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

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

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

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

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

One-stop flights from San Francisco to Lexington most commonly connect through: • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 33% of one-stop connections • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 30% of one-stop connections • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 20% of one-stop connections • Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 11% of one-stop connections

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

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 36% on flights from San Francisco to Lexington. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at $396 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $612, a difference of $216. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

How long is a flight from San Francisco to Lexington?

A nonstop flight from San Francisco to Lexington takes 00m, covering 2,046 miles.

Do I need a passport to fly from San Francisco 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 Francisco 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 $391 to $1,781. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

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

One-way fares from San Francisco to Lexington are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $329, which is 27% below the typical average for this route.

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

Flying via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 45m, compared with 7h 46m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and 7h 46m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

What is the time difference between San Francisco and Lexington?

Lexington is 3 hours ahead of San Francisco (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 Francisco to Lexington flight?

Round-trip flights from San Francisco to Lexington range from $399 to $581, with an average of $478 over the past 12 months. Anything below $399 counts as a good deal.

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

Round-trip flights from San Francisco to Lexington typically range from $399 to $581. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $391, on American Airlines.

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

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Sunday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco to Lexington. It’s 18% cheaper than the average day, while Thursday is the most expensive, with prices 28% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Lexington?

•October is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Lexington at $398 round-trip. •December ($588) and January ($554) are the most expensive months. •The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 47% 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 San Francisco to Lexington?

American Airlines ($391) and Delta ($395) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Lexington according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

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

Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) is the most popular layover for the San Francisco to Lexington route. 33% 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 Francisco to Lexington?

Flights via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $507. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

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

Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) had the shortest average connection time for San Francisco to Lexington layovers at 4h 37m over the past 3 months.

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October

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Recent round-trip flight deals from San Francisco to Lexington

