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

Flights from Raleigh to Lexington usually depart from Raleigh-Durham (RDU) and arrive at Lexington Blue Grass (LEX).

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

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Raleigh to Lexington: • Economy Class • First Class

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

One-stop flights from Raleigh to Lexington most commonly connect through: • Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 61% of one-stop connections • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 26% of one-stop connections • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 6% of one-stop connections • Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 5% of one-stop connections

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

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 49% on flights from Raleigh to Lexington. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $320 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $624, a difference of $304. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

How long is a flight from Raleigh to Lexington?

A nonstop flight from Raleigh to Lexington takes 00m, covering 354 miles.

Do I need a passport to fly from Raleigh 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 Raleigh 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 $275 to $1,440. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

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

One-way fares from Raleigh to Lexington are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $226, which is 37% below the typical average for this route.

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

Flying via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 55m, compared with 4h 15m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) and 4h 59m via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW).

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

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

Round-trip flights from Raleigh to Lexington range from $322 to $504, with an average of $426 over the past 12 months. Anything below $322 counts as a good deal.

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

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Raleigh to Lexington. It’s 25% cheaper than the average day, while Monday is the most expensive, with prices 46% higher.

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

•February is the cheapest month to fly from Raleigh to Lexington at $269 round-trip. •August ($574) and January ($554) are the most expensive months. •The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 113% on average. This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Raleigh to Lexington?

United Airlines ($339) and Delta ($351) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Raleigh to Lexington according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What’s the most popular layover airport when flying from Raleigh to Lexington?

Charlotte Douglas (CLT) is the most popular layover for the Raleigh to Lexington route. 61% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via CLT.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from Raleigh to Lexington?

Flights via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $297. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

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

Charlotte Douglas (CLT) had the shortest average connection time for Raleigh to Lexington layovers at 2h 30m over the past 3 months.

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Cheapest round-trip

$275

Typical prices: $322-$504

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RDU - LEX • 1 stop

Cheapest one-way

$141

Typical prices: $287-$378

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RDU - LEX • 1 stop

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February

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Shortest trip • 3h 55m (one-way)

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Mon, Nov 9 - Thu, Nov 12

2:45 pm - 10:33 amRDU Raleigh-Durham-LEX Lexington Blue Grass

19h 48m1 stop Orlando

6:24 pm - 1:58 pmLEX Lexington Blue Grass-RDU Raleigh-Durham

19h 34m1 stop Fort Lauderdale

$275Multiple Airlines

Mon, Nov 9 - Thu, Nov 12

2:45 pm - 10:33 amRDU Raleigh-Durham-LEX Lexington Blue Grass

19h 48m1 stop Orlando

6:24 pm - 12:03 pmLEX Lexington Blue Grass-RDU Raleigh-Durham

17h 39m2 stops Fort Lauderdale Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$306Multiple Airlines

Sat, Nov 21 - Mon, Nov 23

9:47 pm - 2:39 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-LEX Lexington Blue Grass

16h 52m1 stop Orlando

9:38 am - 6:10 pmLEX Lexington Blue Grass-RDU Raleigh-Durham

8h 32m1 stop Orlando Sanford Intl

$338Multiple Airlines

Thu, Jan 21 - Sat, Jan 23

6:15 am - 1:15 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-LEX Lexington Blue Grass

7h 00m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

10:50 am - 5:41 pmLEX Lexington Blue Grass-RDU Raleigh-Durham

6h 51m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$339United Airlines

Wed, Dec 9 - Sat, Dec 12

12:56 pm - 5:12 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-LEX Lexington Blue Grass

4h 16m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

6:09 pm - 12:24 amLEX Lexington Blue Grass-RDU Raleigh-Durham

6h 15m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$351Delta

Tue, Dec 8 - Sat, Dec 12

11:15 am - 2:47 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-LEX Lexington Blue Grass

3h 32m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

12:45 pm - 6:54 pmLEX Lexington Blue Grass-RDU Raleigh-Durham

6h 09m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$351Delta

Fri, Dec 18 - Tue, Dec 22

4:19 pm - 9:53 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-LEX Lexington Blue Grass

5h 34m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

5:00 am - 8:32 amLEX Lexington Blue Grass-RDU Raleigh-Durham

3h 32m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$376American Airlines

Sat, Dec 12 - Sun, Dec 13

3:06 pm - 7:10 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-LEX Lexington Blue Grass

4h 04m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

7:05 am - 11:51 amLEX Lexington Blue Grass-RDU Raleigh-Durham

4h 46m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$376Delta

Wed, Nov 25 - Wed, Dec 2

6:23 pm - 9:54 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-LEX Lexington Blue Grass

3h 31m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

11:10 am - 5:09 pmLEX Lexington Blue Grass-RDU Raleigh-Durham

5h 59m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$394American Airlines

Fri, Nov 20 - Sun, Nov 22

6:01 am - 10:50 amRDU Raleigh-Durham-LEX Lexington Blue Grass

4h 49m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:30 am - 12:00 pmLEX Lexington Blue Grass-RDU Raleigh-Durham

