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

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

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

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

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

One-stop flights from Richmond to Lexington most commonly connect through: • Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 66% of one-stop connections • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 16% of one-stop connections • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 14% 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 Richmond to Lexington?

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 55% on flights from Richmond to Lexington. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $352 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $771, a difference of $419. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

How long is a flight from Richmond to Lexington?

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

Do I need a passport to fly from Richmond 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 Richmond 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 $339 to $1,539. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

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

One-way fares from Richmond to Lexington are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $278, which is 30% below the typical average for this route.

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

Flying via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 08m, compared with 4h 14m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) and 4h 25m 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 Richmond to Lexington flight?

Round-trip flights from Richmond to Lexington range from $366 to $667, with an average of $480 over the past 12 months. Anything below $366 counts as a good deal.

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

Round-trip flights from Richmond to Lexington typically range from $366 to $667. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $339, on United Airlines.

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

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Richmond to Lexington. It’s 27% cheaper than the average day, while Monday is the most expensive, with prices 60% higher.

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

•January is the cheapest month to fly from Richmond to Lexington at $369 round-trip. •June ($716) and April ($682) are the most expensive months. •The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 94% 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 Richmond to Lexington?

United Airlines ($339) and American Airlines ($381) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Richmond to Lexington according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

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

Charlotte Douglas (CLT) is the most popular layover for the Richmond to Lexington route. 66% 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 Richmond to Lexington?

Flights via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $352. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

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

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) had the shortest average connection time for Richmond to Lexington layovers at 2h 35m over the past 3 months.

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January

Cheapest • 23% price drop

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Shortest trip • 4h 08m (one-way)

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Recent round-trip flight deals from Richmond to Lexington

Wed, Dec 2 - Sat, Dec 5

6:00 am - 1:02 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-LEX Lexington Blue Grass

7h 02m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

10:50 am - 5:28 pmLEX Lexington Blue Grass-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

6h 38m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$339United Airlines

Fri, Nov 27 - Fri, Dec 4

5:00 am - 8:48 amRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-LEX Lexington Blue Grass

3h 48m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

11:10 am - 5:03 pmLEX Lexington Blue Grass-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

5h 53m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$381American Airlines

Fri, Nov 20 - Thu, Nov 26

5:30 am - 9:38 amRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-LEX Lexington Blue Grass

4h 08m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

4:55 pm - 11:29 pmLEX Lexington Blue Grass-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

6h 34m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$381Delta

Fri, Dec 4 - Sat, Dec 5

7:41 pm - 12:04 amRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-LEX Lexington Blue Grass

4h 23m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

10:40 am - 4:09 pmLEX Lexington Blue Grass-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

5h 29m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$381Delta

Sat, Nov 21 - Fri, Nov 27

6:16 pm - 11:58 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-LEX Lexington Blue Grass

5h 42m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

1:30 pm - 7:16 pmLEX Lexington Blue Grass-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

5h 46m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$381American Airlines

Sat, Nov 21 - Thu, Nov 26

5:58 pm - 11:58 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-LEX Lexington Blue Grass

6h 00m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

4:55 pm - 11:29 pmLEX Lexington Blue Grass-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

6h 34m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$381Delta

Fri, Dec 4 - Sat, Dec 5

5:37 pm - 11:51 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-LEX Lexington Blue Grass

6h 14m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

11:03 am - 6:55 pmLEX Lexington Blue Grass-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

7h 52m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Charlotte Douglas

$386American Airlines

Sat, Jan 30 - Wed, Feb 3

12:28 pm - 8:37 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-LEX Lexington Blue Grass

8h 09m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

1:50 pm - 9:26 pmLEX Lexington Blue Grass-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

7h 36m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$429United Airlines

Sat, Nov 14 - Wed, Nov 18

12:15 pm - 5:30 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-LEX Lexington Blue Grass

5h 15m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

11:05 am - 5:07 pmLEX Lexington Blue Grass-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

6h 02m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$459United Airlines

Sat, Nov 21 - Thu, Nov 26

7:21 pm - 5:03 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-LEX Lexington Blue Grass

21h 42m2 stops Tampa Fort Lauderdale

3:15 pm - 8:13 amLEX Lexington Blue Grass-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

16h 58m1 stop Tampa St. Petersburg

$494Multiple Airlines

Recent last minute flight deals from Richmond to Lexington

Tue, Nov 3 - Tue, Nov 10

5:10 pm - 11:54 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-LEX Lexington Blue Grass

