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Cheapest round-trip
$274
Typical prices: $378-$498
Multiple Airlines
Thu 1/25Tue 1/30
LEX - CHS • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$171
Typical prices: $368-$418
Multiple Airlines
Mon 11/12
LEX - CHS • 1 stop
Nonstop flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Lexington and Charleston. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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February
Cheapest • 15% price drop
September
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD)
Cheapest • Avg $337 (round-trip)
Charlotte Douglas (CLT)
Shortest trip • 3h 46m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Lexington to Charleston (LEX-CHS)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Lexington to Charleston

Mon, Jan 25 - Sat, Jan 30
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3:41 pm - 8:38 amLEX  Lexington Blue Grass-CHS Charleston
16h 57m1 stop Orlando Sanford Intl
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8:35 pm - 11:13 amCHS  Charleston-LEX Lexington Blue Grass
14h 38m1 stop Fort Lauderdale
$274Multiple Airlines
Mon, Jan 25 - Sun, Jan 31
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3:41 pm - 8:38 amLEX  Lexington Blue Grass-CHS Charleston
16h 57m1 stop Orlando Sanford Intl
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8:10 am - 3:32 pmCHS  Charleston-LEX Lexington Blue Grass
31h 22m2 stops Albany Intl Sarasota Bradenton Intl
$279Multiple Airlines
Mon, Jan 25 - Sun, Jan 31
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3:41 pm - 8:38 amLEX  Lexington Blue Grass-CHS Charleston
16h 57m1 stop Orlando Sanford Intl
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8:10 am - 3:32 pmCHS  Charleston-LEX Lexington Blue Grass
31h 22m2 stops Albany Intl Sarasota Bradenton Intl
$282Multiple Airlines
Mon, Jan 25 - Sun, Jan 31
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3:41 pm - 8:38 amLEX  Lexington Blue Grass-CHS Charleston
16h 57m1 stop Orlando Sanford Intl
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2:13 pm - 2:51 pmCHS  Charleston-LEX Lexington Blue Grass
24h 38m1 stop Orlando
$307Multiple Airlines
Wed, Jan 27 - Tue, Feb 2
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12:49 pm - 6:17 pmLEX  Lexington Blue Grass-CHS Charleston
5h 28m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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6:00 am - 9:28 amCHS  Charleston-LEX Lexington Blue Grass
3h 28m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$397Delta
Tue, Jan 26 - Tue, Feb 2
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3:59 pm - 7:53 pmLEX  Lexington Blue Grass-CHS Charleston
3h 54m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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7:01 am - 12:01 pmCHS  Charleston-LEX Lexington Blue Grass
5h 00m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$397Delta
Wed, Jan 27 - Sun, Jan 31
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7:17 pm - 11:07 pmLEX  Lexington Blue Grass-CHS Charleston
3h 50m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
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6:05 am - 10:03 amCHS  Charleston-LEX Lexington Blue Grass
3h 58m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
$407American Airlines
Wed, Jan 27 - Sun, Jan 31
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7:17 pm - 11:07 pmLEX  Lexington Blue Grass-CHS Charleston
3h 50m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
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7:21 pm - 11:05 pmCHS  Charleston-LEX Lexington Blue Grass
3h 44m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
$407American Airlines
Wed, Jan 27 - Mon, Feb 1
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3:59 pm - 7:53 pmLEX  Lexington Blue Grass-CHS Charleston
3h 54m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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7:37 pm - 11:55 pmCHS  Charleston-LEX Lexington Blue Grass
4h 18m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$407Delta
Mon, Nov 23 - Wed, Nov 25
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9:18 am - 1:30 pmLEX  Lexington Blue Grass-CHS Charleston
4h 12m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
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4:10 pm - 11:42 pmCHS  Charleston-LEX Lexington Blue Grass
7h 32m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$417American Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Lexington to Charleston flights

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Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Lexington to Charleston?

Delta ($397) and American Airlines ($407) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Lexington to Charleston according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

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Key details for Lexington to Charleston flights

Low season

June

Cheapest flight

$171
Beat the crowds with an average 47% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 59% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Lexington to Charleston

When to book flights from Lexington to Charleston

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Lexington to Charleston based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Lexington to Charleston flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Lexington to Charleston?

    Only Economy Class is available on flights from Lexington to Charleston.

  • How long is a flight from Lexington to Charleston?

    A nonstop flight from Lexington to Charleston takes 00m, covering 438 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Lexington to Charleston?

    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.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Lexington to Charleston flight?

    Round-trip flights from Lexington to Charleston range from $378 to $498, with an average of $426 over the past 12 months. Anything below $378 counts as a good deal.

  • Have flight prices from Lexington to Charleston 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 $274 to $1,335. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Lexington to Charleston looking right now?

    One-way fares from Lexington to Charleston are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $240, which is 40% below the typical average for this route.

  • What car rental options are available at Charleston Airport (CHS)?

    Charleston Airport (CHS) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $76 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Budget
    • Alamo
    • Economy Rent a Car
    • Avis
    • Thrifty

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Lexington to Charleston?

    Flights from Lexington to Charleston usually depart from Lexington Blue Grass (LEX) and arrive at Charleston (CHS).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Lexington to Charleston pass through?

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

    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 42% of one-stop connections
    • Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 42% of one-stop connections
    • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 13% of one-stop connections
    • Philadelphia (PHL) - 3% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Lexington to Charleston?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 45% on flights from Lexington to Charleston. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $366 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $656, a difference of $290.

    KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Lexington to Charleston?

    Flying via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 46m, compared with 4h 03m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) and 5h 13m via Philadelphia (PHL).

Your guide to booking Lexington to Charleston flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Monday departure and avoid flying on Thursday. On this route, Monday flights average $366, about $290 less than Thursday fares (44% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Lexington to Charleston trip for February. Fares historically average $362 round-trip in that month - typically $466 less than the most expensive month, which is November (based on the last 12 months).

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