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Flights from Memphis to Lexington

There are no direct flights from Memphis to Lexington. The fastest way is one stop via Atlanta or Chicago, about 2h 45m door to door (80 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 2h 45m
MEMLEXATL

Memphis to Lexington at a glance

Fastest journey2h 45mVia Atlanta, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Atlanta or Chicago

Best ways to fly from Memphis 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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MEM Atlanta (ATL) LEX
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
Mon10:45 MEM12:43 ATL0h 47m connection13:30 ATL14:30 LEXDelta Air Lines
70 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 2h 45m
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MEM Chicago (ORD) LEX
Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines, Republic Airlines · Leg 2: SkyWest
Sun15:00 MEM16:36 ORD4h 54m connection21:30 ORD23:30 LEXSkyWest
8 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 7h 30m
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MEM Detroit (DTW) LEX
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: SkyWest
Fri10:30 MEM13:01 DTW7h 14m connection20:15 DTW21:14 LEXDelta Air Lines + SkyWest
2 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 9h 44m
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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
590 km366 miles
Journey time
2h 45mon current schedules
Time difference
+1hLexington vs Memphis
Currency in Lexington
USD
Airports
MEM → LEX

Flights from Memphis to Lexington: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Memphis to Lexington?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Atlanta, Chicago 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 Memphis to Lexington?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 2h 45m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 590 km.
Where do you change planes between Memphis and Lexington?
The best connecting points are Atlanta (ATL), Chicago (ORD) and Detroit (DTW). Delta Air Lines flies both legs via Atlanta, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Memphis and Lexington?
Memphis: Frederick W. Smith International Airport (MEM). Lexington: Blue Grass Airport (LEX).
What is the time difference between Memphis and Lexington?
Lexington is 1 hour ahead of Memphis.

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