Flying from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX): what you need to know
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your SLC to LEX flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Salt Lake City International Airport to Blue Grass Airport. Here are the top stopovers between SLC and LEX:
Denver International Airport
O'Hare International Airport
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Salt Lake City International Airport to Blue Grass Airport flight is R 3,983. A round-trip fare right now is R 5,362. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To pick up cheap tickets from SLC to LEX, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Salt Lake City International Airport to Blue Grass Airport across the month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your dates are flexible.
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Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Salt Lake City International Airport to Blue Grass Airport.
Handy information about Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)
SLC is located at 776 North Terminal Drive.
Salt Lake City International Airport gets high marks for its on-time performance. 82.4% of flights that depart SLC reach their destination on time.
Salt Lake City International Airport is about 13 kilometres from central Salt Lake City. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 2 hours 55 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near SLC? If you've booked an early flight from Salt Lake City International Airport to Blue Grass Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Blue Grass Airport (LEX)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Salt Lake City International Airport to Blue Grass Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near LEX instead:
Grab a Blue Grass Airport rental car and explore Lexington and beyond with your own wheels. Dollar, Hertz and Avis are popular providers you can book with here.
Book your vehicle from Blue Grass Airport at least a few weeks in advance to get the best possible rate. If you're planning to travel during a busy period, it's a smart idea to book even earlier.
Getting from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to central Lexington
You'll find LEX at 4000 Terminal Drive, Suite 206.
Blue Grass Airport to central Lexington has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 13 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre on public transport typically takes 1 hour 10 minutes.
When to fly to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)
July is the most popular month for flights from Salt Lake City International Airport to Blue Grass Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Lexington in February.
The warmest month in Lexington is July, with temperatures ranging between 17ºC (63ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your flights from Salt Lake City International Airport to Blue Grass Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January sees average temperatures of between -8ºC (18ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF). Look for cheap tickets from SLC to LEX sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
Lexington has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of United States just waiting to be discovered. Around 257 kilometres north-east of Lexington, a trip to Columbus will keep you on the move. Start with popular sights like Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Ohio Statehouse and German Village.
If you're ready to explore another corner of United States, consider Indianapolis, roughly 241 kilometres north-west of Lexington. The Children's Museum of Indianapolis, Indianapolis Museum of Art and Indianapolis Zoo are key reasons to visit.
