Flying from Las Vegas to Blue Grass Airport (LEX): What you need to know
Las Vegas's main airport is Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS). Explore your options for leaving from here when searching for your flights from Las Vegas to Blue Grass Airport (LEX).
The average time for a direct Las Vegas to Blue Grass Airport flight is 3 hours 45 minutes.
Blue Grass Airport is located in Lexington. The city follows the UTC-4 timezone and is three hours ahead of Las Vegas.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Las Vegas to LEX. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the mad dash to your gate.
High season means busier airports, so plan to arrive even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to keep to your schedule.
Airports in Las Vegas
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS)
Get there in one go from Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS). Direct flights from Las Vegas to Blue Grass Airport (LEX) operate from here.
When departing from LAS, you can catch a direct flight from Las Vegas to Blue Grass Airport with Allegiant Air.
The most frequently booked airline between LAS and LEX is Allegiant Air.
Allegiant Air ranks as the leading on-time carrier on this route, with 88.24% of its services arriving on schedule.
Travelling from central Las Vegas to LAS takes around 1 hour on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 19 kilometres in 15 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want an easy start to your journey? Stay near Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport). Whether you're catching an early flight from Las Vegas to Blue Grass Airport or aren't a fan of being rushed, these hotels are just what you're after:
82.07% of flights departing from Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) reach their destination according to schedule. Given its dependable on-time performance, you're unlikely to experience delays when setting off from LAS.
You'll find LAS at 5757 Wayne Newton Boulevard.
About Blue Grass Airport (LEX)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Las Vegas to Blue Grass Airport. Make yourself comfy at one of these accommodation options near LEX instead:
The street address for LEX is 4000 Terminal Drive, Suite 206.
Getting from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to central Lexington
Blue Grass Airport is about 8 kilometres from central Lexington. The time it takes to get to the centre in a car hire or cab depends on the time of day. Do a little research before your trip.
Travelling on public transport takes around 1 hour 10 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Las Vegas to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Las Vegas to Blue Grass Airport is R 1,036. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 2,072. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares may change.
Book five months before travelling. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Las Vegas to LEX.
October is when you're most likely to find a fantastic deal on a Las Vegas to Blue Grass Airport ticket. If you need to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
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The best time to fly from Las Vegas to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Las Vegas to Blue Grass Airport (LEX). July is when most people visit Lexington. If you like your getaways a little more chill, head there in February.
Lock in a Las Vegas to LEX plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Lexington to range from 17ºC (63ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Las Vegas to Blue Grass Airport in January when temperatures are between -8ºC (18ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF).
More about Lexington
Once you've booked your flight from Las Vegas to Blue Grass Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Lexington:
All great journeys should include a little sightseeing. Kentucky Horse Park, Keeneland Association Inc and James E. Pepper Distillery are essential stops on your Lexington itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
Columbus is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Lexington. Around 257 kilometres away to the north-east, top sights here include Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Whetstone Park / Park of Roses and Easton Town Centre.
Around 241 kilometres north-west of Lexington, Indianapolis is another favourite stop in the United States. No visit is complete without checking out 9-11 Memorial, Lucas Oil Stadium and Eiteljorg Museum.
