Flying from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Blue Grass Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 25 minutes.
Lexington and Charlotte share the UTC-4 timezone. That means there's no time difference to consider.
Take your pick of 56 weekly Blue Grass Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport flights. The 05:00 departure with American Airlines is the earliest you can take. American Airlines operates the last service of the day at 21:52.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your LEX to CLT flight.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during a peak period in general.
American Airlines is your ticket to exploring Charlotte (and maybe even some other exciting corners of United States!). Check out the direct flights from Blue Grass Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport offered by this carrier.
American Airlines tops the list for bookings on this route.
American Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering LEX to CLT flights. An impressive 82.55% of its services on this route arrive on time.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Blue Grass Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between LEX and CLT:
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
Myrtle Beach International Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Blue Grass Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport flight is $665. A round-trip ticket right now is $780. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Book nine months before you travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from LEX to CLT.
Plan your trip for August. That's the cheapest month for flights from Blue Grass Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across each month.
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Discover the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Blue Grass Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Blue Grass Airport (LEX)
LEX is located at 4000 Terminal Drive, Suite 206.
77.12% of flights departing from Blue Grass Airport reach their destination on time.
Blue Grass Airport is around 13 kilometres from central Lexington. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Blue Grass Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to LEX:
Arriving at Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
Consider booking a hotel close to CLT if you're catching a late Blue Grass Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Go where the road takes you with a Charlotte Douglas International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Dollar, Easirent or Budget and discover more of Charlotte and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Charlotte Douglas International Airport around one week ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to central Charlotte
The street address for CLT is 5501 Josh Birmingham Parkway.
From Charlotte Douglas International Airport, Charlotte is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It takes around 4 hours 55 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
August is the busiest month for flights from Blue Grass Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Charlotte in February.
The warmest month in Charlotte is July, with the temperature ranging between 19ºC and 34ºC. Book your flights from Blue Grass Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LEX to CLT in January. Average temperatures are between -2ºC and 13ºC then.
Explore more of United States
Atlanta is just one of the many places in United States waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Charlotte. Around 370 kilometres away to the south-west, its top attractions include Georgia Aquarium, Centennial Olympic Park and Piedmont Park.
If you're ready to explore another major destination in United States, head for Virginia Beach, roughly 467 kilometres north-east of Charlotte. Marina Shores Marina, Rudee Inlet Station Marina and Allegra are among its highlights.