Mon, Nov 23 - Wed, Dec 2

5:00 am - 5:25 pmSFO San Francisco-LEX Lexington Blue Grass

9h 25m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

5:03 pm - 10:48 pmLEX Lexington Blue Grass-SFO San Francisco

8h 45m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$395American Airlines

Thu, Dec 10 - Sat, Dec 12

6:11 am - 6:52 pmSFO San Francisco-LEX Lexington Blue Grass

9h 41m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

12:03 pm - 6:32 pmLEX Lexington Blue Grass-SFO San Francisco

9h 29m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$395American Airlines

Mon, Nov 9 - Tue, Nov 17

2:05 pm - 11:58 pmSFO San Francisco-LEX Lexington Blue Grass

6h 53m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

5:49 pm - 11:02 pmLEX Lexington Blue Grass-SFO San Francisco

8h 13m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$395Delta

Sun, Nov 8 - Tue, Nov 17

11:30 pm - 9:38 amSFO San Francisco-LEX Lexington Blue Grass

7h 08m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

12:50 pm - 6:57 pmLEX Lexington Blue Grass-SFO San Francisco

9h 07m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$395Delta

Wed, Nov 18 - Wed, Nov 25

10:45 pm - 10:13 amSFO San Francisco-LEX Lexington Blue Grass

8h 28m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

5:25 am - 10:28 amLEX Lexington Blue Grass-SFO San Francisco

8h 03m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$395United Airlines

Sat, Jan 9 - Mon, Jan 11

6:08 am - 6:48 pmSFO San Francisco-LEX Lexington Blue Grass

9h 40m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

10:33 am - 4:57 pmLEX Lexington Blue Grass-SFO San Francisco

9h 24m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$395American Airlines

Tue, Nov 10 - Tue, Nov 17

2:05 pm - 11:58 pmSFO San Francisco-LEX Lexington Blue Grass

6h 53m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

10:57 am - 5:16 pmLEX Lexington Blue Grass-SFO San Francisco

9h 19m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$395Delta

Thu, Nov 12 - Sun, Nov 15

10:45 pm - 10:13 amSFO San Francisco-LEX Lexington Blue Grass

8h 28m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

5:25 am - 10:28 amLEX Lexington Blue Grass-SFO San Francisco

8h 03m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$399United Airlines

Sat, Feb 6 - Tue, Feb 9

7:00 am - 11:56 pmSFO San Francisco-LEX Lexington Blue Grass

13h 56m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

11:55 am - 7:59 pmLEX Lexington Blue Grass-SFO San Francisco

11h 04m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl San Diego

$667Alaska Airlines

Sat, Feb 6 - Tue, Feb 9

7:00 am - 11:56 pmSFO San Francisco-LEX Lexington Blue Grass

13h 56m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

11:55 am - 9:40 pmLEX Lexington Blue Grass-SFO San Francisco

12h 45m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$667Alaska Airlines

Recent last minute flight deals from San Francisco to Lexington

Sat, Oct 24 - Wed, Nov 4

11:30 pm - 9:25 amSFO San Francisco-LEX Lexington Blue Grass

6h 55m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

12:04 pm - 6:17 pmLEX Lexington Blue Grass-SFO San Francisco

9h 13m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$481Delta

Sat, Oct 24 - Tue, Nov 3

11:45 am - 9:06 pmSFO San Francisco-LEX Lexington Blue Grass

6h 21m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

6:00 am - 10:34 amLEX Lexington Blue Grass-SFO San Francisco

7h 34m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$481Delta

Sat, Oct 24 - Thu, Nov 5

9:25 pm - 9:25 amSFO San Francisco-LEX Lexington Blue Grass

9h 00m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

7:45 am - 2:20 pmLEX Lexington Blue Grass-SFO San Francisco

9h 35m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$481Delta

Sat, Oct 24 - Tue, Oct 27

10:51 am - 11:57 pmSFO San Francisco-LEX Lexington Blue Grass

10h 06m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

6:00 am - 11:16 amLEX Lexington Blue Grass-SFO San Francisco

8h 16m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$483American Airlines

Sat, Oct 24 - Tue, Oct 27

8:00 am - 5:48 pmSFO San Francisco-LEX Lexington Blue Grass

6h 48m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

6:11 am - 12:35 pmLEX Lexington Blue Grass-SFO San Francisco

9h 24m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Los Angeles

$510American Airlines

Thu, Oct 29 - Sat, Oct 31

2:00 pm - 11:54 pmSFO San Francisco-LEX Lexington Blue Grass

6h 54m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

9:00 am - 1:30 pmLEX Lexington Blue Grass-SFO San Francisco

7h 30m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$531United Airlines

Sat, Oct 24 - Tue, Oct 27

2:18 pm - 12:09 amSFO San Francisco-LEX Lexington Blue Grass

6h 51m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:11 am - 12:35 pmLEX Lexington Blue Grass-SFO San Francisco

9h 24m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Los Angeles

$535American Airlines

Tue, Oct 27 - Tue, Nov 3

11:30 pm - 10:13 amSFO San Francisco-LEX Lexington Blue Grass

7h 43m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

9:00 am - 1:12 pmLEX Lexington Blue Grass-SFO San Francisco

7h 12m1 stop Denver Intl

$611United Airlines

Sat, Oct 24 - Wed, Nov 4

8:20 am - 12:09 amSFO San Francisco-LEX Lexington Blue Grass

12h 49m2 stops San Diego Chicago O'Hare Intl

11:29 am - 7:20 pmLEX Lexington Blue Grass-SFO San Francisco

10h 51m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Portland

$667Alaska Airlines

Sat, Oct 24 - Sat, Oct 31

8:20 am - 12:09 amSFO San Francisco-LEX Lexington Blue Grass

12h 49m2 stops San Diego Chicago O'Hare Intl

5:29 am - 2:51 pmLEX Lexington Blue Grass-SFO San Francisco

12h 22m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl San Diego

$667Alaska Airlines

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

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How much is a round-trip flight from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Lexington departing in december.
What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco to Lexington?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Sunday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco to Lexington. It’s 18% cheaper than the average day, while Thursday is the most expensive, with prices 28% higher.
What’s the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Lexington? KAYAK internal proprietary data takes all prices for each month over the last 12 months for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Lexington, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers and then takes the median of all values for each month.: •October is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Lexington at $398 round-trip.
•December ($588) and January ($554) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 47% 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 San Francisco to Lexington?
Two cabin classes are available on flights from San Francisco to Lexington:

• Economy Class
• First Class
How long is a flight from San Francisco to Lexington?
A nonstop flight from San Francisco to Lexington takes 00m, covering 2,046 miles.
Do I need a passport to fly from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Lexington flight?
Round-trip flights from San Francisco to Lexington range from $399 to $581, with an average of $478 over the past 12 months. Anything below $399 counts as a good deal.
Have flight prices from San Francisco 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 $391 to $1,781. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from San Francisco to Lexington looking right now?
One-way fares from San Francisco to Lexington are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $329, which is 27% 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 San Francisco to Lexington?
Flights from San Francisco to Lexington usually depart from San Francisco (SFO) and arrive at Lexington Blue Grass (LEX).
Which airports do connecting flights from San Francisco to Lexington pass through?
One-stop flights from San Francisco to Lexington most commonly connect through:

• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 33% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 30% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 20% of one-stop connections
• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 11% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from San Francisco to Lexington?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 36% on flights from San Francisco to Lexington. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at $396 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $612, a difference of $216.

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 San Francisco to Lexington?
Flying via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 45m, compared with 7h 46m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and 7h 46m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).
What is the time difference between San Francisco and Lexington?
Lexington is 3 hours ahead of San Francisco (Eastern Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Sunday departure and avoid flying on Thursday. On this route, Sunday flights average $396, about $216 less than Thursday fares (35% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your San Francisco to Lexington trip for October. Fares historically average $398 round-trip in that month - typically $190 less than the most expensive month, which is December (based on the last 12 months).

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