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Cheapest round-trip
$339
Typical prices: $362-$486
United Airlines
Wed 10/3Sun 10/14
LEX - CHS • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$150
Typical prices: $343-$509
Multiple Airlines
Mon 10/15
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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November
Cheapest • 17% price drop
September
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Top layover airports
Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD)
Cheapest • Avg $330 (round-trip)
Charlotte Douglas (CLT)
Shortest trip • 3h 49m (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

Sat, Oct 3 - Wed, Oct 14
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10:11 am - 7:05 pmLEX  Lexington Blue Grass-CHS Charleston
8h 54m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
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6:50 pm - 11:55 pmCHS  Charleston-LEX Lexington Blue Grass
5h 05m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$339United Airlines
Sat, Oct 3 - Wed, Oct 14
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8:50 am - 7:05 pmLEX  Lexington Blue Grass-CHS Charleston
10h 15m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
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3:00 pm - 11:55 pmCHS  Charleston-LEX Lexington Blue Grass
8h 55m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl
$359United Airlines
Thu, Oct 29 - Mon, Nov 2
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5:30 am - 11:19 amLEX  Lexington Blue Grass-CHS Charleston
5h 49m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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7:00 pm - 11:54 pmCHS  Charleston-LEX Lexington Blue Grass
4h 54m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$369United Airlines
Thu, Oct 29 - Mon, Nov 2
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5:00 am - 8:34 amLEX  Lexington Blue Grass-CHS Charleston
3h 34m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
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4:14 pm - 11:48 pmCHS  Charleston-LEX Lexington Blue Grass
7h 34m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$377American Airlines
Wed, Oct 7 - Mon, Oct 12
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5:00 am - 8:34 amLEX  Lexington Blue Grass-CHS Charleston
3h 34m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
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8:08 pm - 11:57 pmCHS  Charleston-LEX Lexington Blue Grass
3h 49m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
$387American Airlines
Wed, Oct 7 - Sun, Oct 11
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6:00 am - 10:10 amLEX  Lexington Blue Grass-CHS Charleston
4h 10m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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5:30 am - 10:15 amCHS  Charleston-LEX Lexington Blue Grass
4h 45m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$387Delta
Sat, Oct 3 - Sun, Oct 11
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4:30 pm - 9:35 pmLEX  Lexington Blue Grass-CHS Charleston
5h 05m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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5:30 am - 9:10 amCHS  Charleston-LEX Lexington Blue Grass
3h 40m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$387Delta
Fri, Oct 16 - Tue, Oct 20
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5:57 pm - 9:50 pmLEX  Lexington Blue Grass-CHS Charleston
3h 53m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
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7:18 pm - 11:02 pmCHS  Charleston-LEX Lexington Blue Grass
3h 44m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
$387American Airlines
Sun, Oct 25 - Thu, Oct 29
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8:45 am - 8:48 amLEX  Lexington Blue Grass-CHS Charleston
24h 03m1 stop Orlando Sanford Intl
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7:00 am - 8:01 pmCHS  Charleston-LEX Lexington Blue Grass
13h 01m2 stops Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky Tampa
$426Multiple Airlines
Wed, Oct 7 - Fri, Oct 9
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11:45 am - 8:38 amLEX  Lexington Blue Grass-CHS Charleston
20h 53m1 stop Orlando Sanford Intl
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8:58 pm - 10:28 amCHS  Charleston-LEX Lexington Blue Grass
13h 30m1 stop Tampa
$480Multiple Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Lexington to Charleston flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from Lexington to Charleston?

Round-trip flights from Lexington to Charleston start at $339. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $362 to $486. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $339 on United Airlines.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Lexington to Charleston?

Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Lexington to Charleston, it is 14% cheaper than the average day. Thursday is the most expensive day with flight prices 97% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

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Key details for Lexington to Charleston flights

Low season

June

Cheapest flight

$150
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 9% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 6% increase in price.
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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 route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking questions.

  • 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).

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

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

  • 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) - 45% of one-stop connections
    • Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 34% of one-stop connections
    • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 18% of one-stop connections
    • Philadelphia (PHL) - 3% of one-stop connections

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

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

    On the Lexington to Charleston route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 57%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $346 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $792: a $446 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • How long is a flight from Lexington to Charleston?

    A nonstop flight from Lexington to Charleston takes 0h 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.

  • 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 $339 to $1,420. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x 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 $322, which is 19% below the typical average for this route.

  • 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 49m, compared with 4h 00m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) and 5h 13m via Philadelphia (PHL).

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

    Charleston Airport (CHS) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $31 for economy cars. Top options include:
    • Budget
    • Alamo
    • Economy Rent a Car
    • Avis
    • Thrifty

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

    Round-trip flights from Lexington to Charleston range from $362 to $486, with an average of $402 over the past 12 months. Anything below $362 counts as a good deal.

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 can be flexible, aim for a Saturday departure instead of Thursday. On this route, Saturday flights average $346 - about $446 less than Thursday (56% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Lexington to Charleston trip for November. Fares historically average $332 round-trip in that month - typically $302 less than the most expensive month, which is May (based on the last 12 months).

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