Lexington

$123+ Cheap flights from Illinois to Lexington (LEX)

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ORD — LEX
Apr 29 — May 61
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Cheap flight deals from Illinois to Lexington

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Illinois to Lexington flight deals. Data was last updated April 24, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$189
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$123
(American Airlines)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$298

Good round-trip deal

$279 or less

Good one-way deal

$155 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Chicago (CHI)-Lexington Blue Grass flight deals.
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From Illinois to Lexington Blue Grass
One-way flight from Illinois to Lexington Blue Grass
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($11 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($6 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Illinois to Lexington Blue Grass.
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Cheapest flights from Illinois to Lexington
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This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/219:16 pmORD - LEX
Nonstop1h 30mUnited Airlines
Wed 5/285:58 pmLEX - ORD
Nonstop1h 42mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/23$189
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/74:00 pmORD - LEX
Nonstop1h 22mAmerican Airlines
Sat 6/1411:26 amLEX - ORD
Nonstop1h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/23$190
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/216:00 amMDW - LEX
1 stop5h 19mDelta
Wed 5/283:44 pmLEX - MDW
1 stop6h 43mDelta
Deal found 4/23$209
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/157:10 amORD - LEX
1 stop3h 08mDelta
Mon 5/198:10 amLEX - ORD
1 stop5h 31mDelta
Deal found 4/23$209
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/1311:23 amMLI - LEX
1 stop6h 19mAmerican Airlines
Sun 8/176:04 amLEX - MLI
1 stop5h 49mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/23$229
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/139:28 amSTL - LEX
1 stop6h 45mDelta
Tue 6/175:58 pmLEX - STL
1 stop6h 53mDelta
Deal found 4/22$229
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/85:05 amORD - LEX
1 stop13h 26mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/159:58 amLEX - ORD
1 stop27h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/23$284
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/126:00 amSTL - LEX
1 stop4h 26mAmerican Airlines
Sat 6/146:54 pmLEX - STL
1 stop6h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/22$294
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/136:12 pmSTL - LEX
2 stops25h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/158:21 pmLEX - STL
1 stop15h 12mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/22$397
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/68:36 pmMDW - LEX
2 stops24h 14mAllegiant Air
Fri 6/139:08 amLEX - MDW
2 stops11h 38mAllegiant Air
Deal found 4/23$402
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/125:25 pmMLI - LEX
1 stop5h 21mUnited Airlines
Thu 5/157:03 amLEX - MLI
1 stop4h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/24$435
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/211:10 pmSTL - LEX
1 stop6h 26mUnited Airlines
Sat 6/285:44 pmLEX - STL
2 stops16h 47mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/23$516

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Illinois to Lexington that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 24, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Illinois to Lexington that are best for you.

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ChicagoLexington

ORD - LEX

ORDLEX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/21

9:16 pm-11:46 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

Lexington Blue Grass

Wed 5/28

5:58 pm-6:40 pm

Nonstop1h 42m

$189

ChicagoLexington

ORD - LEX

ORDLEX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 6/7

4:00 pm-6:22 pm

Nonstop1h 22m

Lexington Blue Grass

Sat 6/14

11:26 am-12:01 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

$190

ChicagoLexington

MDW - LEX

MDWLEX

Chicago Midway

Wed 5/21

6:00 am-12:19 pm

1 stop5h 19m

Lexington Blue Grass

Wed 5/28

3:44 pm-9:27 pm

1 stop6h 43m

$209

ChicagoLexington

ORD - LEX

ORDLEX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/15

7:10 am-11:18 am

1 stop3h 08m

Lexington Blue Grass

Mon 5/19

8:10 am-12:41 pm

1 stop5h 31m

$209

MolineLexington

MLI - LEX

MLILEX

Moline Quad-City

Wed 8/13

11:23 am-6:42 pm

1 stop6h 19m

Lexington Blue Grass

Sun 8/17

6:04 am-10:53 am

1 stop5h 49m

$229

St. LouisLexington

STL - LEX

STLLEX

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 6/13

9:28 am-5:13 pm

1 stop6h 45m

Lexington Blue Grass

Sun 6/15

8:18 pm-11:51 pm

1 stop4h 33m

$229

ChicagoLexington

ORD - LEX

ORDLEX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 6/8

5:05 am-7:31 pm

1 stop13h 26m

Lexington Blue Grass

Sun 6/15

9:58 am-12:39 pm

1 stop27h 41m

$284

St. LouisLexington

STL - LEX

STLLEX

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 6/12

6:00 am-11:26 am

1 stop4h 26m

Lexington Blue Grass

Sat 6/14

6:54 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop6h 00m

$294

St. LouisLexington

STL - LEX

STLLEX

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 6/13

6:12 pm-8:27 pm

2 stops25h 15m

Lexington Blue Grass

Sun 6/15

8:21 pm-10:33 am

1 stop15h 12m

$397

ChicagoLexington

MDW - LEX

MDWLEX

Chicago Midway

Fri 6/6

8:36 pm-9:50 pm

2 stops24h 14m

Lexington Blue Grass

Fri 6/13

9:08 am-7:46 pm

2 stops11h 38m

$402

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Best time to book a flight from Illinois to Lexington

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Illinois to Lexington

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Illinois to Lexington?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Lexington (average of $303). Flying from Illinois to Lexington in May is currently the most expensive (average of $398). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from IL to LEX?

Find hourly flight availability from Illinois to Lexington. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 24, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Illinois to Lexington as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from Illinois to Lexington

Explore weekly flight availability from Illinois to Lexington. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated April 24, 2025.

The most flights from USIL to LEX are scheduled on a Wednesday (24 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (16 on average).

Rainfall in Lexington by month

Plan your trip to Lexington by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Lexington ranges from 2.9 - 5.3 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.3 in. September is typically the driest time to visit Lexington when rainfall is around 2.9 in.

Temperature in Lexington by month

Plan your trip to Lexington by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Lexington, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 33.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Lexington

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Lexington. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Lexington. Reviews last updated April 24, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Illinois to Lexington, see what other customers have to say about Delta, United Airlines and Allegiant Air. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
8.0
Very good
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Lexington from Illinois?

    Lexington Blue Grass (LEX) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Illinois to Lexington. It is only a 5.6 mi journey from Blue Grass (LEX) to Lexington’s city center.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Illinois to Lexington one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $123 on American Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Delta from $144 and Allegiant Air from $167 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Illinois to Lexington?

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Illinois to Lexington?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Illinois to Lexington are SkyWest Airlines (89%), Air Canada (84%) and Air New Zealand (80%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Illinois to Lexington?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $124. While the most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Lexington Blue Grass) can be booked for $189 on average our data indicates $532 when flying from Illinois to Lexington.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Illinois to Lexington that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Illinois to Lexington flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Illinois to Lexington?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Illinois to Lexington.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Illinois to Lexington?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Illinois to Lexington by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Illinois to Lexington?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Lexington (average of $303). Flying from Illinois to Lexington in May is currently the most expensive (average of $398). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Illinois to Lexington

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$157Average$312FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$167Average$269FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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