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Cheapest round-trip
$369
Typical prices: $345-$507
Delta
Tue 12/11Tue 12/18
MSP - LEX • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$137
Typical prices: $279-$399
Multiple Airlines
Sun 12/2
MSP - LEX • 2 stops
Nonstop flights
There are currently no direct flights between Minneapolis and Lexington. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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Cheapest • Avg $415 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 4h 10m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Minneapolis to Lexington (MSP-LEX)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Minneapolis to Lexington

Fri, Dec 11 - Fri, Dec 18
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4:28 pm - 12:04 amMSP  Minneapolis St Paul-LEX Lexington Blue Grass
6h 36m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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5:59 pm - 11:05 pmLEX  Lexington Blue Grass-MSP Minneapolis St Paul
6h 06m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$369Delta
Fri, Jan 22 - Sun, Jan 24
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1:43 pm - 11:06 pmMSP  Minneapolis St Paul-LEX Lexington Blue Grass
8h 23m1 stop New York LaGuardia
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7:23 am - 1:31 pmLEX  Lexington Blue Grass-MSP Minneapolis St Paul
7h 08m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$369Delta
Thu, Dec 3 - Mon, Dec 7
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4:45 pm - 10:32 pmMSP  Minneapolis St Paul-LEX Lexington Blue Grass
4h 47m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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8:45 am - 12:07 pmLEX  Lexington Blue Grass-MSP Minneapolis St Paul
4h 22m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$369United Airlines
Wed, Dec 9 - Wed, Dec 16
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4:45 pm - 11:56 pmMSP  Minneapolis St Paul-LEX Lexington Blue Grass
6h 11m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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1:45 pm - 5:29 pmLEX  Lexington Blue Grass-MSP Minneapolis St Paul
4h 44m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$369United Airlines
Fri, Jan 22 - Sun, Jan 24
American Airlines Logo
5:29 am - 4:26 pmMSP  Minneapolis St Paul-LEX Lexington Blue Grass
9h 57m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Charlotte Douglas
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11:55 am - 5:51 pmLEX  Lexington Blue Grass-MSP Minneapolis St Paul
6h 56m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$374American Airlines
Fri, Jan 22 - Sun, Jan 24
American Airlines Logo
5:29 am - 4:26 pmMSP  Minneapolis St Paul-LEX Lexington Blue Grass
9h 57m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Charlotte Douglas
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8:54 am - 5:51 pmLEX  Lexington Blue Grass-MSP Minneapolis St Paul
9h 57m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Chicago O'Hare Intl
$379American Airlines
Sat, Nov 28 - Wed, Dec 2
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 1:15 pmMSP  Minneapolis St Paul-LEX Lexington Blue Grass
6h 15m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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6:05 pm - 11:30 pmLEX  Lexington Blue Grass-MSP Minneapolis St Paul
6h 25m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$419United Airlines
Thu, Dec 17 - Sun, Dec 20
American Airlines Logo
6:21 pm - 11:46 pmMSP  Minneapolis St Paul-LEX Lexington Blue Grass
4h 25m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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5:00 am - 9:13 amLEX  Lexington Blue Grass-MSP Minneapolis St Paul
5h 13m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
$419American Airlines
Thu, Dec 17 - Sun, Dec 20
Delta Logo
6:28 pm - 12:04 amMSP  Minneapolis St Paul-LEX Lexington Blue Grass
4h 36m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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7:55 pm - 12:32 amLEX  Lexington Blue Grass-MSP Minneapolis St Paul
5h 37m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$454Delta
Sun, Dec 27 - Sun, Jan 3
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5:50 am - 1:11 pmMSP  Minneapolis St Paul-LEX Lexington Blue Grass
30h 21m1 stop Sarasota Bradenton Intl
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7:20 pm - 12:31 pmLEX  Lexington Blue Grass-MSP Minneapolis St Paul
42h 11m2 stops Fort Lauderdale Dallas/Fort Worth
$679Multiple Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Minneapolis to Lexington flights

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

Round-trip flights from Minneapolis to Lexington typically range from $345 to $507. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $369, on Delta.

