Which airports can I use when flying from Milwaukee to Lexington?

Flights from Milwaukee to Lexington usually depart from Milwaukee-Mitchell (MKE) and arrive at Lexington Blue Grass (LEX).

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

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

Which airports do connecting flights from Milwaukee to Lexington pass through?

One-stop flights from Milwaukee to Lexington most commonly connect through: • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 71% of one-stop connections • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 20% of one-stop connections • Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 9% 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 Milwaukee to Lexington?

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 30% on the Milwaukee to Lexington route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $348 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $494, a difference of $146. 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 long is a flight from Milwaukee to Lexington?

There are currently no nonstop flights available from Milwaukee to Lexington. Flights with 1 layover take between 4h 21m and 5h 07m in total, depending on the connection.

Do I need a passport to fly from Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee 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 $319 to $1,039. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from Milwaukee to Lexington looking right now?

One-way fares from Milwaukee to Lexington are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $306, which is 34% above the typical average for this route.

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

Flying via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 21m, compared with 4h 31m via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) and 5h 07m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

What is the time difference between Milwaukee and Lexington?

Lexington is 1 hour ahead of Milwaukee (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 Milwaukee to Lexington flight?

Round-trip flights from Milwaukee to Lexington range from $313 to $439, with an average of $368 over the past 12 months. Anything below $313 counts as a good deal.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from Milwaukee to Lexington?

American Airlines ($319) and Delta ($319) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Milwaukee to Lexington according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What is the most popular layover airport when flying from Milwaukee to Lexington?

Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) is the most popular layover for the Milwaukee to Lexington route. 71% 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 Milwaukee to Lexington?

Flights via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $326. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Milwaukee to Lexington which airport offers the shortest layover?

Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) had the shortest average connection time for Milwaukee to Lexington layovers at 172 minutes over the past 3 months.

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Recent round-trip flight deals from Milwaukee to Lexington

Fri, Nov 6 - Sun, Nov 8

7:00 am - 12:48 pmMKE Milwaukee-Mitchell-LEX Lexington Blue Grass

4h 48m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

5:00 am - 10:02 amLEX Lexington Blue Grass-MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell

6h 02m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$319American Airlines

Fri, Nov 13 - Sun, Nov 15

6:31 pm - 11:59 pmMKE Milwaukee-Mitchell-LEX Lexington Blue Grass

4h 28m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

8:11 pm - 11:56 pmLEX Lexington Blue Grass-MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell

4h 45m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$319American Airlines

Fri, Nov 6 - Mon, Nov 9

4:56 pm - 9:06 pmMKE Milwaukee-Mitchell-LEX Lexington Blue Grass

3h 10m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

7:55 pm - 11:54 pmLEX Lexington Blue Grass-MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell

4h 59m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$319Delta

Thu, Nov 12 - Mon, Nov 16

6:41 pm - 11:58 pmMKE Milwaukee-Mitchell-LEX Lexington Blue Grass

4h 17m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

5:49 pm - 8:15 pmLEX Lexington Blue Grass-MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell

3h 26m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$319Delta

Fri, Nov 13 - Mon, Nov 16

5:20 am - 11:49 amMKE Milwaukee-Mitchell-LEX Lexington Blue Grass

5h 29m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

7:55 pm - 11:54 pmLEX Lexington Blue Grass-MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell

4h 59m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$319Delta

Fri, Nov 13 - Sun, Nov 15

2:55 pm - 11:59 pmMKE Milwaukee-Mitchell-LEX Lexington Blue Grass

8h 04m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Charlotte Douglas

8:11 pm - 11:56 pmLEX Lexington Blue Grass-MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell

4h 45m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$324American Airlines

Sat, Oct 17 - Tue, Oct 27

5:00 am - 10:44 amMKE Milwaukee-Mitchell-LEX Lexington Blue Grass

4h 44m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:00 am - 2:24 pmLEX Lexington Blue Grass-MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell

9h 24m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Chicago O'Hare Intl

$324American Airlines

Sat, Nov 7 - Tue, Nov 10

3:33 pm - 8:35 pmMKE Milwaukee-Mitchell-LEX Lexington Blue Grass

4h 02m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

9:00 am - 11:28 amLEX Lexington Blue Grass-MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell

3h 28m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$389United Airlines

Sat, Nov 7 - Tue, Nov 10

8:00 am - 1:13 pmMKE Milwaukee-Mitchell-LEX Lexington Blue Grass

4h 13m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:15 pm - 10:15 pmLEX Lexington Blue Grass-MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell

5h 00m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$389United Airlines

Thu, Oct 8 - Tue, Oct 13

5:00 am - 9:28 amMKE Milwaukee-Mitchell-LEX Lexington Blue Grass

3h 28m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:05 pm - 10:59 pmLEX Lexington Blue Grass-MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell

