How to find cheap flights to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)
R 20,562 is currently the cheapest price for a round-trip flight to Blue Grass Airport. For a one-way plane ticket to LEX, the lowest fare is R 15,582.
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Book as early as possible. You might even be able to find some excellent early bird deals on tickets to Lexington, where Blue Grass Airport is located.
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Best time to go to Lexington
The cheapest month to hop on a flight to Lexington is typically May.
If you're flexible with your dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest month, and even day of the year, for flights to LEX.
If you'd love to experience Lexington at its busiest, lock in your flights to LEX for July. Going on holiday during high seasons generally means more to see and do than at other times of the year.
Travel in January if you prefer your holiday with fewer crowds. This is the quietest time of the year and also when plane tickets to Lexington are often less expensive.
Check the weather conditions before you go. July is the warmest time of year in Lexington, with averages of between 17ºC (63ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
January sees the lowest temperatures, ranging from about -8ºC (18ºF) to 8ºC (46ºF).
October is when you're least likely to need an umbrella. With six days of rain on average, this is the driest month in Lexington.
July brings the wettest conditions. You can expect around 12 days of rainfall if you're in town then.
Travelling to Blue Grass Airport (LEX): What you need to know
Offering direct flights to Blue Grass Airport, these top airlines make reaching Lexington a breeze:
Consider booking your LEX plane ticket with Delta. It's the carrier with the fewest delays, with up to 81% of flights into this airport showing up on time.
The local timezone at LEX is UTC-5.
Eager to get a good night's sleep after your flight to LEX? These hotels close to Blue Grass Airport offer the ideal place to relax and recharge:
Blue Grass Airport has an on-time rating of 75%, which reflects how often departing flights arrive as planned. This can be helpful to know if you're catching a tight connecting flight or have somewhere to be not long after landing.
Getting to central Lexington from Blue Grass Airport (LEX)
The distance from LEX to central Lexington is about 10 kilometres.
Once you've touched down from your flight to LEX, driving to the centre will take around 20 minutes.
Expect the journey to take about 35 minutes when using public transport.
A good hotel can make all the difference. Here are a few favourites that travellers keep coming back to in Lexington:
Lexington highlights
These top attractions should feature on your itinerary after hopping off your flight to Lexington:
Kentucky Horse Park: Located around 13 kilometres north of the city centre, this landmark is the ideal place to start your sightseeing around the city.
James E. Pepper Distillery: Need another great reason to visit Lexington? This landmark brings in the crowds and is about 2 kilometres northwest of the city centre.
How to get to Louisville from Blue Grass Airport (LEX)
The nearby city of Louisville is about 97 kilometres from LEX. Reaching the centre by ride-share or taxi usually takes around 1 hour 5 minutes.
Allow roughly 14 hours 20 minutes if you decide to travel to Louisville on public transport.
Travelling from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Richmond
Richmond is around 40 kilometres from Blue Grass Airport if that's where your trip takes you.
The drive time to Richmond is roughly 45 minutes.
Explore more of the United States
There's loads more of the United States begging to be explored. About 257 kilometres northeast of Lexington, set off for Columbus. On the must-see list? Begin with Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Whetstone Park / Park of Roses and Ohio Theatre. The city's closest major airport is John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH).
Another city in the United States that earns its place on your itinerary is Indianapolis. From Lexington, it's roughly 241 kilometres northwest and offers highlights like Lucas Oil Stadium and Eiteljorg Museum. Work in a visit to The Children's Museum of Indianapolis too. Indianapolis International Airport (IND) is the main arrival point for this city.
Roughly 290 kilometres southwest of Lexington, Nashville is worth going out of your way for. Great reasons to visit include Grand Ole Opry, Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum and The Johnny Cash Museum. Flying into Nashville International Airport (BNA) is the most convenient way to get here.