5h 30m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$437American Airlines

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Wed, Nov 4 - Thu, Nov 12

9:30 pm - 7:58 amRDU Raleigh-Durham-LEX Lexington Blue Grass

10h 28m1 stop Orlando

6:24 pm - 1:58 pmLEX Lexington Blue Grass-RDU Raleigh-Durham

19h 34m1 stop Fort Lauderdale

$282Multiple Airlines

Wed, Nov 4 - Tue, Nov 10

9:30 pm - 7:58 amRDU Raleigh-Durham-LEX Lexington Blue Grass

10h 28m1 stop Orlando

11:23 am - 9:07 amLEX Lexington Blue Grass-RDU Raleigh-Durham

21h 44m1 stop Orlando Sanford Intl

$290Multiple Airlines

Thu, Nov 5 - Thu, Nov 12

11:10 am - 5:34 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-LEX Lexington Blue Grass

6h 24m1 stop Fort Lauderdale

6:24 pm - 1:58 pmLEX Lexington Blue Grass-RDU Raleigh-Durham

19h 34m1 stop Fort Lauderdale

$299Multiple Airlines

Thu, Nov 5 - Tue, Nov 10

11:10 am - 5:34 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-LEX Lexington Blue Grass

6h 24m1 stop Fort Lauderdale

11:23 am - 9:07 amLEX Lexington Blue Grass-RDU Raleigh-Durham

21h 44m1 stop Orlando Sanford Intl

$307Multiple Airlines

Thu, Nov 5 - Thu, Nov 12

6:19 am - 5:34 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-LEX Lexington Blue Grass

11h 15m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Fort Lauderdale

6:24 pm - 1:58 pmLEX Lexington Blue Grass-RDU Raleigh-Durham

19h 34m1 stop Fort Lauderdale

$307Multiple Airlines

Wed, Nov 4 - Thu, Nov 12

9:30 pm - 7:58 amRDU Raleigh-Durham-LEX Lexington Blue Grass

10h 28m1 stop Orlando

6:24 pm - 12:03 pmLEX Lexington Blue Grass-RDU Raleigh-Durham

17h 39m2 stops Fort Lauderdale Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$313Multiple Airlines

Thu, Nov 5 - Tue, Nov 10

6:19 am - 5:34 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-LEX Lexington Blue Grass

11h 15m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Fort Lauderdale

11:23 am - 9:07 amLEX Lexington Blue Grass-RDU Raleigh-Durham

21h 44m1 stop Orlando Sanford Intl

$314Multiple Airlines

Wed, Nov 4 - Sun, Nov 8

9:30 pm - 7:58 amRDU Raleigh-Durham-LEX Lexington Blue Grass

10h 28m1 stop Orlando

8:48 am - 9:17 amLEX Lexington Blue Grass-RDU Raleigh-Durham

24h 29m1 stop Orlando Sanford Intl

$354Multiple Airlines

Tue, Nov 3 - Sat, Nov 7

6:00 am - 10:09 amRDU Raleigh-Durham-LEX Lexington Blue Grass

4h 09m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

3:34 pm - 9:05 pmLEX Lexington Blue Grass-RDU Raleigh-Durham

5h 31m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$455Delta

Tue, Nov 3 - Tue, Nov 10

3:34 pm - 7:13 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-LEX Lexington Blue Grass

3h 39m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

3:38 pm - 9:02 pmLEX Lexington Blue Grass-RDU Raleigh-Durham

5h 24m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$455Delta

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What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Raleigh to Lexington?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Raleigh to Lexington. It’s 25% cheaper than the average day, while Monday is the most expensive, with prices 46% higher.
What’s the cheapest month to fly from Raleigh to Lexington? KAYAK internal proprietary data takes all prices for each month over the last 12 months for round-trip flights from Raleigh to Lexington, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers and then takes the median of all values for each month.: •February is the cheapest month to fly from Raleigh to Lexington at $269 round-trip.
•August ($574) and January ($554) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 113% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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What cabin classes can I book on flights from Raleigh to Lexington?
Two cabin classes are available on flights from Raleigh to Lexington:

• Economy Class
• First Class
How long is a flight from Raleigh to Lexington?
A nonstop flight from Raleigh to Lexington takes 00m, covering 354 miles.
Do I need a passport to fly from Raleigh 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 Raleigh to Lexington flight?
Round-trip flights from Raleigh to Lexington range from $322 to $504, with an average of $426 over the past 12 months. Anything below $322 counts as a good deal.
Have flight prices from Raleigh 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 $275 to $1,440. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from Raleigh to Lexington looking right now?
One-way fares from Raleigh to Lexington are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $226, which is 37% 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 Raleigh to Lexington?
Flights from Raleigh to Lexington usually depart from Raleigh-Durham (RDU) and arrive at Lexington Blue Grass (LEX).
Which airports do connecting flights from Raleigh to Lexington pass through?
One-stop flights from Raleigh to Lexington most commonly connect through:

• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 61% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 26% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 6% of one-stop connections
• Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 5% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Raleigh to Lexington?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 49% on flights from Raleigh to Lexington. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $320 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $624, a difference of $304.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.
How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Raleigh to Lexington?
Flying via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 55m, compared with 4h 15m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) and 4h 59m via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW).

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Saturday departure and avoid flying on Monday. On this route, Saturday flights average $320, about $304 less than Monday fares (49% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Raleigh to Lexington trip for February. Fares historically average $269 round-trip in that month - typically $305 less than the most expensive month, which is August (based on the last 12 months).

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