5h 54m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$389United Airlines

Recent last minute flight deals from Milwaukee to Lexington

Fri, Sep 18 - Mon, Sep 21

5:53 pm - 10:59 pmMKE Milwaukee-Mitchell-LEX Lexington Blue Grass

4h 06m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

6:01 pm - 9:54 pmLEX Lexington Blue Grass-MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell

4h 53m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$399American Airlines

Fri, Sep 18 - Sun, Sep 20

5:53 pm - 10:59 pmMKE Milwaukee-Mitchell-LEX Lexington Blue Grass

4h 06m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

5:00 am - 12:48 pmLEX Lexington Blue Grass-MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell

8h 48m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Chicago O'Hare Intl

$404American Airlines

Fri, Sep 18 - Sun, Sep 20

5:53 pm - 10:59 pmMKE Milwaukee-Mitchell-LEX Lexington Blue Grass

4h 06m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

5:23 am - 8:01 amLEX Lexington Blue Grass-MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell

3h 38m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$557American Airlines

Fri, Sep 18 - Mon, Sep 21

5:53 pm - 10:59 pmMKE Milwaukee-Mitchell-LEX Lexington Blue Grass

4h 06m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

3:10 pm - 9:54 pmLEX Lexington Blue Grass-MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell

7h 44m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Chicago O'Hare Intl

$562American Airlines

Tue, Sep 22 - Sun, Sep 27

5:30 am - 11:44 amMKE Milwaukee-Mitchell-LEX Lexington Blue Grass

5h 14m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

7:35 am - 12:48 pmLEX Lexington Blue Grass-MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell

6h 13m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$579Delta

Tue, Sep 22 - Sun, Sep 27

11:37 am - 5:31 pmMKE Milwaukee-Mitchell-LEX Lexington Blue Grass

4h 54m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

5:23 am - 8:01 amLEX Lexington Blue Grass-MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell

3h 38m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$587American Airlines

Tue, Sep 22 - Sun, Sep 27

8:31 am - 6:44 pmMKE Milwaukee-Mitchell-LEX Lexington Blue Grass

9h 13m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Charlotte Douglas

5:23 am - 8:01 amLEX Lexington Blue Grass-MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell

3h 38m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$592American Airlines

Fri, Sep 18 - Sun, Sep 20

2:48 pm - 11:51 pmMKE Milwaukee-Mitchell-LEX Lexington Blue Grass

8h 03m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Philadelphia

5:00 am - 12:48 pmLEX Lexington Blue Grass-MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell

8h 48m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Chicago O'Hare Intl

$637American Airlines

Tue, Sep 22 - Sun, Sep 27

1:18 pm - 10:59 pmMKE Milwaukee-Mitchell-LEX Lexington Blue Grass

8h 41m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Charlotte Douglas

5:00 am - 11:07 amLEX Lexington Blue Grass-MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell

7h 07m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Chicago O'Hare Intl

$668American Airlines

Sat, Sep 19 - Mon, Sep 28

4:57 pm - 9:16 pmMKE Milwaukee-Mitchell-LEX Lexington Blue Grass

3h 19m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

6:00 am - 9:06 amLEX Lexington Blue Grass-MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell

4h 06m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$807Delta

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

Round-trip flights from Milwaukee to Lexington start at $319. Prices are typical for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $313 to $439. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $319 on American Airlines.

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

• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 71% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 20% of one-stop connections
• Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 9% 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 Milwaukee to Lexington?
Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 30% on the Milwaukee to Lexington route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $348 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $494, a difference of $146. 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 long is a flight from Milwaukee to Lexington?
There are currently no nonstop flights available from Milwaukee to Lexington. Flights with 1 layover take between 4h 21m and 5h 07m in total, depending on the connection.
Do I need a passport to fly from Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee 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 $319 to $1,039. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from Milwaukee to Lexington looking right now?
One-way fares from Milwaukee to Lexington are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $306, which is 34% above the typical average for this route.
How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Milwaukee to Lexington?
Flying via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 21m, compared with 4h 31m via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) and 5h 07m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).
What is the time difference between Milwaukee and Lexington?
Lexington is 1 hour ahead of Milwaukee (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 Milwaukee to Lexington flight?
Round-trip flights from Milwaukee to Lexington range from $313 to $439, with an average of $368 over the past 12 months. Anything below $313 counts as a good deal.

If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Thursday departure instead of Saturday. On this route, Thursday flights average $348 - about $146 less than Saturday (30% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Milwaukee to Lexington trip for August. Fares historically average $278 round-trip in that month - typically $486 less than the most expensive month, which is April (based on the last 12 months).

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