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

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Sunday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Minneapolis to Lexington. It’s 6% cheaper than the average day, while Monday is the most expensive, with prices 47% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Minneapolis to Lexington?

•February is the cheapest month to fly from Minneapolis to Lexington at $293 round-trip.
•May ($568) and January ($519) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 93% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

Key details for Minneapolis to Lexington flights

Low season

November

Cheapest flight

$137
Beat the crowds with an average 42% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 55% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Minneapolis to Lexington

When to book flights from Minneapolis to Lexington

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

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

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

    These are the earliest and latest flight times currently scheduled from Minneapolis to Lexington:

    • Earliest: departs at 3:55 pm and lands at 5:56 pm
    • Latest: departs at 4:55 pm and lands at 6:56 pm.

    The flight takes about 2h 01m.

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

    Two cabin classes are available on flights from Minneapolis to Lexington:

    • Economy Class
    • First Class

  • How long is a flight from Minneapolis to Lexington?

    A nonstop flight from Minneapolis to Lexington takes about 2h 01m, covering 649 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Minneapolis 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.

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

    Round-trip flights from Minneapolis to Lexington range from $345 to $507, with an average of $406 over the past 12 months. Anything below $345 counts as a good deal.

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Minneapolis to Lexington?

    On this route, nonstop and layover fares are close on average, with nonstop at $429 round-trip and layover options via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) at $415.

  • What is the standard checked-bag allowance on flights from Minneapolis to Lexington?

    There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $70–$90 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi on Minneapolis to Lexington flights?

    Delta is typically the only airline on the Minneapolis to Lexington route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

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

    One-way fares from Minneapolis to Lexington are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $296, which is 19% below the typical average for this route.

  • 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 averaging $81 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Dollar
    • Hertz
    • Alamo
    • Budget
    • Enterprise Rent-A-Car

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

    Flights from Minneapolis to Lexington usually depart from Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) and arrive at Lexington Blue Grass (LEX).

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

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

    • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 75% of one-stop connections
    • Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 11% of one-stop connections
    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 6% of one-stop connections
    • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 5% of one-stop connections

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

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 37% on flights from Minneapolis to Lexington. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at $382 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $597, a difference of $215.

    Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • What airlines fly from Minneapolis to Lexington?

    Only Delta currently operates flights between Minneapolis and Lexington on a regular basis.

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

    Flying via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 10m, compared with 4h 43m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and 5h 29m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT).

  • What is the time difference between Minneapolis and Lexington?

    Lexington is 1 hour ahead of Minneapolis (Eastern Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • Which airlines offer free seat selection on Minneapolis to Lexington flights?

    None of the airlines on this route currently offer free seat selection. Seat selection is typically fee-based on this route, with availability depending on fare class.

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom on Minneapolis to Lexington flights?

    Only Delta currently offers extra legroom on this route. Availability can vary by aircraft type and fare class.

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Minneapolis to Lexington flights?

    Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

    • Delta: a cabin bag in Economy Class class
    • JetBlue: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

    Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

Your guide to booking Minneapolis to Lexington 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 Sunday departure and avoid flying on Monday. On this route, Sunday flights average $382, about $215 less than Monday fares (36% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Minneapolis to Lexington trip for February. Fares historically average $293 round-trip in that month - typically $275 less than the most expensive month, which is May (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Charlotte Douglas Airport (CLT) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages $415 round-trip on this route - about $14 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).

Prefer to fly direct from Minneapolis to Lexington?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Lexington Blue Grass Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Minneapolis St Paul to Lexington Blue Grass

Saturday

Delta

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Direct returns

Lexington Blue Grass to Minneapolis St Paul

Saturday

Delta

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