Flying from Las Vegas to Blue Grass Airport (LEX): What you need to know
Your trip gets off the ground at Las Vegas's main airport, Las Vegas Harry Reid International Airport (LAS). Explore your options for booking a flight from Las Vegas to Blue Grass Airport (LEX) departing from this terminal.
The average length of 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-5 timezone and is three hours ahead of Las Vegas.
Leave enough time to catch your flight from Las Vegas to LEX. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month like March? Busy periods (like Thanksgiving, Christmas and spring break) can easily add another hour at check-in and security. Be extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Las Vegas
Las Vegas Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)
You can jump on a direct flight from Las Vegas to Blue Grass Airport (LEX) leaving from Las Vegas Harry Reid International Airport (LAS).
You can lock in a direct flight from Las Vegas to Blue Grass Airport with Allegiant Air. This leading airline operates services from LAS.
Allegiant Air is the airline with the highest passenger demand for flights from LAS to LEX.
With a dependable 88.57% of services landing on schedule, Allegiant Air ranks as the most on-time carrier flying this route.
Travelling from central Las Vegas to LAS takes about 25 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a taxi, you'll cover the 8 kilometres in 10 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
In search of a convenient hotel near Las Vegas Harry Reid International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Las Vegas to Blue Grass Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping a quick hop from check-in:
79% of flights that depart Las Vegas Harry Reid International Airport touch down at their destination on time.
LAS is located at 5757 Wayne Newton Boulevard.
About Blue Grass Airport (LEX)
Consider staying in a hotel near LEX if you're catching a late flight from Las Vegas to Blue Grass Airport. Select one of these accommodation options and be under the covers in no time flat:
LEX is located at 4000 Terminal Drive, Suite 206.
Getting from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to central Lexington
From Blue Grass Airport, central Lexington is around 10 kilometres away. It takes about 20 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
Travelling on public transport typically takes 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Las Vegas to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)
At the moment, R 1,639 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Las Vegas to Blue Grass Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 2,853. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Score cheap flights from Las Vegas to LEX by booking five months ahead. According to our research, that's the ideal time frame for picking up a bargain.
Organise your trip for October. That's the best month for scoring an awesome deal on Las Vegas to Blue Grass Airport tickets. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
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The best time to fly from Las Vegas to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)
July is the busiest month for flights from Las Vegas to Blue Grass Airport (LEX). Plan your visit to Lexington in January if you prefer a quieter experience.
When booking your Las Vegas to LEX plane ticket, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. July is the warmest month in Lexington, with temperatures ranging from 17ºC (63ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
January sees temperatures of between -8ºC (18ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Las Vegas to Blue Grass Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Lexington
After booking your flight from Las Vegas to Blue Grass Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Lexington:
Kentucky Horse Park and Keeneland Association Inc are just the start of the leading attractions to put on your Lexington travel itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at James E. Pepper Distillery.
Explore more of the United States
Lexington has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of the United States just waiting to be explored. About 257 kilometres northeast of Lexington, a visit to Columbus will keep you busy. Don't miss top attractions like Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Whetstone Park / Park of Roses and Ohio Theatre.
Around 241 kilometres northwest of Lexington, Indianapolis is another essential stop in the United States. Start your sightseeing at Lucas Oil Stadium, Eiteljorg Museum and The Children's Museum of Indianapolis.