How to get from Philadelphia to Lexington: connecting flights, about 6h 19m total

Flights from Philadelphia to Lexington

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Detroit: 6h 19m
two tickets, via Charlotte: $184
connection options: 3
straight-line distance: 518 mi (834 km)

fastest

Via Detroit

6h 19m

with the connection

Philadelphia to Detroit flight 1h 57m

Connection of about 3h

Detroit to Lexington flight 1h 22m

Via Charlotte

6h 26m

with the connection

Philadelphia to Charlotte flight 1h 57m

Connection of about 3h

Charlotte to Lexington flight 1h 29m

two ticketsfrom $184

Via New York

16h 43m

with the connection

Philadelphia to New York flight 11h 25m

Connection of about 3h Arrival: Newark Liberty International. Departure to Lexington: LaGuardia.

New York to Lexington flight 2h 18m

two ticketsfrom $315

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 Philadelphia to cities closest to Lexington

Philadelphia to Indianapolis Indianapolis: 150 mi (241 km) from Lexington, flight 2h 16m Philadelphia to Columbus Columbus: 155 mi (250 km) from Lexington, flight 1h 48m Philadelphia to Nashville Nashville: 180 mi (290 km) from Lexington, flight 2h 16m from $141 Philadelphia to Charlotte Charlotte: 280 mi (451 km) from Lexington, flight 1h 57m from $90 Philadelphia to Cleveland Cleveland: 282 mi (454 km) from Lexington, flight 1h 46m Philadelphia to Greensboro Greensboro: 293 mi (471 km) from Lexington, flight 1h 43m from $273

To Lexington from cities closest to Philadelphia

New York to Lexington New York: 81 mi (130 km) from Philadelphia, flight 2h 18m from $205 Detroit to Lexington Detroit: 442 mi (711 km) from Philadelphia, flight 1h 22m Charlotte to Lexington Charlotte: 450 mi (725 km) from Philadelphia, flight 1h 29m from $94 Atlanta to Lexington Atlanta: 665 mi (1,071 km) from Philadelphia, flight 1h 15m Orlando to Lexington Orlando: 865 mi (1,392 km) from Philadelphia, flight 2h 4m from $78

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia to Lexington?

Via Detroit: 1h 57m to the connection, 1h 22m after it, about 6h 19m in total with 3h for the connection.

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

Two nonstop tickets via Charlotte from $184. 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 Philadelphia and Lexington?

Detroit (6h 19m total), Charlotte (6h 26m total) and New York (16h 43m total).

How far is Lexington from Philadelphia?

518 mi (834 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.