6h 44m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

11:05 am - 5:07 pmLEX Lexington Blue Grass-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

6h 02m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$389United Airlines

Sun, Nov 1 - Sat, Nov 7

8:00 am - 1:13 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-LEX Lexington Blue Grass

5h 13m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

7:10 am - 2:17 pmLEX Lexington Blue Grass-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

7h 07m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$419United Airlines

Tue, Nov 3 - Tue, Nov 10

5:23 pm - 11:48 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-LEX Lexington Blue Grass

6h 25m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

11:29 am - 6:37 pmLEX Lexington Blue Grass-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

7h 08m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Charlotte Douglas

$447American Airlines

Thu, Nov 5 - Mon, Nov 9

6:10 am - 1:13 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-LEX Lexington Blue Grass

7h 03m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:15 pm - 12:34 amLEX Lexington Blue Grass-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

6h 19m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$447United Airlines

Sun, Nov 1 - Sat, Nov 7

6:00 am - 12:48 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-LEX Lexington Blue Grass

6h 48m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

11:26 am - 6:51 pmLEX Lexington Blue Grass-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

7h 25m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Charlotte Douglas

$512American Airlines

Thu, Nov 5 - Mon, Nov 9

10:03 pm - 4:19 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-LEX Lexington Blue Grass

18h 16m2 stops Providence-TFGreen Sarasota Bradenton Intl

1:23 pm - 8:19 pmLEX Lexington Blue Grass-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

6h 56m1 stop Sarasota Bradenton Intl

$697Multiple Airlines

Tue, Nov 3 - Tue, Nov 10

5:10 pm - 10:36 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-LEX Lexington Blue Grass

29h 26m3 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Springfield-Branson Denver Intl

5:25 am - 10:48 amLEX Lexington Blue Grass-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

5h 23m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$728United Airlines

Sun, Nov 1 - Sat, Nov 7

6:15 am - 1:13 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-LEX Lexington Blue Grass

6h 58m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

1:50 pm - 11:15 pmLEX Lexington Blue Grass-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

9h 25m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$921United Airlines

Thu, Nov 5 - Mon, Nov 9

10:44 am - 8:35 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-LEX Lexington Blue Grass

9h 51m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

7:10 am - 1:44 pmLEX Lexington Blue Grass-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

6h 34m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,048United Airlines

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Price, demand and travel trends for Richmond to Lexington flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from Richmond to Lexington? This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Richmond to Lexington departing in december.
What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Richmond to Lexington?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Richmond to Lexington. It’s 27% cheaper than the average day, while Monday is the most expensive, with prices 60% higher.
What’s the cheapest month to fly from Richmond to Lexington? KAYAK internal proprietary data takes all prices for each month over the last 12 months for round-trip flights from Richmond to Lexington, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers and then takes the median of all values for each month.: •January is the cheapest month to fly from Richmond to Lexington at $369 round-trip.
•June ($716) and April ($682) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 94% 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 Richmond to Lexington?
Only Economy Class is available on flights from Richmond to Lexington.
How long is a flight from Richmond to Lexington?
A nonstop flight from Richmond to Lexington takes 00m, covering 399 miles.
Do I need a passport to fly from Richmond 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 Richmond to Lexington flight?
Round-trip flights from Richmond to Lexington range from $366 to $667, with an average of $480 over the past 12 months. Anything below $366 counts as a good deal.
Have flight prices from Richmond 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 $339 to $1,539. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from Richmond to Lexington looking right now?
One-way fares from Richmond to Lexington are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $278, which is 30% 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 Richmond to Lexington?
Flights from Richmond to Lexington usually depart from Richmond Byrd Intl (RIC) and arrive at Lexington Blue Grass (LEX).
Which airports do connecting flights from Richmond to Lexington pass through?
One-stop flights from Richmond to Lexington most commonly connect through:

• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 66% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 16% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 14% 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 Richmond to Lexington?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 55% on flights from Richmond to Lexington. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $352 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $771, a difference of $419.

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 Richmond to Lexington?
Flying via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 08m, compared with 4h 14m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) and 4h 25m 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 $352, about $419 less than Monday fares (54% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Richmond to Lexington trip for January. Fares historically average $369 round-trip in that month - typically $347 less than the most expensive month, which is June (based on the last 12 months).

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