Which airports can I use when flying from San Diego to Lexington?

Flights from San Diego to Lexington usually depart from San Diego (SAN) and arrive at Lexington Blue Grass (LEX).

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

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

Which airports do connecting flights from San Diego to Lexington pass through?

One-stop flights from San Diego to Lexington most commonly connect through: • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 34% of one-stop connections • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 26% of one-stop connections • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 20% of one-stop connections • Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 16% 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 San Diego to Lexington?

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 56% on the San Diego to Lexington route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $347 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $784, a difference of $437. 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 San Diego to Lexington?

A nonstop flight from San Diego to Lexington takes 0h 00m, covering 1,861 miles.

Do I need a passport to fly from San Diego 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 San Diego 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 $287 to $1,073. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from San Diego to Lexington looking right now?

One-way fares from San Diego to Lexington are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $384, which is 9% above the typical average for this route.

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

Flying via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 55m, compared with 6h 56m via Denver Intl (DEN) and 7h 37m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

What is the time difference between San Diego and Lexington?

Lexington is 3 hours ahead of San Diego (Eastern Time vs Pacific 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 San Diego to Lexington flight?

Round-trip flights from San Diego to Lexington range from $319 to $450, with an average of $383 over the past 12 months. Anything below $319 counts as a good deal.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from San Diego to Lexington?

American Airlines ($287) and United Airlines ($287) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from San Diego to Lexington according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

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

Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) is the most popular layover for the San Diego to Lexington route. 34% 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 San Diego to Lexington?

Flights via Denver Intl (DEN) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $346. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

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

Denver Intl (DEN) had the shortest average connection time for San Diego to Lexington layovers at 233 minutes over the past 3 months.

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Typical prices: $319-$450

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January

Cheapest • 22% price drop

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Denver Intl (DEN)

Cheapest • Avg $346 (round-trip)

Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW)

Shortest trip • 6h 55m (one-way)

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Recent round-trip flight deals from San Diego to Lexington

