Lambert-St Louis-LEX Lexington Blue Grass

5h 24m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

6:00 am - 9:17 amLEX Lexington Blue Grass-STL Lambert-St Louis

4h 17m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$333Delta

Fri, Oct 30 - Mon, Nov 2

10:14 am - 5:14 pmSTL Lambert-St Louis-LEX Lexington Blue Grass

6h 00m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

7:59 pm - 11:54 pmLEX Lexington Blue Grass-STL Lambert-St Louis

4h 55m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$333Delta

Wed, Nov 4 - Sat, Nov 7

7:30 am - 1:13 pmSTL Lambert-St Louis-LEX Lexington Blue Grass

4h 43m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:15 pm - 11:24 pmLEX Lexington Blue Grass-STL Lambert-St Louis

6h 09m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$351United Airlines

Sat, Sep 19 - Sun, Sep 20

5:00 am - 10:42 amSTL Lambert-St Louis-LEX Lexington Blue Grass

4h 42m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

8:13 pm - 11:41 pmLEX Lexington Blue Grass-STL Lambert-St Louis

4h 28m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$369American Airlines

Wed, Nov 4 - Sat, Nov 7

7:30 am - 1:13 pmSTL Lambert-St Louis-LEX Lexington Blue Grass

4h 43m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:15 pm - 11:24 pmLEX Lexington Blue Grass-STL Lambert-St Louis

6h 09m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$371United Airlines

Wed, Sep 23 - Sun, Sep 27

6:00 am - 1:17 pmSTL Lambert-St Louis-LEX Lexington Blue Grass

6h 17m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:00 am - 12:15 pmLEX Lexington Blue Grass-STL Lambert-St Louis

