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Flights from Kansas City to Lexington

There are no direct flights from Kansas City to Lexington. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago or Atlanta, about 3h 15m door to door (94 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 3h 15m
MCILEXATL

Kansas City to Lexington at a glance

Fastest journey3h 15mVia Chicago, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago or Atlanta

Best ways to fly from Kansas City to Lexington

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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MKC Chicago (ORD) LEX
Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines, Envoy Air · Leg 2: SkyWest
Sat19:30 MKC20:45 ORD1h 00m connection21:45 ORD23:45 LEXSkyWest
27 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 3h 15m
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MKC Atlanta (ATL) LEX
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
Mon12:30 MKC15:08 ATL0h 52m connection16:00 ATL17:00 LEXDelta Air Lines
64 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 3h 30m
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MKC Detroit (DTW) LEX
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: SkyWest
Fri14:15 MKC16:46 DTW3h 29m connection20:15 DTW21:14 LEXDelta Air Lines + SkyWest
3 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 5h 59m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
884 km549 miles
Journey time
3h 15mon current schedules
Time difference
+1hLexington vs Kansas City
Currency in Lexington
USD
Airports
MCI → LEX

Flights from Kansas City to Lexington: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Kansas City to Lexington?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Chicago, Atlanta and Detroit. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Kansas City to Lexington?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 3h 15m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 884 km.
Where do you change planes between Kansas City and Lexington?
The best connecting points are Chicago (ORD), Atlanta (ATL) and Detroit (DTW). American Airlines flies both legs via Chicago, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Kansas City and Lexington?
Kansas City: Kansas City International Airport (MCI). Lexington: Blue Grass Airport (LEX).
What is the time difference between Kansas City and Lexington?
Lexington is 1 hour ahead of Kansas City.

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