Wed, Nov 18 - Wed, Nov 25

11:50 am - 11:48 pmSAN San Diego-LEX Lexington Blue Grass

8h 58m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

5:15 am - 10:59 amLEX Lexington Blue Grass-SAN San Diego

8h 44m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$287American Airlines

Sat, Nov 14 - Wed, Nov 18

2:08 pm - 11:54 pmSAN San Diego-LEX Lexington Blue Grass

6h 46m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

9:00 am - 2:55 pmLEX Lexington Blue Grass-SAN San Diego

8h 55m1 stop Denver Intl

$287United Airlines

Sat, Nov 14 - Wed, Nov 18

11:20 am - 11:54 pmSAN San Diego-LEX Lexington Blue Grass

9h 34m2 stops San Francisco Chicago O'Hare Intl

7:10 am - 11:27 amLEX Lexington Blue Grass-SAN San Diego

7h 17m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$292United Airlines

Sat, Nov 14 - Wed, Nov 18

12:39 pm - 11:54 pmSAN San Diego-LEX Lexington Blue Grass

8h 15m2 stops Denver Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

7:10 am - 12:56 pmLEX Lexington Blue Grass-SAN San Diego

8h 46m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Denver Intl

$297United Airlines

Thu, Dec 10 - Wed, Dec 16

10:10 pm - 10:00 amSAN San Diego-LEX Lexington Blue Grass

8h 50m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

5:59 pm - 11:39 pmLEX Lexington Blue Grass-SAN San Diego

8h 40m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$333Delta

Sat, Dec 12 - Thu, Dec 17

11:37 am - 9:21 pmSAN San Diego-LEX Lexington Blue Grass

6h 44m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

5:59 pm - 10:15 pmLEX Lexington Blue Grass-SAN San Diego

7h 16m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$333Delta

Thu, Oct 22 - Tue, Oct 27

9:25 pm - 8:47 amSAN San Diego-LEX Lexington Blue Grass

8h 22m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

5:29 am - 10:38 amLEX Lexington Blue Grass-SAN San Diego

8h 09m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$333American Airlines

Tue, Nov 17 - Thu, Dec 10

7:41 am - 6:24 pmSAN San Diego-LEX Lexington Blue Grass

7h 43m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

5:14 am - 10:56 amLEX Lexington Blue Grass-SAN San Diego

8h 42m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$333American Airlines

Sat, Oct 31 - Thu, Nov 5

10:29 am - 12:09 amSAN San Diego-LEX Lexington Blue Grass

10h 40m2 stops Boise Air Term. Gowen Fld Chicago O'Hare Intl

11:26 am - 8:27 pmLEX Lexington Blue Grass-SAN San Diego

12h 01m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Portland

$756Alaska Airlines

Sat, Oct 3 - Sun, Oct 11

7:27 pm - 10:42 amSAN San Diego-LEX Lexington Blue Grass

12h 15m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

5:29 am - 9:56 amLEX Lexington Blue Grass-SAN San Diego

7h 27m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$781Alaska Airlines

Recent last minute flight deals from San Diego to Lexington

Tue, Sep 22 - Wed, Oct 14

7:00 am - 6:44 pmSAN San Diego-LEX Lexington Blue Grass

8h 44m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

7:55 pm - 11:38 pmLEX Lexington Blue Grass-SAN San Diego

6h 43m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$394American Airlines

Tue, Sep 22 - Wed, Oct 14

12:37 pm - 10:38 pmSAN San Diego-LEX Lexington Blue Grass

7h 01m1 stop Denver Intl

9:00 am - 5:26 pmLEX Lexington Blue Grass-SAN San Diego

11h 26m2 stops Denver Intl Los Angeles

$399United Airlines

Sat, Sep 19 - Wed, Sep 30

1:50 pm - 11:21 pmSAN San Diego-LEX Lexington Blue Grass

6h 31m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

5:23 am - 9:14 amLEX Lexington Blue Grass-SAN San Diego

6h 51m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$409American Airlines

Sat, Sep 19 - Wed, Sep 30

2:15 pm - 12:05 amSAN San Diego-LEX Lexington Blue Grass

6h 50m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

9:00 am - 5:26 pmLEX Lexington Blue Grass-SAN San Diego

11h 26m2 stops Denver Intl Los Angeles

$414United Airlines

Sat, Sep 19 - Wed, Sep 30

8:45 am - 8:28 pmSAN San Diego-LEX Lexington Blue Grass

8h 43m2 stops Denver Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

1:56 pm - 8:08 pmLEX Lexington Blue Grass-SAN San Diego

9h 12m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Los Angeles

$419United Airlines

Tue, Sep 22 - Wed, Oct 14

10:11 am - 12:05 amSAN San Diego-LEX Lexington Blue Grass

10h 54m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Chicago O'Hare Intl

8:50 am - 5:26 pmLEX Lexington Blue Grass-SAN San Diego

11h 36m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Los Angeles

$505United Airlines

Wed, Sep 23 - Tue, Sep 29

10:40 am - 8:28 pmSAN San Diego-LEX Lexington Blue Grass

6h 48m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:00 am - 11:25 amLEX Lexington Blue Grass-SAN San Diego

8h 25m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$509United Airlines

Mon, Sep 21 - Thu, Sep 24

1:50 pm - 11:21 pmSAN San Diego-LEX Lexington Blue Grass

6h 31m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

8:08 pm - 11:55 pmLEX Lexington Blue Grass-SAN San Diego

6h 47m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$764American Airlines

Wed, Sep 23 - Tue, Sep 29

10:45 am - 11:46 pmSAN San Diego-LEX Lexington Blue Grass

10h 01m2 stops Boise Air Term. Gowen Fld Chicago O'Hare Intl

11:22 am - 8:21 pmLEX Lexington Blue Grass-SAN San Diego

11h 59m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Portland

$811Alaska Airlines

Mon, Sep 21 - Wed, Sep 23

1:50 pm - 11:21 pmSAN San Diego-LEX Lexington Blue Grass

6h 31m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

5:23 am - 12:15 pmLEX Lexington Blue Grass-SAN San Diego

9h 52m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$905American Airlines

Booking Insights

Price, demand and travel trends for San Diego to Lexington flights

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

Round-trip flights from San Diego to Lexington start at $287. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $319 to $450. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $287 on American Airlines.

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

Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Diego to Lexington, it is 10% cheaper than the average day. Monday is the most expensive day with flight prices 104% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Lexington?

•January is the cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Lexington at $298 round-trip.
•March ($678) and December ($636) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 127% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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Low season	March
High season	December
Cheapest flight	$304

Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 77% increase in price.

Most popular time to fly with an average 66% increase in price.

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Which airports can I use when flying from San Diego to Lexington?
Flights from San Diego to Lexington usually depart from San Diego (SAN) and arrive at Lexington Blue Grass (LEX).
What cabin classes can I book on flights from San Diego to Lexington?
Two cabin classes are available on flights from San Diego to Lexington:

• Economy Class
• First Class
Which airports do connecting flights from San Diego to Lexington pass through?
One-stop flights from San Diego to Lexington most commonly connect through:

• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 34% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 26% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 20% of one-stop connections
• Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 16% 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 San Diego to Lexington?
Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 56% on the San Diego to Lexington route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $347 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $784, a difference of $437. 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 San Diego to Lexington?
A nonstop flight from San Diego to Lexington takes 0h 00m, covering 1,861 miles.
Do I need a passport to fly from San Diego 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 San Diego 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 $287 to $1,073. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from San Diego to Lexington looking right now?
One-way fares from San Diego to Lexington are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $384, which is 9% above the typical average for this route.
How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from San Diego to Lexington?
Flying via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 55m, compared with 6h 56m via Denver Intl (DEN) and 7h 37m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).
What is the time difference between San Diego and Lexington?
Lexington is 3 hours ahead of San Diego (Eastern Time vs Pacific 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 San Diego to Lexington flight?
Round-trip flights from San Diego to Lexington range from $319 to $450, with an average of $383 over the past 12 months. Anything below $319 counts as a good deal.

If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Tuesday departure instead of Monday. On this route, Tuesday flights average $347 - about $437 less than Monday (56% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your San Diego to Lexington trip for January. Fares historically average $298 round-trip in that month - typically $380 less than the most expensive month, which is March (based on the last 12 months).

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