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Cheapest round-trip
$296
Typical prices: $366-$581
Multiple Airlines
Sun 12/2Sat 12/8
EWR - LEX • 2 stops
Cheapest non-stop
$429
Typical prices: $379-$555
Delta
Tue 10/23Fri 10/26
LGA - LEX • Non-stop
Nonstop flights
You can fly direct with Delta and American Airlines. Average duration is 2h 14m
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Cheapest • 4% average savings
Most popular
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 22 weeks in advance save around 40% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 25% price drop
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Top layover airports
Cheapest • Avg $471 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 4h 27m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from New York to Lexington (NYC-LEX)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from New York to Lexington

Wed, Dec 2 - Tue, Dec 8
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10:24 pm - 7:20 pmEWR  Newark-LEX Lexington Blue Grass
20h 56m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Tampa
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11:24 am - 9:29 pmLEX  Lexington Blue Grass-EWR Newark
10h 05m1 stop Orlando Sanford Intl
$296Multiple Airlines
Tue, Oct 20 - Sat, Oct 24
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10:47 am - 6:24 pmEWR  Newark-LEX Lexington Blue Grass
7h 37m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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11:14 am - 4:38 pmLEX  Lexington Blue Grass-EWR Newark
5h 24m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$325American Airlines
Sat, Nov 21 - Mon, Nov 23
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11:44 am - 7:05 pmEWR  Newark-LEX Lexington Blue Grass
7h 21m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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5:59 pm - 11:00 pmLEX  Lexington Blue Grass-EWR Newark
5h 01m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$325Delta
Wed, Oct 21 - Wed, Oct 28
American Airlines Logo
10:47 am - 6:24 pmEWR  Newark-LEX Lexington Blue Grass
7h 37m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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11:14 am - 4:38 pmLEX  Lexington Blue Grass-EWR Newark
5h 24m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$325American Airlines
Tue, Dec 8 - Tue, Dec 15
Delta Logo
7:20 am - 2:47 pmEWR  Newark-LEX Lexington Blue Grass
7h 27m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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12:45 pm - 5:29 pmLEX  Lexington Blue Grass-EWR Newark
4h 44m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$331Delta
Wed, Oct 28 - Tue, Nov 3
American Airlines Logo
5:31 am - 10:44 amEWR  Newark-LEX Lexington Blue Grass
5h 13m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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11:29 am - 4:37 pmLEX  Lexington Blue Grass-EWR Newark
5h 08m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$331American Airlines
Mon, Dec 7 - Tue, Dec 15
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11:43 am - 10:34 amEWR  Newark-LEX Lexington Blue Grass
22h 51m1 stop Orlando
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11:24 am - 9:29 pmLEX  Lexington Blue Grass-EWR Newark
10h 05m1 stop Orlando Sanford Intl
$359Multiple Airlines
Wed, Dec 9 - Tue, Dec 15
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11:43 am - 2:52 pmEWR  Newark-LEX Lexington Blue Grass
27h 09m1 stop Orlando
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11:24 am - 9:29 pmLEX  Lexington Blue Grass-EWR Newark
10h 05m1 stop Orlando Sanford Intl
$366Multiple Airlines
Fri, Nov 13 - Mon, Nov 16
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3:29 pm - 8:35 pmLGA  New York LaGuardia-LEX Lexington Blue Grass
5h 06m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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1:49 pm - 7:19 pmLEX  Lexington Blue Grass-LGA New York LaGuardia
5h 30m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$429United Airlines
Tue, Nov 24 - Fri, Nov 27
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7:15 am - 1:13 pmEWR  Newark-LEX Lexington Blue Grass
5h 58m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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6:15 pm - 11:11 pmLEX  Lexington Blue Grass-EWR Newark
4h 56m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$517United Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for New York to Lexington flights

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

What is the cheapest New York to Lexington flight route?

There's little price difference between New York to Lexington routes. They average around $439 round-trip, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

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

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from New York to Lexington. It’s 8% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 55% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from New York to Lexington?

•January is the cheapest month to fly from New York to Lexington at $345 round-trip.
•February ($519) and October ($513) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 50% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from New York to Lexington the cheapest?

Flights from New York to Lexington are cheapest 22 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 40% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Key details for New York to Lexington flights

Low season

January

Cheapest flight

$217
Beat the crowds with an average 62% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 85% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from New York LaGuardia Airport to Lexington

When to book flights from New York to Lexington

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

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

    • Earliest: departs at 8:59 am and lands at 11:13 am
    • Latest: departs at 9:00 pm and lands at 11:14 pm.

    The flight takes about 2h 14m.

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

    Two cabin classes are available on flights from New York to Lexington:

    • Economy Class
    • First Class

  • How long is a flight from New York to Lexington?

    A nonstop flight from New York to Lexington takes 2h 14m, covering 596 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from New York 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 New York to Lexington flight?

    Round-trip flights from New York to Lexington range from $366 to $581, with an average of $458 over the past 12 months. Anything below $366 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute New York to Lexington flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 37% above the $458 route average. Book 22 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

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

    On this route, nonstop and layover fares are close on average, with nonstop at $455 round-trip and layover options via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) at $471.

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

    There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $35–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

  • How are flight departures from New York to Lexington spread across the day?

    Afternoon is the busiest departure period on New York to Lexington flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 50%, morning flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

  • Have flight prices from New York 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 $296 to $2,230. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

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

    Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on New York to Lexington flights:

    • Delta
    • American Airlines

    Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

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

    One-way fares from New York to Lexington are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $267, which is 25% 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 starting from around $30 for economy cars. Top options include:

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

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

    Flights from New York to Lexington may depart from several airports in New York area, including Newark (EWR), New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) and New York LaGuardia (LGA). Flights usually arrive at Lexington Blue Grass (LEX).

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

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

    • Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 50% of one-stop connections
    • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 24% of one-stop connections
    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 23% of one-stop connections
    • Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 3% of one-stop connections

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

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 41% on flights from New York to Lexington. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $424 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $713, a difference of $289.

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

  • What airlines fly from New York to Lexington?

    2 airlines operate flights between New York and Lexington. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

    • Delta
    • American Airlines

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

    Flying via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 27m, compared with 4h 58m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) and 5h 04m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on New York to Lexington flights?

    Among airlines operating New York to Lexington flights:

    • Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

    Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

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

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

    • Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
    • American Airlines: 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 New York 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 Saturday departure and avoid flying on Sunday. On this route, Saturday flights average $424, about $289 less than Sunday fares (41% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 22 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 40% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your New York to Lexington trip for January. Fares historically average $345 round-trip in that month - typically $174 less than the most expensive month, which is February (based on the last 12 months).

Prefer to fly direct from New York to Lexington?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from New York to Lexington Blue Grass Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

New York to Lexington Blue Grass

Monday

Delta

Delta

Tuesday

Delta

Delta

Wednesday

Delta

Delta

Thursday

American Airlines,Delta

American Airlines,Delta

Friday

Delta

Delta

Saturday

Delta

Delta

Sunday

Delta

Delta

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Direct returns

Lexington Blue Grass to New York

Monday

Delta

Delta

Tuesday

Delta

Delta

Wednesday

Delta

Delta

Thursday

American Airlines,Delta

American Airlines,Delta

Friday

Delta

Delta

Saturday

Delta

Delta

Sunday

Delta

Delta

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