How to get from Boston to Lexington: connecting flights, about 6h 41m total

Flights from Boston to Lexington

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Best fares from Boston to Lexington

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Cheapest one-way $394 20 November 2026, with a connection Cheapest weekend departure $394 Fri, 20 November 2026 Cheapest month November 2026 tickets from $394

Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Detroit: 6h 41m
two tickets, via New York: $288
connection options: 4
straight-line distance: 769 mi (1,237 km)

fastest

Via Detroit

6h 41m

with the connection

Boston to Detroit flight 2h 19m

Connection of about 3h

Detroit to Lexington flight 1h 22m

Via New York

6h 45m

with the connection

Boston to New York flight 1h 27m

Connection of about 3h Arrival: John F. Kennedy International, LaGuardia, Newark Liberty International. Departure to Lexington: LaGuardia.

New York to Lexington flight 2h 18m

two ticketsfrom $288

Via Charlotte

7h 2m

with the connection

Boston to Charlotte flight 2h 33m

Connection of about 3h

Charlotte to Lexington flight 1h 29m

Via Atlanta

7h 16m

with the connection

Boston to Atlanta flight 3h 1m

Connection of about 3h

Atlanta to Lexington flight 1h 15m

One ticket or two

How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection

Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

From Boston to cities closest to Lexington

Boston to Louisville Louisville: 70 mi (113 km) from Lexington, flight 2h 48m from $294 Boston to Cincinnati Cincinnati: 74 mi (119 km) from Lexington, flight 2h 39m Boston to Nashville Nashville: 180 mi (290 km) from Lexington, flight 2h 55m Boston to Charlotte Charlotte: 280 mi (451 km) from Lexington, flight 2h 33m Boston to Cleveland Cleveland: 282 mi (454 km) from Lexington, flight 2h 12m Boston to Pittsburgh Pittsburgh: 293 mi (471 km) from Lexington, flight 1h 59m from $210

To Lexington from cities closest to Boston

New York to Lexington New York: 190 mi (306 km) from Boston, flight 2h 18m from $205 Detroit to Lexington Detroit: 611 mi (984 km) from Boston, flight 1h 22m Charlotte to Lexington Charlotte: 720 mi (1,159 km) from Boston, flight 1h 29m from $94 Atlanta to Lexington Atlanta: 936 mi (1,506 km) from Boston, flight 1h 15m Orlando to Lexington Orlando: 1,116 mi (1,796 km) from Boston, flight 2h 4m from $78

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Boston to Lexington?

There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Detroit.

What is the fastest way to fly from Boston to Lexington?

Via Detroit: 2h 19m to the connection, 1h 22m after it, about 6h 41m in total with 3h for the connection.

How much does a flight from Boston to Lexington with a connection cost?

Two nonstop tickets via New York from $288. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.

Which cities can you connect in between Boston and Lexington?

Detroit (6h 41m total), New York (6h 45m total), Charlotte (7h 2m total) and Atlanta (7h 16m total).

How far is Lexington from Boston?

769 mi (1,237 km) in a straight line between the cities.

How much time should I allow for the connection?

The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.