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Cheapest round-trip
$299
Typical prices: $337-$486
United Airlines
Sat 9/15Sat 9/22
LEX - RIC • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$229
Typical prices: $287-$364
Multiple Airlines
Thu 9/20
LEX - RIC • 2 stops
Nonstop flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Lexington and Richmond. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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June
Cheapest • 26% price drop
February
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD)
Cheapest • Avg $335 (round-trip)
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW)
Shortest trip • 4h 01m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Lexington to Richmond (LEX-RIC)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Lexington to Richmond

Tue, Sep 15 - Tue, Sep 22
United Airlines Logo
1:58 pm - 9:36 pmLEX  Lexington Blue Grass-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl
7h 38m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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6:00 am - 1:17 pmRIC  Richmond Byrd Intl-LEX Lexington Blue Grass
7h 17m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$299United Airlines
Fri, Jan 1 - Wed, Jan 6
Delta Logo
1:30 pm - 6:28 pmLEX  Lexington Blue Grass-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl
4h 58m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Delta Logo
8:10 am - 3:00 pmRIC  Richmond Byrd Intl-LEX Lexington Blue Grass
6h 50m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$367Delta
Thu, Sep 24 - Tue, Sep 29
American Airlines Logo
5:23 am - 11:57 amLEX  Lexington Blue Grass-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl
6h 34m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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12:22 pm - 6:44 pmRIC  Richmond Byrd Intl-LEX Lexington Blue Grass
6h 22m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
$367American Airlines
Fri, Jan 1 - Wed, Jan 6
American Airlines Logo
5:16 am - 1:17 pmLEX  Lexington Blue Grass-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl
8h 01m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Charlotte Douglas
American Airlines Logo
7:05 am - 12:19 pmRIC  Richmond Byrd Intl-LEX Lexington Blue Grass
5h 14m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
$372American Airlines
Fri, Nov 6 - Sun, Nov 8
American Airlines Logo
11:26 am - 4:59 pmLEX  Lexington Blue Grass-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl
5h 33m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
American Airlines Logo
5:31 pm - 11:48 pmRIC  Richmond Byrd Intl-LEX Lexington Blue Grass
6h 17m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$377American Airlines
Thu, Nov 19 - Sun, Nov 22
Delta Logo
5:59 pm - 12:40 amLEX  Lexington Blue Grass-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl
6h 41m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Delta Logo
5:30 am - 10:13 amRIC  Richmond Byrd Intl-LEX Lexington Blue Grass
4h 43m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$377Delta
Sat, Sep 26 - Sun, Sep 27
Delta Logo
7:00 am - 2:02 pmLEX  Lexington Blue Grass-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl
7h 02m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Delta Logo
7:20 pm - 11:59 pmRIC  Richmond Byrd Intl-LEX Lexington Blue Grass
4h 39m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$377Delta
Fri, Sep 11 - Sun, Sep 13
United Airlines Logo
10:10 am - 6:07 pmLEX  Lexington Blue Grass-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl
7h 57m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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6:00 am - 1:16 pmRIC  Richmond Byrd Intl-LEX Lexington Blue Grass
7h 16m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$477United Airlines
Wed, Sep 30 - Fri, Oct 2
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6:00 am - 1:54 pmLEX  Lexington Blue Grass-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl
7h 54m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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6:20 am - 9:28 amRIC  Richmond Byrd Intl-LEX Lexington Blue Grass
27h 08m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$512United Airlines
Wed, Sep 30 - Fri, Oct 2
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 1:54 pmLEX  Lexington Blue Grass-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl
7h 54m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
United Airlines Logo
7:59 pm - 9:28 amRIC  Richmond Byrd Intl-LEX Lexington Blue Grass
13h 29m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl
$517United Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Lexington to Richmond flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from Lexington to Richmond with more confidence.

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

Round-trip flights from Lexington to Richmond start at $299. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $337 to $486. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $299 on United Airlines.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Lexington to Richmond?

  • June is the cheapest month to fly from Lexington to Richmond at $290 round-trip.
  • December ($746) and March ($521) are the most expensive months.
  • The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 157% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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Key details for Lexington to Richmond flights

Low season

December

Cheapest flight

$229
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 89% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 25% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Lexington to Richmond

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

    Flights from Lexington to Richmond usually depart from Lexington Blue Grass (LEX) and arrive at Richmond Byrd Intl (RIC).

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

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

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

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

    • Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 63% of one-stop connections
    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 19% of one-stop connections
    • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 11% of one-stop connections
    • Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 3% of one-stop connections

    Charlotte Douglas (CLT) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

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

    On the Lexington to Richmond route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 42%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $325 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $559: a $234 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • What popular places can I visit in Richmond?

    Some of the most popular sights in Richmond are Downtown Richmond, Virginia Museum of Fine Arts and Hippodrome Theater. These are among the most viewed places in Richmond on KAYAK.

  • How long is a flight from Lexington to Richmond?

    A nonstop flight from Lexington to Richmond takes 0h 00m, covering 399 miles.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Lexington to Richmond?

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

    • Earliest: departs at 12:00 am and lands at 12:00 am
    • Latest: departs at 12:00 am and lands at 12:00 am.

    The flight takes about 0h 00m.

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

    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 Richmond 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 $299 to $1,756. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

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

    One-way fares from Lexington to Richmond are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $342, which is 12% above the typical average for this route.

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

    Flying via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 01m, compared with 4h 08m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) and 4h 09m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT).

  • What car rental options are available at Richmond Byrd Intl Airport (RIC)?

    Richmond Byrd Intl Airport (RIC) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $32 for economy cars. Top options include:
    · Dollar
    · Hertz
    · Budget
    · Alamo
    · Enterprise Rent-A-Car

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

    Round-trip flights from Lexington to Richmond range from $337 to $486, with an average of $394 over the past 12 months. Anything below $337 counts as a good deal.

Your guide to booking Lexington to Richmond 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 Tuesday. On this route, Saturday flights average $325 - about $234 less than Tuesday (42% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Lexington to Richmond trip for June. Fares historically average $290 round-trip in that month - typically $456 less than the most expensive month, which is December (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Richmond Byrd Intl Airport.
    - DoubleTree by Hilton Richmond Airport
    - Super 8 by Wyndham Richmond Airport VA
    - Candlewood Suites Richmond Airport By IHG

Everything you need to know for your flight from Lexington to Richmond

Information on your arrival and departure airports

Lexington (LEX)
Richmond (RIC)