How to get from Lexington to Tampa: connecting flights, about 6h 5m total

Flights from Lexington to Tampa

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Best fares from Lexington to Tampa

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Cheapest one-way $387 14 November 2026, with a connection Cheapest in the next 7 days $387 14 November, Sat Cheapest weekend departure $387 Sat, 14 November 2026 Cheapest month November 2026 tickets from $387

Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Atlanta: 6h 5m
connection option: 1
straight-line distance: 706 mi (1,137 km)

fastest

Via Atlanta

6h 5m

with the connection

Lexington to Atlanta flight 1h 35m

Connection of about 3h

Atlanta to Tampa flight 1h 30m

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 Lexington to cities closest to Tampa

Lexington to Orlando Orlando: 77 mi (124 km) from Tampa, flight 1h 51m Lexington to Atlanta Atlanta: 416 mi (670 km) from Tampa, flight 1h 35m Lexington to Charlotte Charlotte: 512 mi (824 km) from Tampa, flight 1h 38m from $94 Lexington to Washington Washington: 818 mi (1,317 km) from Tampa, flight 1h 36m from $363 Lexington to Detroit Detroit: 994 mi (1,600 km) from Tampa, flight 1h 27m Lexington to New York New York: 1,004 mi (1,616 km) from Tampa, flight 2h 4m from $282

To Tampa from cities closest to Lexington

Cincinnati to Tampa Cincinnati: 74 mi (119 km) from Lexington, flight 2h 10m from $60 Dayton to Tampa Dayton: 121 mi (194 km) from Lexington, flight 2h 18m Columbus to Tampa Columbus: 155 mi (250 km) from Lexington, flight 2h 16m from $133 Nashville to Tampa Nashville: 180 mi (290 km) from Lexington, flight 1h 50m from $104 South Bend to Tampa South Bend: 268 mi (432 km) from Lexington, flight 2h 29m Cleveland to Tampa Cleveland: 282 mi (454 km) from Lexington, flight 2h 35m from $60

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Lexington to Tampa?

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

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

Via Atlanta: 1h 35m to the connection, 1h 30m after it, about 6h 5m in total with 3h for the connection.

How far is Tampa from Lexington?

706 mi (1,137 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.