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Cheapest round-trip
$319
Typical prices: $327-$546
Delta
Tue 12/4Thu 12/6
LEX - CAE • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$175
Typical prices: $364-$457
American Airlines
Thu 11/22
LEX - CAE • 1 stop
Nonstop flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Lexington and Columbia. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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January
Cheapest • 46% price drop
December
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD)
Cheapest • Avg $297 (round-trip)
Charlotte Douglas (CLT)
Shortest trip • 3h 28m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Lexington to Columbia (LEX-CAE)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Lexington to Columbia

Fri, Dec 4 - Sun, Dec 6
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5:59 pm - 9:39 pmLEX  Lexington Blue Grass-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
3h 40m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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5:35 am - 9:41 amCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-LEX Lexington Blue Grass
4h 06m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$319Delta
Sat, Nov 14 - Wed, Nov 18
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7:05 am - 11:08 amLEX  Lexington Blue Grass-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
4h 03m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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6:05 pm - 11:58 pmCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-LEX Lexington Blue Grass
5h 53m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$349Delta
Sat, Nov 14 - Sun, Nov 15
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6:00 pm - 11:53 pmLEX  Lexington Blue Grass-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
5h 53m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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5:35 am - 9:38 amCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-LEX Lexington Blue Grass
4h 03m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$389Delta
Sat, Feb 6 - Wed, Feb 10
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6:00 am - 1:50 pmLEX  Lexington Blue Grass-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
7h 50m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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5:33 pm - 11:59 pmCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-LEX Lexington Blue Grass
6h 26m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$409United Airlines
Sat, Feb 6 - Wed, Feb 10
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6:00 am - 1:50 pmLEX  Lexington Blue Grass-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
7h 50m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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12:25 pm - 11:59 pmCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-LEX Lexington Blue Grass
11h 34m2 stops Newark Chicago O'Hare Intl
$414United Airlines
Sat, Feb 6 - Wed, Feb 10
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8:40 am - 7:24 pmLEX  Lexington Blue Grass-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
10h 44m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
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2:59 pm - 11:59 pmCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-LEX Lexington Blue Grass
9h 00m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl
$419United Airlines
Wed, Nov 18 - Sat, Dec 5
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11:05 am - 7:08 pmLEX  Lexington Blue Grass-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
8h 03m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
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2:29 pm - 8:25 pmCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-LEX Lexington Blue Grass
5h 56m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$429United Airlines
Wed, Nov 18 - Sat, Dec 5
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7:10 am - 2:17 pmLEX  Lexington Blue Grass-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
7h 07m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
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10:00 am - 8:25 pmCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-LEX Lexington Blue Grass
10h 25m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl
$434United Airlines
Wed, Nov 18 - Sat, Dec 5
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11:05 am - 5:00 pmLEX  Lexington Blue Grass-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
5h 55m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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6:15 am - 1:00 pmCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-LEX Lexington Blue Grass
6h 45m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$444United Airlines
Sat, Nov 14 - Wed, Nov 18
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5:14 am - 12:02 pmLEX  Lexington Blue Grass-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
6h 48m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Charlotte Douglas
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6:20 am - 10:03 amCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-LEX Lexington Blue Grass
3h 43m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
$493American Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Lexington to Columbia flights

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

Round-trip flights from Lexington to Columbia typically range from $327 to $546. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $319, on Delta.

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Key details for Lexington to Columbia flights

Low season

March

Cheapest flight

$175
Beat the crowds with an average 77% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 38% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Lexington to Columbia

When to book flights from Lexington to Columbia

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Lexington to Columbia 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 Columbia 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 Columbia?

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

  • How long is a flight from Lexington to Columbia?

    A nonstop flight from Lexington to Columbia takes 00m, covering 343 miles.

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

    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 Columbia flight?

    Round-trip flights from Lexington to Columbia range from $327 to $546, with an average of $513 over the past 12 months. Anything below $327 counts as a good deal.

  • Have flight prices from Lexington to Columbia 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 $319 to $1,835. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

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

    One-way fares from Lexington to Columbia are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $487, which is 6% above the typical average for this route.

  • What car rental options are available at Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)?

    Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $70 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Alamo
    • Thrifty
    • Dollar
    • Enterprise Rent-A-Car
    • Avis

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

    Flights from Lexington to Columbia usually depart from Lexington Blue Grass (LEX) and arrive at Columbia Metropolitan (CAE).

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

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

    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 64% of one-stop connections
    • Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 18% of one-stop connections
    • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 18% of one-stop connections

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

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 52% on flights from Lexington to Columbia. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $323 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $661, a difference of $338.

    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 Columbia?

    Flying via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 28m, compared with 4h 01m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) and 5h 11m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).

Your guide to booking Lexington to Columbia 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 Thursday departure and avoid flying on Monday. On this route, Thursday flights average $323, about $338 less than Monday fares (51% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Lexington to Columbia trip for January. Fares historically average $278 round-trip in that month - typically $469 less than the most expensive month, which is December (based on the last 12 months).

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