How to get from Phoenix to Lexington: connecting flights, about 7h 49m total

Flights from Phoenix to Lexington

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Best fares from Phoenix to Lexington

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Cheapest one-way $284 14 November 2026, with a connection Cheapest in the next 7 days $284 14 November, Sat Cheapest weekend departure $284 Sat, 14 November 2026 Cheapest month November 2026 tickets from $284

Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Atlanta: 7h 49m
two tickets, via Charlotte: $289
connection options: 3
straight-line distance: 1,573 mi (2,531 km)

fastest

Via Atlanta

7h 49m

with the connection

Phoenix to Atlanta flight 3h 34m

Connection of about 3h

Atlanta to Lexington flight 1h 15m

Via Detroit

8h 10m

with the connection

Phoenix to Detroit flight 3h 48m

Connection of about 3h

Detroit to Lexington flight 1h 22m

Via Charlotte

8h 37m

with the connection

Phoenix to Charlotte flight 4h 8m

Connection of about 3h

Charlotte to Lexington flight 1h 29m

two ticketsfrom $289

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 Phoenix to cities closest to Lexington

Phoenix to Indianapolis Indianapolis: 150 mi (241 km) from Lexington, flight 3h 20m from $199 Phoenix to Columbus Columbus: 155 mi (250 km) from Lexington, flight 3h 40m Phoenix to Charlotte Charlotte: 280 mi (451 km) from Lexington, flight 4h 8m from $96 Phoenix to Cleveland Cleveland: 282 mi (454 km) from Lexington, flight 3h 50m Phoenix to Atlanta Atlanta: 296 mi (476 km) from Lexington, flight 3h 34m from $107 Phoenix to Detroit Detroit: 307 mi (494 km) from Lexington, flight 3h 48m from $150

To Lexington from cities closest to Phoenix

Atlanta to Lexington Atlanta: 1,589 mi (2,557 km) from Phoenix, flight 1h 15m Detroit to Lexington Detroit: 1,688 mi (2,716 km) from Phoenix, flight 1h 22m Charlotte to Lexington Charlotte: 1,779 mi (2,863 km) from Phoenix, flight 1h 29m from $94 Orlando to Lexington Orlando: 1,842 mi (2,965 km) from Phoenix, flight 2h 4m from $78 New York to Lexington New York: 2,140 mi (3,444 km) from Phoenix, flight 2h 18m from $205

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Phoenix to Lexington?

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 Phoenix to Lexington?

Via Atlanta: 3h 34m to the connection, 1h 15m after it, about 7h 49m in total with 3h for the connection.

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

Two nonstop tickets via Charlotte from $289. 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 Phoenix and Lexington?

Atlanta (7h 49m total), Detroit (8h 10m total) and Charlotte (8h 37m total).

How far is Lexington from Phoenix?

1,573 mi (2,531 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.