7h 15m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$409United Airlines

Fri, Sep 25 - Sun, Sep 27

6:54 pm - 11:59 pmSTL Lambert-St Louis-LEX Lexington Blue Grass

4h 05m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

7:35 am - 1:06 pmLEX Lexington Blue Grass-STL Lambert-St Louis

6h 31m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$521Delta

Sun, Sep 27 - Wed, Sep 30

7:28 am - 12:37 pmSTL Lambert-St Louis-LEX Lexington Blue Grass

4h 09m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

6:00 am - 9:29 amLEX Lexington Blue Grass-STL Lambert-St Louis

4h 29m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$621American Airlines

Sun, Sep 27 - Tue, Sep 29

5:15 am - 12:37 pmSTL Lambert-St Louis-LEX Lexington Blue Grass

6h 22m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

5:23 am - 10:18 amLEX Lexington Blue Grass-STL Lambert-St Louis

5h 55m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$621American Airlines

Recent last minute flight deals from St. Louis to Lexington

Sat, Sep 12 - Mon, Sep 14

5:18 pm - 11:46 pmSTL Lambert-St Louis-LEX Lexington Blue Grass

5h 28m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

7:18 pm - 10:42 pmLEX Lexington Blue Grass-STL Lambert-St Louis

4h 24m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$369American Airlines

Fri, Sep 11 - Mon, Sep 14

9:40 am - 5:11 pmSTL Lambert-St Louis-LEX Lexington Blue Grass

6h 31m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

5:57 pm - 9:36 pmLEX Lexington Blue Grass-STL Lambert-St Louis

4h 39m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$439United Airlines

Sat, Sep 12 - Sun, Sep 13

8:43 am - 1:48 pmSTL Lambert-St Louis-LEX Lexington Blue Grass

4h 05m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

8:13 pm - 11:41 pmLEX Lexington Blue Grass-STL Lambert-St Louis

4h 28m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$445American Airlines

Fri, Sep 11 - Sun, Sep 13

5:18 pm - 11:46 pmSTL Lambert-St Louis-LEX Lexington Blue Grass

5h 28m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

5:00 am - 8:30 amLEX Lexington Blue Grass-STL Lambert-St Louis

4h 30m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$454American Airlines

Fri, Sep 11 - Sun, Sep 13

5:18 pm - 11:46 pmSTL Lambert-St Louis-LEX Lexington Blue Grass

5h 28m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

8:13 pm - 11:41 pmLEX Lexington Blue Grass-STL Lambert-St Louis

4h 28m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$520American Airlines

Sat, Sep 12 - Mon, Sep 14

5:18 pm - 11:46 pmSTL Lambert-St Louis-LEX Lexington Blue Grass

5h 28m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

7:18 pm - 10:42 pmLEX Lexington Blue Grass-STL Lambert-St Louis

4h 24m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$638American Airlines

Fri, Sep 11 - Mon, Sep 14

9:40 am - 5:11 pmSTL Lambert-St Louis-LEX Lexington Blue Grass

6h 31m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

5:57 pm - 4:11 pmLEX Lexington Blue Grass-STL Lambert-St Louis

23h 14m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Newark

$811United Airlines

Sat, Sep 12 - Mon, Sep 14

12:28 pm - 12:05 amSTL Lambert-St Louis-LEX Lexington Blue Grass

10h 37m2 stops Newark Chicago O'Hare Intl

5:57 pm - 10:59 pmLEX Lexington Blue Grass-STL Lambert-St Louis

6h 02m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$849United Airlines

Fri, Sep 11 - Sun, Sep 13

7:00 am - 12:05 amSTL Lambert-St Louis-LEX Lexington Blue Grass

16h 05m3 stops Newark Boston Logan Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

5:57 pm - 9:36 pmLEX Lexington Blue Grass-STL Lambert-St Louis

4h 39m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$929United Airlines

Fri, Sep 11 - Sun, Sep 13

7:00 am - 12:05 amSTL Lambert-St Louis-LEX Lexington Blue Grass

16h 05m2 stops Newark Chicago O'Hare Intl

5:57 pm - 9:36 pmLEX Lexington Blue Grass-STL Lambert-St Louis

4h 39m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$939United Airlines

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How much is a round-trip flight from St. Louis to Lexington?

Round-trip flights from St. Louis to Lexington start at $290. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $313 to $483. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $290 on American Airlines.

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Which airports can I use when flying from St. Louis to Lexington?
Flights from St. Louis to Lexington usually depart from Lambert-St Louis (STL) and arrive at Lexington Blue Grass (LEX).
What cabin classes can I book on flights from St. Louis to Lexington?
Only Economy Class is available on flights from St. Louis to Lexington.
Which airports do connecting flights from St. Louis to Lexington pass through?
One-stop flights from St. Louis to Lexington most commonly connect through:

• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 58% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 38% of one-stop connections
• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 4% of one-stop connections

Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from St. Louis to Lexington?
On the St. Louis to Lexington route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 50%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $288 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $571: a $283 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.
How long is a flight from St. Louis to Lexington?
There are currently no nonstop flights available from St. Louis to Lexington. Flights with 1 layover take between 4h 29m and 4h 36m in total, depending on the connection.
Do I need a passport to fly from St. Louis to Lexington?
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.
Have flight prices from St. Louis to Lexington changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $290 to $1,242. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from St. Louis to Lexington looking right now?
One-way fares from St. Louis to Lexington are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $330, which is 5% below the typical average for this route.
How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from St. Louis to Lexington?
Flying via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 29m, compared with 4h 35m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) and 4h 36m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).
What is the time difference between St. Louis and Lexington?
Lexington is 1 hour ahead of St. Louis (Eastern Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.
What car rental options are available at Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX)?
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
How much should I expect to pay for a St. Louis to Lexington flight?
Round-trip flights from St. Louis to Lexington range from $313 to $483, with an average of $416 over the past 12 months. Anything below $313 counts as a good deal.

If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Saturday departure instead of Monday. On this route, Saturday flights average $288 - about $283 less than Monday (50% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your St. Louis to Lexington trip for September. Fares historically average $288 round-trip in that month - typically $305 less than the most expensive month, which is April (based on the last 12 months).

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